New Zealanders love a pub, especially one with an interesting past. This guide provides a selection of the best – pubs that are not only a great place to relax but are cornerstones of their communities, playing a part in the history of New Zealand.

With helpful information about the food, accommodation and ambience offered by each establishment, New Zealand Pubs is a useful guide for locals and tourists alike and covers a range of classic pubs across the country. From well-known pubs in the heart of the city to hidden gems far off the beaten track, the options are many and varied. One thing they do have in common: they are all pleasant places to spend a little time.

Each pub has a story, a history, an anecdote about its past, or a ghost haunting its attic. All of this makes them well worth a visit, and here you can learn a bit about them on the way.