Top 50 Gluten-Free Bars to Experience in Otago

Bevan Wait

Gluten free Mecca 🙌🏼

Antonio Hanna

They offer gluten-free food with excellent service and delicious, reasonably priced dishes.

Sarah Capon

Best lunch spot for coeliacs visiting Queenstown! So many fun and tasty gluten free options and they are very coeliac aware.

Alana McConnell

Amazing food. Staff were very kind and accommodating with providing coeliac friendly food!

joe coates

Nice enough place food was good gluten free options available. I would say it is aimed more towards the younger customer .We are in the 55/65 bracket the music was loud and there were alot of younger people who were drinking and having a good time .

John Jackson

Gluten-free Chilli Paneer Pizza Absolutely brilliant!!! Well worth the wait to come back here Been here often, and will continue to be

The Wanderers

Highly highly recommend. Best gluten free burger I've ever had. Buns were decent size and soft and the no extra cost is a massive bonus! I had the chicken burger and my partner had the cheeseburger. Both GF and both well worth it. Had takeaways but when we picked it up the vibe was cool and the place looked clean. Good friendly service. Just too easy! Will definitely be back when passing thru dunedin next time! In fact will make sure we swing back this way more often! Thank you 😊

Kateryne

Delicious food, great service, and they were able to accommodate for a gluten allergy!!Ordered the Julio’s corned beef carnitas hash w/out the cheese (absolutely delicious), GF eggs benny w/ streaky bacon, and a side of the potatoes. Also got an iced latte and a coffee which were nice.

Candice Tripp

I had the nachos, they are offered gluten free and provided perfectly. The food was incredible and eating on the patio on a beautiful day makes it so much more enjoyable. Thank you!

LINDA HINE

We ate here on our holiday, what a great place. Lots of gluten free options and the food and helpful staff were A1. Thanks for a great lunch.

Tash Reynolds

Friendly staff, delicious food. They have gluten free and vegan options on the menu, and if you ask they are very accommodating!

hannah kearney

Amazing service, food and coffee! We will definitely be back! Best eggs bene I’ve had in a long time! Great gluten free options also!

Cory Shieffelbein

Gluten-free was good

Brian Hopkins

Good menu including a good range of gluten free options and at a good price. Staff particularly attentive to dietary requirements friendly and helpful.

tahlia

got this yesterday asked for it to be gluten free.. obviously wasnt gluten free as ended up with the most sore guts the entire night and for the next 2 days.. burger was tastless and they charged me $1.50 more than it should of been!! will never be bac..

Geoff Barkman

Friendly staff. Great selection. Some gluten free options available. Just ask.

Marguerite Bechtel

Mark Williams

A great cafe for brunch. Coeliac aware, the Persian spiced porridge of great.

Andy Harpcliffe

AMAZING food. Lots of gluten free vegan options 😁

JAV

Busy place on a corner. Great character. Choose your own table - inside, roadside or out the back under the trees. Great alfresco dining. We had the gluten free pizzas for our group of 6 and was good for all. Venison meatballs and mushroom ones recommended. Crunchy bowl of fries. Good choice of drinks too, but wines pricey

Katie McNeill

We were a large group of 9 & we stopped at the Gibbston Tavern for lunch during our wine tour. There was a great range of food options, including gluten free options. They had a large variety of flights foe those who didn't just want beer or wine. The garlic prawn pizza was a massive hit with our table ordering 4! It was super windy the day we went, but there is also indoor seating as an option.

Gillian M.

Love the updated decor! Coffee we had could have been a bit smoother - a little acidic. Food is delicious however. Enjoyed the game machines. *if you could add some gluten free substitites to your menu that would be incredible! I can think of some of people I'd love to bring here. Very close to town and I enjoy the atmosphere. Will visit again soon (:

Gerard Ward

Seriously, the arancini had about as much love as a chiko roll dropped in a deep fryer ... I suppose drowning it in tomato sauce was supposed to help (oops I'm sure it was fancier) ... oh and let's not forget running out of gluten free bases after a massive wait for a table ... shame on you, sometimes no stars would be accurate.

Lily Wiapo

they said gluten free pad thai and it wasn’t and i spent the night vomiting! thanks guys

Carrie Jahn Rohrbach

We almost walked in through the service entrance but were gently redirected to the correct door by an actual service member. Without a booking, there was only bar seating available but we were pleased to be seated immediately. They have a ton of non-alcoholic and gluten free options! We enjoyed the salt and pepper squid, salmon and chicken sandwich. Definitely would have liked a seat looking out the window so be sure to get a reservation!

Jo Foss

We booked our wedding dinner here for our small group of 8. Upon our arrival we were very warmly welcomed and given 2 glasses of bubbles on the house. The service was 5 star with a special mention to our server Harriett, who really went above and beyond to give us a run down on the menu and recommendations and was able to very confidently cater for our gluten and dairy free guests. The food was outstanding and everyone left full and happy. Harriet even helped us get a group photo out the front by the water, which turned out to be one of the best group shots of the trip. Thanks again and we will be recommending you to anyone we know heading to Queenstown! Duncan and Jo

Jeni L

The Sherwood Queenstown has become our “home away from home” accommodation when we are on holiday in Queenstown. The staff go above and beyond to welcome us and make us feel at home. We love the natural environment with superb mountain and lake views and the cosy, original decor. The food is superb from breakfast through to dinner. It features local, seasonal produce from the hotel gardens and reflects originality, thought and great tastes. We were particularly impressed with a family celebration where Chris, the chef, and his staff catered superbly for various dietary requirements for gluten free and Fodmap guests. The restaurant decor and setting are warm and inviting with an open fire in winter and great outdoor seating - yes, with a heater and rugs! A big thank you to Hayley, Chris, Sophie and all the staff for making another stay so special!

Neli Padgett

Adrian the publican was very patient and friendly. The food was delicious and there were plenty of gluten free options. Variety of drinks was great.

Cheryl Funk

Honestly, worst experience in not just Queenstown but New Zealand overall. First it took forever to get seated and the Resturant was not busy at all. This should’ve been the first red flag. We ordered rose and a mocktail + water. They brought us a random bottle of white wine which we of course sent back and had to ask again for water. I ordered the bean dip as an appetizer & a Gerard Burger with chips (all gluten free). Come to find out the chips are not gf, even though it says it available option on menu. Then i was served a chicken burger which took forever to come, sent it back for the Gerard beef burger that I ordered. Finally while waiting for my burger the bean dip came. Literally it was like beans from a can that no one cared to heat up and the chips were so stale. I ate a few since we had been there for so long by then I was starving. Finally the Berger came! The waitress came to ask how everything was and we kindly gave feedback about the experience. Mostly the horrible bean dip, she said she would have the kitchen check the batch of chips. As we were checking out, they never comped the bean dip even though we clearly did not eat 97% of it. Just horrible experience, the standards are high in this area and they failed miserably. Don’t go here!

Morgan Sandercock

This was the only place open on new years day but it was actually excellent food for a tourist location. Gluten free was excellent.

Erika Houde-Pearce

We hosted a group of 30 here and it was the perfect spot. The service was great and the outdoor area was perfect for a large group. Super chill atmosphere and beautiful. We took public transit from queenstown and it was a beautiful drive through a canyon and we ordered a sharing platter which everyone was very impressed by. They were able to accommodate gluten free diet too.

Dave Beebe

Great craft beers! Their Porter was top shelf, the golden age was also first rate. Difficult to find a seat inside, but comfortable and not too loud. Seating is setup in a sort of "forced social" arrangement with large tables that you share with other patrons. But this makes for starting up conversations an easier affair. Lots of outside seating for warmer weather. Quite a lot of food options and yet another place with plenty of gluten free choices. Chicken and hamburger we're vey good. Overall a great experience.

Ray J

When I asked them to clean the steam wand and milk jug as I am a coeliac and they also do oat milk, they were very happy to do so but as usual came with the “all care but no responsibility” spiel.

Navinit Sharma

Second time here .. had a vegetarian bagel for breakfast which was the best i ever had.. great gluten free options as well…staffs were really friendly..definitely recommend…

Margaret Anderson

Great lunch top class loved it especially the gluten free

Chenin Madden

Amazing pizzas! We had a gluten free Chicken and Cranberry and a normal Hawaiian. The perfect dinner for Friday night stay in Lawrence:)

Haley Bloch

Great gluten free orange cake and a great patio in the sun.

Neats G

We dined here on Tuesday night, with my partner. It's a funky space, the staff were super friendly and very accommodating to my partner's coeliac requirements. Really enjoyed the meal!

Grace Empson

Amazingly helpful stuff and delicious gluten-free coeliac options

Paula Mason

Just had a beautiful Falafel gluten free burger for lunch at the Taphouse with my family. All the meals were delicious but this burger was something else! 10 out of 10 for gourmet deliciousness. One of the best lunches ever. Big ups to the kitchen team .... sooooo good!!!!

Sharon W

Came here for an early dinner with my husband. Friendly staff, though service was interesting, in that we got an appetizer to share (cauliflower bites), but no plate to split them. So we ate over napkins. No biggie. Then our mains arrived. He had the fish & chips & I had the Caesar salad. Not terrible, but also not as good as we’d hoped. Standard Pub food, I suppose. I had high hopes for this place, based on the fish tacos reviews (ended up not getting them because I didn’t realize they weren’t gluten-free. ). Likely had we stuck with the plan, we would not have been so disappointed – but as it stands, we both walked away from our meals, feeling that the food was not quite worth the price. That said, it looked like it’s probably a pretty fun bar. Simply not my choice for food.

Rosa Latton

Loved going here! Even though it was very busy when we arrived they quickly found us a table (party of 4) which was very comfortable. Service was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere is relaxed and cosy despite the decent size, and I would'nt say it's too cramped. I ordered gluten free seafood chowder which was delicious and creamy, and came with actually nice gluten free bread! What a treat. Nice big portion size and very affordable at only $18 if I remember correctly. Will definitely be going again!

Bonnie Bridges

Charlotte B

Absolutely fantastic. Had a range of brilliant Gluten Free options. The GF sliders were basically two full burgers, fish was amazing and chips were some of the best we've ever had. Highly recommend!

Zedski Nedski

Just what we needed. A group of 6, able to get a few different dishes. Tacos were tasty. Had the market fish. Steak fajitas was a hit. Gluten free churros impressive, especially the hit of chilli in the chocolate sauce. Chilli margarita hit the spot with candied chilli. But all not excessively spicy!

Deborah Francisco

Clarice Henderson

David Halverson

Nico Sierra

Good food and drinks, helpful staff. Gluten free coeliac: nothing marked on the menu, asked and they told me they had gf pizza bases, burgers and nachos. Chose the nachos and it was delicious. No gf beers but cider was good.

Andrew Honda