Reviews of Brew Union Brewing Co. (Pub) in Palmerston North (Manawatu Whanganui).

Brew Union Brewing Co

1622 Reviews

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Bar & grill

Brewpub

Pizza restaurant

41 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand

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Information of Brew Union Brewing Co, Pub in Palmerston North (Manawatu Whanganui)

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Reviews of Brew Union Brewing Co

T.

Booked in for dinner for 4 adults. It was so relaxing the time just flew . Quick service , and delicious food . Very large proportion of food, so doggy bag . It was good idea to book, it was reasonably full .

D. P.

Awesome atmosphere, great food,waiters,staff..even brew there own beers.. Absolute must for dining, drinks with friends and family..

N.

Went to Brew Union after hearing great reviews from colleagues. Tried the stout and IPA - absolutely beautiful. Highly recommend the stout which is surprisingly easy to drink. It also goes down very well with the Ribs which falls right off the bone, super juicy and the sauce was epic. The food pairs well with the beers, I highly recommend Brew Union, the vibe is great and the staff are fantastic to deal with. 10/10

O. A.

We had an amazing meal here. We also ordered a few cocktails and I'll say it's the best cocktails I have ever had. The service was not so good unfortunately. Our mains arrived while we were still eating starters. Other than that I'll definitely recommend this venue. Especially for a few cocktails.

A. M.

Fantastic place to come for a drink or dinner. Had the proscuitto and salmon pizzas which were great, though a few too many capers on the salmon pizza. Had a tasting rack with 4 tap drinks for $20. Quick service. Always got people coming here no matter what day of the week.

D. D.

Outstanding service, great food. And have you tried the alcoholic ginger beer? Oh my God! It is outrageously good, And you can bring in your own bottle that they'll fill up so you can take home. Highly recommended. Did I mention the food was great?

B. M.

I love this place. Beer selection is awesome and probably the best pizza I've had. The digital order system for outside dinners was a little weird but sign if the times I suppose.

M. A.

Great atmosphere with good outdoor seating arrangements. And have a great selection of craft beers available. I tried their tiramisu stout and it had a very good strong flavour that I would highly reccomend trying. They also have a very tasty selection of snacks to go with to your drink. Also customer service was great as well, definately one of the nicer bars to go to in Palmerston North.

S. T.

Traveled all the way from Auckland today and was invited to the Brew Union. Wow had the KFC cauliflower amazing. How the heck did they do it? That's all I will say you have to try it yourself. If you want your kids to eat vegetables this is how you do it.

J.

It’s bar food but done pretty well. The garlic bread was absolutely saturated in oil which my friend loved but I didn’t so much. The loaded fries were awesome and the cocktails were made well.

V. B.

Only called in for a couple of cocktails. Cocktail selection was incredible! Recommend the Ginger Kiss. Place was clean, tidy and food smelt and looked great.

D. M.

Great food and cocktails .. the waitress was friendly... But we were still clearly only half way through our entree ..and she delivered our mains .. we were at a small table and she struggled to put all the plates on the table at once .. rookie error

S. L.

Good environment for dining.

B. U.

Excellent meal, really good rack of ribs. Very kindly allowed my wife to have her dessert of choice after time as well. Service excellent throughout. Great choice of beers and gins, the grapefruit special gin was excellent. Thanks.

L.

Loved the bar food along with the great atmosphere. Nice place to catch up with friends

m.

#139 on my world brew tour. Got the chance to talk with Emily, the new head brewer! Great conversation and a very good Irish Stout! Prost!

S. A.

I had clients tell me they had a special place for beers and being from Wellington I thought "that's cute" He has a special place for beer and food! The beer selection may not be as large as our Wellington options but they have a wider range of whiskeys and gins than some places that are beer focused. Thank you to the staff who moved us to a larger table as numbers grew. Very good service. The food was good, Pizza oven got a hammering with 10 people and the ribs was Devine! Yes, there is a special place for beer and food in Palmy and its here.

E.

Brew Bar & Restaurant Ambiance, friendly service, great portion sizes and yummy flavors. A place to visit again and for all occasions.

P.

Amazing place, really good food. Have to try their basil pizza again.

T.

This is my favourite bar in Palmerston-north because the beer and service is so amazing. The brewer is extremely skilled. I like to go and buy my friends a couple rounds so they can try the different kinds of beer on tap.

M.

Love a good brew bar. I think it's all the shiny stainless, or maybe it's just the beer. Either way brew union will not disappoint. Would have got an extra star if not for the slight skinking of one beer

R. B.

We had a lovely time out tonight. Lovely food, quick service and exceptional staff. Nice, rustic setting and reasonable prices. I also liked how there are two entrances, as the second one was closer to our car :) Thanks for a great time :)

T. M.

Brew Union has always had good food and craft beers. But I stopped going there a couple of years ago because the service was very slow and staff inattentive. Visited last night for dinner and service was fast and friendly. Will happily start visiting again.

E.

Great place to go to for a pizza,good service.And above all they actually scan your vacinne pass! Unlike other places where i feel staff a too lazy to do so! Felt safe in the knowledge every one inside was vacinnated and presented "real" passes.

s. h.

Fantastic place.Great Atmosphere

E. L.

Excellent food, fast service, all staff were friendly and engaging, the environment while noisy was what I expected and we were still able to have a good conversation. The menu was well laid out, informative and had a wide variety of options catering to the majority of dietary requirements. I recommend the Kentucky fried cauliflower and the salmon salad.

m. h.

Really enjoyed the food here...awesome wings and fried chicken. Good beers too. Will definitely go back.

J. W.

Great food..quick service and delicious cocktails..would recommend!

C. K.

You wanna try pizza...come here then...perfect base and crust like it should be , throw in some fried chicken and tap beer ...perfect

S. P.

Brilliant place. Extensive menu, outstanding food, atmosphere and staff. Yummy cocktsils

M. G.

Great place for a decent dinner with a fancy selection of beer. The staff is very kind

J. G.

Went here Friday night after work. Young staff but were checking for vaccine passes. Quick on drinks and food. All in all 5 out of 5.

S. B.

I am often in Palmerston North for work and this is always a favorite. You have to try their KFC!!! Yes, Kentucky Fried Cauliflower...to die for!

M. T.

The selection of beers are great, wood Fire pizza is okay, food(especially the main) is pretty average. Good ambience and plenty of seats. Great choice for dinner with large group.

J.

I had booked 2x in one week and both times brew union went above and beyond to accomodate. The scanning table code and not having to leave our seats is the best thing ever! Thanks guys!

J. A.

First off the mosaic IPA was delicious. There was plenty of seating for all types of parties. Plenty of beer to choose from. Just wish I had more time to try the other beers and food.

M.

Delicious food and atmosphere. Highly recommend for a meal or just snacks and a drink

h.

Enjoy working. Learning new skills

C.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good beer and tasty food. What more could you ask for?

B. R.

Excellent food and service great atmosphere and friendly staff

J.

The beers wer good ribs wer pretty tuff I let the waiter know but nothing came from it over all not to bad great beers

O.

Always love coming here great bear and great food what more can you ask for.

M. V.

Great selection of beers. Really nice bar. Don't really need to say much else!

N.

Great beer choices. But a little noisy for us older people!!!!

R. L.

Excellent craft beers & wine. Dinners reasonably priced. Beer battered Fish & chips awesome as was the vietnamese inspired chicken with crispy noodles. Great attentive friendly staff, Thk you from a nature couple.

J.

I was in a small group that dropped in for a pre-event drink. The in house brewed selection of beer is extensive. I found the Pilsener to be amount the best I had ever tasted. Well worth a visit.

M.

The spicy ribs are amazingggg!! Had a pizza as well and that too was so delicious! Awesome atmosphere and great staffs! Thank you!

M.

Great night yum food great staff

P.

Lovely food excellent service and I had my family there so beautiful company.

A.

Great food, great beer, great atmosphere!

T. M.

Love the beers they have available, lots of choice and knowledgeable bar staff. The pizza is the best in the city, the closest to genuine Napoli pizza base we have had in New Zealand. A busy bar, popular because it's good.

N. D.

A must try. They have flavoured ciders. Try their apple crumble cider. It's delicious. Ended up having the pulled pork burger. Staff are super friendly and helpful.

S. M.

Great spot. Open concept. Good food and great beer. Service was fantastic and the patio is a gem.

G. M.

A long overdue addition to Palmerston North. Glad I'm staying for a wee bit so I can visit again. Excellent NZ beer selection and gin based events. Didn't check the food yet but looking forward to trying.

F. A.

I guess this is just one more 5-stars review for this place... It's getting monotonously impressive, isn't it? :-) Incredibly good food, which tastes fresh and delicious. Truly EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD beer that is not over hopped or over hyped. AMAZING service, which comes with lots of sincere smiles. And on top of that, the place is full of young families with cute kids and friends. This is most definitely MY FAVOURITE PLACE IN ALL OF PALMY. Good thing I live in Porirua or I would be here daily. Well done, on ALL ASPECTS! You are now our must-do when we are even near Palmy!

N. P.

We have enjoyed the evening over there!! Cool place guys, fantastic food and gorgeous beers!!! Keep it rolling & rock on!!!

S.

Food was good and the staff. Nice mushroom pizza.

A. C.

I always enjoy coming to Brew U in Palmerston North. There is always something new to try on tap and they have an absolute legendary selection of local and imported gin that will always leave you surprised. The food here is pretty good and to be honest, the only thing that holds me back from giving a 5 star review. There needs to be a bit more flexibility in menu options for those who don't handle gluten. Service is quite good, only downside here is maybe the staff need to be more aware of their liquor licencing obligations. I have never seen a patron refused service and there has been a number of times where I have had to comment on this to bar staff due to overly intoxicated patrons.

a. m.

Joined in on the Gin Tasting. Exceeded expectations! Excellent evening. As a group, we enjoyed pizza to share before the event which was spot on, divine! Service was efficient and friendly. Highly recommend.

B. B.

Beer was good the pizza was a bad choice but that’s probably on me. Cool place are with friends nothing remarkable it was cool seeing the stills out door and indoor dining doors open for breeze do bring a jacket during winter

K. K.

Very friendly staff, great atmosphere & beer went down a treat. All 5 dinners were delicious. Will be going back.

A. L.

My hubby and I came in for dinner on Friday to celebrate my birthday. The food was fast and delicious. The service was friendly and our waitress was great company during our evening. She was aware it was my birthday and offered us dessert. I was actually in labour at the time (40+3 pregnant) and started having pains so we went home. I ended up having my daughter 2 hours later...the waitress was so lovely though that we will definitely be back again and plan to stay for dessert this time. 😁

M.

Decent meals, fast service, lovely staff. Massive selection of gin

L.

Great beer selection and good simple food. Highly recommended

R. B.

Just wanted to say a massive thank you to your team and restaurant for hosting all 34 of us on Friday. The food was delicious, massive portions and such lovely wait staff. Thanks for making my Nanas surprise 95th b'day such a fabulous occasion for everyone! A+ guys!

L.

Delicious food, great craft beer/gin and a good vibe.

A.

We went for lunch and the food was lovely, the lass that served us was awesome, when we went back in the evening it was closed but we weren't sure as the lights were still on, there was a rather sarcastic young man with a pony tail who should have kept his thoughts to himself d... h...

T. G.

Very good food, excellent beer and trendy.

C. D.

Good selection of beers. Food is reasonable, maybe a touch expensive for the quality - although pizzas are excellent. Limited bar space, so be prepared to grab a seat outside or in the diners area.

F.

Return visit, not for the acoustics but the service, company and food. Was turn between the Nashville chicken and the waffles. Waffles won and a succulent morsel it is. You will need a side order of salad with this very brown meal. The waffle is bathing in a sea of maple syrup, with crispy chicken reclining on a bed of bacon with honey butter. Would pay to walk a block or two to and from the Brew Union as this delicious meal is quite filling. Our little group thoroughly enjoyed our evening out. The service was exemplary and charming. Money well spent. Thanks Brew crew.

D. M.

My family and I are in here a week ago and our food was excellent! I had some insanely tasty waffles and chicken and my wife had some sort of salady thing which she said was delicious too. Service was very kind and friendly, especially with my daughter...

C.

Nice service, friendly staffs,attractive setups,tasty beers n meals

M. K.

Finding a decent place to eat at 9pm in the evening in Palmy is not easy. Was turned away from 5 other places. Thankfully Brew Union was still serving food, and tasty food at that. The pizzas are great - the bases are delish plus they have a pizza oven for that authentic taste. Staff are really helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.

M.

Awesome staff great beverage and food. So authentic and great atmosphere and vibe about the whole place.

V. G.

Awesome big bar with great beers. Be sure to try their own beers, they're really good! For groups might be worth reserving some tables on Friday or Saturday night as even though it's a big pace, it can get pretty crowded. You can also have a bite to eat here. Definitely worth a stop if you're in town

R.

Awesome place. Nice ambient, welcoming staff

G. W.

Awesome choice of tap beers. I like it...tiny reservation. There are too many noise reflective surfaces. Place gets quite noisy when full. Maybe that's just an age thing.

A.

Good food good beer nice friendly service

I. L.

Gin tasting 12 Nov. A great night. Awesome food

L.

I'm not normally a beer drinker but there was an excellent selection that I found that were excellent.

C. H.

The design of the restaurant is unique and fun. At first glance, the pricing of meals is a bit high, but after sharing a 15$ pizza and 19$ pulled pork fries, me and my partner were bursting at the seams! We could have shared a pizza and had a dessert too!! So prices are pretty fair! Food came out really fast, and customer service was exceptional! Loved every part of my visit!

C. J.

Solid selection of beers made on site, as well as a wide and ever changing selection of guest taps. Good food too. Nice big place using the best features of the old building in the design. Only downside is it can get really loud when it's full. Can make it hard to have a discussion about the delicious beverages. In summer, the garden bar is the place to be.

J.

Brew Union is a vibe and I am here for it! Always a good time.

J.

Great little brewery with a good selection of craft beer. The food is good as well. However gluten free is very limited. There is a neat courtyard that is ideal for a afternoon drink.

D.

Great atmosphere with a great selection of beer.

C.

Had a very knowledgeable and passionate young lady serve us with tasters to get drink we enjoyed. Had a couple of nibble plates. Very quickly delivered, well priced and flavoursome

N. L.

This place is massive and very aesthetically pleasing. Nice calming atmosphere and family friendly. We ordered two pizzas, gravy fries, vietnamese salad and crispy chicken with bacon waffles. All of it delicious. The summer ale beer brewed on site was pretty fab too!

H. d. B.

Really awesome place with great beer.

L.

Great service, good food and great atmosphere. Clean, wheelchair accessible and pleasant outdoor eating if weather permits. Parking is street only, so leave time to find one!

N.

Perfect meals, perfect drinks, great service.

W.

Hired a guppy and 2 kegs from these guys for our wedding, beer and cider was amazing and the team were really accomodating. The guests loved having actual craft beer as well. Highly recommend!

L.

Popular place. I come here whenever I'm in Palmerston North. Comprehensive range on tap from their own range of beers, and some tasty offerings from other breweries too. Also a broad menu offering. Friendly, welcoming staff.

j. p.

Great friendly staff, delicious food

A.

Great choice of beverages and food. Kool industrial fitout. Staff very accommodating. Highly recommend others to pop in .

B. W. (.

Good pizza dough, lots of space, smoking in courtyard.

G. S.

Best place in PALMERSTON NORTH for a drink and bar meal.

D. T.

Brew union swampton stout 4.7% and swampjuice mkll 6.7% . Both great drops.

A. C.

Nice place for food and beer. Great Service too

G. M.

Had lunch here. Beer is good but not great. Pizza had burnt crust but otherwise was good and the double beef burger had two pretty tuff meat patties. Aoli was very good. Service good though never offered a top up of drinks. Missed opportunity. When you factor in the cost comes out average.

A. C.

My husband and I love coming here for date nights. We tend to get a few small plates to share and have a couple cocktails. The bartenders make the best drinks. I'm not a beer drinker so I appreciate that even though they make their own beer, they do still cater to the cocktail drinkers.

G.

Good selection of cold beers as you'd expect. Had calamari as a snack which divine...nice and handy to some other good eateries

K.

Excellent table service, really great / AWESOME food ...highly recommended them for lunch or dinner and a great night out ,21 tap beers to select from and they brew there own as well as!! They have all the fantastic fancy cocktails for the ladys too even sell bottles of wine, great outside courtyard area with heating an plenty of tables...its a must !!! If you dont ...your missing out on a true experience. A true asset for the Manawatu.

M. C.

Busy busy place! Music on a Friday night was a little bit loud to have conversation but it was great dance music that people were making the most of. Meals & sides are on the small side so there's plenty of room for dessert or starters. Meals, even if they did take time to arrive, were beautifully presented & had lovely flavour.

C. M.

Wonderful selection of beers, always has a good buzz about the place - though I find the inside space a bit noisy for me I can usually find a quieter corner, or the outdoor area is lovely, weather permitting.

R.

Packed on a Monday night. Not sure if that's normal but certainly service was great, food and good selection of beers. Brew Union beers we're great

S.

Great place, friendly, knowledgeable staff, big range of quality beers mostly brewed on the premises. Fine wines and spirits and excellent food. As a traveller from GB I find this to be one of the best pubs visited in NZ.

C.

Great food, friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere too. They were able to cater to some requests. Would happily dine again.

R. O.

Spent an evening here with friends while at a conference. A great microbrewery but even better gin bar. Fabulous selection of nz gin a well as overseas. Far too many to drink our way through. It looks like they always have a special offer on the bar... Which was delicious...spicy gin with Thai ginger ale.... Great servers who were knowledgeable and friendly despite it being fairly busy when we visited.

I. F.

A little bit of Wellington. This place is perfect for the craft beer novice or craft beer lover. The food is spot on as well.

B. W.

Cool spot for a drink. Great vibes!

j. e.

A while ago they did a venison salad, and, it was fricking amazing. It had a red wine jus and some walnuts, the meat was cooked to perfection. Everytime I've come down from up north, we have eaten here. I need to experience those flavours on my palate one more time, but, the menu has changed. The atmosphere is great and staff are amazing. Good times!

S. C.

The calamari and sauce was nice n spicy. We ordered a chessboard and I was disappointed to find the cheese I ordered had rind on them after being told one of them was like a cheddar. It tasted like blue. Out drinks took longer than the food and when I asked about it the waitress was rude and indicated the bar tender wouldn't remake my drink in a tall glass as it was already made. Nice atmosphere Shame the waitress ruined it.

H. S.

Absolutely loved this place. The beer brewed on site was amazing, absolutely huge selection on gins to try too. The food was incredible. Bit pricey but totally worth it. Will definitely be back.

R.

Good service but food was excellent, came out fast and tasty. Wood fired pizza puts others to shame. Steak was a perfect med/rare and beef burger was medium...Will be back

N.

Too loud.. Terrible acoustics...the DJ Music was great but you cannot hear it in the restaurant. Food and drinks great

C. M.

We went to Brew Union for a bear and a meal and I decided on the pizza, and now i can say I have tasted my best Pizza. When we head back to Palmy again in the future Brew Union Pizza will be my must have again.

S.

Walked in on a Massey graduation day. Although it was packed the staff managed to fit me in for a quick bite. Good food, good drink, awesome service! Thanks! Will be back again.

P.

Great food, friendly staff, superb spacious environment.. and of course.. an enticing range of beverages. The ideal venue for catching up with family & friends.

B.

Great food. Great beer. Best place to eat or schmooze

S. F.

This place has a cool atmosphere! Great vibe with good beer and gin selection, wood fired pizzas, the KFC cauliflower is amazing!

B. C.

This bar and restaurant is a great place to relax after work! With an awesome selection of craft beers and a wide selection of wines available it's an awesome place to have a drink! The wood fired pizzas are pretty well done to! Cound have more cocktails on offer though.

C. K.

Great service. Not a long wait for masks even though moderately busy.

k.

We just rocked up they found us a table had great food mains need just a little work but great service

M. W.

It's different. Always packed. Was cool there as a live band. The beers are where they shine. If you want to try craft beer, and have the money to do so, thoroughly recommend. If you're looking for cheep cozy pub, look elsewhere

J. N.

Waiting staff were under extreme pressure on Saturday evening because of delays in the kitchen, but to their credit never lost their poise and professionalism. When our meal finally arrived it was scrumptious. The chefs did their very best (perhaps short staffed).We were given complimentary drinks. Hats off to all concerned.

G.

2nd visit here...place was really busy...fantastic beer ...still fast efficient service...awesome range of great tasting food...fantastic beer...amazing atmosphere... oh and did I mention the fantastic beer... 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

J.

Philly cheese steak burger was honestly THE best burger I have ever eaten, hands down. Lager was pretty good too.. 🍔😎🍺

E. P.

Service was really good, food was decent though a bit pricey in my opinion. The lights are really quite bright which didn't make the vibe of the place great. It would be a lot more pleasant with the lights a bit dimmer. They had run out of the meal that two of us wanted but thats to be expected anywhere at times as I think it was a fairly popular choice. Overall it was ok but probably wont go back

S.

If you like beer they have a great selection. The food is great. Gets noisy and hard to hear conversations, which speaks to how popular & busy they get.

P. a.

Have been here twice now, once for dinner and once for lunch with the kids in tow, awesome inexpensive kids menu that caters to all tastebuds (kids can be fussy), the menu has a great variety, highly recommend the pasta as a main, the platters look amazing too. Excellent wait staff and chefs and excellent in house brewed beers.

E. R.

Great food and drinks, great service, but quite expensive prices. Edit: We came here again for our wedding anniversary. If anything, the tastes and the service are even better than last time.

E.

Good selection of beers on tap (around 20) with some brewed on site. Also have a good range of gins and specialty tonics. Friendly and helpful staff and a good atmosphere. The food and wood fired pizzas are nice too.

S. O.

Currently the best bar in town. The only place that has a good craft beer selection as well as on site brewing. Amazing cocktail selection with one of the best ranges of gin in new Zealand. Great kitchen and outdoor seating available.

K.

Great place and the family and i were looked after

J. I.

Outstanding brewers Union. Great set up, great Atmosphere, great food and drinks.. She ..me~had fish and chips and salad with gravy that I asked for . He ..him~slow braised cheeks in gourmet styles and chips. Home made thrice cooked super chunky, crispy fluffy chips . Highly recommend eating and trying out there own brews here..

J. C.

Nice pub. Great layout in that you can find a quiet table or a not so quiet table. The garden bar area is nice in summer. Beer prices are expensive though...expect to pay at least $10 a pint.

P. R.

Great go be back at Brew. Being a my local from when it 1st opened, always my go to in palmy whe I'm back there. Food wise, has changed. Not for the better. Spent grain wings were a staple, now beer version is smaller and too much coating. Beer and staff are still great, always great to catch up with 'the preist' and Jules. Recommend to all.👍🙂

B.

Not my taste. Ordered a chicken burger, which was a bad idea. Got a burger with a big fat lump of chicken meat pressed together and deep fryed. What I really would like to get on a high quality chicken burger: A grilled slice of chicken breast. The fries were good.

D.

As craft bars goes this is pretty damn good. Always got a solid range if craft beers on tap and for those less adventurous they do have standard beers and spirts/wine available. Food selection is quite tasty as well. I recommend the jalapeno poppers.

A.

Good atmosphere!great selection of beers and spirit's. Good setting

A.

Sooo happy the chips were GF!!

V.

Good food. Service was a bit slow at times but wait staff were slammed as it was busy and we had a huge table. Food was pretty good. We would return.

M. T.

Good meals reasonably priced. Excellent service. Obviously a popular place which made it very noisy, hard to have a conversation without talking loudly.

A. W.

I have been here many times over the last 12 months including for my graduation, and I will continue to return. The staff are pleasant, the food is really nice (try the margarita pizza, the Kissed By a Rose cocktail, and the thrice-cooked chips), and there is always a great selection of beer. Their tap list is on their website, and also on untappd.

R.

The head chef has arranged a stunning food menu for you to enjoy alongside the bars library of beers. Get in quick for their tasting events as they're a sensational way to explore the drinks you love.

P.

Huge variety of IPA's? beers, spirits, cocktails.... the list just goes on. Food choices too make this an ideal place, with knowledgeable staff, to spend a comfortable and entertaining afternoon or evening.

A. T.

Great atmosphere and good food. We had excellent service from Josh W - he clearly explained to us the restrictions of eating and drinking on Good Friday (the day we visited), gave us some great banter and a free lollie pop as we were leaving.

L. M.

Hit all the spots! Beautiful wood fired pizzas, we recommend the Salmon one & the Greek one.😋 Amazingly good cider & ginger fusion. And lovely serving staff. We'll be back.😉

B. H.

If you want culture in the midst of suburban life. If you want to take part in five part beverage and food menu, and tastings, then you should check out these guys and their Web page. Service is top notch, attentive without being over bearing. There is live music on schedule and exquisite food with plenty of knowledgeable matches. If you like food and friends this should be your go to.

H.

Great place to be but the food is pretty average. I had the special American style dry rubed ribs and it's dry, didn't fall off the bones, bland and just plain rip off. My friend had the beef cheek burger, same deal...dry. The vege bao was not bad but it was a bit ott spicy with the salsa. We like hot but this is a bit too much, I mean i make my own sambal from 1kg of birds eye chillies so i know hot! The staff also lack knowledge of their special gin offering and when asked about it, they're quite rude rather than owning up to the fact they know nothing. If this keeps up, I don't know how much longer they can last.

A. G.

Absolutely fantastic to have a place like Brew Union in Palmerston North. 21 Taps of delicious craft beer and cider means an always rotating selection of amazing beers. The place is huge and a great place to bring a group of friends. While some people have had some bad experiences with the food everytime we have been (which is a lot 😂) it has been great. Whether it be the triple cooked fries, pizzas, burgers or a delicious main like the beef short rib they have all been fanatastic. I cannot recommend Brew Union enough.

M. B.

Only had time for a couple of beers. No 6 which was a very good pale ale in the American style. Loved the place but as I was almost the only customer on a Thursday afternoon it's hard to comment on ambience. Beer 10/10

A. H. (.

Great selection friendly staff

J.

This place offers a great selection of drinks at a very reasonable price. I especially love their Hawkes Bay Ginger Beer and the Zeffer Apple Crumble Cider. I've yet to try out their food, but otherwise it's a good place to stop by for a casual drink and a great place to catch up with friends

P.

Was fine, the cider was nice kfc was lovely

G.

This place is good. Very good. Has it's own products and also specialist ones from Hawkes Bay. Indoor and outdoor tables. Squeezed in a shopping precinct it is perfectly situated to relax whilst the missus hits the shoe shops. Then she can join with one of the IPA. If you are a young looking foreigner be sure take your passport or you may get denied entry with some draconian regulations. If you an old looking Kiwi entry is unimpeded. If you are a young Kiwi be sure take guardian because don't need official documentation for guardianship. Nevertheless. If I return to Palmerston I think I will try Brew Union again. It's excellent place.

M.

Great selection of craft beers and wine, amazing staff, take the time to answer and help find the right drink! Terrace more then welcome, big and comfy.

G.

Our server Nikki wasnt very helpful, the food was spicy which neither the menu nor staff mentioned. They forgot our salad we ordered which they quickly made a new one and took it off the bill. Food was okay for those who like spice.

s.

We hadnt been in Palmy for years, loved the bar with indoor/ outdoor seating, great menu and a huge selection of different beers to try.

M. H.

Very Trendy Bar/Restaurant with a great buzz, right in the centre of Broadway, main entrance is actually on King Street though. Fantastic Craft Beer and cocktails. The Chorizo Pizza and pepperoni are yummy. The Beef Ribs dish is fabulous too. Staff are friendly and efficient.

S. L.

Love love the woodfire pizza here, would come here just for the food !! Especially the new pork chorizo pizza, its amazing 🙌🏻 They were extremely accommodating during covid and taking it away to eat at home was the best comfort food i could ask for

J. C.

Excellent staff, nice decor though a little cold with the stone floor, food great quality, expensive but no complaints on quantity or quality, and the house drinks were on the ball.

c.

Great food and beer everytime!

N. J.

This place seemed newish when we went there but was awesome! We will definitely be back. Good menu and great choice of drinks. Cool live band on the afternoon we were there.

N.

Brew Union has one of the largest beer selections in Palmerston North. Great menu with a wide selection of food. They are open late which allows you to enjoy a beer (or 3). The staff are very helpful and know alot about their beer! They even brew some in house.

K.

Loved the variety of craft beers. Great atmosphere, DJ played. Kids enjoyed the chips.

E. K.

Noisey as the sound carries through the whole building. Pork belly was disappointing. Great taste but for the price it wasn't worth it. It was just served on a bed a "baked beans" whereas the short rib was cheaper and a good sized serving. Would say it's ok but nothing outstanding

A.

Brilliant place, great selection of wines, beers and wood fire pizzas. Would highly recommend, oh and a lovely seating outside.

H. P.

Beef burger was one of the best I've had. The fries are awesome, especially the dirty fries. Gave us beer samples which are never a bad thing and reasonably priced.

W.

Great food and service. Was impressed with their ability and willingness to cater for particular dietary requirements when I called to ask about their menu. Highly recommend.

M. M.

Best burger I've had since Fergburger. Chips on point. **Follow up edit one week post first visit** Chips are still amazing but I was disappointed with my burger this time. Still keeping a 5-star rating based on my overall average impression. **Follow up edit 4 months post first visit** Things have gone downhill at Brew Union. First off, the price for a burger has gone up-they're now $23 and from memory were $19. This price still isn't ridiculous, but unfortunately, the quality of the burger has not gone up but rather has gone down; the meat is not good and they are smaller. Sadly all I wanted while eating this was anything from Carl's Junior. To add insult to injury, the aioli that used to come with the chips has now been replaced with a small bowl of salsa. I've had bad salsas before, but with hand-cut french fries? I've changed my original and steadfast 5-star rating to a 3.

M. V. L.

Delicious range of beers, very helpful bar tenders who let you sample as many beers as I could handle, excellent service and pretty good food to match! I think this place is a real saviour for Palmerston North. I definately want to come back

M. B.

I always enjoy going to Brew Union. The food is great although the new menu is a little pricey. The selection of beers is second to none in Palmy. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. Would recommend.

m.

A very cool bar, some real good selections of beer, and wine/ cider if you like that stuff

E.

Friendly staff, very busy. Nice selections of beers as the name suggests. Have NZ brewed beers as well.

P. D.

Fantastic bar. Amazing selection of beers. The local stout is amazing. Great food here too and entertainment plus. There is a number of good reasons why this place is being considered New Zealands best bar.

L.

Loved this place... live music.... brilliant and attentive staff.... great gin and beer options... what more could you want? Oh food - of course. The buffalo cheese salad was a delight!

D.

Beautiful food, beer and wine. Excellent service. One of my favourite places to visit for refreshments while in Palmerston North.

W.

Interesting tasting tray for a summer swing!!

M.

Food is awesome, drinks are great and love how they support NZ brands! Had awesome service from Lily tonight - thanks! :)

D.

Great beer, service can be hit and miss. Food is great but late menu isn't fantastic.

S.

Good brews, nice bartenders except that one chick who wanted nothing more than for us to leave so she could smoke a dooby in the back (probably rosemary)

J. P.

This place has a stout beer to die for. The place is big, bustling and manned by attentive & cheerful staff. Good is really good. I've returned here many times.

m.

Probably the best brewery I have been in New Zealand. Very good selection of beer and the bartender knew what to recommend for a varied taster. The pizza is also good.

k.

The beer is really good here, brewed onsite in tanks you can see when you walk in from Broadway Ave. The food is fantastic, they even cater well for vegans.

S.

First time visiting, No.10 was a nice beer & tried the Kfc cauliflower as well as a chicken pizza. Very nice place & helpful staff

D.

Great staff, awesome beer, good environment. Fast service with the food too!

B. (.

Love this place!! Really great food, lovely friendly staff, fantastic beer, awesome live music, definitely recommended!! Cant wait to go again!

V.

Great place. Nice beer good food. Just can be noisy

l. S.

Took my young kids to dinner. Awesome! Cool connect 4 to play, colouring in and some awesome food to share. Super friendly and quick service.

M.

Great range of craft beer + beer made on site. Good menu including woodfired pizza. Get in quick before all the tables are gone!

J. O.

Really good food, beer and service! Cant go wrong with anything on the menu. We ordered the pork ribs and Poutine and we really liked them!

J.

Cannot believe I hadn't gone earlier. Great selection of beer would have loved to have sampled more. Burger was amazing. Highly recommended will definitely be back.

P.

We keep coming back every week!! Food is amazing, the staff is friendly, the beer is superb and the seating area by the booths is very comfortable.

B.

Great pizza and a beautiful space. Friendly staff as well. This place is awesome

F.

Man I love this place. The beer tasting trays are epic and the quality of food is beyond compare in my opinion. Can't give it a higer score

L.

This was a new concept for me, a bar with a wide range of different beers, ales, lagers, etc. The exciting thing for me was the range of pizza; I'm not usually drawn to pizza but the range and quality was startlingly good!

L.

Great food and range of cocktails

R.

Good place and food was excellent

N. W.

One of the best burgers had a long time. Apple crumple cider was yummy too. Boys enjoyed their beers as always.

G. E.

Our go to for a great beer and cider selection, always changing so can try new beers. Food is great and reasonably priced. Great atmosphere and love its decor.

J.

Hands down my favourite place in the lower north island. Good vibes great food and brews. Good to see guest tap takeovers

S.

Incredible range of beer, Great food, and best of all welcoming to dogs. Brew union will be our regular now!

A. P.

Best place in Palmerston north for a drink and something to eat . Great selection of beer and gin amongst other beverages. Food is great and reasonably priced ambience is great all around a great place to go.

C.

Great spot for fresh brews and food. Wood fired pizza is great, several gluten free options available.

J. C.

Great and fast service, nice craft beers. Only fault was that steak came out a bit rare, i should have sent it back to be more cooked but other than that a good establishment.

M.

Best pizza in town, fantastic rotating beer selection for all tastes, their handpull is to the highest English standards, and I'm not sure anyone in the North Island can beat the Gin Selection they've amassed.

D.

Great place for a casual drink and good food menu. Staff are friendly and helpful

c.

Great eye fillet steak. Staff were very busy but accommodating. We asked if we could eat be before a movie and they made it possible

r.

Good beer, great burger(quite expensive), will go back again happily.

A.

Good range of beers to try. Awesome staff and service. I only got to try the late night menu but that was very good.

M.

Fantastic beer, including their own craft beer that's been manufactured onsite. Reasonable food. Nice place to meet up with friends and family for a quality time.

D.

Great food cool atmosphere it was very busy and there by very noisy, but would go again

J.

Great place, great food. Was served by a lovely Irish girl, amazingly friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Keep up the great work.

O.

Love going here, there's always great food and the staff are really cool too

S.

Really busy Friday night, awesome venue, really loud, great food

N. S.

Excellent beer. Reservation is must if you plan to go on a Friday evening. It is so popular with the locals, it's very difficult to get a table!

N.

Great service, massive selection of beers and some tasty ciders. Noise can be a bit of an issue inside if you want to converse, on some evenings.

A.

A nice vibe, great staff, beers and food. Makes a cold and windy evening in Palmerston North so much more amenable. Highly recommended.

M.

Great atmosphere, huge selection of craft and local beers, although the open plan nature of the building makes it quite loud when lots of people are talking

M.

Delicious meals and many good beers

S.

Love this place, great craft beer and meals. Prices are reasonable too. Can be busy and noisy.

L.

Great service and friendly staff.

C.

Great place. Nice atmosphere. The pints are not pints though... 425ml? Not a complaint . Great tasting beer brewed on site

A.

Good steak and slow cooked beef. Think the grilled food was better than the fried... though the stuffed jalapeno was really nice.

T. R.

Best bar in Palmerston North. Always an amazing range of good beer on tap and the menu has excellent food, plus great service.

A.

A very popular location in Palmerston North. Can be noisy and crowded but that is a symptom of it's success. A wide variety beers and other drinks. Food is of good quality

S.

Great atmosphere, local brewed beer and food.

n.

Great range of craft beers and ciders. Clean toilets, and overall a pleasent place.

P.

Great atmosphere, wonderful staff and a decent meal!

K.

Beautiful avo in the sun with our lively waitress Nicki

D.

Great services and the team were very friendly. The beer selection was fantastic

T.

One of the best in Palmy. Great range of tap craft beers, ciders etc. Excellent food and service to match. It will become a regular.

V.

Great place for a drink casual or other. Attentive staff. Not much choice in gluten free food

S.

Great selection of beer that's made on site, decent food, cool vibe and lovely staff.

B.

Really nice craft beer bar right in the centre of town. Great staff and a nice vibe. Well worth a pint or three if you are in the area

B.

Great service and food with a great selection of beers :)

A.

Great food, good beers and good service. All in all, a very hip spot in town. They were open on Boxing Day too, which was lucky!!

S.

Great atmosphere and excellent service. Love the huge selection of beers and tasty wood fired pizza's.

C.

Great bar in Palmy!! Nice food and booze 😊. Would appreciate more vegan option for food? 😉

M.

Food and brews are excellent, bit noisy to talk, more like yelling required only reason I give 4 not 5 stars.

M.

Great hazy IPA and delicious pizza, what more could a man want on a Friday night?

L.

Great beers on tap with knowledgeable staff. Fabulous pizzas too

H.

They have more craft beers to try than one can drink in a night, some they have made on sight. Great food with a warm and friendly atmosphere

J.

Great food, nice suroundings. Shame the outside area allows smoking.

C.

Fantastic food and service only negative would be the noise level. But well worth it

D.

Service and food was fantastic

G.

Great Service and the food was amazing. Make sure you try their cocktails!!

S.

Good place for drinks and a cool time!

J.

Nice cozy place to enjoy a night out with friends, specially nights with live music arr great. Drinks are just a little bit pricey.

J.

FUN energetic vibes - v good food ..music some evenings...upbeat friendly staff *** Best GIN selections I have ever seen !! Just GO - book a table Fri etc nites ***

I.

Great place! Nice beer, food fantastic,go there you won't be dissapointed!

P.

Good beers and a lot of choice! The place is big enough and avoid to have the feeling of crowded places. I recommend!

H.

Great food, great beer, great table service. Thanks Brew Union team!

T.

Food was great. Service from the staff was really good. It just took too long between mains and dessert.

T.

Service wasnt as good a usual and the menu changed. Still great food, just different to the favorite I used to have.

P.

Best bar in Palmerston North. Amazing service, spacious. Perfect if I lived here I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Z.

Great food and service not forgetting the beers.

R.

Excellent service, randomly tasty meal, waffle with bacon and maple syrup with fried chicken

x.

A bit noisy, especially on Friday.but the beer and cocktails are always good for all kinds of customers.

M.

Great atmosphere and nice selection of beers. Good pizzas as well

j.

Had a good catch up here with some old friends. Tried a few tasty beers and nibbles. Seemed a little pricey though.

R.

Good beer. Chill atmosphere. Friendly staff

G.

Nice food and beer, can get a bit noisy sometimes.

D.

Always good at Brew Union so I often visit to drink one of their various beers. Good pizzas too.

J.

Had a great time here. We put on a. American Barbeque class and spent the day there. The staff was great as was the beer.

T.

Good food, although out of some dishes as ran out of ingredients, good service, great beers and ciders. Wide selection of gins and cocktails

F.

We like the ambience, the food, the sizes/portions (which are quite big). It's a nice place. Family friendly.

M.

Been to Brew union a few times my 50th was brilliant there they took care of the food drinks and very friendly great atmosphere.Been there a few times since with friends and family been just as good food yummy will keep going and mentioning brew union to everybody.

R.

Lunch menu has become too expensive for a weekly thing. I was a regular for the $10 pizzas and soups now stuff starts at $19 or more.. You will still see me occasionally but you will make a lot less money from me

P.

Great selection. Friendly and knowledgeable barman helped with my choices. Will be back next time I'm in town.

M.

Was great venue to catch up with family and friends loved it

M.

Great place to congregate with friends, good party atmosphere, great staff and meals are pretty good

L.

Nice industrial look, amazing beer and really good chips! The staff was really helpful as well.

M.

Amazing pizza and atmosphere

l.

Didn't get to try the food but staff were cool.

K.

Good drink selection. Menu a bit boring had been same since opening. Needs more bar leaners.

B.

Has good food, a selection of different drink options, good atmosphere

T.

Great range of liquor and beers. Food is nice and atmosphere is welcoming from family to friends or the mall work function.

P.

Great selection of craft beers on tap and in fridge, both for on and off license purchase. Good food and great staff.

L.

Superb, as always. Thank you so much for the WONDERFUL service. And, of course, the food was fabulous too

D.

Lots of great choices, not a bad beer in the place 😊

S.

Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing craft beers and ciders and amazing atmosphere. Recommend to all!!!

M.

They make great beers and food. A nice place to be and good atmosphere.

M.

Place had a great atmosphere. Food was great though a bit salty. Would still go again!

J.

Beer and gin is amazing.. and you MUST try their KFC... Incredible!

S.

Interesting place with a little working display of a beer brewing company Food available and a modern layout makes it a great place to have a meal and catch up with friends

A.

A great range of unique alcohol, spectacular food, and a great atmosphere. I love coming here for food, or drinks, and to relax with friends

D.

Palmy’s beating heart. If you’re in town, don’t miss out on amazing craft beers and an expansive menu.

K.

Left after I saw a burger was 26 bucks. Bit too steep for me.

D.

Good beer and food! Also offers sunblock if sitting outside.

A.

Great food, great beer and gin selection. Hard to get a seat.

H.

Best beer selection in palmy! Heaps of different craft beers on tap. Food always great

A.

Delicious food and excellent service will definately eat here again.

S.

Great beer great cider great gin great food. All around pretty great place.

T.

Great sounds, great local craft beer, great staff with great knowledge of the great beer, great atmosphere. Well definately return when next in town.

j.

Great staff and excellent food. Will definitely go again.

J.

Worth the walk. Interesting and enjoyable beer. Would have liked to stay longer. Nice food.

C.

Good food - good beer and great company....

J.

Top quality place to come wind down after a long day or week at work, food is to die for also.

B.

Nice bar & restaurant with great selection of in-house brewed and kiwi craft beers. Great food too.

G.

Busy night but efficient service. Bit disappointed with the food.

j.

Great beers food is a little expensive but always good and the service is great.

T.

Quirky, tasty and noisy. A great place to meet friends. Plenty of opportunity to expand your brewing tastes.

M.

Great. Loved the food, staff friendly and the craft beer awesome

M.

Nice people and good food. The nashville chicken was heavenly.

C.

Great food and different beers service excellent

K.

Great beer good service popular hard a table

C.

Great food and drinks at a reasonable price with friendly staff and a modern industrial atmosphere.

A.

Great brew pub with a wide variety of beers on tap. Check out the new extended menu while you're here.

H.

Excellent place for dinner or drinks to meet with friends

G.

Good pizzas, good beer options, well worth a visit

R.

Great spot. Enjoyed a very nice brew (or two) & a good feed. Good atmosphere.

R.

Great selection, excellent food and without exception wonderful service.

B.

The food tastes great. I had to have 2 meals as it was so tasty😊😊😊

K.

Choice of 21 excellent beers on tap, with tasty pizza, burgers and other nibbles to go along.

S.

Locally brewed craft beer, with other craft beers on tap, accompanied by delicious food. Great place with a great atmosphere

B.

Great selection of beers and great atmosphere, both indoor and out. I'll be back, with bells on.

A.

Bust thriving place with efficient staff however I found it a bit loud and overpriced

J.

A really great place to stop. First class beers and food, topped off with excellent service.

A. W.

Great place for a great meal with great staff

J.

Top range of craft beers, live DJ. Great atmosphere. Friendly staff.

s.

Had a table for 8. Very good service.

K.

Fantastic bar, great respectful staff , brilliant meals, We will definitely be back 😊

L.

Nice food and s great range of beers

E.

Great place, such character and warm feeling. Best Pub in town

S.

Yummy food,everything great , but I just do not like their cocktail.

S.

Beer was great, food not so much. Will definitely go back for the beers.

T.

Amazing $10 happy hour cocktails. Awesome vibe and fast, friendly staff!

T.

Wish I had enough time to try all the beer but the food was great

A.

What a cool new place in Palmy. The Alcoholic ginger beer was perfect for then sun and the atmosphere was awesome.

A.

Very nice steak. Friendly staff especially welcome to a person who was travelling & dining alone.

A.

Great craft beer, friendly staff, the food was ok

Z.

Best cocktails, really cool vibe

K.

Great range of craft beers and the calamari is really nice.

F.

Nice place and great beer. Good to catch up with the brewer as well.

R.

Nice dinner with a good selection of different beers. Good service too!

H.

Love the food and the atmosphere. Gutted I missed out on the gin club

S.

Good selection of craft beers and excellent staff.

D.

Great selection of craft beers Great good, but a bit over priced Good atmosphere

I.

Love it. Great beer & food, friendly helpful staff & good company! 👍

D.

Excellent beer, good food need to book a table or stand

M.

Nice place but the music was super depressing and they kicked out about 40 people when it was closing time (11 on a sat) - what kind of bar does that?

C.

Decent service, interesting menu, lots of alcoholic drinks to choose from

R.

Nice food but not really much / not as much as I would have expected in terms of portion volume

C.

Good beer and nice snacks. Great place to catch up with friends or family

A.

Their craft beer are seriously good! Very nice service and great atmosphere.

B.

Great food and drink. Awesome atmosphere. I always love going to Brew Union.

A.

Enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. Wonderful helpful staff

N.

Outstanding beers and selections and fabulous pizza

J.

awesome service and a fantastic range of craft beer and a great menu

w.

Awesome beer choice and really good food

A.

Good beer on tap! Really spacious with heaps of seating.

J.

Great food was a bit loud felt more of a bar than a restaurant.

S.

In my opinion the best restaurant in Palmerston North, the food is amazing albeit a little on the pricey side.

J.

Great beer, fantastic helpful staff & a really good atmosphere

z.

I like it a lot here. Friendly staff and a fantastic range of food and drinks and BEER.

D.

Fantastic mix of craft beer. New beers to try every time. Highly recommended if you love beer

D.

Really good service and great food and wine.

B.

Great beer, great food, great sounds. Hard surfaces mess with with acoustics a bit.

G.

Pulled Pork Burger.... amazing! Service.... fantastic! The Gin..... even more amazing!

C.

Nice beers and friendly staff, will recommend it to friends!

J.

Absolutely beautiful food ! Worth the money and the staff were excellent !

N.

Great range of beer and ginGreat snacks Excellent atmosphere!

J.

Aside from the sometimes high background noise the BU is a fine establishment with fine beers and delicious curly fries

J.

Amazing food and service. Best Gin selection in Palmerston!

S.

Probably the best brew pub in the country, the food and beer are equally outstanding

S.

Great.

J.

Have been twice now and enjoyed my meal both times!!!!

K.

Great food at a nice brewery with some house brewed beer

P.

Great range of beers, great pizza and wonderful wait staff

D.

Great Beer, great food. Murray needs to put some tv's in. :-)

W.

Friendly staff, nice environment. Popular place

M.

Great service and delishious beer and food

k.

Excellent selection of beer and lovely staff! Recommended for those craft beer lovers

B.

Easily the best range of beers in Palmerston North and the ever growing range of their own beer is top notch

J.

Really good range of their own brew! Wish I had the time to taste all.

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