Pouring pints on the corner of Lambton Quay and Johnston Street since 1875, when it first opened as the Occidental Hotel, this classic central pub pairs its heritage setting with a lively hospitality trade right in the heart of Wellington Central. It caters to daytime business catch-ups over coffee, family dinners, and post-match stadium crowds gathering for live local and international sport on the screens. Part of the New Zealand Venue Co. network, the kitchen serves hearty lunches, brunches, and evening meals alongside a broad lineup of draught beers, with tailored function packages available for private hire and group bookings.
Its position near Parliament, Wellington railway station, and the waterfront makes it a natural staging post for office workers, commuters, and match-day fans. A welcoming downtown fixture that reliably balances working-week meetings with game-day pub energy.