Pavilion Bar & Kitchens Earns a Hat
We’ve got some exciting news to share from one of our Queenstown Central favourites.
Pavilion Bar & Kitchens has been awarded 1 Hat in the 2026 Cuisine Good Food Awards, a prestigious recognition that places it among some of New Zealand’s best dining experiences.
For a venue still relatively new to the Queenstown dining scene, it’s a remarkable achievement and a proud moment for the entire Pavilion team.
Led by acclaimed chef and restaurateur Sean Connolly, Pavilion was built around a simple idea: exceptional food, quality local produce, and a dining experience that feels welcoming, relaxed and genuinely enjoyable. This latest recognition is a well-deserved nod to that vision and the people who bring it to life every day.
From the chefs creating memorable dishes in the kitchen, to the crew behind the bar and the friendly faces on the floor, the award reflects the passion, creativity and care that make Pavilion such a special place to gather.
It’s also a celebration of the talented local producers and suppliers who help showcase the very best of the region on every plate.
And, of course, it’s a celebration of the guests who have supported Pavilion along the way. Whether you’ve dropped in for oysters at the bar, settled in for a long lunch, enjoyed a Sunday roast, shared a pizza with friends, or raised a glass after a day on the slopes, you’ve been part of the journey.
To be recognised alongside some of New Zealand’s leading restaurants is a huge honour, and one worth celebrating.
So next time you’re at Queenstown Central, why not stop in and raise a glass to the team?
Pavilion Bar & Kitchens is open for lunch daily from 11:30am and dinner from 5:30pm
Congratulations to the entire Pavilion team on this well-deserved achievement. We can’t wait to see what’s next.