Long gone are the days when Kiwis would nurse a box of Tui or Lion Red on a night out. Now we demand creative brews packed with flavour and intensity. No place is embracing this move toward ‘crafties’ more than the capital city of New Zealand. It seems every couple of weeks or so there is a new craft brewery opening its doors to thirsty Wellingtonians! The movement has been pioneered by some creative beer lovers and entrepreneurs who are building Wellington’s rep as a global beer destination. Lonely Planet were even pursuaded to name Wellington as the best beer destination in New Zealand for 2017. But with so much choice and enough labels to make your head spin, where do you go to find Wellington’s best craft beer experience? Wellington’s Best Craft Beer Bars Rogue and Vagabond Looking out over the lovely Glover Park, the Rogue and Vagabond crew provide a range of flavoursome craft beers, tasty pizza, and regular live music, all in a relaxed environment. Brews on tap include the Brew Moon Czech Me Out Pilsner and 7% Liberty Sauvignon Bomb IPA. Address: 18 Garrett St, Wellington Golding’s Free Dive Taking inspiration from the American dive bar, Golding’s pays homage to the neighbourhood bars of North America and Europe. Golding’s serve up a range of wonderful craft beer creations which change every night, including Parrot Dog Pandominium Pilsner and Garage Project Irish Stout. Address: 14 Leeds St, Wellington Fork & Brewer Fork & Brewer pride themselves on the perfect marriage of food and beer. With forty beer taps, a top-flight kitchen crew, friendly staff and a brewery on the premises, Fork & Brewer take Wellington’s awesome beer culture to the next level! Address: 20A Bond St, Wellington Husk Husk is an eatery, bar, brewery, and coffee
Long gone are the days when Kiwis would nurse a box of Tui or Lion Red on a night out. Now we demand creative brews packed with flavour and intensity. No place is embracing this move toward ‘crafties’ more than the capital city of New Zealand. It seems every couple of weeks or
