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.
The Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs celebrates and showcases the very best of the premium food-led pubs in the country.
Consumer voting for this hotly anticipated competition are now closed and we’ve named our Top 50! Esteemed judges will now determine who will be the coveted regional winners, the sustainability champion, the provider of the best Estrella Damm paired meal, and the supreme champion, to be crowned at our Awards Night on March 26th.
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.
This culinary showcase is one not to be missed, so get ready for a feast of excellence and join us for the celebrations!
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. Who will be crowned the supreme winner?
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Awards
The Estrella Damm Top 50 Gastropub Awards ceremony is back for 2025! Join us on 26 March 2025 at Fantail & Turtle in Auckland.
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Accommodation Deals
Visiting from out of town to join the celebrations? We’d like to offer you some fantastic stay options at competitive rates.
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Sponsor the awards
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.
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Judges
Showcase your pub in front of the best. This year’s panel of judges include Supreme winners, Masterchefs, and industry leaders in FMCG and tourism.
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.
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