Easily the best pub in Britomart and arguably the best craft beer pub in all of Auckland. Great service, quality food served quickly, even the $10 lunch menu doesn't disappoint. Oh, and they also have the best range of craft beers from NZ and overseas too.
Standing bar with a variety of craft beers on tap and in bottles. Rotation cask in beer engine. Low and tall tables on ground floor. Cocered patio upstairs dominated by tobacco smokers. Friendly staff and regulars. Mexican Nachos are unrecognizable. A very relaxing place to enjoy good beers.
Their beer and cider list is WOW. Here there really is something for everyone and you'll find a lot of not commonly offered brands. Food isnt anything fancy but pairs well with the beer and the vibes. Gets busy.
Ambience and staff: 4 on 5
I was here on a Saturday evening, around 5pm. Eventually around 7:30 it got quite busy, cuz all the tables seemed filled. They have live music on Friday and Saturday from 8:30pm. So that’s why it was getting crowded I guess, they were setting up the place. The staff was very courteous! They are very kind and generous. I did have a little delay with the food. But it was worth the wait. And they were kind enough to inform us that initially!Also, The band was really good and was playing classic music!
Food: 4.5 on 5
I ordered the veg nachos, seasoned wedges and the Brew Buffalo Wings. They were finger licking good. You know the food is really good when you are actually enjoying it on your fingers too! They were quite filling for two/three pax!
The beer I had was a bottled Tuatara weizguy hefeweizen! It is very smooth and one of the beers I usually prefer! Taste is very soothing! Not very strong!
Would definitely recommend it!
Food: Delicious buffalo wings. Nachos did not have a crunch to it.
Atmosphere/Interior: Wooden throughout. Unique.
Service: Friendly
Parking: Not much to comment. Walked after work.
Went to Brew on Quay last night, a busy night for the bar with Aroha Nui on. The Angus Beef and Chicken and Corn pies were fantastic and the staff friendly and efficient. Great place to meet friends!
I went to Brew on a Friday night (8pm?) earlier this year with a group of friends and was surprised that it wasn’t packed at all. While it was quite loud by the bar because the live band was right next to it, there’s tabled seating further down where it’s quieter – and even a function room upstairs for stag and hen parties.
Service was friendly, but I was a bit surprised that they don’t do cocktails and got a gin and tonic instead. For food, our group of 7 shared wedges (perfect), nachos (which got soggy quickly) and tasty buffalo wings (which came with two sauces).
Brew is a nice downtown spot to start the night off with a small group.
Good pub atmosphere and the Pie & Pint did not disappoint me. The usual saltiness of the pie mixed with pale ale are superb combination. The staff are friendly and do care how customer think about the food and experience. Would come back again to try another dish.
Unexpectletly went here as peaches chicken had sold out at the near by street food market. We had the pork snitzel sandwich and the chicken burger and it was soooo good. Fantastic flavors from the sauces ect, great fries and we thought a pretty decent price for value for money! We were very pleasantly surprised and will be back. Yes the wine may be a little pricey for size but its prime location
You wouldn't have come across with so many varieties of alcohol anywhere else. The place will give you beer orgasm and one of the best brewed beers I have ever had. A place to get drunk while eating good food on a Friday night.
We had a quick bite and a few ales here on Friday night on the way to a Jimmy Barnes gig at Spark Arena
The beer choices were excellent
I enjoyed the Emerson's Pilsner on tap
The food was fast and good
I had the Chicken Corn and Mushroom Pie with Cheddar Mash and Peas
Very good quality
My wife had the Wedges which were spot on with grilled cheese salsa sour cream and bacon
And not too thick as they often are
Good friendly and efficient staff also
Ideal place on your way to Spark (or elsewhere)
Went there for lunch with friends. We ordered 3 steaks. Steaks were cooked perfectly, Customer service was friendly and nice. Definetely recommend this place and would go there again
We went here at 6pm on a Thursday in November and it was busy but tables were available. They have a large space with 2 floors plus outside tables. The drink menu is extensive with many beer choices plus wine and cocktails. The food menu is small but varied. We ordered a pasty and a cheeseburger. The burger was cooked well done and came with mustard and mayo. There was ketchup on the side but I needed more for my fries. The French fries were like short steak fries but they were crispy and hot.
I have the big deck energy and my partner had an espresso martini. Everything was very good. We had the fries and calamari and both were good.
Great location and vibe. A large group of us went for dinner and they coped well. While the beer Iist is impressive and my IPA was tasty, I highly recommend the food. Everyone at our table was impressed and I found the steak and cheese pie of the day with parsley mash truely scrumptious. I would go back just for that, and another IPA of course.
I came into this 11.am, opening bar to wash down the big breakfast I had at a restaurant on the viaduct. It was quiet, only 1 other patron, reading the morning news and racing guide. There's a great selection of boutique beers on tap, but I was hoping for something more local like Lion Red or DB Bitter. Back in the day, I'm talking 70's & 80's. These were the brands. I settled for a pint of Pale Ale. Nice drop coz I had a second before I left. Definitely recommend a stopover for a quick 1 or 2.👍
The Lamb shank was amazing! The softness and juiciness of the meat, woven with a rich flavor of lamb really hit home! We also got the Angus Scotch and a side of French fries, which were more than enough to make my friend and I full. The scotch was cooked perfectly to medium-rare as requested, and the parmesan topped on the French fries really added an extra layer of fancy to the side dish. Great vibes and lots of rustic, comfy decorations on the walls as well. Would recommend!
We came for a farewell party. We booked on of the rooms on the ground floor. They also do have a restaurant with seating on the other end of the building. The bar has a large selection of alcohol and they also have an interesting selection of food.
It was a nice place to socialise but can get quite loud.
I was looking for a nice place to have a few drinks on a Friday night in Auckland CBD and I hit gold.
There was a live band on Friday evening and I enjoyed it so much just having a few drinks and listening to the music. The band was very good!
The staff and I think the owner were very friendly and tried to help me choose some beers. Had a fun night, I would recommend!
The setting is nice and overall good, I love the chicken salad bowl
Great quality food and the cocktails are amazing awesome service.
I had the chicken schnitzel and my partner had the pork belly sando-both divine! Drinks were good and the service was awesome! Atmosphere was pretty loud and busy but it was a Saturday night in Auckland so that’s probably what you’d expect! Would definitely recommend a visit, maybe for lunch if you prefer it a little quieter but overall it was awesome!
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