Atlas Beer Cafe

About Atlas Beer Cafe

Atlas Beer Cafe is Queenstown's home of craft beer, tucked away at the back of Steamer Wharf. It's described as a friendly, unpretentious bar that's become a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike, known for craft beers, breakfasts and lunches, coffee, tapas-style share plates and a famous steak served daily, all with lake views.

The food menu runs from share plates and tacos through to burgers, mains and a dedicated kids menu, with vegetarian and vegan options clearly marked throughout. Dishes lean into shared, casual eating - miso glazed tofu bites, beer battered prawns, pulled chicken tacos - alongside heartier plates like rump steak with demi-glace and cafe de Paris butter, or bangers and mash.

Atlas also runs a dog menu, served from 12pm until late, so four-legged visitors can join in too. The cafe is open seven days a week from midday until late, with an emphasis on boutique craft brews on tap alongside the food.

Atlas Beer Cafe: Queenstown's Craft Beer Hideaway at Steamer Wharf

Tucked away at the back of Steamer Wharf, Atlas Beer Cafe has built its name as Queenstown's home of craft beer - a friendly, unpretentious bar that's become a firm favourite with both locals and visitors. It's the kind of place recommended for craft beers, hearty breakfasts and lunches, good coffee, tapas-style share plates and a famous steak, all enjoyed with lake views and attentive service.

Share Plates, Tacos and More

The food menu is built for grazing and sharing. The Share Plates section covers everything from miso glazed Atlas Tofu Bites and beer battered prawns to a poutine of chunky fries, cheese and gravy, and pan-fried edamame dressed in chilli, ginger and soy. The Tacos menu offers a choice of pulled chicken, shredded beef, BBQ jackfruit or drunken mushroom, available as two or three to a serving, giving diners an easy way to mix and match flavours.

Burgers, Mains and the Famous Steak

For something more substantial, the Burgers list includes a Fried Chicken Burger with sriracha maple and bacon, a Grilled Cheese Burger with two smashed patties and Atlas's own secret sauce, and a vegan Beetroot & Chickpea Burger, all served on brioche buns. The Mains section is where the cafe's signature dish sits - the Rump Steak, served with chunky fries, house salad, demi-glace and cafe de Paris butter, described on the menu as the cafe's famous steak, served daily. Other mains include a Bahn Mi of the Day, a plant-based Vegan Steak bake, and Atlas Bangers & Mash with buttery mash and onion gravy.

Something for Everyone (Even the Dog)

Atlas rounds out its menu with a straightforward Kids menu - steak, fried chicken, beef burger, beetroot and chickpea burger or sausages, all served with fries, mash or salad - and a Dog Menu, running from 12pm until late, offering a steak for four-legged companions. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are clearly marked across the menu, making it easy for different diets to find something to order.

Visiting Atlas

Atlas Beer Cafe is open seven days a week, from 12pm until late, at Steamer Wharf in Queenstown. Alongside the food, the cafe keeps a rotating list of boutique craft brews on tap, and customers can join the mailing list for updates on what's happening at the bar. Whether it's a quiet coffee, a share plate over a beer, or the famous rump steak, Atlas positions itself as a relaxed, all-day spot with one of Queenstown's better lake views.

Signature items

• Rump Steak
• Fried Chicken Burger
• Grilled Cheese Burger
• Atlas Tofu Bites
• Beer Battered Prawns
• Craft beer on tap

Menu

Kids

• Steak — Served with fries, mash or salad
• Fried Chicken — Served with fries, mash or salad
• Beef Burger — Served with fries, mash or salad
• Beetroot & Chickpea Burger — Served with fries, mash or salad
• Kids Sausages — Served with fries, mash or salad

Mains

• Bahn Mi of the Day — French baguette, pate, pickled vegetables, coriander
• Rump Steak — Chunky fries, house salad, demi-glace and cafe de Paris butter
• Vegan Steak — Red lentil, chickpea and seasonal vegetable bake with chunky fries, house salad, vegetable crisps and mushroom gravy (vegan)
• Atlas Bangers & Mash — Pork, sage and apple sausages, buttery mash, onion gravy and roasted honey glazed carrots

Tacos

• Pulled Chicken — BBQ pulled chicken, pickled beetroot, jalapeno relish and crispy bacon
• Shredded Beef — Smoky braised beef, chilli salsa, coriander sour cream and pickles
• Atlas BBQ Jackfruit — Spiced coconut yoghurt, crispy caper and peanut dukkah (vegan)
• Drunken Mushroom — Beer braised spicy mushrooms, tahini, crispy onions and pickles (vegan)

Burgers

• Fried Chicken Burger — Fried chicken with sriracha maple, bacon, pickle, aioli, jalapenos and slaw on a brioche bun
• Grilled Cheese Burger — Two smashed patties with bacon, cheese, Atlas secret burger sauce, pickles, ketchup and caramelised onions on a brioche bun
• Beetroot & Chickpea Burger — Pickled vegetables, iceberg lettuce, jalapeno relish, vegan cheese and citrus & caper aioli on a brioche bun (vegan)

Dog Menu

• Steak — An Atlas steak for your best friend, served 12pm to late

Share Plates

• Atlas Tofu Bites — Miso glazed crispy tofu, slaw, kumara crisps and chilli jam (vegetarian)
• Crispy Pork Belly Bites — Sticky honey bbq glaze, slaw, pickled ginger and toasted sesame
• Fried Chicken Bites — Tossed in honey mustard sauce, iceberg lettuce, peanut dukkah and pickled onion
• Beer Battered Prawns — Served with house salad, chilli jam and charred lemon
• Poutine — Chunky fries, cheese and gravy
• Edamame — Pan fried with chilli, ginger and soy sauce dressing, togarashi seasoning and kumara chips (vegan)
• Fries — Chunky cut fries with aioli and tomato sauce (vegan)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Atlas Beer Cafe located?

At Steamer Wharf, Queenstown, hidden away at the back of the wharf complex.

What are the opening hours?

Open Monday to Sunday, from 12pm until late.

Is Atlas known for anything in particular?

Yes - craft beers on tap and a famous rump steak served daily, alongside share plates, tacos and burgers.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes, vegetarian and vegan dishes are marked throughout the food menu, including tofu bites, edamame, jackfruit tacos and a vegan steak.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, a kids menu is available with steak, fried chicken, beef burger, beetroot and chickpea burger or sausages, served with fries, mash or salad.

Can I bring my dog?

Atlas has a dedicated dog menu, served from 12pm until late, offering a steak for dogs.

How do I contact Atlas Beer Cafe?

By phone on +64 3 442 5995, or by email at hello@atlasbeercafe.com.

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