BEERS by Bacon Bros is a BBQ joint and bar set inside a converted warehouse at 477 Blenheim Road in Sockburn, Christchurch. Established in 2020, the venue combines a passion for fire-cooked BBQ with an equally serious approach to beer — hence the name. The menu is built around BBQ cooked with fire, using the best ingredients sourced from around New Zealand and the world, drawing inspiration from BBQ traditions passed down through generations across different cultures.
The venue's origin story is part of the brand: founder Troy's BEERS logo was inspired by a black Hokkaido bear that walked into his campsite in Japan. The deal he made with the bear was apparently honoured on both sides.
Beyond dining, BEERS by Bacon Bros offers catering services, BBQ masterclasses, a merchandise and beer shop, and gift cards. Online ordering is available via Uber Eats (pickup and delivery) and DoorDash. The team behind the venue includes a Head Pitmaster, an Executive Chef, and an Assistant Pitmaster — keeping the BBQ credentials front and centre.
There are plenty of origin stories in the hospitality world, but few involve negotiating with a wild bear. BEERS by Bacon Bros was founded by Troy after a black Hokkaido bear walked into his campsite in Japan. The deal he struck — 'if you don't eat me, I'll open a BBQ joint in your honour' — became the inspiration for both the venue's name and its logo. The bear has apparently held up its end of the bargain.
Established in 2020 and set inside a converted warehouse at 477 Blenheim Road in Sockburn, Christchurch, BEERS by Bacon Bros is exactly what the name promises: serious BBQ and a proper beer selection, side by side under one roof.
The cooking philosophy at BEERS draws on BBQ traditions from around the world — techniques and wisdom passed down through generations of pitmasters, filtered through Troy's own experience. The food is cooked with fire, and the ingredients are sourced from the best producers in New Zealand and internationally. It's an approach that takes BBQ seriously without taking itself too seriously.
The team backing the kitchen includes an Executive Chef (Kinnear), a Head Pitmaster (Troy), and an Assistant Pitmaster/2IC (Nacho) — the kind of lineup that signals genuine commitment to the craft rather than a casual sideline in smoked meat.
BEERS by Bacon Bros has grown beyond the dining room. Alongside the restaurant, the operation now includes BBQ masterclasses bookable through the Bacon Bros shop — a chance to get hands-on with the techniques that drive the menu. Catering is also available for events, and a beer and merchandise store lets fans take a piece of the experience home.
For those who can't make it in, online ordering runs through Uber Eats (pickup and delivery) and DoorDash. Table bookings can be made directly through the website. The current beer selection on tap is listed live on the BEERS website, so regulars can check what's pouring before they arrive.
Gift cards are also available, making the venue a practical option as a present for anyone who takes BBQ and beer seriously — which in Christchurch, is a reasonable number of people.