Brew Pub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

Grill Meats Beer

86/100 (1628 ratings)

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New Zealand

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Salmon

Burger

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Halloumi

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Lamb

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Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Serves Alcohol

Accepts Credit Cards

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Gift Cards Available

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

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"I really enjoyed the Nashville Hot Chicken burger 🍔 with chilli fries 🌶 🍟for $22 NZD. I could taste the flavour combo of chilli and garlic..."

Veeral Patel

"We weren't starving so didnt have a burger but instead had a range of starts, they were great and would go back. For lunch they were busy which is a..."

Elise Litchfield

"Nice burgers - easily the best in Welly. Great food and excellent range of beers.I always pop in for a visit when visiting from Akl, as..."

Jason Y.

"The blue cheese chicken nibbles I had to start with were amazing and I could have had a full size plate of just them. We went there specifically to..."

Juliet Ferguson

"Hello. We just got two burgers from here and they were literally outstanding. Like wow. Amazing. Considered calling them to say just how amazing they..."

Brittany Osborne

"Very nice burgersThe staff are very friendly and it’s always busyThere’s a good vibe and the ambience is greatWe will definitely..."

Tim 51

"Overall - great food, nice place, would go backFood: Great food, while burger and fries can be a very simple affair, these burgers are..."

Mark Burney

"Great selection of food here. And beers too! Came here in my first week of coming to Wellington. Delicious food! Worth the visit if you get a..."

Steven

"Have been here a few times with friends and with my girlfriend whose vegetarian. I Got some of the chicken wings and they were absolutely..."

Edward Edward Edwards

"Went here in about June this year.The first time I went about a year before I LOVED it. Was a great burger.This time was ok...."

Megha Dogra

"•• Vegetarian Night ••I LOVED it & MY tummy LOVED it.Highly Recommended. Must Visit. Well Done & Thank You. :: store..."

MarvellousSeven

"Stopped by for 'Friday' lunch today. Went with the lunch special, Maple Grilled Chicken Thigh on Quinoa. It was amazing for a $12 meal, great..."

Leeanne Coppard

"Went here for lunch and had the Wellington On A Plate burger. It was AMAZING! Mr. BeefyCheese-stuffed pasture fed beef patty with..."

Fern

"This place was buzzing - a full house with great fast service! The food was on point as well and at a reasonable price, you won't be disappointed. I..."

Philip Doyle

"Very busy when we arrived Saturday at 6.30 ish. Service staff were very accommodating and we waited at the bar looking over the grill for half an..."

Thomas O'Leary

"Came here for dinner last night. My friend and I ordered Hot Nashville Chicken Burger and it was really good. I also loved the seasoning that they..."

Foooodie Explorer

"Won a competition on Facebook and got to try the 'Burger of the Week' with a friend. The EL JEFE was pretty good - beef patty was cooked medium rare..."

Maggie Cheung

"Went for lunch today and even the teenager smiled. Love the idea of a simple burger menu but the burgers can be added to, also enjoyed the..."

Muffin Mum

"Went in for lunch as a group looking for a quick bite seeing as Fidels was overly noisy and busy. Had a bowl of olives and a beef burger with fries...."

Mana

"Don't be afraid of the spice - it's just right! A superb burger and beer joint. So glad we found this on our travels and will most certainly pop back..."

Travis

"Food was fantastic and the concept of grill meats beer is the best thing ever! Beers were great and really complemented the meals. Steak was cooked..."

Jaynee

"The best burgers in Wellington without a doubt, always a joy to come here. Chilli fries are amazing and theres a great selection of craft beers..."

Ross Bird

"Had our first lunch in Wellington here!!! It is a nice place with cozy atmosphere, staff is very friendly and warm. We ordered pork ribs and some..."

Di

"Great little place for dinner. We had our daughter with us and service + food was great. Only marked down as we ordered starters but these were..."

Bonnie Emma

"Great meal here, a great selection of food and beer, the steak was cooked perfectly with good sized portions and very good service. The recommended..."

James Cole

"This is a place I've been a few times but most recently came on Saturday night and tried the special burger on offer called Brie My Chick. It has..."

Miss K

"Exactly what the name says succulently cooked meats with fantastic selection of craft beers to compliment your meal... this is the place for meat and..."

Lee Culshaw

"GBM is a meat lovers treat! The meat is tender and succulent and the wait staff informative and punctual. Went there with bestie E and she got the..."

BKL

"Amongst the growing number of smart-casual food joints in Wellington, Grill Meats Beer is certainly a hit with professionals. Passing by I'm often..."

Medium_Rare

"Came here a while ago with my boyfriend. We wanted to try something new. We were welcomed and then seated. I really like how its a open kitchen and..."

Ashleigh Clark

"Chilli fries were good. The burgers were good- the chicken burger was probably the best. The beef burgers were medium rare which isnt that great for..."

Adeline

"We went for a quick Saturday lunch and are so glad we did. Great food, good beer and fantastic friendly service. This was our first time there, but..."

Royden Shierlaw

"I believe that it is the concrete playground website that rated this place as the number one burger joint in Wellington. And to be fair they seemed..."

Rhodri Williams

"Very enjoyable meal. The service was pretty good as well didn't even need to ask for my water to be refilled, once they saw it half empty they filled..."

Nadia Martinez

"Burgers and beer. Beer and burgers. Throw in some ribs and steak and you have this place. Whilst the service was not great as it was busy, the food..."

Featured Eats

"Accomodating staff, we didn't want to sit on the high stools and within ten minutes hey allowed us to sit on normal tables. Good gluten free buns and..."

Stacy Heyman

"This is a commentary on the Wellington on a plate burger. Hands down the best I have tasted this year. Juicy chicken. Fab bacon. Excellent..."

Philip Reeve

"Great grilled burger, delicious and big dish. The extra mushrooms were very good option. The hand cut fries excellent !!!! The staff very nice and..."

Loly

"Friday night for their Burger Wellington entry. The place was HEAVING but our group had booked(fortunately). 8 Burgers quickly ordered and we were..."

Simon Kearsley

"We had a booking for a group of 8 but stillHad to wait an hour for a table. We were there with a great group of people so just had a drink at..."

Fxykw

"Just had dinner here for the second night and it is an awesome place. Great service, fantastic food but the atmosphere is what makes it special -..."

Susan Smith

"We came here on Thursday 9th July and wow it was amazing. Great atmosphere and even better service. The staff made sure that we were looked after..."

Keilah Tiatia

"Came here for the first time on a busy Saturday night for dinner and a wine. We were seated at the bar in front of the chefs. I loved the atmosphere..."

Katie Hansen

"Had the fried chicken, and the devils advocate. And my goodness it was the best. Devils advocate came with chilli fries and with high expectations of..."

Fridayu

"Awesome place to eat. We went as a big group and they were so accommodating super friendly staff and the food was amazing. It is certainly a place..."

Hymie Gill

"Burgers are amazing at a reasonable price. Service is awesome. I like the way the wait staff treat the newbie customers. They were very helpful. ..."

MelJohn Detabali DelBarrio

"Under $100 for 2 people full meals with drinks on valentines day. Pretty top notch by my standard. Service was amazing.Great..."

Cade Boyce

"Dined here over the new year and they definitely deserve the title of kickass burgers, some of the best eating around. Located close to several other..."

Camden James

"Came in on a busy friday evening with a group of six of us, they managed to fit us in after a 20min wait (which was absolutely ok) food was well..."

Wiild Eats

"Had the GMB ABC chicken burger which came with shoestring fries. Was very delicious. Would definitely eat again and recommend! Great atmosphere and..."

I Love Food

"We finally got a table!!! And we were given the best table in the house as well. It was a booth big enough for the kids to lounge in as we happily..."

JaimeC

"Great place for lunch. We walked in off the street at 12 when the doors opened and got a table by the window. Our waitress was pleasant, and warned..."

Brenda Overend

"I've dined here several times now and I'm yet to be disappointed! It's usually fairly full on a weekend so get in early if you don't want to wait,..."

Sarah Shuttleworth

"One of my favourite places in Wellington at the moment! It's fresh and funky, always packed and lively. The staff are super friendly and recommend..."

Anais Ardid

"First time out to GRILL MEATS BEER and was taken back by the level of service and commitment by the staff to deliver an overall experience second to..."

Kieran Chadkirk

"Three occasions now I have visited Grill Meats Beer and every time it has been absolutely outstanding. The prices are great for what you get and the..."

James Scott

"Today was my second visit to Grill Meats Beer, and both times i have thoroughly enjoyed the experience, The decor is streamline and funky, the staff..."

Luke Gardner

"I have visited Grill Meats Beer about 5 times now (introducing new people to the place each time!) and have made my way around all the mains bar the..."

Matt Tong

"I'm really surprised to read these bad reviews! I went with some girlfriends the other night and we had a great night. Lively atmosphere, lovely..."

Annette Fitzpatrick

"I've now been to Grill Meats Beer a handful of times and can honestly say I have absolutely nothing to complain about!!! Fantastic, friendly and..."

Madeleine Wong

"Congratulations, what a great place. Fantastic atmosphere and character. The staff are welcoming, friendly and attentive with really genuine smiles...."

Max Gay

"I have been to Grill Meats Beer twice now, the concept of the place itself is cool as sh*t. The atmosphere is upbeat and this hang out seems to..."

Ayla Collin

"We had dinner yesterday, great concept! we love the ambiance and the food was exceptional, we choose the Bavettes which were cooked to perfection and..."

Olivier Lacoua

"We went here for Sunday lunch & were really impressed. The staff were lovely & the kids liked the colouring in pencils & activity sheet..."

Vy Luu

"I'm a sucker for beer, and I like food almost as much. While I wouldn't consider myself a connoisseur of ribs as such, I have consumed a fair amount..."

Rich Sherriff

"Be early, or be late, otherwise expect a wait.i have eaten here twice, and enjoyed the experience. Food exactly as I wanted it and good..."

Charles Finny

"I ate here for my birthday last week and can happily say that I wasnt disappointed in the slightest. The hardest part of the night was picking what I..."

Natalie Barrs

"I loved this place and have been back twice now in it's opening week. I can't understand the other reviews getting upset at it not having any steak..."

Fleur

"The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The layout and seating was comfortable and enjoyable We shared the food which was all fantastic, and..."

Matt Thom

"This place was a perfect reminder of good, home-cooked meals back in the States. Everyone at the entire table, the two different times I went there,..."

Carolyn Lesseig

"Great place for beer and food. Steak was seared just right and the sauce complemented the meat perfectly. The burger was spicy and the poutine was..."

Roy Chong

"We had a lovely meal at Grill Meats Beer recently. There’s a great vibe at Grill with an upbeat 80s-90s soundtrack and an open kitchen so you can..."

Angela

"Hands down one of the best tasting steaks I’ve had in ages. Really nice mushrooms and croquettes on a hot mustard to accompany it. My wife’s..."

Key Man

"Great food, super service. The place is so warm and inviting. I was treated really well and made to feel special. Loved the music that was playing,..."

David Louw

"Was there after years again. Was during Cupa Dupa festival. The portions were smaller and prices up. Maybe because of the festival. The food we had..."

Detlef

"Service was good and the menu options interesting, although the fusion dishes were not as impressive as hoped. Impressive range of unique draft beers..."

Ian Li

"The experience here was pretty good, and while I don't have any complaints, I just feel the burger I ate sort of lacked anything special. Chips were..."

Alex B

"This was one of the more popular dining places on the street. Good variety of beer and burgers. Their spicy fries were really spicy and delicious...."

Li Lin C

"Grill meets beer. That's all you really need to know. Exceptional grill, exceptional beer. Service can be slow but boy is the food worth it. I always..."

georgia rose

"Music is a wonderful thing to accompany a meal and tonight we had a 90s mix that made it a great mini singalong. The bad part of the evening wasn't..."

Sandy Antipas

"Been here four times, great food, service, excellent beers on tap! Two years later, still unbeaten - nothing in Akl comes..."

Jason Young

"Great burger Make sure you order your beef patty the way you like it.or it will come..."

Jono joe

"I know I should have gone for a burger but since I just had one last night elsewhere, I went with the fried fish bites starter which was well worth..."

Geoff Wilson

"Best burger I've had in forever. And the fries too. Didn't want the taste adventure to end..."

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