We’ve found the Top 50 Gastropubs of New Zealand to be your new hoppy place
The search has ended for New Zealand’s best gastropubs of 2025 and the winning gastropubs have been announced at our Awards Night on March 26th.
The Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs celebrates and showcases the very best of the premium food-led pubs in the country.
Hosted by Hospitality New Zealand, and sponsored by Estrella Damm, The Top 50 list will act as a dining out guide for locals and visitors to enjoy again and again, and will spotlight the nation’s thriving gastropub scene.
Stay tuned - We’ll be back for The Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs of 2026.
The Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs
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View the Top 50 of 2025
The Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs of 2025 have been named. Find your nearest hoppy place.
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Winners
The winning gastropubs have been announced at the Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards!
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Sponsor the awards 2026
Become a sponsor of these prestigious awards for a raft of benefits that’ll amplify your brand.
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Stories
Our hoppy places are also our happy places - full of stories and memories they've gathered on their way to the Top 50.
Discover the finest gastropubs across New Zealand
Where high quality food and a relaxed atmosphere intertwine
Looking for a relaxed but lively spot where you can enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest grub? Aotearoa is blessed with an array of gastropubs that serve up delicious dishes using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Get ready to tanatlise the tastebuds and visit the gastropubs from the Cape to the Bluff and everywhere in between.
Event Partner:
Fantail & Turtle
Fantail & Turtle is proud to partner as a prestigious Event Partner for the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards; as the Supreme Winner of Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub 2024, it showcases their dedication to exceptional hospitality and community engagement. As a vibrant and versatile venue, Fantail & Turtle, located in Auckland, is renowned for its lively atmosphere, curated drinks list, and creative food offerings, making it the perfect backdrop for this landmark event in New Zealand’s culinary calendar. Through this partnership, Fantail & Turtle will play a pivotal role in celebrating excellence in the gastropub industry, offering its guests a unique and immersive experience.
LOCATION
Goodside, Smales Farm, 72 Taharoto Road,
Takapuna, Auckland
opening hours
7 days | 11am - late
phone: 09 486 0644
email: hello@fantailandturtle.co.nz
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