The London Underground Pizza Bar brings a basement slice of big-city nightlife to central Queenstown. Steel, tile and exposed brick give the Shotover Street room an industrial edge, while cosy booths, bistro tables and high bar seating let groups choose their own pace. Service starts in the afternoon and continues late every day, so the venue can begin as a relaxed pizza restaurant and gather energy as the night develops. Its scale and underground setting make it feel removed from the busy street only a few steps above.
Pizza provides the centre of gravity. Thin-crust classics include Margherita, pepperoni and Hawaiian, while signature combinations add more personality: smoked chicken with brie and cranberry, arrabbiata with salami and chilli, Cajun chicken with bacon and jalapeños, or buffalo chicken with blue-cheese ranch. The Big Ben turns the format into a group event, stretching three feet and allowing three different styles across its length. Vegetarian toppings, vegan mozzarella and a gluten-free base help mixed tables take part without settling for one shared compromise.
The supporting menu stays direct and sociable. A cheesy garlic loaf, mozzarella sticks, curly fries and jalapeño poppers can be passed around before the pizzas arrive or ordered as late-night snacks in their own right. Pasta offers another route through the meal, with spaghetti bolognese, chicken carbonara and creamy pesto penne. A children's combination brings pizza, fries, a drink and ice cream together, making the dramatic underground room workable for families earlier in the evening as well as the later crowd.
Beer, New Zealand wine and cocktails carry the bar into its second life after dinner. DJs, guest bands and recurring events turn some nights into a party, yet the venue also has the space and flexibility for private functions and corporate groups. That combination suits Queenstown particularly well: visitors can organise one large table, share an oversized pizza, stay for drinks and let the night continue without changing addresses. The London works because the food and entertainment occupy the same personality rather than feeling like separate businesses.
Address: 36 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand
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