Three storeys of a restored former bank building on London Street house this independent microbrewery, where stainless-steel tanks sit right beside the tables and a top-floor rooftop deck looks straight across the harbour. The on-site 1200-litre brewhouse turns Canterbury malts and Nelson and Motueka hops into signature and seasonal ales, poured alongside tasting paddles and takeaway flagons. The kitchen focuses on casual pub dining, turning out burgers with seasoned fries or salad, fish tacos in corn tortillas, and hand-rolled pizzas with toppings ranging from smoky harissa eggplant to prosciutto and pine nuts. Orange Roughy battered in their own Portside Pilsner anchors the seafood choices, while vegetarian, vegan cheese, and gluten-free options are catered for across the mains.
The space divides naturally between the ground-floor taproom, a first-floor mezzanine balcony, and the open-air rooftop deck above the port. Weekends bring brunch alongside regular live music sets on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons, and tables or full floors can be booked for private gatherings. You will find it right on London Street in the centre of Lyttelton. Our pick in Lyttelton for an afternoon pint on the roof with views down the harbour.