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The Fork and Tap

51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302

Rating: 4.6 ★ (1147 ratings)

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The Fork and Tap is a much-loved establishment, gracefully situated in a charming historic building within Arrowtown's heritage precinct, just a short drive from Queenstown. This delightful venue, housed in a structure dating back to 1874, blends classic Kiwi pub character with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that truly makes visitors feel right at home. Guests can enjoy the cosy, warm interior, especially inviting with a roaring fire during cooler months, or bask in the sunshine within the expansive garden bar, which also features a children's play area.

When it comes to the menu, The Fork and Tap prides itself on fresh, flavoursome, and uncomplicated cuisine, often sourced from local ingredients. The style combines Fork & Tap favourites and Kiwi classics with thoughtfully curated seasonal offerings, providing a diverse range from sharing platters and vibrant salads to hearty mains and delicious pizzas. Complementing the delectable food is an impressive selection of nineteen New Zealand craft beers on tap, alongside fine local Central Otago wines, ensuring a suitable beverage for every palate.

This charming spot caters perfectly to a wide array of visitors, from locals enjoying a regular catch-up to families seeking a relaxed meal, thanks to its dedicated children's menu and engaging playground. It works splendidly for casual lunches and dinners, offers a fantastic setting for groups, and is an ideal location for cyclists to refresh and refuel after exploring nearby trails. With live music frequently on offer, The Fork and Tap provides an inviting backdrop for a memorable visit, whatever the occasion.

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+64 3 442 1860 | http://www.theforkandtap.co.nz/

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Tom Lynch

15 Aug 2026

2.0 ★

I ordered a glass of port, and they served me 30ml of port in a whisky glass. I queried the bartender as to whether this was normal for them, and she confidently said "yep it's 30ml". I get that not everyone is used to serving port, but if you're going to have it on the menu it might be worth making sure the bartenders know a more appropriate way to serve it (and serve enough of it - a normal port serve would be like 60-75ml). Bit stiff for $15, and odd to serve it in a lowball glass. Added a star because the others in my group seemed to enjoy their drinks and olives and it seems like a nice place overall.

Thisara Warnakumara Agampodige

6 Jul 2026

5.0 ★

The food and service here was really nice! We were greeted and showed to our seats by the sweetest gentleman.
And there was plenty of space and parking nearby.
We loved the Sawpit pizza - the crust was thin and crunchy and was large enough both for me and my friend.

C P

16 Jun 2026

5.0 ★

Visited The Fork and Tap this afternoon and what a visit! The venue is an absolute delight with its dark woods, cozy fireplace roaring, and a great classic menu. I had a couple of excellent hazy IPAs and a perfectly spiced mulled wine, followed by the apple and rhubarb crumble which completely warmed and filled the soul. Great music, good service, and a wonderful atmosphere

Bill Lucas

8 Apr 2026

5.0 ★

Dodged out of the rain to just grab a drink. Staff was busy but quickly got us up to speed with bar service ordering.. Ended up staying for chicken strips and the fish n chips. The white bean puree and lightly breaded chicken was a perfect small meal for my wife. An English themed pub better deliver on their fish and chips and this place does. Get extra tarter sauce if you can. Thumbs up all around!

墨尔本金刚狼

15 Mar 2026

5.0 ★

Absolutely amazing pizza!
We ordered the Crown Range with truffle and it was absolutely incredible—thin crust, packed with flavour, and generous portion size. The truffle was perfect, not too overpowering.

The fried chicken was okay, tasted fine but wasn’t mind‑blowing compared to the pizza.

The vibe here is next level. There was a singer performing live, we sat outside under the trees with the cool breeze blowing… it honestly felt like heaven.

Highly recommend for great food and a lovely atmosphere!

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The Fork and Tap

51 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302

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