Altitude Brewing Tap Room — Restaurant in South Island

Altitude is located about a 15-minute drive from Queenstown at the marina. The brewery was originally there “on its own” but over the years, the marina has grown to have a variety of places to eat and drink. The brewery also has a couple of Food Trucks that are on a kind of rotating schedule. Details are available on the brewery website or just rock up and be “food truck surprised!” 😉

The taproom itself is quite small but there is undercover seating outside which would be lovely on a sunny day. Considering the size of the brewery, they produce quite a few beers throughout the year. I had 4 tastings and for me, the “Single Track Mind” Red IPA was the standout. I purchased a few to take home, including the Irish Stout, which I can’t wait to try.

It’s also dog friendly but must be kept on a leash. Kids are welcome but it is a working brewery so they can’t wander around. That being said, a couple of families were there and they all seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Staff are welcoming and friendly and only too happy to explain the variety of...

I’m from Gold Coast, a place that arguably has the biggest craft beer enthusiasts and breweries. Let me tell you something, I’ve been in nz for a few months now and when I came into this spot and tried the strawberry kiwi fruit sour, it was hands down the best sour I’ve had in a long long time, big up the brewmaster. The sour was a smoothie like consistency that was packed with a refreshing and creamy taste. Every sip was literally amazing and I was sad when it was finished as $15 a pop can be quite steep to continue consuming, but it was worth every penny. I noticed they didn’t use many ingredients, this could be a key to why it was so bomb? One ingredient I did see on the can was vanilla and I think this is what made it a game changer! I love this brewery so much and can’t wait to try more of there...

Very authentic. And shorter delivery routes from Producer to customer do not exisr. They build in the back and tap in the front. You can sit outside and inside (if what is free and not reserved). A super friendly team is happy to advise you on the many varieties of beer. There's a food truck out front (didn't try it). Also the beer (me especially the ginger beer) is delicious.

Only criticism: I find that a table in a full house can not be used because it is reserved for later is stupid. Table reservations does not fit the cool, alternative, brewery direct...