pomeroy's old brewery inn & victoria's kitchen

had a pint at pomeroy's on sunday afternoon. felt like a bit of an old man pub with alternative live music of a flute, bongos and guitar. great selection of beers, look out for the media brew which was great. nz$20 for a glass of wine and a beer. usual wooden interior.

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 jalapeno 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+gruyere 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!

had a very tasty pulled pork sandwich with fries. well recommended.

the atmosphere was fantastic - great pub atmosphere and boy was it crowded... full marks...

anniversary night -

great meal selection but for us - vegetarians a bit lacking in offerings. this is an issue for most restaurants around the world.
we had potato and leek soup - which was delicious - i didn't ask what the base stock was so it could have been chicken stock.

we both settled for the goats cheese tart with pear and walnut salad. the tart was warm and very rich. it was delicious. there were plenty of walnuts and pear on the salad.
complimented with a side of fries. filling meal as we had no room for dessert.

when looking for a good old pub feed and passing head right in. the food was what you would expect for a pub but still quite flavorsome and at a good price. don't worry about small portions their huge and fill you right up. but still not a place you'd go half way across town for unless you want the added bonus of excellent craft beers.

good classic food.

one of my favorite watering holes and a great place to meet friends. steve is an excellent host, the beers they serve are always delicious and the bar snacks are delicious - i recommend the cheese fondue. the restaurant is just what you want in a pub and the locals are friendly.

great beer selection, tasty pub food, and fun patrons. what isn't to like about this place? the jukebox could do with some better local selections (this is chch -- no tall dwarfs, really?), but otherwise this place is great!

if you like beer, and i mean the real stuff not the slightly alcoholic brown water they serve in most pubs in nz, then pom's is the pub for you.
an excellent selection of quality brews, with monthly guest beers, good wholesome food, and the staff are always friendly and cheerful. it is without a doubt the best hostelry in new zealand.