Brew Union Brewing Co.
What makes your venue the Best Gastropub in New Zealand?
Brew Union is Palmerston Norths only Brew Pub. Specializing in Craft Beers made both in-house and from around NZ, we boast 21 taps! Paired with our amazing Wood-Fired oven pizzas, we offer an amazing environment for guests to relax for a quiet beer or other drink of choice, a casual dining experience and an awesome outdoor courtyard area. All with a capacity of 300!
Describe the experience your customers have at your establishment – what is your food and beverage offering and why do people come back for more?
An amazing food and beverage experience for both the seasoned beer connoisseur and the novice, complimented with a fantastic wine list and an extensive Gin offering. Brew union offers a casual food & beverage experience where everyone can leave feeling better than when they arrived.
Tell us how you showcase NZ produce / offerings? Does your menu change with the season and how is it locally influenced. How do you accommodate allergy and dietary requirements?
Our selection of Craft Beer is brewed on site - making it as local as! Our amazing kitchen team source as much local products as practical assisting in a well-balanced offering. We have provided our guests with locally made products such as Cartwheel Creamery cheeses, fresh herbs and vegetables from Riverlea Hydroponics, superb smoked meats from Apiti Tavern to name a few.
What are your key points of difference and how have you managed to deliver them?
At Brew Union, our mission is rooted in the celebration of authentic, delicious, locally brewed beers in a warm, inviting, and respectful environment that radiates good vibes. Authenticity is not just a word; it's the backbone of everything we do. Our brewery, for instance, adheres to classic batch infusion mashing processes, focusing on locally sourced grain and hops. We've used reclaimed timber on our walls and tables, sourcing Matai sarking from a former factory. The venue's character shines through the original exposed bricks and trusses, creating the stunning setting we have today. Our commitment to authenticity extends to our culinary offerings as well. We hand-stretch our cold-fermented pizzas and bake them in a wood-fired, gas-assisted oven. Our burgers are hand-pressed, ensuring that every bite is a taste of perfection
Best Known for:
Woodfire pizzas
Outdoor courtyard
On-site brewery
Please describe your commitment to sustainability.
Brew Union operate under a conscious awareness of the environment and sustainability through product use, packaging and disposal. Our spent grain is re-purposed as animal feed to a local farmer.
Have you won any awards in the recent past? Tell us about them.
Soba Bar, Brewery & Restaurant of the Year. Manawatu Hospitality Awards Pub of the Year.
Please describe how you create ambience.
At Brew Union, besides providing upbeat and accentuating music, we have an amazing house DJ spinning his beats every Friday evening - DJ Fresh. We also take advantage of some of the local talent that Manawatu has to offer.
