Restaurant
The Winery - Arrowtown
27 Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
Find The Winery - Arrowtown
27 Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown 9302, New Zealand
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Skip the rigid vineyard tours—grab an $8 bus from Queenstown straight to Ramshaw Lane instead. The Winery lets you explore over 80 bottles using a self-serve tasting card, giving you total freedom to sample across Central Otago and beyond by the pour. Wine enthusiasts regularly steer newcomers here to skip the tour-bus markup while comparing boutique Pinot Noirs and regional pours at their own pace. Inside feels like a private lounge, fitted with leather armchairs and a fireplace for cooler days, plus outdoor tables looking out toward the hills. Order a loaded cheese platter or tapas like salmon pâté, settle into a deep chair, and work through your custom flight.
- Self-Serve Wine Card: Sample over 80 regional and national wines, whiskies, and spirits independently using a prepaid tasting card.
- Central Otago Showcase: Pours focus heavily on Central Otago and Gibbston Valley Pinot Noirs, alongside bottles from across New Zealand.
- Sharing Platters & Tapas: Pair pours with loaded cheese platters, tapas, salmon pâté, and fondue suited for grazing.
- Lounge & Fireplace: Plush leather armchairs and an indoor fireplace offer an easy alternative to outdoor mountain-facing tables.
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Why Visit The Winery in Arrowtown
Discover Central Otago and national New Zealand wines at your own pace with self-dispensed pours, lounge seating, and artisan pairings.
Independent Card-Operated Tastings
Guests can sample dozens of varietals at their own pace using a convenient prepaid card dispenser system rather than waiting for formal bottle service.
The card method for the wine and whiskey tasting is a genius idea and their seating space and ambiance is just awesome.
Julianna Kafkas Artisan Platters and Tapas Pairings
A wide selection of local and regional wines pairs naturally with cheese platters, chorizo, and fondue for an unhurried grazing experience.
Top tip the cheese fondu and chorizo sausage are a match made in heaven. Highly recommend a trip here, such a good time.
Holly Taylor Fireside Living-Room Relaxation
Plush leather chairs and an inviting fireplace provide a cosy setting to sink in and unwind comfortably through chilly afternoons.
Lovely place to relax. Especially in winter time by the fireplace with a glass of red.
L Otago Welcoming Daybreak and Café Comfort
Whether taking an afternoon break or joining friends who do not drink wine, guests can enjoy espresso drinks and outdoor seating options.
Cosy spot to hang out with friends or spend time tasting new wines or special that you wouldn’t normally afford. Lovely ambience, delicious food and great coffee for the non-drinkers.
Suz Turner Comprehensive Multi-Region Discovery
Sample across prominent Central Otago labels alongside broader New Zealand and global vintages in a single location without booking a tour.
A one stop shop for all of NZ’s wine regions and internationally.
Kiwis Fly the Coop NZ Playful Self-Paced Exploration
Visitors enjoy testing distinct pours, unexpected spirits, and older whiskies at their leisure, creating a playful and rewarding tasting flight.
What an interesting way to taste new wines - absolutely loved it, made really good discoveries. Selection of liquors such as gin was outstanding too.
Lena Bou
Most popular items
Signature tastings and grazing boards praised by visitors
Coffee
the coffee I was served was so good ✨
Jennifer Wine Card for Tasting
We had decided to splurge that day and got the wine card for tasting.
Nadia Anslow Cheese Board
A MASSIVE stunning cheese board and olives which we smashed.
Nadia Anslow Charcuterie Boards
They have charcuterie boards to eat while you drink.
Stephen
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful gestures and hospitable accommodations experienced by guests in Arrowtown
Adaptive Meeting Accommodations
When a patron needed to conduct work meetings on site, the team proactively offered to adjust the music volume in their seating zone to provide a quiet, accommodating setting.
Tailored Milestone & Wedding Sourcing
The team provided dedicated sourcing and personal selection support to curate bottle selections specifically tailored for milestones such as weddings and 40th birthday celebrations.
Dedicated Lost Property Safeguarding
Staff safeguarded a misplaced wallet overnight and returned it securely to its owner upon their return the next day.
Welcoming Owner Hospitality for Families
The owner took time out of operations to engage warmly with families, including pausing for a chat when a toddler bumped into him.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the wine tasting system work?
You use a tasting wine card to sample wines and spirits independently. The self-service dispensers allow you to pour samples and glasses at your own pace, with transparent pricing and measure sizes clearly marked.
Is food available during tastings?
Yes, you can order food to pair with your drinks, including charcuterie boards, cheese platters, olives, tapas, and hot options like cheese fondue.
Are there other drinks besides wine?
Beyond extensive New Zealand and international wines, the venue offers spirits including whiskey, gin, vodka, sake, port, and rum, as well as cocktails and coffee.
Where can I park?
Yes, lots of free parking is available across the road from the venue.
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