Monsoon Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant and bar in Franz Josef, on the edge of native bush and the Southern Alps. Dinner served daily from 5.00 to 8.30 pm. Drinks and snacks available until late.

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Food & Drinks

Monsoon is your go-to restaurant in Franz Josef, serving up gourmet pizzas and burgers, classic bar meals, and chef-created favourites. At the bar, you’ll find cocktails, over 40 gins, plus some of New Zealand’s best beers and wines.

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Venue

Located at the front of Rainforest Retreat, Monsoon Bar & Restaurant is a welcoming venue in Franz Josef with indoor comfort and outdoor deck seating, surrounded by native rainforest. With a roaring fireplace and a rustic-modern vibe, it’s perfect for everything from relaxed dinners to live music nights. Wheelchair-accessible and family-friendly.

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Upcoming Events

Discover what's happening at Monsoon Bar & Restaurant. Join us for music, trivia, parties, and more!

March 19, 2026 at 21:00:00 Monsoon Bar, Franz Josef

Black Pug Live at Monsoon, Franz Josef 🎸

Black Pug Live at Monsoon | 19 March at 9pm

They’ve packed out Monsoon before and they’re back to do it again.

With over 17 years performing in Queenstown and beyond, Black Pug Music know exactly how to bring the energy and get the room going.

Join us on Thursday 19 March 2026 for a live music night in Franz Josef you won’t want to miss.

Free entry. See you there!

March 15, 2026 at 20:30:00 Monsoon Bar, Franz Josef

Robert Glen Live at Monsoon, Franz Josef 🎶

Join us at Monsoon for a live Sunday session with Robert Glen.

Robert is a solo singer guitarist based in Wanaka, known for his energetic acoustic sets and ability to read the room and keep the atmosphere going all night. After more than 10 years performing around Wanaka, Queenstown, and across the South Island, he has played close to two thousand gigs including weddings, events, and live venues.

Using his guitar, voice, and loop pedal, Robert builds a full live sound as a one-man band. His wide repertoire covers multiple genres, bringing a mix of familiar favourites and feel-good tunes that suit any crowd.

Expect great live music, good vibes, and a Sunday night session at Monsoon.

Free entry.

Live music from 8:30pm.

March 17, 2026 at 20:00:00 Monsoon Bar, Franz Josef

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Franz Josef at Monsoon ☘️

Join us at Monsoon for a night of shamrocks and shenanigans this St Patrick’s Day in Franz Josef. ☘️

Join us on Tuesday 17 March for a proper party with drink specials, games, prizes to be won, and a DJ keeping the dance floor going late into the night.

Happy Hour runs from 8pm to 10pm, so grab your friends, wear something green, and get into the St Patrick’s Day spirit.

DJ from 9.30pm til late.

Drink specials. Games. Prizes.

See you at Monsoon.