Operating continuously since 1898 from its historic Melbourne red-brick building on Albert Street, this establishment holds the title of New Zealand's oldest brew pub. Its on-site brewhouse produces craft beers in 1,200-litre batches, served across a ground-floor pub with outdoor tables along the Albert Street footpath. Upstairs on the first floor, a dedicated dining room with a balcony serves hearty pub fare, including handmade pizzas, gourmet burgers, Thai beef salad, BBQ spareribs, lamb shank, surf and turf, and classic fish and chips. For travellers wanting to base themselves right in Auckland CBD, the upper levels house boutique hotel rooms, each fitted with its own ensuite bathroom.
Having an operational microbrewery under the same roof sets it apart from conventional city watering holes, turning a casual drink into a direct pour straight from the tank. It makes an easy stop for downtown workers sinking an after-work pint or visitors looking for an unpretentious meal steeped in Victorian-era character. Our pick in the city centre for a pint of house craft ale poured straight from the source.