Queenstown: Ice Bar Crawl

Queenstown’s Ice Bar Crawl pairs a stop at the Ice Bar with a guided night through five of the town’s bars. You start at 9:00 PM at The London Bar and finish just after midnight, with five free shots and pizza along the way.

I like two things in particular: the Ice Bar entry is included, and the crawl gives you a ready-made way to try several bars before deciding which ones you’d return to. Free shots, pizza, drink discounts, and games add practical value to the night.

The main consideration is the late start and the party focus. If you prefer a quiet drink, want to choose every stop yourself, or are traveling with children, this likely isn’t your kind of evening.

Key points before you book

• Five bars in one night: A guide escorts you around Queenstown’s party bars, so you can sample a few without planning the route yourself.
• Ice Bar entry included: The entrance fee, normally listed at $30, is part of the $23 tour price.
• Five free shots and pizza: These are included during the crawl, along with drink discounts.
• A 9:00 PM start: Meet downstairs at The London Bar on Shotover Street. The crawl finishes just after midnight.
• Games and prizes: Take part in bar games for a chance to win prizes from local activities.
• A useful first-night option: Try a range of venues, then use your drink discounts to return to a favorite during your stay.

Five bars, one late-night plan

This is a social crawl, not a sit-down tasting or a history tour. Over four hours, a guide leads you to five Queenstown bars, with the Ice Bar included as one of the night’s draws. The exact venue order and names aren’t specified, so you should book for the format rather than for a promised lineup of particular bars.

That format suits a town where you may have limited time and would rather not spend the evening deciding where to go next. You get a group, a guide, and a series of stops. It’s also a practical way to compare venues: one may suit your taste better than another, and you can make a note of where you’d like to return.

The night begins at 9:00 PM at The London Bar, at 36 Shotover Street. Meet downstairs. The London is next door to Fergburger, a handy landmark if you’re finding the address on foot.

Five bars in four hours means the evening moves along. Don’t expect to settle in at every stop for a long, leisurely drink. The point is to see several places and keep the group moving; that may be just right if you’re keen for a lively night, but less appealing if you prefer one bar and a long conversation.

What the Ice Bar adds

The Ice Bar gives the crawl a clear centerpiece beyond simply going from pub to pub. Entry is included in the tour, and the group visits it later in the evening. Since the standard entrance fee is listed as $30, while the crawl costs $23 per person, the inclusion makes the price especially compelling if you already planned to visit the Ice Bar.

There is one detail worth checking as you compare prices: the tour price and the stated regular Ice Bar fee are shown with dollar signs, but the supplied information does not specify currency. Even without making a currency comparison, the Ice Bar entry is a meaningful inclusion, alongside the shots and pizza.

The Ice Bar is not the whole evening. You’re joining a crawl that includes it, rather than booking a standalone Ice Bar visit. If that is the only part you care about, a separate visit may give you more control over timing. If you want the Ice Bar as part of a wider night out, this package brings several activities together.

The included drinks, food, and games

Five free shots are included, as is pizza during the night. These extras help make the tour feel like more than a paid introduction to bars, though they are not a substitute for a full meal or a night’s drinks. If you want dinner beforehand, plan for that separately; the information only promises pizza, not a full dinner.

The tour also offers drink discounts throughout the crawl, with discounts described as lasting for your stay in town. That can be useful if you find a bar you like and choose to go back another night. The exact discount amounts and participating venues aren’t specified, so treat this as a bonus rather than a reason to budget a particular saving.

Bar games add a little friendly competition, with prizes from local activities up for grabs. The details of the games and prizes aren’t listed. Still, they give the group something to do beyond ordering a drink, and a chance to win a local activity could be a welcome extra.

Is $23 good value?

At $23 per person, the price is easy to assess by looking at what is bundled in: Ice Bar entry, five shots, pizza, a guided route through five bars, and drink discounts. The Ice Bar’s stated regular entrance fee is $30, so the included entry alone is listed at more than the tour price. The dollar currency isn’t specified, so compare the figures in the context of the booking page before making a final budget.

Value also depends on how you like to spend an evening. If you’d visit the Ice Bar anyway and enjoy a guided group night, the bundle offers a lot in one booking. If you don’t drink, aren’t interested in bar games, or would rather pick each venue yourself, much of the package may not be useful to you.

The practical benefit is less about getting every possible freebie and more about having the evening organized. You know where to meet, have a guide to lead the group, and get a chance to sample five bars without having to make each decision on your own. That can be a good trade if you’re new to Queenstown nightlife or traveling with friends who want a shared plan.

Timing, meeting point, and what to bring

Plan for a late evening. The meeting time is 9:00 PM, the tour lasts about four hours, and the crawl finishes at the final bar just after midnight. You can keep the party going there if you wish, but that extension is your choice, not part of the stated four-hour duration.

The meeting point is downstairs at The London Bar, 36 Shotover Street, next door to Fergburger. Arrive with enough time to find the entrance and get downstairs before the group sets off. The tour is in English, and an English-speaking guide leads it.

Bring your passport. That is the item specifically requested for this activity, so don’t leave it behind while heading out for the evening. Express security check is listed as an included feature, though the exact process isn’t explained.

Booking is flexible: you can reserve now and pay later, and cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. Those terms can help if your Queenstown plans are still shifting, but check the booking details for the current starting-time options before you commit.

Who should choose this crawl?

I’d consider it if you want a social night with a clear plan, especially if you’re visiting Queenstown for the first time and want to compare a few bars. One useful outcome is finding a venue you like enough to revisit. That makes the crawl a possible first-night activity, with the discounts offering a reason to return during the rest of your stay.

It also suits a group that wants more than one stop but doesn’t want to organize the route. The guide handles the movement between five bars, while the shots, pizza, and games give the evening some structure. Positive feedback has particularly highlighted the guides and the value for money, so the people leading the group are part of what makes the format work.

I would skip it if you’re looking for a quiet tasting, a detailed tour of Queenstown, or a specific list of named bars. None of those are promised. The focus is nightlife, a visit to the Ice Bar, and a guided group crawl.

Should you book the Queenstown Ice Bar Crawl?

Book it if you want a lively, late-starting evening and like the idea of visiting five bars without planning each stop. The Ice Bar entry, five free shots, pizza, discounts, and games make the $23 price look strong on the information available, especially if you were already planning to visit the Ice Bar.

Pass if you’d rather settle into one place, don’t want a party-centered night, or need an earlier finish. For a first night out in Queenstown, though, this offers a simple way to try several venues, pick a favorite, and keep the rest of your evening open.

FAQ

Where does the Queenstown Ice Bar Crawl start?

Meet downstairs at The London Bar, 36 Shotover Street, at 9:00 PM. It is next door to Fergburger.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts four hours and finishes at the final bar just after midnight. You can stay longer at that bar if you want to continue the night.

How many bars does the crawl visit?

The group visits five Queenstown bars, including a stop at the Ice Bar.

Is Ice Bar entry included in the price?

Yes. The Ice Bar entrance fee is included. Its regular price is listed as $30.

What food and drinks are included?

The tour includes five free shots and pizza. It also offers drink discounts during the crawl and discounts described as lasting for your stay in town.

What should I bring?

Bring your passport.

Can I cancel or pay later?

Yes. You can reserve now and pay later, and cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.