Tatler and Prime are ideal wedding venues, able to cater for groups from 10 to 250. The venues are also popular for stag nights, hen parties and rehearsal dinners.
Tatler and Prime are located near each other in central Queenstown, an easy walk
from most accommodation and churches.
Tatler
Tatler Restaurant and Bar
Tatler's historic ambience adds a special touch of Queenstown's heritage to your wedding celebrations.
Downstairs at Tatler we can seat 70 guests and groups could have pre-dinner drinks upstairs if desired.
If you have a small gathering and want a private dining room for your post-wedding dinner, Tatler’s Spectator Room is perfect with seating for up to 28 guests inside and 12 on the closed-in balcony.
Pre-dinner drinks on the balcony is a popular option with views over Lake Wakatipu.
The Spectator Room features its own fireplace, bar and private bathroom as well as having private access to the balcony overlooking Queenstown's Mall and Lake Wakatipu.
Tatler and its balcony are licenced until 1.30am.
Tatler Accommodates ...
Downstairs Main Restaurant:
- 70 banquet style
- 110 cocktail style
Upstairs Spectator Room:
- 28 theatre style
- 14 class room style
- 14 U-style
- 18 Boardroom style
- 40 Banquet style (28 in the main dining room and 12 on the adjoining heated, covered balcony.)
And features ...
- Full service catering
- Data projector
- My Sky recording and
playback facilities
- Sound system
- Private bathroom upstairs
- Fully-stocked bar with cash and electronic payment facilities on both levels
- Balcony with lake and town views, covered and heated
- Original open fire
- Outdoor smoking area
Minimum Spend for Exclusive Use
Spectator day use (10am to 5pm): $350
Spectator Evening: $1 - $2,000
Whole venue: $4,000-$6,000
(excludes certain dates such as New Year's Eve and opening night of the Winter Festival)
A set up fee may apply but will be waived at a pre-agreed food and beverage spend.
Floorplans
Visit Tatler's website.
Prime
Prime Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

Prime's lake and mountain views provide a picturesque welcome for out of town guests.
The bridal party may choose to arrive by boat for a dramatic entrance - Queenstown's Main Town Pier is on Prime's front doorstep.
Prime has recently undergone a major refurbishment and its elegent decor is complemented by modern art.
The central open fireplace is a popular feature in winter and the open balcony provides a private smoking area.
There is a stage at one end of the restaurant, suitable for the bridal table, band or entertainment.
A lift is provided for guests entering from Rees Street; Prime's other entrance is accessed by stairs from the lakefront.
Prime is licenced until 1.30 am.
Prime's Capacity
- 120 classroom style
- 150 theatre style
- 180 banquet style
- 250 cocktail style
- 40 diners in the private
curtained area
Prime features
- Full service catering
- Data projector
- Sound system
- Sky TV (by arrangement)
- Lighting bank
- 3-phase power
- Blackout curtains
- Interior sectioning curtains
- Floor to ceiling windows with stunning lake and mountain views
- Balcony with town views
- Fully stocked bar with
cash and electronic
payment facilities
- Air conditioning
- Open gas fire
- Outdoor smoking area
- Lift from street level
- Disabled facilities
Minimum Spend for Exclusive Use
Whole venue: $4 - $9,000 for whole venue, depending on date.
Private curtained area: $1,500 to $3,000 depending on date.
(minimum spend excludes certain dates such as New Year's Eve and opening night of the Winter Festival which will have higher minimum spends)
A set up fee may apply but will be waived at a pre-agreed food and beverage spend.
Prime Floorplans
Visit Prime's website
Images
You can view images from previous weddings hosted at Tatler and Prime here:
http://tatlerprime.co.nz/wedding_gallery_ns.html
Pricing
Please click here to see the pricing for using our venues.
Menus
Please click here to see menu options for weddings.
Wedding Package
Our wedding package is aimed at reducing stress for couples so we have put together key services that will ensure your wedding reception is the perfect event you and your guests will remember for ever.
This package does not include food or beverage, which need to be chosen separately.
Inclusions
- Flowers for the venue and centrepieces for each guest table
- Linen table cloths and napkins
- Table plan and specially-printed menu for each guest itemising food and beverage choices, including your own wedding graphic
- Wireless microphone for speeches
- A gift voucher for the bride and groom to celebrate their one week, one month or one year anniversary.
This package is priced at $1,075 inc GST.
Optional add-ons
- DJ add $650 for the night
- Band - add $1800 for the night
- Chair covers $9 per chair
- Calligraphy placecards $3.50 each
All prices include GST.
Weddings held at Tatler and Prime are subject to our function booking policy.

Testimonials
Some feedback from happy brides and grooms ...
Hi Jo, Shelley and I have just arrived home from Queenstown after an unforgettable trip. It's a pity we did not get to meet in person but I would like to thank you for all your help in planning the night at Tatler. Everything from the service to the food, music and atmosphere exceeded our expectations and we could not be happier. Perhaps we will get to meet one day on one of our return trips to your incredible part of the world.
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Cheers,
Brian
Hi Jo, Just wanted to let you know that we had the very best day on Saturday. Please pass on our thanks to all the staff that worked that night, they were great! Also, thank you to you for all your help. We had so many comments on how wonderful the food was. Absolutely delicious meals had by all. Cheers & thanks to you and your team Jo
- Heidi & Simon Holden
Hi Jo, Just wanted to pass on our thanks to you and Shane and his staff at Tatler for an amazing evening. The place looked stunning and everybody had a great time. It is an excellent venue for a wedding reception and we will be recommending it to others!
Please thank Shane for putting on a wonderful evening. It couldn't have been any better.
Thanks,
- Sarah and Aaron
Hi Jo,
We just wanted to say thanks for the wonderful night we had at Tatler on Wednesday night after our wedding. The venue looked great and the food was exceptional. Many of our guests commented that it was the best wedding food they had ever had.
Could you please pass on our thanks to the 2 staff that we had helping us on the night. Nothing was too much trouble for them and everything went so smoothly.
Thanks again for your great organisation, it was great for us to be able to enjoy our night and not have to worry about anything as it was all taken care of.
- Regards,
Matt and Helen.
Oh my god.......I can't believe it's over!! Thank you so much. Everything ran so much more smoothly than we could imagine! You guys were OUTSTANDING. I have not heard one negative comment at all We have had sooooooooooo much feedback on the meal in fact one person said it was the best 'wedding food' they had ever eaten! I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN!!!!!
- Anna and Hayden
On behalf of Tish, Sam, Joe and I congratulations to you and your staff at Prime for the success of Friday night, everything was perfect, the venue blew away everyone especially those from out of town, the meal was generous and delicious and Tanya and her team were outstanding, well done.We would be delighted to endorse Prime as a venue to anyone wishing to hold any similar function there. Please convey our thanks to all involved in making the occasion such a memorable one especially Tanya.
- Murray and Tish Acklin, Evergreen Lodge
We will highly recommend the Tatler to anyone looking to host a function, particularly a wedding party, as all of our small details were taken care of - the menus were classic (we've kept one inside our guest book) and the Spectator Room (and balcony) was decorated beyond our expectations. And lastly, the service on the evening was impeccable, the girls were so friendly towards all our guests and took a personal interest in our wedding - and as a bride I was totally and honestly reassured that everything would be looked after and I had a fun and relaxed evening.
- Heather and Chris, Australia
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