Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn

Met some Kiwis in this lovely Irish Pub in the heart of Christchurch ! I very recommend to drink the Apple Cider and the Hippy Berliner (at least as a German) … We had a great time and it will not be our last check in at Pomery’s! Thanks.

Rocking good but you heard that. True good pub food but only a hand full of selections. Kind tenders let you sample the drafts to find the right selection. Order everything from the bar and get a number.

I can’t say enough about this place! I actually left mid happy hour to try another restaurant on my list, but ended up turning around and coming right back.
Pomeroy’s has 2 components: 1) craft beer bar and 2) restaurant, which isn’t your typical brewpub type of food. They absolutely positively have the BEST beer battered fish & chips that I ate in my 3 weeks in NZ. I also had a vegetarian gnocci if you can fathom such a thing, and man, was it amazing! I could definitely taste the market fresh in-​season vegetables, the presence of which was only mentioned, rather than drilled into one’s brain at other on trend restaurants found in the states.
Their craft beer selection is wonderous, and when I say that, I mean that you’re not getting served no Steinlager. I was not familiar with any local breweries down under, and I was pleasantly surprised.
I can’t stress the importance that you go now and try. This place singlehandedly proved that NZ food couldn’t be as bad as I had experienced in 3 weeks.

A really great historic pub where cricket fans crowd the tables and sip craft beers. There’s a great selection of beers to choose from as well as a full bar if you’re in the mood. Four Avenues Brewing Co is located behind the brewery and three of their beers are always featured in house, but there are 15 other regulars on tap for you to try. There truly is a beer for everyone here. Take a peek at their menu as they have a wide variety of stand out barfood from spiced free-​range chicken wings and chicken and pork terrine to jalapeño cheesedip and homemade pork crackling. There’s also soup, squid and vegetarian nachos. Pomeroy’s often has events going on, so check out their website to make sure you don’t miss out on beer tasting fun! We visited during the Cricket World Cup and sat amongst crazy fans at their family seating tall top tables. There were also booth options and table options, but the space is limited. There is a small pool table near the wall where you can entertain yourself if you don’t understand the rules to cricket.
Despite being one of the best drinking establishments in ChCh, they also pride themselves on their commitment to quality, healthy and fresh menus at their Victoria restaurant. I recommend making a booking for this restaurant at least 48 hours in advance. There is a full lunch and dinner menu with anything from steak and venison to beer-​battered fish and herb+gruyère gnocchi.
Pomeroy’s still is an Inn with a B&B next door. Visiting or just don’t want to drive home? Be sure to make a booking in advance to stay in their adorable cottage. This is an iconic spot in ChCh for everything from atmosphere to craft beers and delicious meals. Stop in and check out Pomeroy’s today!

What a cool place! We tried 2 very nice beers — the porter and the amber ale. Both brewed there. They were both very good.
We happened to hit happy hour between 5pm — 6pm. Pints were $ 6 and we were treated to some nice warm, toasted fresh bread with a very nice mild cheese and pickled onions.
We sat in some comfy chairs and enjoyed the experience.

Great chups! There are so many beers on tap and they’re always rotating an amazing selection in. The food is awesome although we always went in on Sunday after skiing which is at the tail end of their food week. The Sunday roast sure makes up for it though. Make sure to try their microbrew.

I flew into Christchurch with a mission to find some good local brews. After a few misses, I came to Pomeroy’s and all my dreams came true. This pub has an old-​style feel but with modern and exciting local beers… in addition to those they brew themselves («Four Avenues brewing»). The people behind the bar are friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to let you taste.
After a few beers, I needed some food. I ordered the wings and was blown away by the size, quality and flavor of the dish. They were big, meaty and delicious, with just the right spices… and went great with more Kiwi beer.
The beers I enjoyed at Pomeroy’s in August 2014:
Four Avenues The Opposition Amber Ale, Three Boys IPA, Panhead Supercharger, Harrington’s Kiwi Draught. Harrington’s Pig & Whistle Dark, Garage Project Hops on Pointe, Parrotdog Ale.
If you are in Christchurch, this is a must visit.

Awesome place. Over 30 tap beers — mostly supporting home-​grown craft beers. Incredible hearty pub food (the pork belly is the best I’ve had — surprising smokey flavour). Combined with a great atmosphere, comfortable décor, and even a few events and live acts thrown in for good measure.