About Hallertau Brewery & Biergarten
Hallertau is a craft brewery and beer garden on the Coatesville-Riverhead Highway, just off the Riverhead turnoff from State Highway 16. It is one of two Hallertau sites (the other is in Clevedon), and its beers are brewed with a playful take on tradition. The seasonal list in October 2026 included a German-style fest lager, a hazy pale ale, the Maximus IPA, a wheat beer, a tropical stout, a porter and a zero-alcohol XPA, and local tourism listings mention tasting paddles for trying several at once.
The kitchen is a big part of the visit. Wood-fired pizzas cost $30 each (gluten-free base $4 extra) and come with toppings like mushroom with truffle cream or salami with hot honey. Small plates run from brisket croquettes to smoked kahawai pâté, and bigger plates include a cheeseburger, sirloin and a braised lamb shoulder for two. Cocktails, local wines and alcohol-free drinks such as kombucha and spritzes are on the list too.
Hallertau is open Tuesday to Thursday 12pm–9pm, Friday 12pm–10pm, Saturday 9am–10pm and Sunday 9am–9pm, and closed on Mondays. Kids get their own dessert options, including a build-your-own sundae. For groups there are spaces for 12 to 150 people; parties of 16 or more order from set sharing menus, and large bookings pay a deposit. The brewery hosts live music and events, and outside alcohol is not allowed.
Lavender Hill is also in Riverhead, about 5 minutes away, so a lavender farm visit and an afternoon in the beer garden make an easy pairing.
What to do
- Try the seasonal house beers, from fest lager to tropical stout
- Order a wood-fired pizza or share plates in the beer garden
- Choose a zero-alcohol XPA or alcohol-free spritz if you are driving
- Book a weekend breakfast or lunch from 9am on Saturdays and Sundays
- Bring a group of 12–150 for a set sharing menu
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round, Tuesday to Sunday
- Hours
- 2026: Tue–Thu 12pm–9pm, Fri 12pm–10pm, Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 9am–9pm; closed Mondays
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
- Reservations
- Recommended
Tips for your visit
- It is closed on Mondays.
- Groups of 16 or more must order from a sharing menu and pay a deposit to confirm.
- Bringing a birthday cake is fine if you tell the manager when booking or on arrival.
- Plan a designated driver, or order from the zero-alcohol list.
Pair it with a lavender farm
Lavender Hill · about 5 minutes away
Both are in Riverhead, about 5 minutes apart, so a lavender farm tour followed by a late lunch here is a short, simple day.
Getting there
Questions
Is Hallertau Riverhead open on Mondays?
No. It opens Tuesday to Sunday, from 12pm on weekdays and 9am on weekends.
Does Hallertau serve food?
Yes: wood-fired pizzas, small plates, bigger plates and desserts, plus a kids' section.
Can I bring a large group?
Yes. Spaces suit 12 to 150 people; groups of 16 or more order from set sharing menus.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Auckland Countryside, New Zealand
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website and local tourism pages. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
