The Crown Pub and Beer Garden

About The Crown Pub and Beer Garden

The Crown Pub and Beer Garden is a family-friendly pub on Murchison Road in Frankton, Queenstown, built around the essentials of a great local: a large range of beers on tap, local wines, refreshing beverages and honest pub food that runs from a simple bowl of fries to chef salads and a proper Sunday roast. Whether you're pulling up a stool at the main bar or settling in with the whole family, it's an easy, welcoming spot for a catch up with friends or a relaxed meal out.

The outdoor beer garden is the heart of the venue. On sunny days it fills with friends and families while the kids play area keeps the children entertained, and when the sun sets the space takes on a second life as festoon and fairy lights come on. Inside, live sport plays every day across multiple screens, with an action-packed What's On line-up of live weekend sessions. The pavilion room, which accommodates up to 70 people, can be booked out for private functions and corporate events.

The Crown is part of Wolf Hospitality Group, alongside a family of Queenstown venues covering steak, pizza, oysters, Mexican and lake-view dining. Regulars can sign up for the Crown Pub Loyalty Card for member rewards, promotions, competitions and discounts, and gift vouchers are available for gifting.

The Crown Pub & Beer Garden: Family-Friendly Pub Dining in Frankton, Queenstown

Set on Murchison Road in Frankton, The Crown Pub and Beer Garden is the kind of local that works for nearly every occasion: a catch-up with friends at the main bar, a family lunch in the sun, a work function with room to breathe, or simply a cold one at the end of the day. The venue pours a large range of beers on tap alongside local wines and refreshing beverages, and the kitchen turns out everything from a simple bowl of fries to chef salads and a proper Sunday roast.

The outdoor beer garden is the heart of the place. On a sunny Frankton afternoon it fills with friends and families, while the kids play area keeps children entertained nearby. When the sun sets, the garden takes on a second life — festoon and fairy lights switch on and the evening carries on under the bulbs. It's that flexibility regulars appreciate: a table can start with a round of drinks and curly fries and turn into dinner, parents can linger over local wines while the kids wear themselves out, and a sports afternoon can roll straight into the evening. As the team puts it, whether it's lunch with the family, drinks with your mates or a get-together with work colleagues, there's a space for you.

From bar bites to Sunday roasts

The menu leans into good old-fashioned pub food. The snacks and sharers list reads like a greatest hits of bar favourites: Jalapeño Poppers, Loaded Wedges, Cheesy Garlic Bread, salt & pepper calamari, mushroom arancini and onion rings, plus a pub platter that piles prawn twisters, spring rolls, samosas, wedges, onion rings, mac 'n' cheese bites and fries onto one board for the table.

For a proper pub meal there's plenty of choice. Fish & Chips comes beer-battered with house salad and tartare sauce; the NZ Cheeseburger is chargrilled 100% ground beef with tasty cheddar and pickles; and the mains run from Steak & Ale Pie and Chicken Parmi to slow-cooked Lamb Shank and Crown Chicken Curry served with naan and poppadum. Steaks are cut from grass-fed NZ Savannah beef — rump, sirloin or ribeye — served with crispy onions, fries and your pick of garlic butter, mushroom sauce, peppercorn sauce or rich meat gravy. Lighter options include a Thai Beef Salad, Caesar Salad and pan-fried market fish, and the menu clearly marks vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices. Sundays belong to the roast, and a dedicated kids menu plus a dessert menu round things off.

The chefs have their own recommendations for first-timers: the BBQ Pork Ribs — tender, oven-glazed spareribs with housemade slaw and fries — and the Bangers & Mash, Cumberland pork sausages with creamy mash, peas and onion gravy.

Sport, sessions and space for 70

There's usually something on. Live sport plays every day across multiple screens, and the weekend line-up brings live sessions to keep the energy up after dark. For bigger gatherings, the pavilion room accommodates up to 70 people and can be booked out for private functions and corporate events — one reason the venue is a regular pick for work dos and group celebrations around Queenstown.

Regulars can sign up for the Crown Pub Loyalty Card, which unlocks rewards, promotions, competitions and discounts at the venue, and gift vouchers are available for anyone stuck for a present. The Crown is part of Wolf Hospitality Group, so if you fall for the place you'll find sister venues across Queenstown covering steak, pizza, oysters, Mexican, pub food and lake views.

The practical bits

The Crown Pub and Beer Garden is at 3 Murchison Road, Five Mile, Frankton, Queenstown, and opens at 11 am every day of the week, trading until late. Tables can be booked online in advance — a sensible move on sunny weekends when the beer garden fills up — and questions about functions, the loyalty card or anything else can go straight to the friendly team by phone or email. Bring the family, bring your mates, and stay for the lights.

Signature items

• BBQ Pork Ribs
• Bangers & Mash
• Fish & Chips
• Sunday Roast
• Pub Platter
• Cheeseburger

Menu

Mains

• Beef Brisket Sandwich — Slow-cooked brisket, pickled red onion, lettuce, chipotle mayo & cheese sauce in a turkish roll, with fries
• Steak & Ale Pie — Braised beef, mushrooms, carrots & onion in rich gravy, golden pastry, peas & mashed potato
• Fish & Chips — Beer-battered market fish & fries with house salad, fresh lemon & tartare sauce
• Pan Fried Market Fish — Seasonal vegetables & a white wine butter sauce (gluten-free option)
• BBQ Pork Ribs — Tender oven-glazed spareribs with housemade slaw & fries
• Chicken Parmi — Crumbed chicken breast with napoli, smoked ham & cheeses, served with fries, salad & aioli (gluten-free option)
• Cheeseburger — Chargrilled 100% NZ ground beef, tasty cheddar, lettuce, pickles & burger sauce, with fries (gluten-free option)
• Chicken Burger — Buttermilk fried chicken, streaky bacon, chipotle aioli & slaw, with fries (gluten-free option)
• Veggie Burger — Plant-based patty, tasty cheddar, lettuce & tomato, with fries (vegan option available)
• Lamb Shank — Braised in red wine gravy with creamy mash, roasted root vegetables & crispy onions (gluten-free option)
• Bangers & Mash — Cumberland pork sausages, creamy mash, peas & onion gravy (gluten-free option)
• Chicken Carbonara — Linguine with chicken, streaky bacon, mushrooms & white wine cream sauce, with garlic bread
• Crown Chicken Curry — Housemade creamy curry with tender chicken, steamed basmati rice, poppadum & naan bread
• Vegetarian Gnocchi — Housemade gnocchi with creamy pesto, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts & shaved parmesan

Steaks

• 300g Rump — Grass-fed NZ Savannah beef with crispy onions, salad garnish, fries & your choice of garlic butter, mushroom, peppercorn or meat gravy
• 250g Sirloin — Grass-fed NZ Savannah beef with crispy onions, salad garnish, fries & your choice of garlic butter, mushroom, peppercorn or meat gravy
• 250g Ribeye — Grass-fed NZ Savannah beef with crispy onions, salad garnish, fries & your choice of garlic butter, mushroom, peppercorn or meat gravy
• Steak Add-Ons — Side salad, steamed vegetables, fried egg, onion rings or extra sauce

Kids Mains

• Cheeseburger — NZ grass-fed beef patty, melted cheddar & tomato sauce in a toasted bun, with fries
• Crumbed Chicken Fingers — Chicken breast strips & tomato sauce, with fries
• Battered Fish — Battered fish with tomato sauce, with fries
• American Style Hot Dog — Frankfurter in a hot dog bun with tomato sauce, with fries
• Pizza — Ham, cheese & pineapple pizza, with fries
• Hot Chips — With tomato sauce; add gravy

Kids Drinks

• Juice — Apple, orange or pineapple
• Fizzy — Coke, Sprite or Fanta
• Hot Chocolate — With marshmallows

Kids Desserts

• Banana Split — Two scoops of vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce, sprinkles, whipped cream & a cherry
• Ice Cream Sundae — Vanilla & Hokey Pokey ice cream with chocolate & sprinkles
• Chocolate Brownie — Warm chocolate & caramel sauce, sprinkles, whipped cream & crushed peanuts

Lighter Bites

• Chicken Caesar Wrap — Grilled chicken, streaky bacon, cos lettuce & parmesan in a tortilla, with fries & aioli
• Fish Tacos — Two beer-battered market fish tacos with jalapeños, housemade slaw & chipotle aioli, served with fries
• Chicken BLT — Grilled chicken, streaky bacon, cos lettuce & fresh tomato, with fries & aioli (gluten-free option)
• Soup of the Day — Served with grilled ciabatta (gluten-free option)
• Seafood Chowder — Mixed seafood & streaky bacon, served with grilled ciabatta (gluten-free option)
• Caesar Salad — Cos lettuce, shaved parmesan, streaky bacon, poached egg, croutons & caesar dressing; add chicken, prawns or calamari
• Thai Beef Salad — Beef brisket with bean sprouts, capsicum, Asian herbs, fried shallots & Thai dressing
• Mushroom Arancini Salad — Arancini with mixed leaves, roasted red pepper salsa, parmesan dressing & basil oil

Snacks & Sharers

• Cheesy Garlic Bread — Mini french stick with garlic butter, cheddar & mozzarella
• Popcorn Fried Chicken — Served with chipotle aioli
• Salt & Pepper Calamari — Served with aioli & lemon
• Beef Brisket Croquettes — Served with chipotle aioli
• Jalapeño Poppers — Housemade, served with sour cream
• Mushroom Arancini — Served with basil pesto & aioli
• Onion Rings — Served with chipotle aioli
• Loaded Wedges — Crispy bacon, melted cheese, spring onions, sour cream & sweet chilli sauce
• Hot Chips, Cheese & Sauce — Melted cheese with chip shop curry sauce or rich meat gravy
• Curly Fries — Served with tomato sauce & aioli
• Hot Chips — Served with tomato sauce & aioli
• Pub Platter — Prawn twisters, spring rolls, samosas, wedges, onion rings, mac 'n' cheese bites, fries & sauces

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a table?

Walk-ins are welcome, and tables can be booked online through the Book Now page. The pavilion room can be reserved separately for larger groups.

Is The Crown family friendly?

Yes — it's a family-friendly venue with a kids play area in the beer garden and a dedicated kids menu covering mains, desserts and drinks.

What are the opening hours?

The Crown opens at 11 am every day of the week and stays open until late.

Can I watch live sport there?

Yes — live sport plays every day across multiple screens, with an action-packed line-up of live weekend sessions. Check the What's On page for details.

Do you host functions or corporate events?

The pavilion room accommodates up to 70 people and can be booked out for private functions and corporate events.

Are there vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?

Yes — the menu flags vegetarian dishes, vegan options available and gluten-free options across snacks, lighter bites, mains and the kids menu.

Is there a loyalty programme?

Yes — the Crown Pub Loyalty Card gives members access to rewards, promotions, competitions and discounts at the venue.

Tips

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