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!

October 5, 2025 at 21:30:00 Monsoon Bar, Franz Josef

NRL Grand Final Live in Franz Josef

Come watch the 2025 NRL Grand Final Live at Monsoon, Franz Josef! 🏉

Catch all the action this Saturday 5 October, 9.30pm at Monsoon.

See you soon!

October 26, 2025 at 21:00:00 Monsoon Bar, Franz Josef

NEON live at Monsoon

Lock in your Labour Weekend night out. NEON brings live music to Franz Josef at Monsoon on Sunday 26 October. The Christchurch covers band fires up classics and crowd favourites from Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams and The Killers’ Mr. Brightside to Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic and Dragon’s April Sun in Cuba. Food and drink specials run all night.

📆 Sunday 26 October, 9pm.
🙌 Free entry

September 27, 2025 at 17:00:00 Monsoon Bar, Franz Josef

Rugby in Franz Josef – New Zealand vs Australia

Join us at Monsoon in Franz Josef on Saturday 27 September at 5.05pm for the big New Zealand vs Australia clash.

We’ll have the game live on screen along with our rugby night specials:

🍖 Ribs, fries, coleslaw & a house beer – $35
🍗 1kg wings – $20
🍺 $10 Speight’s crate bottles
🍻 Locals’ happy hour all game

See you at Monsoon!