The oldest pub in Wellington, whetting your whistle since 1840

New Zealand's craft beer scene is one of the best in the world, and we’re proud to bepouring the latest brews from some of New Zealand's best breweries. Scott, our General Manager, has a passion for craft beer that can't be matched and is forever taste-testing new releases to bring the best of the batch to our customers.

For those who like consistency, we have our core taps, which include favourites from Tuatara, Black Dog, and Montieths. These are complemented by our four rotating taps that change every couple of days, making sure we’ve always got something new for our regulars.

Our wine list boasts the same boutique approach and is carefully curated to showcase a selection of the best New Zealand wines. You’ll find a combination of Kiwi classics that are world-renowned for excellence alongside small-batch wines from micro-breweries that you may not have heard of.

If you’re local and looking for live music or a Wellington pub quiz, be sure to check out our What’s On page for upcoming events. Our pub quiz is held on the first Tuesday of the month at 7.00 pm - but be quick, we sell out fast, so bookings are essential.

What’s on tap at the Thistle Inn

Here are just a few of the great local brands you might find at the Thistle Inn:

  • Garage Project
  • Hayday
  • Behemoth
  • Baylands
  • Boneface
  • Epic
  • Parrot Dog

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RECENT REVIEWS

My first time here at this absolute gem of a place. It's warm and inviting, casual yet sophisticated. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food was excellent. Portion sizes are generous and everything we ate was cooked and presented perfectly. This is a truly special place, I highly recommend. - AUGUST 2023