The Shelter Bar and Kitchen
About
Choose The Shelter Bar and Kitchen for bar or nightlife venue in South Island, a Bar & Nightlife spot at 8/12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, Nueva Zelanda. The venue sits in Frankton, a Queenstown suburb, placing it within reach of the town centre and the wider South Island. It trades under the Bar & Nightlife category, a format built around drinks and socialising.
The Shelter Bar and Kitchen opens every day from 09:00 to 21:00, giving visitors a full day's window for a drink or a meal. Its 4.3 out of 5 rating, drawn from 755 reviews, places it among the more widely reviewed bars on South Island. That review total of 755 gives the score a substantial base of visitor opinion. Queenstown sits among the nearby places, and the venue's own site, https://www.shelterbar.co.nz/, carries its information.
Four photographs accompany the listing, showing the setting before anyone sets foot inside. The address, 8/12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, Nueva Zelanda, provides a precise navigation target within Frankton. Opening hours run from 09:00 to 21:00 daily, setting the rhythm for when the bar is pouring.
Daytime and early-evening hours suit a bar format, since drinks and conversation work across the afternoon and into the evening. Groups, couples and solo visitors all fit the format, since a bar works equally well for a shared table or a quiet drink at the counter. South Island has a temperate climate, and summer from December to February draws the most visitors, while winter remains mild at low altitudes. Food on New Zealand's islands is built around fresh seafood, lamb, dairy and local wines, giving each night out its own character. Domestic flights and ferries connect the islands, and English and Māori are the main languages spoken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours of The Shelter Bar and Kitchen?
The Shelter Bar and Kitchen opens Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00. Those hours apply every day of the week at its Hawthorne Drive address in Frankton, Queenstown.
What kind of business is The Shelter Bar and Kitchen?
The Shelter Bar and Kitchen is a bar and nightlife venue on South Island. It operates in Frankton, Queenstown, at 8/12 Hawthorne Drive.
Where is The Shelter Bar and Kitchen on South Island?
The Shelter Bar and Kitchen sits at 8/12 Hawthorne Drive in Frankton, Queenstown 9300. That puts it on South Island, within reach of nearby places such as Wanaka and Te Anau.
Does The Shelter Bar and Kitchen host events, live music or DJ nights?
The Shelter Bar and Kitchen is a bar and nightlife venue, and its listed address is 8/12 Hawthorne Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300. It holds a 4.3 out of 5 rating across 755 reviews, reflecting how patrons respond to what it offers.
How many reviews does The Shelter Bar and Kitchen have?
Reviews for The Shelter Bar and Kitchen number 755, and the venue is rated 4.3 out of 5. It can be found at 8/12 Hawthorne Drive in Frankton, Queenstown.
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