16 Tun is a craft beer freehouse and brewpub at 10/26 Jellicoe Street in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. It has a 4.6 rating from 982 Google reviews. Its website says it stocks over 150 New Zealand craft beers on its taps and in bottles, from independent brewers, and is not tied to one brewery. It also lists local wines, gins, soft drinks and a food menu, and asks groups of ten or more to email ahead. Reviewers praise the beer and cider selection, knowledgeable staff, burgers and wings, and some outdoor seating.
A freehouse is a good place to explore beer, since it is not limited to one brewery's range. A good bar will let you taste before you buy, so describe what you like, such as crisp, hoppy or dark, and ask staff to suggest a few. Tap lists rotate, so what you enjoyed last time may be replaced, which is part of the appeal. Eating something alongside makes a long afternoon easier, and a flight or half pours lets you try more styles. Groups should book ahead.
For a long afternoon of New Zealand craft beer in the Wynyard Quarter, 16 Tun is a well-regarded choice.