If you’re wisely heading south to make the most of the season’s final snow, there’s one essential stop worth adding to your itinerary. Once the last run is done, make for Ayrburn’s atmospheric Manure Room, where you’ll find the perfect spot to close out a day on the mountain.
Housed in a beautifully restored farm building, the character-filled venue invites you to settle into a cosy nook or pull up a seat at the lively bar. Ayrburn’s après-ski sessions feature a daily happy hour from 4pm to 6pm, with tempting drink specials, delicious shared plates, and the venue’s now-iconic shot ski (if you’re feeling particularly rowdy). On Fridays and Saturdays, live DJs take over the decks and keep the festivities going until 7pm, as mountain-goers gather to toast the day’s adventures.
Whether you’re celebrating a bluebird or thawing out, expect excellent drinks, upbeat music and a convivial crowd in one of Queenstown’s most distinctive settings. Best of all, no tickets or reservations are required; just clip out of your skis and head on in.
