Fishtail Restaurant & Bar
About
Choose Fishtail Restaurant & Bar for restaurant in South Island, a bar and nightlife spot at 57 Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320, Nueva Zelanda. The venue sits in Alexandra, a town on the South Island. It operates as a bar and nightlife venue with a restaurant attached.
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar serves as a dining and drinking destination in Alexandra, with a menu that reflects the local food culture of fresh seafood, lamb, dairy and local wines. The venue has earned a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 156 reviews, placing it among the higher-scoring spots in the area. Five photographs of the venue and its offerings are available for a closer look. The website at https://www.fishtail.co.nz/alexandra-restaurant/ provides further details about the restaurant.
Opening hours run from 16:00 to 21:00 on Mondays, and from 12:00 to 21:00 Wednesday through Sunday. These hours cover both lunch and dinner service for most of the week.
South Island's temperate climate means summer, from December to February, draws the most visitors, while winter at low altitudes remains mild. New Zealand food is built around fresh seafood, lamb, dairy and local wines, and Alexandra sits within reach of wine-producing areas. Domestic flights and ferries connect the islands, and English and Māori are the main languages spoken. Queenstown lies nearby for travellers moving through the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours of Fishtail Restaurant & Bar?
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar opens on Monday from 16:00 to 21:00, and from Wednesday to Sunday between 12:00 and 21:00. It stays closed on Tuesday.
What type of cuisine does Fishtail Restaurant & Bar serve?
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar is a bar and nightlife venue on South Island, so its focus is drinks and evening socialising rather than a full dining menu. New Zealand food generally centres on fresh seafood, lamb, dairy and local wines, which shapes what bars across South Island tend to pour and plate.
Where is Fishtail Restaurant & Bar located on South Island?
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar sits at 57 Centennial Avenue in Alexandra 9320, on South Island. Alexandra is inland from Dunedin, one of the nearby places reachable by domestic flights and ferries.
How highly do diners rate Fishtail Restaurant & Bar?
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating across 156 reviews, placing it well among bar and nightlife spots on South Island. That score reflects consistent feedback from a substantial number of visitors to the Alexandra venue.
Do you need to book a table at Fishtail Restaurant & Bar in advance?
Fishtail Restaurant & Bar operates at 57 Centennial Avenue in Alexandra, with service running from 16:00 to 21:00 on Monday and 12:00 to 21:00 Wednesday through Sunday. Arriving outside those windows means the bar is shut, so timing a visit within opening hours matters more than reserving ahead.
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