Queenstown Dinner & Wine: 3 Venues, Adults Only

Three venues, three wines, one seamless evening on Lake Wakatipu

A curated dinner and wine experience across three iconic Queenstown venues for adults only, hosted by a knowledgeable local guide in a small group of up to 10 guests. Start with Central Otago bubbles at Fino Wine Bar overlooking Lake Wakatipu, move to Swiftsure in historic Arrowtown for a main course paired with local wines, and finish with dessert and wine at Eichardt's The Grille on the waterfront. Luxury Mercedes Sprinter transport connects each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dinner and wine at three venues

• Start with bubbles at Fino Wine Bar
• Travel through Queenstown and scenic spots
• Dine at Swiftsure in Arrowtown
• Finish with dessert at Eichardt’s The Grille

The experience

You arrive at Fino Wine Bar at Frankton Marina with a view across Lake Wakatipu to the Remarkables, and your host pours a glass of Central Otago bubbles to set the tone. This is the social start: no menu decisions, no waiting for a table, just the evening unfolding. The group stays small (max 10), so the pace feels unhurried and the conversation flows between strangers who become dinner companions.

From there, the Mercedes Sprinter carries you to Arrowtown, a preserved gold-mining village in the hills above the lake. Swiftsure sits above Buckingham Green, and this is where the evening deepens: a beautifully prepared main course arrives with a curated wine tasting that showcases what Central Otago produces. Your host talks through the wines without the stiffness of a sommelier. It is their region, their knowledge, their evening to share.

The final stop is Eichardt's The Grille, back in Queenstown's heart on the waterfront. Dessert and a matched wine finish the night in one of the town's most recognizable settings, the kind of room that feels like the end of something worth remembering. The whole arc takes three hours and moves you through three distinct spaces without you having to plan any of it.

What’s included

• A glass of Central Otago bubbles at Fino Wine Bar.
• main course and curated wine tasting at Swiftsure in Arrowtown.
• dessert and wine pairing at Eichardt's The Grille.
• luxury Mercedes Sprinter transport between all three venues.
• hosted by a knowledgeable New Zealand local guide throughout the evening.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 18:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Alpine Wine Tours

Is this one for you?This is a shared small-group experience (max 10 adults), so you're dining with other couples and friends rather than alone or as a private party. If you have a free evening in Queenstown and want the venues and wine chosen for you (no menu research, no reservation juggling, no transport logistics), this removes all the planning and leaves just the evening itself.

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Top questions

What's the difference between the three venues on this evening?

Fino Wine Bar is the lakeside opener at Frankton Marina, a relaxed start with bubbles overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Swiftsure in Arrowtown is the main event: a refined dining room above the village green where the curated wine tasting happens. Eichardt's The Grille is the finale, an iconic Queenstown waterfront venue where dessert and wine close the evening.

Is this a tour where a guide walks you through each venue, or do you dine on your own?

Your host, a knowledgeable New Zealand local, stays with the group throughout the entire evening, moving with you from Fino to Swiftsure to Eichardt's. They introduce each venue and wine, but the experience is relaxed and social, not a lecture. You're dining with a small group of up to 10 adults, not being shown around.

What does the transport between venues look like?

A luxury Mercedes Sprinter picks up your group and carries you between the three venues. The drive from Queenstown to Arrowtown passes through views of Lake Hayes and Coronet Peak, so the journey itself is part of the evening rather than a gap between courses.

Can I request dietary requirements or wine preferences before I book?

Yes, you can advise any specific dietary requirements at the time of booking, and your host will work with each venue to accommodate them. The wine tastings are curated by the venues, so if you have strong preferences, mention them in advance.

What time does the evening start and finish?

The experience runs for three hours total. Your host will confirm the exact start time when you book, and the evening concludes at Eichardt's The Grille.