Below is a list of the top and leading Pubs in Wellington. To help you find the best Pubs located near you in Wellington we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Wellington’s Best Pubs:
The top rated Pubs in Wellington are:
- The Green Man Pub – live entertainment specialist in the capital city
- Duke of Wellington – welcomes its loyal troops to a place of fun and comfort
- Kelburn Village Pub – a vibrant atmosphere, amazing food and beverage menu
- D4 on Featherston – presents a glimpse into the traditional Irish pub culture
- The Pickle Jar – lovely combination of delectable food menu and live entertainment
The Green Man Pub
The Green Man Pub offers exciting programmes and activities to its loyal patrons aside from its mouth-watering food and beverage menu. This includes quiz night held every Monday wherein the winners get to enjoy an exciting prize courtesy of the capital city-based pub. Tuesdays are slated for sirloin steaks drizzled with either peppercorn or mushroom sauce, Wednesdays are for wine club specials, Thursdays are scheduled for cocktails and burger deals, live music happens every Friday, and Saturday is ‘open form’ night. The popular pub combines Irish pub culture with the Kiwi nightlife scene and is situated in Wellington’s central business district.
Products/Services:
Quiz Night, Steak Night, Wine Club, Live Music, Open Form
LOCATION:
Address: 25 Victoria Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011
Phone: (444) 995-440
Website: www.thegreenmanpub.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Great gathering point straight after work. Very friendly and attentive staff, I never had an empty glass! Decent prices and if you like craft beers, this has a good variety.” –Mark Fearn
Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington in New Zealand’s capital city excites guests and patrons with their weekly quiz night scheduled every Wednesday. The quiz night is a highly-anticipated event in the area which generates heaps of laughter and fun. Other interesting finds worth checking out are their latest gin drops, Duke’s troops, and the battle of the waffle. The pub’s gin collection amounts to more than 21 varieties while their battle of the waffle promo features the Wellington on a plated burger. Meanwhile, the table feast and drinks and nibbles are made for 10 or more guests.
Products/Services:
Duke’s Trivia Wednesdays, Latest Gin Drops, Duke’s Troops, The Battle of the Waffle, Drinks and Nibbles, Table Feast
LOCATION:
Address: 29 Waterloo Quay, Pipitea, Wellington 6021
Phone: (448) 030-619
Website: www.dukeofwellington.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Not just a pub, a good spot for a coffee as well so often a little bit quieter as well during the day for meetings.” –Darryl Taylor
Kelburn Village Pub
Kelburn Village Pub in Wellington, New Zealand is a popular nightlife spot in the capital city. Aside from their sumptuous meals, they also have an extensive beverage menu consisting of 8 craft beers and regional wines. The local pub is owned and managed by Isaac and Kiersten, who are from the opposing sides of the Mexican-American borders. Visit them on Mondays for their pizza Monday events, while Tuesdays are for taco Tuesdays. Wednesdays are meant for steak nights, anything can happen nights are held every Thursday, burger nights for Saturdays, and Sundays for Sunday roast evenings.
Products/Services:
Live Music, Craft Beer, Pizza Monday, Taco Tuesday Quiz Night, Wed. Steak Night, Anything Can Happen Thursday, Sat. Burger Night, Sunday Roast
LOCATION:
Address: 87 Upland Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012
Phone: (444) 758-380
Website: www.kelburnvillagepub.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Solid suburban pub. Their beer and chips are excellent, while the pizza is bad, the burgers are mediocre, and the sirloin is good. Great onion bhaji was an interesting surprise this visit!” –Peter Kelly
D4 on Featherston
D4 on Featherston offers a contemporary take on the classic Irish pub scene. It is situated in the Wellington region of New Zealand and is run by Irish expatriate Dermot Murphy. He is a Dublin native that relocated to New Zealand and introduced his mother country’s nightlife culture. Not too long after his move to NZ, his siblings soon followed and helped manage D4. Nowadays, the family-run pub offers live entertainment, mouth-watering dishes, excellent customer service, and unparalleled beverage selections. They have been named the ‘Best Bar’ Winner for the 2019 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence.
Products/Services:
W.O.A.P Burger Wellington, Beervana 2021, The Rugby Championship
LOCATION:
Address: 1/143 Featherston Street, Wellington Central, Wellington 6142
Phone: (449) 108-216
Website: www.d4.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Great pub, lovely meal, good music and awesome service, so friendly! Thank you, Rose and the young man who is at uni studying the arts and history…all the best! Will definitely come back when in Wellington again.” –Glenda Fraser
The Pickle Jar
The Pickle Jar is a lovely spot where Wellingtonians can catch up with their friends, enjoy their favourite meals with the family or enjoy a post-work party with their colleagues. It is based in the Karori neighbourhood of Wellington, New Zealand and is considered one of the premier pubs in the area. They operate from Mondays to Sundays serving lunch, dinner, and brunch. Quizzes, live entertainment and a cheerful atmosphere is a common scene at the local bar. They have a front room and conservatory area which can seat 30 and 70 guests respectively.
Products/Services:
Snacks, Quiz Night, Live Entertainment
LOCATION:
Address: 5 Parkvale Road, Karori, Wellington 6012
Phone: (444) 763-036
Website: www.thepicklejar.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“What a great place to go for a drink and eat some lovely food. Very helpful staff. Fantastic with the open fire and TV’s all over the place to watch the game, what more could you want.” –Keith Bradbury
