ABOUT PAVILION
Merchants of good times.
Purveyors of great taste.
Set in the heart of Queenstown’s historic food bowl, Pavilion is where heritage meets hospitality—with a big dose of flavour and fun. Once known as the “bread basket” of the region, the land where we now stand was home to fertile fields and cultivated farmland. Today, Pavilion pays homage to that history—channelling a spirit of generosity, creativity, and social connection.
We’re a bar and kitchens concept that celebrates social dining, damn good food, and the simple joy of gathering around a table. Led by celebrated chef Sean Connolly, Pavilion delivers international quality with local soul—offering something for every appetite.
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Pavilion Bar & Kitchens has been awarded 1 Hat in the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards - a proud moment for a venue still relatively new to Queenstown. Built under the creative direction of Sean Connolly on generous food, great produce and an easygoing dining experience, this recognition reflects the passion of our kitchen, bar and floor teams, our local producers and suppliers, and the guests who've shared long lunches, late dinners and good times with us along the way.
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Pavilion is open every day, Monday to Sunday. Lunch service starts at 11:30am and dinner service starts at 5:30pm. Takeaway pizza is available daily from 11:30am to 9pm.
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Pavilion is located at 19 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, with the main entrance on Central Street. On street parking is available on Central Street.
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You can book online via our ‘Book Now page’ or by calling +64 3 499 0060. We also accept walk-in bookings.
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Our menus change seasonally and daily, please get in touch or ask our team on the day and we'll do our best to accommodate dietary requirements. We cater for all dietary requirements.
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Yes, Pavilion has a dedicated kids' menu alongside our full pizza, pasta, steak and seafood offering.
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Yes - our takeaway pizza is available daily from 11:30am to 9pm and can be ordered here.
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The Green Room is Pavilion's private dining space, seating up to 22 guests or hosting up to 40 for a standing reception. It's used for long lunches, late dinners, milestone celebrations, corporate events and polished meetings, with tableside service, customisable multi-course menus and a dedicated host. Enquire via gm@pavilionqueenstown.com or our Contact page.
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Yes. We offer exclusive mezzanine spaces for groups up to 30, and full venue hire for events up to 750 people. Download our Function Pack or get in touch to start planning.
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Yes we are dog-friendly and have water bowls.
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Yes - Pavilion has fireside seating inside and out for a warm, après-ski atmosphere, ideal after a day on the slopes or for settling in for a long lunch or dinner.
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Drop'd Froyo is Pavilion's frozen yogurt offering, available alongside our bar and kitchens menu.
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Yes, gift cards are available for purchase here.
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Pavilion's food is led by celebrated Chef Sean Connolly, offering pizza, Sunday roasts, steaks, seafood and more, blending international standards with local Queenstown character.
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Yes - Pavilion Bar & Kitchens has been awarded a Hat in the Cuisine Good Food Guide 2026, New Zealand's leading independent guide to the country's best restaurants.
