Sundays

About Sundays

Sundays is a wood-fired restaurant and bar in Frankton, Queenstown, set inside a converted early-1900s church building relocated from Waipahi to the Country Lane retail and hospitality village. The name and feel draw on the world's oldest act of community — sharing a meal — inspired by the neighbourhood eateries of Europe and the laid-back spirit of a Sunday.

The food is honest and straightforward, built around a wood-fired oven that adds smoke and flame to a familiar menu of pizza, pasta, and shared plates. The drinks side runs from spritz to sangria and a full cocktail, wine and beer list, with tap beer served from a caravan bar.

Guests can relax on the covered patio near the fireplace or out on the lawn, where live music plays on weekends. Walk-ins and casual drinks are always welcome, and the space also caters for group dining and functions.

Sundays: Wood-Fired Pizza and Cocktails in a Converted Church in Frankton

Sundays is a restaurant and bar in Frankton, Queenstown, housed in a striking former church building that was originally built in Waipahi in the early 1900s. Relocated to the boutique Country Lane retail and hospitality village at the start of 2023, the building took on a new life as a place for locals and visitors to eat and drink together.

The name reflects the idea behind the place: sharing a meal, described as one of the world's oldest acts of community. Sundays draws on the neighbourhood eateries of Europe and the relaxed feeling of a Sunday, and that ethos carries through into food that's honest and straightforward rather than overworked.

Wood-fired food

The kitchen's wood-fired oven is central to the menu, adding smoke and flame to pizzas, shared plates and pasta. Pizzas range from a classic Margherita to the Remarkable Fungi, topped with truffle duxelles, crème fraîche and confit garlic, and the Royalburn Lamb, finished with olives, capers and herbs. Shared starters include Nonna's Meatballs in pomodoro with pecorino, tuna carpaccio, and calamari fritti with lemon aioli. On the pasta side, a vodka rigatoni with crème fraîche and stracciatella sits alongside a prawn and pancetta casarecce.

Dietary needs are considered throughout, with vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and no-gluten-added options marked across the menu, including a gluten-free pizza base available on request.

A full bar, inside and out

Sundays doubles as a local drinkery, with a drinks list running from spritz to sangria, classic cocktails, and its own Sundays Signatures like the Chilli Mango Margarita and Banoffee Pie Martini. Tap beer is poured from a caravan bar, and the wine list draws heavily on Central Otago producers alongside international picks.

The setting

Guests can settle onto the spacious covered patio near the fireplace or spread out on the lawn, where live music plays on weekends. Walk-ins and casual drinks are always welcome, and the space is also set up for group dining and functions.

Looking after everyone

Kids are well catered for with a dedicated Kid's Club combo — a choice of pizza or pasta, a drink, and a sundae to finish. Staff can advise on allergies, though the kitchen can't guarantee dishes are completely allergen or gluten free due to the risk of cross-contamination.

Visiting Sundays

Sundays is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 12pm to 9pm, at Country Lane, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown.

Signature items

• Remarkable Fungi Pizza
• Royalburn Lamb Pizza
• Vodka Rigatoni
• Nonna's Meatballs
• Chilli Mango Margarita
• Espresso Martini

Menu

Fizz

• Contarini Prosecco — Italy.
• Quartz Reef Methode Traditionnelle — Central Otago.
• Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut — France.

Wine

• The Starborough Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough.
• Mt Rosa Pinot Gris — Central Otago.
• Wooing Tree Blondie — Central Otago.
• Te Mata Estate Chardonnay — Hawke's Bay.
• Alpine Wine Co. Rosé — Central Otago.
• Coal Pit Pinot Noir Rosé — Central Otago.
• Wet Jacket Pinot Noir — Central Otago.
• Pasqua le Collezioni Montepulciano — Italy.
• Craggy Range Syrah — Hawke's Bay.

Pasta

• Rigatoni — Vodka passata, crème fraîche, almonds, stracciatella and basil oil, vegan and no-gluten-added options.
• Casarecce — Mornay, prawns, pancetta, sweet peas and chilli crisp, no-gluten-added option.

Pizza

• Margherita — Basil, mozzarella and basil, vegan option available.
• Pepperoni — Nduja, coppa and mozzarella.
• Remarkable Fungi — Truffle duxelles, crème fraîche, confit garlic and mozzarella, vegetarian with vegan option.
• Zamora Fennel Sausage — Peperoncino, turnip greens, mornay and mozzarella.
• Royalburn Lamb — Olives, capers, herbs and mozzarella.
• Kumara — Pesto, broccolini, pinenuts, stracciatella and chilli, vegan option available.
• Wood-Fired Flatbread — EVOO and sea salt, vegan.

On Tap

• Peroni Nastro Azzurro — Italian lager, 5.0%.
• Altitude Mischievous Kea IPA — IPA, 5.5%.
• Canyon Brewing Hazy Pale Ale — Hazy pale ale, 5.2%.
• Altitude Powder Day Pilsner — Pilsner, 5.2%.
• Crimson Badger Ginger Beer — Ginger beer, 4%.
• Guest Tap — Ask your friendly server for the current guest tap.

Kids Menu

• Kid's Club Combo — For under 12s: choose a pizza or pasta, a drink, and finish with a sundae.
• Margherita Pizza — Vegetarian kids pizza.
• Cheesy Bread Pizza — Vegetarian kids pizza.
• Ham & Pineapple Pizza — Kids pizza.
• Cheesy Pasta — Vegetarian, no-gluten-added option.
• Tomatoey Pasta — Vegetarian, dairy free, no-gluten-added option; ham can be added.
• Vanilla Gelato — Kids dessert.
• Lemon Sorbet — Vegan kids dessert.
• Ice-Cream Sundae — With cookie crumble, no-gluten-added option.

Mocktails

• Mangolada — Mango nectar, charred pineapple syrup, coconut and lemon; rum optional.
• Florito — Elderflower, lemon, mint and soda; gin optional.

On The Side

• Agria Fries — Lemon aioli, dairy free, no gluten added, vegan option.
• Baby Cos — Black garlic, breadcrumbs and parmesan, vegetarian, dairy-free and no-gluten-added options.
• Brussels Sprouts — Hazelnuts, apple butter and honey mustard, no gluten added, vegan option.

Non-Alcoholic

• Soft Drinks — Coke, coke zero, ginger ale or sprite.
• Pete's Natural Pink Lemonade — Natural pink lemonade.
• Sidekick Natural Soda - Pear — Natural pear soda.
• Almighty Passionfruit Sparkling Water — Sparkling water.
• Homegrown Juice — Apple or orange juice.

Start & Share

• Warm Sicilian Olives — Citrus, garlic and chilli, no gluten added, dairy free, vegan.
• Nonna's Meatballs — Pomodoro and pecorino, no gluten added, dairy-free option.
• Zamora Venison Salami — Giardiniera, mustard and turnip greens, no gluten added, dairy free.
• Tuna Carpaccio — Olive, potato, egg, green beans and tomato, no gluten added, dairy free.
• Calamari Fritti — Spring onions and lemon aioli, no gluten added, dairy free.

Warm The Soul

• Mulled Wine — Red wine, brandy, orange, vanilla and spices.

Cans & Bottles

• Corona — Mexican lager, 4.5%.
• Speights Summit Ultra Lager — Lager, 4.2%.
• Canyon Point Pressed Cider — Pressed cider, 4.5%.
• Garage Project Fugazi IPA — Low-alcohol IPA, 2.2%.
• Altitude Good Times XPA — Non-alcoholic XPA, 0%.

Classic Cocktails

• Margarita — Tequila, triple sec, lime and sugar.
• Coconut Margarita — 1800 coconut tequila, curaçao, lime and sugar.
• Espresso Martini — Absolut Vanilia, Mr Black and Black Lab espresso.
• Aperol Spritz — Aperol, prosecco and soda.
• Limoncello Spritz — Limoncello, prosecco and soda.

Sundays Signatures

• Chilli Mango Margarita — Tequila, mango chilli jam, mango nectar and lime.
• Rosé Sangria — Berries, rosé, brandy, lychee and grapefruit.
• White Sangria — Green apple, sauvignon, gin and elderflower.
• Banoffee Pie Martini — Vanilla vodka, banana liqueur, vermouth and caramel.
• Aperol Crumble — Tequila, Aperol, apple, lime, cinnamon and soda.

Tea & Filter Coffee

• Black Lab Filter Coffee — Fresh-brewed filter coffee.
• Webster's Loose Leaf Tea — Breakfast, earl grey, sencha or peppermint.

Frequently asked questions

What are Sundays' opening hours?

Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Does Sundays have a kids menu?

Yes, a Kid's Club combo for under 12s with a choice of pizza or pasta, a drink and a sundae.

Are there gluten-free options?

Many dishes are marked no gluten added, and a gluten-free pizza base is available on request.

What is Sundays known for?

Wood-fired pizza and pasta, alongside a full cocktail, wine and beer list.

Where is Sundays located?

Country Lane, 26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown, in a converted early-1900s church building.

Is there a surcharge on public holidays?

Yes, a 15% surcharge applies on all public holidays.

Are vegan options available?

Yes, several dishes are vegan or have a vegan option, marked on the menu.

Tips

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Good to know

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