Restaurant
Altitude Brewing Tap Room
827 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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827 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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Book NowAbout Altitude Brewing Tap Room
Catch the water taxi to Frankton Marina—barn doors roll open to mountain ridgelines and cold pints poured straight from tanks behind the bar. Altitude Brewing Tap Room captures proper après-ski rhythm without the downtown Queenstown crush. Cyclists off the lakeside trail and regulars settle into vintage ski lifts with a flight of hazy IPAs and the Single Track Mind Red IPA. Rotating food trailers out front dish up hot smash burgers and blistered pizza to anchor the session. Inside, dogs sprawl out beside the crackling fireplace while patrons catch the afternoon sun on heated outdoor benches.
- Vintage Ski-Lift Seating: Repurposed chairlifts and rustic barn styling establish an alpine aesthetic right inside the working brewhouse.
- Tank-Fresh House Brews: Four-pour paddles showcase house-brewed rotations alongside flagship releases like the Single Track Mind Red IPA.
- Rotating Food Trailers: Visiting food trailers like Smoke & Pickle park outside, turning out smash burgers and hot bites matched to the taps.
- Marina Waterfront Setting: Lakeside position right on Frankton Marina, easily reached via Queenstown water taxi with heated outdoor benches.
What's On at Altitude Brewing Tap Room
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Drink and Dine at Altitude Brewing Tap Room
From marina-front pints and rotating food trucks to vintage ski-lift seating, book your table today to secure the best seats on Frankton waterfront.
Vintage Ski-Lift Seating and Alpine Atmosphere
The taproom combines a cozy barn aesthetic with quirky vintage chairlifts converted into authentic seating, paired with an open fire for a true alpine après-ski vibe.
Alpine themed setting with fun features, like old ski lifts as seating.
Grace T Curated Food Truck Pairings
Guest street-food vendors park right beside the taproom patio, serving smash burgers and casual bites crafted to pair seamlessly with fresh seasonal pours.
The beers paired perfectly with the food, and there were plenty of styles to choose from.
Jo SB Scenic Waterfront Access via Water Taxi
Perched directly on the Frankton waterfront, the brewery offers scenic lake and alpine outlooks with easy boat transfers skipping highway traffic from downtown Queenstown.
Easily accessible to/from Queenstown via the water taxi.
Adele Bradshaw Lakeside Trail Pit Stop for Cyclists and Walkers
Located right on the Frankton track, the taproom functions as a convenient recovery stop where runners and cyclists can park their wheels for refreshing cold pints.
Don’t forget to finish your day of cycling around this area with a taste of the brews at this great little brewery!
Jackie Scott Tasting Paddles for Beer Exploration
Tasting paddles let visitors navigate an adventurous tap board spanning punchy hazy IPAs, crisp lagers, and red ales before committing to a full glass.
We got a tasting paddle which allowed us to narrow down our faves.
Aleks Grujic Tank-Fresh Taps with Knowledgeable Guidance
Taps pour beer produced directly on premises, supported by an approachable bar team eager to guide guests through diverse malt and hop profiles.
Staff are welcoming and friendly and only too happy to explain the variety of beers on tap.
David Keys
Most popular items
Guest-favorite pours from the taproom and bites from the on-site food trucks.
Tasting Paddle
We got a tasting paddle which allowed us to narrow down our faves.
Aleks Grujic Zeus Skis in Jeans West Coast IPA
If you happen to get your hands on a Zeus Skis in Jeans West Coast IPA, you are in for a treat..easily one of the best beers we had on the trip.
Nick Bracken Smash Burger
A smash burger from the Smoke & Pickle food truck was the perfect accompaniment to my yummy hazy IPA.
Grace T Single Track Mind Red IPA
for me, the “Single Track Mind” Red IPA was the standout.
David Keys
Other favorites
Guest-favorite specialty brews, alternative pours, and rotating food truck fare.
Mischievous Kea IPA
highly recommend the Mischievous Kea IPA
Michelle Masullo Gerhardt Ginger Beer
Also the beer (me especially the ginger beer) is delicious.
Olli Xxx Nachos
we had the nachos but everything from their stand looked so tasty!
Robin Maas Pizza
They made us possibly the best pizza I have ever eaten.
Jackie Scott
Before you head over
Practical advice for planning your waterfront brewery stop. Reserve your table in advance to lock in the best spot.
Book Ahead for Indoor Seating
The indoor barn taproom is intimate and compact, and tables fill quickly or are held for reservations. Book your table ahead to secure a guaranteed spot near the fireplace during peak sessions.
Check the Rotating Food Truck Schedule
Altitude relies on rotating mobile food trailers like The Smoke & Pickle instead of a permanent house kitchen. Check the brewery's website schedule in advance if you have specific cravings, or arrive open to whatever local truck is slinging food outside.
Arrive via Water Taxi or Lake Trail
Avoid driving and parking logistics by taking the Queenstown water taxi straight to Frankton Marina, or pair your visit with a lakeside cycle or walk along the trail and take an electric scooter back.
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