Auckland's craft beer scene is small but excellent — anchored by Galbraith's, NZ's first serious brewpub. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Auckland
01 · Auckland
Mount Eden
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English-style brewpub
NZ's first serious brewpub. Cask conditioning, English pub atmosphere.
Order: Their flagship cask ale
02 · Auckland
CBD
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Casual craft beer pub
CBD casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three NZ craft IPAs
03 · Auckland
City Works Depot
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Bottle shop + bar
City Works Depot bottle shop with drink-in option.
Order: A flight of NZ craft beers
04 · Auckland
Riverhead
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Country brewery
Country Auckland brewery and beer garden.
Order: Their flagship Maximus IPA
05 · Auckland
Matakana
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Country brewery
Country Auckland craft brewery with Matakana taproom.
Order: Their flagship saison
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06 · Auckland
CBD
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Brewpub · Modern
Modern Auckland brewpub.
Order: Their flagship Sauvin pale ale
07 · Auckland
Multiple
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NZ craft brewery
NZ craft brewery with Auckland taprooms.
Order: Their flagship Mayhem
08 · Auckland
Mount Eden
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Casual craft beer pub
Mount Eden casual craft beer pub.
Order: A craft IPA + traditional pub food
09 · Auckland
Manukau
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British-style craft pub
Manukau British-style craft beer pub.
Order: A British-style craft IPA
10 · Auckland
Browns Bay
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Brewery taproom
Browns Bay craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Steam Beer
More Auckland craft beerThe full Auckland craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Auckland drinks craft beer
Galbraith's and 16 Tun are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
