Ski season is upon us. And whether you love the snow or not, a warm bar is always a lovely place to retreat to at the end of the day. Here are three bars to check out in Queenstown.
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3 bars to visit apres-ski in Queenstown
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Winter evening at Perky's Floating Bar, Queenstown. Photo / Miles Holden
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Historic Arrowtown is full of picture-perfect buildings. The Blue Door, with its low exposed beam ceilings and grey slate walls, is a delight to step inside and pass a quiet (or very loud) evening. Here, they host regular gigs such as the regular apres-ski Sunday lounge events, and the always-sold-out Tiny Room Concerts – check out their Facebook page for more info. Grab a seat by the fire, order a warming Otago pinot noir and a pizza fresh from the oven, and settle in. facebook.com/TheBlueDoorBar
New Zealand's only floating bar
You want views? Perky's boat bar, on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, offers a stunning outlook across Queenstown's beautiful surroundings – the lake, the peaks, the sky – Perky's has it all in full panorama. Perky's is moored at the jetty, she's been in Queenstown for about eight years, having been based in Rotorua as a cruising boat (Ngaroto) before that. There are seats inside, but at Perky's you're best to wrap up warm and grab a seat on the top deck. The menu offers plenty of local wines, and some from further afield, plus there's a $22 meal deal that offers a drink, burger and fries from the local Devil Burger, which will deliver your meal fresh to the boat. Or if you thought ahead, you're welcome to BYO a takeaway of your choice. perkys.co.nz
