Beech Tree

About Beech Tree

Beech Tree is an independent craft beer bar on Beach Street in the heart of Queenstown, known for 26 rotating taps of New Zealand craft beer, satisfying bar food, weekly events and selected live football, rugby and major sporting events. Whether a local, a weekend visitor, or looking for somewhere to watch the next big game, Beech Tree invites guests to pull up a seat and make themselves at home.

The 26 taps rotate constantly, bringing together beers from independent breweries across Queenstown and the rest of New Zealand - lagers, pale ales, IPAs, hazies, stouts, sours and seasonal releases. The food menu is built to match, with thick-cut burgers, slow-cooked ribs, wings in ten flavours, ribeye steak and sharing platters, all made in-house, with vegetarian and vegan options available across every section.

Beech Tree is also one of the few dog-friendly bars in central Queenstown - dogs are welcome to settle in by the fire with their owners. Regular events include Taco Tuesday, a free-entry Wednesday quiz night, and selected live sport screenings throughout the year, alongside private event hosting.

Beech Tree: Craft Beer, Wings and Live Sport in Central Queenstown

On Beach Street in the heart of Queenstown, Beech Tree has built its name as an independent craft beer bar with 26 rotating taps of New Zealand beer. The tap list is constantly changing, pulling from independent breweries across Queenstown and the rest of the country - expect a rotating mix of lagers, pale ales, IPAs, hazies, stouts, sours and seasonal releases, with the team happy to make a recommendation if you're not sure where to start.

Bar Food Built for Beer

The food menu is proper pub food, made in-house and priced for another round without a second thought. Thick-cut burgers - including the signature Beech Tree Burger with double prime beef patties - sit alongside slow-cooked ribs, wings in ten different flavours, a 250g ribeye steak, and sharing platters like the Big Meat Platter, built for three to four people. Vegetarian and vegan options run across every section of the menu, from a QT Veggie Burger to Falafel Bites.

A Place to Watch the Game

Beech Tree shows selected live football, rugby, cricket and other major sporting events, drawing crowds for important international matches, tournament games and major finals. The sports schedule changes throughout the year, with the bar occasionally opening earlier for major fixtures - bookings are recommended for big games, though walk-ins are welcome when there's space.

Weekly Events

Regulars know the weekly rhythm at Beech Tree: Taco Tuesday from midday brings fresh tacos alongside the craft beer selection, and Wednesday Quiz Night runs from 7pm with free entry, prizes and a lively atmosphere. Beyond the weekly schedule, keep an eye out for themed evenings, tournament screenings and tap takeovers.

Dog Friendly

Beech Tree is one of the few dog-friendly bars in central Queenstown. Dogs are welcome to settle in by the fire with their owners, and regulars' dogs are considered part of the Beech Tree family.

Visiting Beech Tree

Beech Tree is open seven days a week - Monday to Thursday from 12pm until midnight, and Friday to Sunday from 11am until midnight - at 13 Beach Street, Queenstown, close to the lakefront and central accommodation.

Signature items

• Beech Tree Burger
• Big Meat Platter
• Ribeye Steak
• Korean Fried Chicken
• Wingman Platter
• Ribs for One

Menu

Sides

• Onion Rings — Side
• Twice-Cooked Chips — Side
• Homemade Slaw — Side
• Sweet Potato Fries — Side

Light Bites

• Sauced Wings — Choice of Buffalo, Whiskey & BBQ or Maple & Chipotle sauce, served with aioli dip, carrot and celery sticks
• Dry Rub Wings — Choice of Lemon Pepper, Jamaican Jerk or Salt & Vinegar, served with aioli dip, carrot and celery sticks
• Korean Fried Chicken — Crispy golden-fried Korean style chicken with sesame seeds and spring onions, tossed in your choice of sauce
• Loaded Fries — Fries loaded with slow-cooked pulled pork, creamy ranch, pickles, jalapeños and spring onions
• Chips, Cheese & Gravy — Classic loaded chips
• Beer-Battered Halloumi — On mixed leaves, drizzled with sticky pomegranate syrup and dusted with sesame seeds
• Falafel Bites — Roasted beetroot and plum, pea and mint falafel bites, served with smoked aioli and shredded beetroot salad

Shared Plates

• Ribs & Wings Platter — For two - BBQ pork ribs with two sauced or dry rub wing flavours, homemade slaw, twice-cooked chips and onion rings
• Big Meat Platter — Serves 3-4 - BBQ pork ribs, two wing flavours, sliced ribeye steak, pulled pork loaded fries, mac and cheese, slaw and crispy onion rings
• Wingman Platter — For two - four sauced or dry rub wing flavours with homemade slaw and twice-cooked chips

Main Meals & Burgers

• Beech Tree Burger — Double prime beef patties, double cheese, mixed leaf, sweet onions, tomato, ketchup and American mustard on a toasted brioche bun; add bacon or blue cheese sauce
• Pulled Pork Burger — Slow cooked pulled pork piled high, topped with crunchy slaw, melted cheese, BBQ sauce and tangy pickles
• Timur Chicken Burger — Spiced brined chicken breast marinated in creamy timur sauce with onions, mixed leaf and tomato; add bacon
• QT Veggie Burger — Fried halloumi, chargrilled capsicum and avocado with mixed leaf; add homemade slaw
• Ribeye Steak — 250g ribeye served with twice-cooked chips and dressed leaf salad; add blue cheese, gravy, peppercorn sauce or garlic butter
• Ribs for One — Succulent BBQ pork ribs marinated in Beech Tree signature sauce, served with twice-cooked chips, onion rings and homemade slaw

Frequently asked questions

Where is Beech Tree located?

At 13 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, close to the lakefront.

What are the opening hours?

Monday to Thursday 12pm-midnight; Friday to Sunday 11am-midnight.

How many craft beers are on tap?

26 rotating taps of New Zealand craft beer.

Is Beech Tree dog friendly?

Yes, it's one of the few dog-friendly bars in central Queenstown.

Does Beech Tree show live sport?

Yes, selected football, rugby, cricket and major sporting events throughout the year.

Is there a quiz night?

Yes, every Wednesday at 7pm, free entry with prizes.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes, available across every section of the food menu.

Tips

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Good to know

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