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QUEENSTOWN FLOATING BAR OWNER OPENS NEW RESTAURANT BAR

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February, 2023

Max Perkins, who launched Perkys floating bar in Queenstown Bay
in 2015, and GM Fraser Carson, who came onboard as a business
partner last April, are about to open Panners bar/restaurant at
the Goldfields Mining Centre, near Cromwell.
Perkins says hed been looking for a venue in Cromwell, where
hed shifted to from Queenstown four years ago.
Fortuitously, he was shoulder-tapped by the mining centres new
owners at a members gala for Cromwells Highlands Motorsport
Park.
Those owners, including Queenstowners Scott Crawford, Marcus
Barnett and Brad Rule and Arrowtowner Matt Edwards, are looking
to revitalise the property, which they lease from Department of
Conservation.
The centre, on historic gold fields land above the Kawarau River,
had hosted Wild Earth winery, however it had relocated to
Cromwell in 2018.
Perkins says the venues been completely revamped and
upgraded.
Many people had chipped in to help, but especially his motorsport
mate, Central Otago builder Nick Wright, from The Wright Build.
He and his team took my two-bit idea and really brought it to
life.
They did most of the design work on the fly as they were
building it.
Perkins says hes been grateful to Central Otago District Council
consents and liquor licensing staff we wouldnt be in a position
to open so soon were it not for their help.
He believes the business will really take off when the Kawarau
Gorge cycle trails put through, providing the chance for cyclists
to drop in for a coffee, beer, cocktail or pizza on their way.
The opening dates March 1.

Source: Mountain Scene