The Bottle-O Upper Hutt

About The Bottle-O Upper Hutt

The Bottle-O Upper Hutt is the neighbourhood bottle shop on Queen Street in central Upper Hutt — the local branch of one of New Zealand's most familiar liquor names, trading under its own licence with its own online store. The shelves cover the full spread: beer, wine, spirits, RTDs, port, cider and non-alcoholic options, with confectionery, snacks and gifts alongside, and all prices in New Zealand dollars.

Wine is a genuine strength here, with more than 330 bottles listed on the branch's website across red, white, sparkling, fortified and cask — from everyday New Zealand sauvignon blancs by Gunn Estate, Allan Scott and Babich to 19 Crimes, Banrock Station and Brown Brothers across the Tasman, plus Lindauer sparkling, handy 375mL half bottles and the zero-alcohol Prosecco Zero. Rolling specials run across wine, beer, spirits and RTDs, with a latest catalogue published online.

Shopping is deliberately easy: set Upper Hutt as your pickup location and order online for Click & Collect, pick up a gift card when you're stuck for ideas, and restock favourites quickly using your last order and frequent purchases. Doors are open late Thursday to Saturday and from 9am most mornings — Sunday closes earlier at 7pm. As with any New Zealand bottle shop, trade is strictly R18 and the store asks customers to drink responsibly.

The Bottle-O Upper Hutt: Queen Street's Local Bottle Shop for Wine, Beer and Spirits

On Queen Street in central Upper Hutt, The Bottle-O Upper Hutt is the local face of one of New Zealand's best-known liquor networks — a proper neighbourhood bottle shop with its own storefront, its own trading hours and its own online store. Whether you're after a midweek beer, a bottle for a dinner invitation or a mixed haul for a big occasion, it aims to be the easy stop close to home.

The range spreads across every department you would expect of a well-run bottle shop: beer, wine, spirits, ready-to-drink mixes, port, cider and a dedicated non-alcoholic section, with confectionery, snacks and gifts filling the shelves in between. All prices are in New Zealand dollars, and the branch runs its own website, so you can browse the full range before you even leave the couch.

A wine wall with real depth

Wine is where this store really flexes. More than 330 wines are listed on the branch's online shop, neatly split into red, white, sparkling, fortified and cask. The New Zealand shelves run from Gunn Estate's ever-reliable sauvignon blanc and Allan Scott's pinot gris and rosé to Babich's Marlborough sauvignon blanc, Brancott Estate pinot noir, Ata Rangi's Summer Rosé and Brookfields' Ohiti Estate cabernet sauvignon.

The Australian bench is just as well stocked, led by the ever-present 19 Crimes line-up — shiraz, malbec, pinot noir, Hard Chardonnay and the gold-bottled Cali Gold sparkling — alongside Banrock Station's moscatos and shiraz, Brown Brothers' cienna, dolcetto & syrah and moscato, a Barossa Valley cabernet and the playfully named Arrogant Frog white. Sparkling drinkers are covered by Lindauer Brut and its cuvée, while smaller tables can pick up 375mL half bottles of Babich sauvignon blanc or Angus The Bull cabernet, and there is even a zero-alcohol option in Brown Brothers Prosecco Zero.

Specials worth checking before you shop

Like every good local bottle shop, this branch keeps a rolling programme of specials, with dedicated sections for wine, spirits, beer and RTD deals on its website, plus a latest catalogue that gathers the current offers in one place. If you shop here regularly, it pays to glance at the specials page first — the wine list in particular carries frequent markdowns on well-known labels. Signed-in shoppers also get practical tools like My Last Order and My Frequent Purchases, which turn restocking the usual suspects into a two-click job.

Online orders, Click & Collect and gifting

The branch's site is built for quick, practical shopping: set Upper Hutt as your pickup location and you can order for Click & Collect, checking along the way that what you want is actually on this store's shelves — the site notes that not all products are available in every store, so it is worth confirming before you make the trip. Gift cards are available too, and the gifts and other items department rounds up giftable extras, with confectionery and snacks on hand if you need something to take to the table.

Planning your visit

Doors open at 10am on Mondays and Tuesdays and from 9am Wednesday through Saturday, with Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights running until 10pm — the late nights if you are stocking up for a weekend. Sundays run shorter, from 10am to 7pm. The store trades under liquor licence #47/OFF/0004/2024 and, as with every New Zealand off-licence, sales are strictly R18: it is an offence to sell or supply alcohol to anyone under 18, so have photo ID ready. The ask from the team is a simple one — drink responsibly.

Whether it is a single cold bottle for Friday night, a dozen for the wedding table or a last-minute gift card, The Bottle-O Upper Hutt keeps it simple: a big, familiar range, honest everyday specials and the convenience of ordering online and collecting on Queen Street.

Signature items

• Lindauer Brut
• 19 Crimes range
• Gunn Estate Sauvignon Blanc
• Click & Collect
• Weekly specials
• Gift cards

Menu

RTD

• Full RTD range — Ready-to-drink mixes, with regular RTD specials online.

Beer

• Full beer range — Browse in store or online — the branch runs its own beer specials.

Port

• Port — A dedicated port department alongside the fortified wines.

Wine

• Gunn Estate Sauvignon Blanc 750mL — Crisp New Zealand sauvignon blanc and one of the shop's everyday go-to whites.
• Lindauer Brut 750mL — The classic Kiwi celebration sparkling and a staple of the wine range.
• Lindauer Brut Cuvee 750mL — A cuvée take on the Lindauer brut, from the same much-loved sparkling line.
• 19 Crimes Cali Gold Sparkling 750mL — Sparkling wine from 19 Crimes' eye-catching Cali Gold line.
• 19 Crimes Hard Chardonnay 750mL — A fuller-styled chardonnay from the 19 Crimes range.
• 19 Crimes Malbec 750mL — Dark, generous malbec from the popular 19 Crimes label.
• 19 Crimes Pinot Noir 750mL — Soft, easy-drinking pinot noir from 19 Crimes.
• 19 Crimes Sauvignon Block 750mL — 19 Crimes' playful take on sauvignon blanc.
• 19 Crimes Shiraz 750mL — Full-bodied shiraz, a core pour of the 19 Crimes line-up.
• Allan Scott Pinot Gris 750mL — Aromatic pinot gris from the Allan Scott estate range.
• Allan Scott Rose — Fresh, fruit-driven rosé from the Allan Scott range.
• Allan Scott Sauvignon Blanc — Classic New Zealand sauvignon blanc from Allan Scott.
• Allan Scott Pinot Noir — Pinot noir from the Allan Scott wine label range.
• Angove Organic Shiraz 750mL — Shiraz grown along organic lines from Angove.
• Angus The Bull Cabernet Sauvignon 375mL — Cabernet sauvignon in a handy half-bottle size.
• Arrogant Frog Ribet White Chardonnay — Easy-going white from the playfully named Arrogant Frog label.
• Ata Rangi Summer Rose — A summery premium rosé from Ata Rangi.
• Babich Classics Chardonnay 750mL — Chardonnay from the Babich classics range.
• Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 750mL — Marlborough sauvignon blanc from Babich.
• Babich Sauvignon Blanc 375mL — Babich sauvignon blanc in a convenient half bottle.
• Babydoll Shiraz 750mL — Soft, easy-drinking shiraz — one of the current specials.
• Banrock Station Crimson Cabernet 750mL — A crimson-hued cabernet from Banrock Station, currently on special.
• Banrock Station Moscato 750mL — Light, gently sweet moscato, on special now.
• Banrock Station Pink Moscato 750mL — Pink-styled moscato from Banrock Station, on special.
• Banrock Station Shiraz 750mL — Everyday shiraz from Banrock Station, currently on special.
• Barossa Valley Cabs — Cabernet sauvignon from the Barossa Valley.
• Bay & Barnes Chardonnay 750mL — An approachable, everyday chardonnay.
• Boatshed Bay Pinot Gris — Pinot gris under the Boatshed Bay label.
• Brancott Estate Pinot Noir — Pinot noir from Brancott Estate.
• Brookfields Ohiti Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL — Cabernet sauvignon from Brookfields' Ohiti Estate bottling.
• Brookfields Robertson Pinot Gris 750mL — Pinot gris from the Brookfields Robertson range.
• Brown Brothers Moscato Rosa 750mL — Lightly sweet, blushing moscato rosa from Brown Brothers.
• Brown Brothers Prosecco Zero 750mL — Zero-alcohol prosecco-style sparkling for non-drinkers and drivers.
• Brown Brothers Cienna 750mL — Juicy, sweet-fruited cienna from Brown Brothers.
• Brown Brothers Dolcetto & Syrah 750mL — A soft dolcetto and syrah blend from Brown Brothers.
• Brown Brothers Moscato & Sauvignon Blanc 750mL — A fresh, lightly sweet blend of moscato and sauvignon blanc.

Cider

• Full cider range — Ciders for the fridge, stocked in store and online.

Spirits

• Full spirits range — The spirits shelf, with its own rotating specials on the site.

Wine Styles

• Red Wine — Pinot noir, malbec, shiraz and cabernet from NZ and Australian labels.
• White Wine — Sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot gris and moscato styles.
• Sparkling Wine — Bottles like Lindauer Brut, its cuvée and 19 Crimes Cali Gold.
• Fortified Wine — Fortified styles, sitting alongside a dedicated port department.
• Cask Wine — Cask formats for bigger, easy-pour serves.

Non Alcoholic

• Non-alcoholic range — Alcohol-free options, including zero-alcohol sparkling like Prosecco Zero.

Gifts And Other Items

• Gifts & gift cards — Giftable extras and gift cards, all orderable online.

Confectionery And Snacks

• Confectionery & snacks — Snacks and sweets to round out the bottle run.

Frequently asked questions

Where is The Bottle-O Upper Hutt located?

At 18/22 Queen Street, Upper Hutt, Wellington 5018. You can call the store on 04 282 0182.

What are the opening hours?

Monday and Tuesday 10am–9pm, Wednesday 9am–9pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am–10pm, and Sunday 10am–7pm.

Can I shop online?

Yes. The branch has its own online store with Click & Collect — just choose Upper Hutt as your pickup location.

Does the store run specials?

Yes. There are rolling specials sections for wine, spirits, beer and RTDs, plus a latest catalogue published on the site.

Are there non-alcoholic options?

Yes, there is a dedicated Non Alcoholic department, and the wine range includes zero-alcohol options such as Brown Brothers Prosecco Zero.

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes, gift cards are available through the branch's website, alongside gifts and other giftable items.

Can under-18s buy alcohol here?

No. It is an offence to sell or supply alcohol to anyone under 18, and the store's website requires users to be 18 or over.

Tips

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Good to know

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