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  • 5/5 Erika O. 1 year ago on Google
    Underrated little spot/overlooked gem. We’ve been twice during our week-long visit and have really enjoyed it both times. The second time, we grabbed Fergberger first and then enjoyed a lovely meal and drink on the water.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steph H. 1 year ago on Google
    Perky’s is definitely my favourite venue in Queenstown. It’s just super easy and comfortable every time. It’s BYO food, which is great, as you can always bring your favourite food to enjoy with the sights and drinks they have to offer. Pairs perfectly with a serve of hand made chips from Erik’s, a pizza from The London, or pies and lolly cake from Fergbaker. The drinks menu is great with a variety of options and very good pricing. Staff are all very friendly and service is always prompt. They have heaters on when it’s cold. We went back almost every day for a week!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catherine 1 year ago on Google
    Such warm friendly service, great mount Rosa mulled wine and amazing view! BYO food, seating up top, down below, at the front of the boat, and an area with bean bags. The ambience was great, and we had a lovely time. Bathroom facilities on site also. Highly recommended for a cheeky bev, to chill for an hour or two or check out between activities.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel D. 2 years ago on Google
    How great is this?! A permanently moored boat that you can take your own food onto or order a $20 deal with a burger, chips and drink! The burgers were from Devil Burger and were delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Genevieve B. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved popping onto here away from the crowds to enjoy our lunch. We stayed for a few more drinks after we’d eaten as I really liked the savvy b and the weather was perfect. Beautiful boat inside and out. Great views overlooking the harbour and good playlist. Would highly recommend for a chilled afternoon or evening. Can’t wait to come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie E. 6 months ago on Google
    cute place to chill and enjoy some drinks. it’s byo food but they have a nice selection of drinks. chili and mango margarita is highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J.M.G 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, amazing drinks, great idea for BYO food, and prime real estate for centrality & views. Great drinking hole. Worth checking out (daily!).

  • 4/5 Marty S. 3 months ago on Google New
    Great selection of cocktails, soft drinks etc and you can bring any local food onboard with you.

  • 5/5 Tay 3 months ago on Google New
    Can’t comment on the food as we didn’t have any, but the staff are lovely, there’s plenty of space to sit, views are awesome and the drinks are pretty reasonable.

  • 5/5 Kenneth N. 11 months ago on Google
    Great view, warm topside heaters on a cold evening. Staff is very friendly. It's great that you can bring your own food, I suggest Devil Burger close by.

  • 5/5 Donnie T. 6 months ago on Google
    Great spot just to have a drink and enjoy a beautiful day! It’s not fancy, but it’s more about being on the water on a nice day with a drink in front of you.

  • 5/5 Michael W. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful addition to Queenstown! Great place to take a glass and soak in the lake and mountains aboard- great effort to break through the red tape I’ll bet! Georgie is amazing too! Delightful staff as well. MBWSC Sydney.

  • 5/5 Joy A. 8 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, amazing drinks, super friendly staff! There's really nothing much else you can ask for! They are BYO food but they offer some reccomendations and I believe it is their way of supporting the businesses around them! Have been coming back constantly throughout the whole trip 😁

  • 5/5 Grace W. 10 months ago on Google
    Vibey floating bar with fairy lights, beanbags, heaters and blankets to keep you warm on the upper deck (we were there on a cold June evening!), and a moody little set-up downstairs inside too. Great views, chill staff and great cocktails - they also make an excellent lemon lime bitter 👌 Would highly recommend bringing your Fergburger/snacks here and watching the sun set with a bev in hand !

  • 5/5 Tiana S. 7 months ago on Google
    Such a great place got queenstown to have!! Love how you can bring your own food here and relax. We grabbed a couple of cocktails and these were so delicious and full of flavour. I also tried a mulled wine for the first time, this was not my thing at all but it was fun giving it a try. The staff were very lovely too.

  • 5/5 Emma F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place! BYO food, good atmosphere (particularly the heaters) and awesome bumpyness. Photos you can get here are epic! The Mount Rosa Mulled Wine here is the best so far sampled in Queenstown (and their other drinks are just as good), 10/10 recommend!

  • 5/5 Alex M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best place to chill out for a drink after a busy day, the best tunes and a good selection of drinks for literally being on a boat

  • 5/5 Jamie M. 1 year ago on Google
    PRO TIP: Get your fergburger TO GO and walk it over to the "Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown" near the water!! It's BYOFood and then you can order any drinks/beer while enjoying a rocking view of the water/view!!

  • 4/5 gudgyz 2 years ago on Google
    A very pleasant place to enjoy a cheeky cocktail or two along with an ice cold beer on a hot Queenstown afternoon! Obvioulsy some very nice views of the lake too!

  • 4/5 Helen R. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely setting to enjoy a drink and appreciate the scenery. Slightly marred by an unhappy dog act nearby. Dress warmly if you want to sit outside once the sun's moved off the lake front.


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