Best Beer Bars: The Malthouse

The Malthouse is Wellington's original craft beer bar. Serving local brews since 1993, it has gained a large following of beer advocates old and new. They also have a very committed staff that are as awesome at their job as they are to hang out with.

The bar has a massive selection of tap and bottled beer from almost every craft brewery in New Zealand. There is a style for every taste. This video is from their annual event, Darkest Days, which features stouts, porters, and dark robust beers.

The Malthouse is on the popular strip of Courtenay Place. Anyone coming to Wellington has to check it out, it is a staple for the craft beer capital. 

Friday Night Markets

On Left Bank right off Cuba Street

Music and international food

Plenty of options for eating

The night market is all about food

Dumplings

Alley into the Market

Best Beer Bars: LBQ

The Wellington Jazz Festival was here this weekend and had gigs scattered all around town. I popped into LBQ to see what they were featuring. LBQ, or Little Beer Quarter, is a cozy back alley bar in the middle of Wellington. With a dozen taps and endless bottles, the selection is diverse and always featuring some of New Zealand's best craft beers. I would highly recommend anyone visiting Wellington to check it out. Here is a little video of the busy night they had during the Jazz Festival.