About Martinborough Brewery & Tasting Room
Martinborough Brewery describes itself as South Wairarapa's original and only craft brewery, a beer stop in the middle of a town better known for wine. Its taproom on Ohio Street pours the brewery's own beer on tap, and it also offers local wines for anyone in the group who would rather have a glass of Pinot.
The range runs from English-style bitters and crisp lagers to hop-forward IPAs and seasonal releases. Regulars include Vintage Gold, Hop Elixir, Ohio APA, Hinakura Hazy Pale Ale, Hoppy Haze and Black Nectar, plus Pocket IPA, a low-alcohol West Coast IPA. You can order a pint or a flight to try several, and beer is sold in cans to take home.
The taproom has covered seating, so you can sit indoors or out in most weather. As published in October 2026, it opens Monday and Thursday from 2pm to 7pm, Friday and Saturday from noon to 8pm and Sunday from noon to 7pm, and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Under New Zealand law, alcohol can't be supplied to anyone under 18.
Ranui Essentials Lavender Farm is about 7 miles away, so a weekend afternoon can take in the lavender farm, a Martinborough cellar door and a flight here before dinner in town.
What to do
- Order a flight of Martinborough Brewery beers
- Try the low-alcohol Pocket IPA if you're driving
- Sit under cover in the taproom, inside or out
- Take home cans of the current releases
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Taproom open five days a week; closed Tuesday and Wednesday
- Hours
- As published Oct 2026: Mon 2–7pm, Thu 2–7pm, Fri–Sat 12–8pm, Sun 12–7pm; closed Tue–Wed
Good to know
- Age
- 21 or older to taste or drink alcohol
Tips for your visit
- Check the hours before a midweek visit; the taproom is closed Tuesday and Wednesday
- Plan a designated driver if you're combining it with wine tastings
Pair it with a lavender farm
Ranui Essentials Lavender Farm · about 12 minutes away
Ranui Essentials Lavender Farm is about 7 miles away, so the brewery makes an easy late-afternoon stop after a lavender visit.
Getting there
Questions
Is the taproom open every day?
No. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct 2026 hours).
Can I try several beers?
Yes, the taproom pours flights as well as pints.
Is there anything for non-beer drinkers?
The taproom also serves local wines, and Pocket IPA is a low-alcohol option.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farms of the Wairarapa & Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand
Checked in October 2026 against the business’s own website. Hours and seasons change, so check with them before you go. How we check listings · Is this your business? Claim it free
