After an arduous day spent jet-boating, river-canyoning, tramping, skiing or swimming (for those of you hardy or foolish enough to brave the opaque, icy, pure water of Lake Wakatipu), the Lone Star is the perfect place to recover and relax with a blissful couple of cold Sherberts before enjoying a world-class meal in our cosy, welcoming restaurant.

For sheer entertainment, marvel at our Tongan waiter, the Right Honourable and Most Venerable Basil Saula, who has been an integral part of our team since his arrival from Christchurch in 1993. His memory is exceptional and you won’t forget him either.

Take a pre- or post-dinner drink in the iconic Lone Star Bar & Cafe Queenstown, an incomparable, irrepressible drinker’s haven where it’s impossible not to enjoy yourself. The music is an eclectic blend of country, nostalgia, and funky retro with a deservedly generous helping of Kiwi hits thrown to revive heady memories of days and nights well spent.