Best Craft Beer Breweries in Wellington (2026)

Wellington is a haven for craft beer enthusiasts, boasting a diverse range of breweries that push the boundaries of flavour and creativity. In 2026, dive into the city's thriving craft beer scene, where each brewery tells its own story through its unique brews.

20 places

Little Beer Quarter

4.6(2,411)

bar · Te Aro

Lively pub serving craft & international beers, plus local wines, pizza & bar fare.

artisan chips burgers craft beer

1,888 reviews

Bebemos

4.4(1,249)

beer garden · Newtown

Bebemos (“bi-beer-mos”) is Newtown’s relaxation headquarters. Enjoy any of our 60+ international and local boutique bottled beers, our revolving selection of 11 taps, ever popular Latin-influenced menu and fine wines and cocktails.

cocktails craft beer craft beers

944 reviews

Heyday Beer Co

4.6(261)

brewery · Te Aro

Heyday Beer Co is a brewery located in Te Aro, Wellington, offering a variety of craft beers.

craft beer local brewery

261 reviews

Garage Project Aro Taproom

4.7(1,032)

bar · Aro Valley

Welcome to our Aro Valley taproom Just up from the brewery and over the road is our taproom at 91 Aro, a cosy neighbourhood pub for locals and visitors alike!

alcoholic lemonade artisan snacks craft beer

544 reviews

Fork and Brewer

4.4(1,896)

bar · Te Aro

Premium beer and quality food are literally made for each other, so we created the Fork & Brewer as an ideal venue to showcase both.

bar food bbq meat brewpub

967 reviews

Three Sisters Brewery Ltd

4.5(53)

bar · Te Aro

Three Sisters Brewery produces boutique craft beer in Taranaki, New Zealand. Now available NZ wide, free shipping.

blonde ale craft beer hazy ipa

35 reviews

The Rogue & Vagabond

4.5(3,059)

bar · Te Aro

Laid-back craft beer bar featuring a dog-friendly grassy area with bean bags & regular live music.

chargrilled burgers craft beer fresh hop ipa

2,168 reviews

Waitoa Social Club

4.6(272)

brewpub · Hataitai

From our home in Hataitai, Wellington we create bold and fresh takes of tried and true classics with an unapologetically Aotearoa flavour.

aotearoa flavor aotearoa flavour brewpub

272 reviews

Waitoa Victoria St

4.7(157)

bar · Te Aro

A friendly, relaxed, warm bar in the central city. Waitoa Victoria Street is all about great beer without the snobbery.

aotearoa flavor aotearoa flavour craft beer

157 reviews

Churly's Willis Lane, Wellington

4.4(70)

bar · Wellington Central

Nestled in the lively Willis Lane food court, right in the heart of Wellington’s buzz. Perfect for unwinding after a long day or grabbing a quick bite with friends.

artisan cheese award-winning charcuterie bar snacks

70 reviews

Garage Project Wild Workshop Taproom & Cellar Door

4.8(68)

brewery · Te Aro

Welcome to the Wild Workshop, our playground for creating all things wild and wonderful: barrel-aged sours, spontaneous ferments and tanks brimming with fruit.

barrel-aged sours craft beer spontaneous ferments

68 reviews