Wanaka Brew Bar

03/09/2026

We are stoked that the Red Bull Rail Riot is coming to town! After the fun, come up to our balcony to settle into your Saturday night! 🍻⛷🏂

Red Bull Rail Riot returns to Wānaka, New Zealand 2026

31/08/2026

🍻 WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT WĀNAKA BREW BAR 🍻

Your usual weekly favourites are on, plus Seán Tinker is back this Friday to get the weekend started.

⏰ Happy Hour - Every Day | 3–5 PM
🍕 Pint & Slice - Every Day | $15 from 4–7 PM
🍗 Wing Wednesday - From 2 PM
🧠 Quiz Night - Thursday | From 7 PM
🎤 Seán Tinker Live - Friday | From 6 PM

Friday nights and Sean Tinker Music just go together. He'll be taking requests and bringing the tunes from 6 PM, so round up your crew, grab a drink and settle in for the weekend.

Catch ya on . 🍻

26/08/2026

🌊 WORLD LAKE DAY - 27 AUGUST

Today is World Lake Day, a chance to celebrate the lakes that are such a big part of our communities and to think about how we can help protect them for the future.

Special thank you to WAI Wānaka for organising ways to keep our little corner of the world looking this good. For more information: https://waiwanaka.nz/what-you-can-do/

And if you’re looking for somewhere to appreciate the view afterwards, you know where to find us. 🍻

📷 Photograph by Richard Young. Check out more of his photography and fine art prints at www.richardyoung.co.nz.

25/08/2026

🍻 WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT WĀNAKA BREW BAR 🍻

Your usual weekly favourites are on, plus a special Friday night with a familiar face taking the stage.

⏰ Happy Hour - Every Day | 3–5 PM
🍕 Pint & Slice - Every Day | $15 from 4–7 PM
🍗 Wing Wednesday - From 2 PM
🧠 Quiz Night - Thursday | From 7 PM
🎶 Anna McKean Live - Friday 28 August | From 6 PM

After sharing her music at our Open Mic Nights, Anna McKean is stepping into the spotlight for her first solo performance at Wānaka Brew Bar.

With soulful vocals and a mix of country, indie, jazz, covers and originals, Anna is bringing the perfect Friday night soundtrack. Entry is free, so grab your mates, grab a drink and come along to give her a proper Brew Bar welcome.

Catch ya on . 🍻

19/08/2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love a good review!

Big thanks to Jodi for taking the time to share this. We're pretty lucky to have such great guests.

Thanks for visiting, Jodi. We hope to catch ya back on the balcony soon! 🍻

10/08/2026

Love an après beer or two, especially on our balcony! 🍻🙌

The boots are off, the legs are jelly, and the only decision left is where to go next.

Maybe that's a beer and a slice at Wānaka Brew Bar. Maybe it's a wood-fired sauna and cold plunge at The Secret Sauna. Or maybe it's just a cosy corner at Kai Whakapai with your crew, debriefing the day's best runs.

However you like to recover, you'll find plenty of spots to eat, drink and unwind after a day on the snow.

Take a look at our 'Après in Wānaka' guide: wanaka.co.nz/wanaka-stories/apres-ski-wanaka-where-to-eat-drink-recover/

10/08/2026

🍻 WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT WĀNAKA BREW BAR 🍻

⏰ Happy Hour - Every Day | 3–5 PM
🍕 Pint & Slice - Every Day | $15 from 4–7 PM
🍗 Wing Wednesday - From 2 PM
🧠 Quiz Night - Thursday | From 7 PM
🎤 Tai Forrester Live - Saturday | From 6 PM

Tai's brings his guitar, looping, beatboxing and powerhouse vocals.

Catch ya on . 🍻

📷 Photograph by Richard Young
A huge thanks to Richard for this incredible shot. Check out more of his photography and fine art prints at www.richardyoung.co.nz.