Stopped by based upon the suggestion of a local guide for a lunch place. Ended up ordering wayyy too much food; including a veggie and dip plate, a pulled pork burrito, a veggie taco (disclosure- they legit mean single taco) and a Greek (feta, olive and garlic pizza). Food was fantastic! First place in all of New Zealand where they had fresh salsa AND black beans. The beers were equally as good. Being used to US New England style beers the NZ beers we had tried prior fell short. The beers here were all great...specifically the IPA, XPA and the Session were our favorites. A great little extra was the tastings of local liquor offered by the brewery, which also owns and operates a local winery and distillery. Everything was great and the owner (?)/server made our experience. Only suggestion I'd make is adding a sheet explaining what liquor is what like provides for the beer tastings Would definitely come back even tho it's a bit out of the way from the town center....hoping they serve this beer locally! read more

One of the main reasons I visit a brewery is to taste a range of beers.. Unfortunately here they won't allow you to even sample a beer before you buy it to check you want to commit to a pint. Given it's the brown brewery's beer I'm sure they can spare 20ml and one of the sample glasses to a paying customer who'd already bought a few rounds. The option is a tasting paddle, but that includes styles of beers I know I don't like so it's pointless. We ordered a platter, priced at $29.50 we expected a bit more than we got. The food we did have was okay but didn't really stand out. The rest of the menu was very overpriced (average of about $30 for most menu items) which was more than we were willing to spend on a lunch. Hallertau around Auckland is the benchmark for me in this category and is cheaper/better quality. Sort your stuff out guys.. You have a lot going for you but you're failing at the basics. Lucky for you, you have a captive market given the lack of other options in the area. read more

Food is abysmal, the beer is good. Don't go thinking its cheap either. The kind of place that doesn't deserve your money without upping their game. read more

Good on-site brewed ales and a selection of out of area ciders. Friendly staff and tasty burgers. Nice following a sunny day at the local beach! read more

Amazing! The food was some of the best ribs I've ever tasted, and I absolutely loved the range of beers on offer. I tried the CoroMandAle, the Party Wave and the About Time IPA. The staff were great and the prices much less than I expected. I was totally surprised to get not only the ribs but roasted swertcorn, potato salad, fried potatoes with dipping sauces, and a green salad. Totally recommend - will be back! read more