Loved this pub in Dunedin, next to New Zealand's famous Speights Brewery. The ales were great of…read morecourse, but the food was surprisingly good too! I had the chicken parcel, which was chicken breasts in phylo dough with bacon, soft cheese and almonds, plus a salad and crispy potatoes - delicious - and so large that the leftovers made a super lunch the next day. My wife had a chowder that she really liked too. Service was so-so as our waitresss seemed very busy and it took a while to get our bill, but the ambiance is excellent, with lots of historical items and a really fun vibe. Definitely worth having dinner here if you can!

Quality/Quantity - Wished I discovered this place sooner;…read moreit would have been nice to have taken the brewery tour. We got here too late and only had enough time to get a flight. Later we discovered their beers at all the local supermarkets. She told me that the flights of 8 were NOT that much beer. That they were only about 3 ounces each. Well (see picture) they were about 5 ounces each... The fight hit the spot, I was just glad I did not have to walk too far to get back to the cruise ship... Atmosphere - Huge brewery. Restaurant, bar/brewery, etc. Interesting decor throughout. Booth, table, bar, etc seating. Seating upstairs or downstairs, etc. Brewery tours 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Service - Good, counter service. Price - $22 NZ; $13.50 US. Inexpensive for what I got, I am surprised I finished... Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1999 (1876 brewery). I will be sure to take the brewery tour next time I am here and might even try your food. Well, I can just do your brewery lunch or dinner tasting tour!

Mac's is a fine place to grab a pint and bite…read more Is it the best? Not really as there are better. But the location is fine and you wont leave hungry

Wonderful lamb burger. Enjoyed the music and collage atmosphere. Tried the ginger beer loved itread more

Craft Bar has prime location on the Octagon in Dunedin. A part of Monteith's, Craft Bar features…read moreMonteith's beers on taps, but an extensive wine and bottled beer list as well. As with all Monteith's I've visited, there is a certain amount of quality you come to expect from their menu, staff and ambiance and this one didn't disappoint. Here there was indoor and outdoor seating. The indoor area has TVs playing old music videos which was entertaing to watch while we waited for our food (it was a rather busy night as it was Otago U graduation) -- I still strongly recommend a booking. If you're a Monteith's club member, your card will work here! I had a lamb salad which was amazing; the fresh and bright dressing and salad toppings paired beautifully with the savoury marinated lamb. My friends ordered the calamari which is fried and drizzled over with a light dressing. They were quickly consumed. Mark ordered a burger that was served on a ciabatta roll with streaky bacon inside, chips and tomato paste on the side. He ate every last crumb! One friend ordered the battered cod, which looked appealing even to my non-fish-eating eyes. The lamb loin and roasted potatoes that my other friend ordered always looked delicious; however, the plating was sort of bland. Our service was quick despite the crowd and our beers were never left empty. Definitely a great spot for dinner or drinks if you're in Dunedin, especially for large groups.

Best fried potato's I have ever had ... this was a great place in New Zealand to relax and have a…read morebeer and food. We loved the atmosphere here and we met some awesome people here . Next trip to New Zealand we will stop in again...

We were wandering through the centre of Dunedin, looking for some lunch and decided to try…read moreMonteith's. The menu looked good and the name reminded me of an old pub in Scotland when I grew up. I ordered the seafood chowder, while my wife just wanted a drink. When the chowder arrived, she took one taste and immediately ordered some. Great flavor from all of the different seafood with some toast to soak up any leftovers. Throw in a great selection of beers and you have a great lunch.

Excellent service with really good food! We recommend the Maple Ribs...they were sooo good!…read more The buffalo wings were just OK and the pizza was really good! The potatoes that came with the ribs were also excellent and highly recommended! It was a great take with a slightly different taste on "American( USA)" food.

Went here for a beer. Great place to sit down and watch the activity going on within the octagon…read moreplaza. It appears that at night this place becomes a dance club. Wish that I had enough energy at that time to go back out and dance the night away. However I was fighting a cold during that time. If any of you people out there want to boogie, I think this should be the place you check out.

Emerson is sorta the OG of Breweries here…read more That being said there are so many new tiny startups that I really can't say it was amazing. Still good but there is better out there. But if you are in Dunedin check em out

Good location, pub like atmosphere. Food is interesting and creative. Service is leisurely, so good…read moreplace to relax and enjoy the street view

I went there a couple of years back with my adult children and my young granddaughter and it was…read morethe coolest designed food place I have been in for a while. Price wise it was above average compared to other burger and chip shops, but worth it, you're paying for the vibe and atmosphere too. I live in Dunedin and never knew about this place. Thank you for a wonderful experience, and I'll spread the word about your business. Keep up the great work!

Very good burgers, chips, and tater tots. The ambiance of the place has a trendy/hipster vibe to…read moreit. The "kitchen" is a food truck and you place your order at the adjacent bar. There beer selection is good. There were three beers and one cider on tap. I suppose the prices are a dollar or two higher than other burger places in town, but the taste of the burgers justifies it. I will definitely come back each time I visit my in-laws in Dunedin.

It's been around a long time doing the same thing so what they do is pretty well practiced. Food is…read moreokay, nothing special but comes out quickly, the restaurant is big enough to take big groups and you can often get a table without a booking. Restaurant can be very noisy however. Unfortunately it's the only Italian style restaurant we have at the moment.

Homey cozy Italian restaurant in this old Dunedin city center. What a spot to hide away from the…read morecrowded. Easily walk in and take a seat by the window, enjoy the colorful glasses of the time reflections, breathe in, prepare a few minutes for your order. Try the Italian soup with nice simple Cibatta bread, following beautiful bolognese pasta, then comes the amazing authentic Italian style pizza. Crispy, tomato base and full of all sorts topping. Mushroom, salami, peppers, chili, and the simple smell of the wheat. Mingling with the fire, the genuine human wisdom and intelligence. Key factor to form a good Italian meal. Perfect ambience for a nice night dinner with family friends or even first date. A must-try.

I had the Doorstop Melt, but as I am not keen on salad they gave me vegetables in place, my wife…read morehad the daily special of Orange Roughy. We were both suitable full after our meals, for me a welcome pint of Kilkenny helped too ! The staff were friendly.

Awesome Gunniess and staff were outstanding. Good afternoon of craic. Of course watching the rugbyread more

This is a very nice beer/wine store. It is large and has a big selection of both New Zealand and…read moreimported wines. I was looking for wine to bring to our hosts and the woman who helped me was very knowledgeable and helpful. They seem to be located in a student area near the University near crappy American chains like KFC, McDonald's, and Dominoes, but don't let the location fool you. Frankly, I can't believe that no one has reviewed this place before.