Below is a list of the top and leading Craft Breweries in Wellington. To help you find the best Craft Breweries located near you in Wellington, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Wellington’s Best Craft Breweries:
The top rated Craft Breweries in Wellington are:
- Fork and Brewer – local craft brewery serving the best beers in town
- Parrotdog Brewery – passion and love for beer evident in every brew
- Heyday Beer Co – adds extra flair to every occasion
- Double Vision Brewing – classic brewing with a modern twist
- Whistling Sisters Beer Co – village craft brewers encouraging community relationships
Fork and Brewer
Fork and Brewer were conceptualized in New Zealand and constructed in 2011 in China. The Wellington-based brewery was custom built which allows the entire team to brew approximately 1,000 litres of high-quality beer. Dion Page manages the installation and development while Kelly Ryan assumes the post of the head brewer. With their combined expertise, Fork & Brewer had introduced a lovely collection of beers to the country and occasionally accepts collaboration with visiting brewers for special occasions and seasonal products. They house both the Base Isolator APA and Gold Medal Famous Golden Ale.
Products/Services:
Lager, Dark Lager, Pilsner, Wheat, Sour, Saison, Fruit/Spice, Belgian, Stout, Porter, Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Imperial IPA, IPA, APA, Red Ale, Bitter
LOCATION:
Address: 20 Bond Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 720-033
Website: www.forkandbrewer.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Great place to try different beers. Staff were super friendly and helpful.” –Javiera Otero
Parrotdog Brewery
Parrotdog Brewery was inspired by the founder’s immense love and passion for good beer. It was finally introduced to the Wellington public in 2011 where it serves the best-tasting beer. The craft brewery recently opened a new brewery in Lyall Bay to upheld its goal of making the finest beer in the region. Their award-winning beers are made out of strict adherence to quality and uncomplicated processes. Surely, you can find a beer that would suit your personality and preference.
Products/Services:
Rifleman XPA, Hawkeye Session, IPA, Rodney West Coast IPA, Adrian 440 ml Can, Lindsay West Coast, Sheree Feijoa Sour, Terry Coco-Cacao Stout, Rhys Coconut Hazy IPA, Lloyd Hazy IPA, Keith Hazy IPA, Colin West Coast IPA
LOCATION:
Address: 60/66 Kingsford Smith Street, Lyall Bay, Wellington 6022
Phone: (443) 848-077
Website: www.parrotdog.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Great beers and a truly unique step back into old-time NZ public bar scenery. Refreshing to have good beer in a welcoming, non-judgemental, come-as-you-are scenario. Cheers.” –Thomas Smedley
Heyday Beer Co
Heyday Beer Co is situated at the Upper Cuba Street in Wellington, New Zealand. They are known for making any occasion fun and memorable with their inventory of good quality beers. You can drop by their brewery from 11 am daily to sample their brews. The brewery has canned beers available in 440 ml cans that allow drinkers to savour their favourite beer conveniently. This can be shipped as well to various locations in the country via their trusted courier partner, NZ Couriers.
Products/Services:
Gator Ale Peach Iced Tea Ale, Third Wave NEIPA, Bauhaus German Pilsner, Shine Citrus APA, Rise APA, Tango Mango Gose, Electrum American Red Ale, Blackbird Raspberry Porter, Maiden Mercury NEIPA, Polarity American Pale Ale, Another Night Munich Helles, Snow Leopard IPA, LaLa Saison, Waterfalls Session Hazy, Pentacle IPA, Beer in Can
LOCATION:
Address: 264a Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (420) 443-9329
Website: www.heydaybeer.com
REVIEWS:
“Tasty craft beer in a fun environment with outdoor seating. In good weather, during the day there’s cornhole outside and there are fun games & table tennis inside. The beer flights are reasonably priced & come well labelled. And the staff is really friendly. They gave us free fries so they wouldn’t go to waste!” –Samantha Macia
Double Vision Brewing
Double Vision Brewing just started 3 years ago but already is receiving lots of love from the community. The brewery was established by a group of friends and drinking buddies named Harry, Mario, Evarn, and Warren. They conceptualized the idea of Home Brewery in Wellington making sure that it complies with the traditional way of brewing. Their brewing process does not solely focus on the original recipe but instead, the group tweaks the process a bit to obtain that unique flavour. The brewery can be found at a 320 sqm industrial warehouse near the Mary Potter’s Hospice and the Weta Cave.
Products/Services:
Repeat Offender, Expatriate, Naughty Hopper, Red Rascal, Smooth Operator, The Classic, Oats & Dreams, Chillax
LOCATION:
Address: 128A unit, Park Road, Miramar, Wellington 6022
Phone: (442) 139-204
Website: www.doublevisionbrewing.com
REVIEWS:
“Fantastic place to visit. Amazing brews & great food trucks. Highly recommended. Cheers dvb!” –Sam Stewart
Whistling Sisters Beer Co
Whistling Sisters Beer Co wittingly shared that it was established mainly to be the bridge that would encourage relationships and connections. They are touted as a village craft brewery since they do small batches of brews at their Te Aro brewery. The company promises fresh beers that would promote community development. They aim to inspire people to gather and enjoy their fresh brew paired with a serving of delicious food. Whistling Sisters was also inspired by the bravery and strength of their demised sister Karen Louisa whom they lost to breast cancer.
Products/Services:
APA, XPA, Lager, Stout, IPA, Ginger Rush, Space King, Clean as a Whistle, The Caped Cascader, Full of It, Double Belgian Dark Ale, Suffrage City, Blonde Belgian Golden Ale
LOCATION:
Address: 100 Taranaki Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011
Phone: (443) 813-208
Website: www.whistlingsisters.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Awesome addition to Wellington’s central city brewery scene, Whistling Sister has started out with strong performing beers that’ll have you keen for another pint. The brewery’s location puts it within easy walking distance of every part of the city, and makes for a great starting point for your night.” –J.G. Seabrook