Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment and can be made via the online booking form. Dinner is served nightly, and tables can be booked from midday onwards on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for lunch, brunch or snacking.

What are the opening hours?

Brew Union opens at 3pm Monday to Thursday and from midday Friday to Sunday. The kitchen is open for dinner every night of the week.

Are there gluten-free or vegan options?

Yes — a gluten-free pizza base, a gluten-free burger bun and a vegan cheese substitute are available. Because bases are handmade onsite, trace amounts of flour or gluten may be present, so these options aren't suitable for coeliacs.

Is there a kids' menu?

Yes, the Half-pints menu is for children aged 12 and under.

Can Brew Union host functions or large groups?

Onsite options include tastings, casual leaner-style gatherings for 8 or more, and sit-down meals, with set menus required for groups over twenty. Group bookings require a deposit. Offsite catering offers tap beers, a gin bar and food.

What beers are on tap?

The taps pour Brew Union's own award-winning craft beers, brewed onsite in Palmerston North, alongside a rotating selection of guest craft beers from independent makers across New Zealand.

Is there a public holiday surcharge?

Yes, a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Brew Union Brewing Co

bar — Palmerston North Central · Palmerston North

About Brew Union Brewing Co

Brew Union Brewing Co is a craft brewery, bar and restaurant on Broadway Avenue in the heart of Palmerston North. Back in 2017, mates Murray and Jules were inspired by the breweries, bars and brewpub scene of the Pacific Northwest — and that dream has since become a full-fledged Palmy institution built on good vibes and sustainability.

Everything starts with the beer. The award-winning house creations are brewed onsite, right in the centre of the Manawatu, with a focus on fresh and local, and they're poured alongside a rotating selection of guest craft beers from independent makers across New Zealand. The kitchen matches it with a locally inspired menu drawing on Kiwi, Asian and American cooking — wood-fired pizzas made from cold-fermented, hand-stretched dough, small plates and sharing boards, burgers, large plates and desserts, plus a Half-pints menu for kids twelve and under.

Open for dinner every night of the week and from midday Friday through Sunday, Brew Union also runs a sell-out monthly Gin Night, functions and set menus for larger groups, and offsite catering with tap beers and a gin bar. Pull up a stool, grab a menu and raise a glass — good times are like their beer, always flowing.

Brew Union Brewing Co: Craft Beer, Wood-Fired Pizza and Brewpub Vibes in Palmerston North

Back in 2017, mates Murray and Jules were inspired by the breweries, bars and brewpub scene of the Pacific Northwest — and came home with a plan. That plan grew into Brew Union Brewing Co, a craft brewery, bar and restaurant on Broadway Avenue that has become a full-fledged Palmy institution. The name is the mission statement: brew, the making of beer; union, the joining together of people with kindred interests.

The heart of it all is the brewery. Every beer in the house range is brewed onsite, right in the centre of the Manawatu, with a focus on fresh and local — and the creations have picked up awards along the way. Around the house taps flows a rotating selection of guest craft beers from independent makers across New Zealand, so the tap list doubles as a rolling tour of the national craft scene. The pairing matters as much as the pour: the locally inspired menu is designed to match the brews, from pizzas and sharing plates through to three-course dining.

From the wood-fired oven

Pizza is the headline act in the kitchen. The bases are cold-fermented, handmade onsite, hand-stretched and cooked in the wood-fired oven for a smoky, crispy crust. The Margherita keeps it classic with Napoli sauce, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella and basil-infused extra virgin olive oil, while The Reuben stacks garlic-and-herb butter, mozzarella, smoked cheddar, pastrami, ham, dill pickles, sauerkraut and mustard mayo. The Gladiator layers Cajun spiced chicken and streaky bacon over cos lettuce and Caesar dressing, the Buffalo Chicken brings buffalo sauce and ranch, and the Godfather pairs chorizo, kalamata olives and sundried tomatoes with whipped feta. Mushroom lovers get the Fungi, built on ricotta, parmesan and confit mushrooms. A gluten-free base and a vegan cheese substitute are available, though trace amounts of flour may be present, so they aren't suitable for coeliacs.

A menu for every appetite

The kitchen cooks with Kiwi, Asian and American inspiration, and the all-day menu runs from light bites to three-course dining. Small plates cover bruschetta, fried pickles, charred edamame and salt & pepper calamari with passionfruit Naam jiim, while the Brewers Board gathers buttermilk fried chicken, calamari, fried cauliflower, fried pickles, jalapeno bites and Korean BBQ pork belly bites into one spread sized for four to six. Burgers span the smash burger — available double or triple — to a buttermilk fried chicken sandwich with hot honey and a grilled haloumi burger. Larger plates include cola braised beef cheek with beer battered onion rings, 300gm pork belly with apricot jam, prosciutto-rolled chicken roulade and garlic & mint marinated lamb rump. Dessert means mango cheesecake, dark chocolate tart, berry sorbet or an ice cream sundae, and the Half-pints menu covers kids twelve and under.

More than a pub

There's a full events calendar, headlined by the sell-out monthly Gin Night — a stunning tasting experience featuring distillers from across the country. The team also hosts special occasions, from casual leaner-style gatherings of eight or more to sit-down meals, with set menus for groups over twenty offering two- or three-course formats and the ability to pre-order. Group bookings require a deposit, and offsite catering can bring tap beers, a gin bar and food to you. Sustainability sits alongside good vibes as a founding value of the whole operation.

Planning a visit

Brew Union opens at 3pm Monday to Thursday and from midday Friday to Sunday, with dinner served every night of the week. Bookings can be made from midday on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, making it easy to settle in for a relaxed lunch, brunch or snacking session. The surest way to avoid disappointment is the hassle-free online booking form, especially for weekends. From there, pull up a stool, grab a menu and raise a glass — at Brew Union, good times are like the beer: always flowing.

Signature items

Wood-Fired Pizza
House-Brewed Craft Beer
Brewers Board
Smash Burger
Cola Braised Beef Cheek
Monthly Gin Night

Smash Burger — 85g smashed beef patty, American cheese, onions, pickles, truffle mayo, trio mustard blend on brioche; double or triple available
Fried Chicken Sandwich — Buttermilk marinated chicken, streaky bacon, Swiss cheese, mesclun, dill pickle ranch, hot honey on brioche
Grilled Haloumi Burger — Grilled haloumi, fried pickles, mesclun, pickled beetroot, tomato & chili jam, roasted garlic mayo on brioche

Desserts

Mango Cheesecake — Coconut biscuit base, mango filling, whipped lime mascarpone, macadamia & coconut crumb
Dark Chocolate Tart — Oreo biscuit tart, dark chocolate ganache, Kahlua whipped mascarpone, raspberry gel, citrus tuile
Berry Sorbet — Cherry gel, chocolate crumb, raspberry compote, toasted pistachios, toasted Italian meringue
Ice Cream Sundae — Vanilla ice cream, wafer and M&M's with chocolate, berry or caramel sauce

Large Plates

Beef Cheek — Cola braised beef cheek, roasted garlic mash, green beans, beer battered onion rings, jus, miso butter
Pork Belly — 300gm pork belly with roasted garlic mash, green beans, apricot jam and jus
Chicken Roulade — Prosciutto-rolled chicken breast, smoked cheddar, cream cheese, basil & sundried tomato stuffing, root vegetable puree
Lamb Rump — Garlic & mint marinated lamb rump, roasted root vegetable puree, pickled beetroot, pea & feta smash

Small Plates

Bruschetta — Toasted ciabatta, tomato chili jam, ricotta, basil oil
Fried Cauliflower — Crispy fried spiced cauliflower with spicy mayo
Warmed Foccacia — House-made focaccia, miso butter, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze
Fries — Crispy fries, house blend seasoning, roasted garlic mayo
Dirty Fries — Loaded with cola braised beef cheek, mozzarella, parmesan, pink onions, truffle mayo
Salt & Pepper Calamari — Salt & pepper fried calamari with passionfruit Naam jiim
Fried Chicken — Buttermilk marinated chicken, herb & spice crumb, dill pickle ranch
Fried Pickles — Breaded fried pickles with spicy mayo
Charred Edamame — Charred steamed edamame beans with nori sea salt

Brewers Board

Brewers Board — A spread for four to six: buttermilk fried chicken, calamari, edamame, fried cauliflower, pickles, jalapeno bites, Korean BBQ pork belly bites, dill pickle ranch & spicy mayo

Pasta & Salads

Crispy Bacon Alfredo — Spaghetti in creamy garlic, white wine & parmesan sauce with crispy bacon and pangrattato; chicken can be added
Hop Yard Salad — Salad greens, carrot, pickled cucumber, red cabbage, mint, charred pineapple, spiced peanuts, passionfruit Naam jiim; add chicken, gochujang tofu or calamari
Caesar Salad — Cajun chicken breast, streaky bacon, parmesan, cos lettuce, roasted red onion, crispy croutons, Caesar dressing

Wood Fired Pizza

Margherita — Napoli sauce, mozzarella, buffalo mozzarella, basil infused extra virgin olive oil
Pepperoni — Napoli sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni and hot honey
The Reuben — Garlic & herb butter, mozzarella, smoked cheddar, pastrami, ham, dill pickles, sauerkraut, mustard mayo
The Gladiator — Garlic & herb butter, mozzarella, parmesan, Cajun spiced chicken, streaky bacon, cos lettuce, Caesar dressing
Buffalo Chicken — Napoli sauce, mozzarella, Cajun spiced chicken, roasted red onion, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing
Fungi — Garlic & herb butter, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, confit mushrooms, roasted red onion, basil pesto
Godfather — Napoli sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, chorizo, kalamata olives, sundried tomatoes, oregano, whipped feta

Set Menus For Groups 20+

Set Menu 1 — Two courses — entree and main, chosen by the group
Set Menu 2 — Two courses — main and dessert, chosen by the group
Set Menu 3 — Three courses — entree, main and dessert, chosen by the group

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a booking?: Bookings are recommended to avoid disappointment and can be made via the online booking form. Dinner is served nightly, and tables can be booked from midday onwards on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for lunch, brunch or snacking.
What are the opening hours?: Brew Union opens at 3pm Monday to Thursday and from midday Friday to Sunday. The kitchen is open for dinner every night of the week.
Are there gluten-free or vegan options?: Yes — a gluten-free pizza base, a gluten-free burger bun and a vegan cheese substitute are available. Because bases are handmade onsite, trace amounts of flour or gluten may be present, so these options aren't suitable for coeliacs.
Is there a kids' menu?: Yes, the Half-pints menu is for children aged 12 and under.
Can Brew Union host functions or large groups?: Onsite options include tastings, casual leaner-style gatherings for 8 or more, and sit-down meals, with set menus required for groups over twenty. Group bookings require a deposit. Offsite catering offers tap beers, a gin bar and food.
What beers are on tap?: The taps pour Brew Union's own award-winning craft beers, brewed onsite in Palmerston North, alongside a rotating selection of guest craft beers from independent makers across New Zealand.
Is there a public holiday surcharge?: Yes, a 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.

Tips

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Good to know

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