Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 03-443 5099;
www.thelandinglakewanaka.co.nz
; L1, 80 Ardmore St; mains $29-39; 5-10pm)
Local beef, lamb and salmon is served in innovative ways in this upmarket upstairs res-
taurant at the apex of the main streets. The beautifully presented dishes do well to com-
pete with the spectacular lake views.
Drinking & Nightlife
Barluga & Woody's
BAR
(Post Office Lane, 33 Ardmore St; 4pm-2.30am)
The tucked-away Post Office Lane com-
plex is Wanaka's coolest drinking destination - despite the lack of lake views. Sharing
both a courtyard and owners, these neighbouring bars operate more or less in tandem, es-
pecially when there's a DJ event on. Barluga's leather armchairs and retro wallpaper
bring to mind a refined gentlemen's club. Wicked cocktails and killer back-to-back beats
soon smash that illusion. Woody's plays the role of the younger brother, with pool tables
and indie sounds.
Lalaland
COCKTAIL BAR
(
www.lalalandwanaka.co.nz
; L1, 99 Ardmore St; 3pm-2am)
Keep a watchful eye on the lake
or sink into a comfy chair at this little, low-lit, completely over-the-top cocktail palace/
bordello. The young barmeister-owner truly knows his stuff, concocting elixirs to suit
every mood. Entry is via the rear stairs.
Gin & Raspberry
COCKTAIL BAR
(
www.ginandraspberry.co.nz
;
L1, 155 Ardmore St; 4pm-late)
If you're in the swing for bling,
this lush bar offers gilded mirrors, sparkling chandeliers, a piano and a central fireplace.
Classic movies provide a backdrop to classic cocktails (including seven different marti-
nis), and the occasional live band fires things up.
Opium
CLUB
(L1, 68 Ardmore St; 9pm-late Wed-Sun)
An Asian-themed club with DJs and occasional
live music. It's popular in winter with the snowboarder crowd, but in summer the lake-
front bars are busier.
