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Barbacoa Madness

Beef patty, with marinated slow-cooked beef brisket, shredded lettuce, grilled pickled onion, red salsa, cheddar cheese, and secret mayonnaise in an Arobake milk brioche bun, with Salsero white and blue corn chips with birria broth and guacamole.

Beer Match:

Dirty Water: Cherry Peach

$36

Burger & Beer

The Butcher and Brewer

$24

Batata Wada

Vegetarian

Deep-fried spiced potato balls, with coriander, crispy aloo, curry leaves, and tamarind and mint sauce, in a Café Lane brioche bun, with fries.

Hideout

$19

BBC

Dairy-Free

Marinated pork belly with bacon, lettuce, wonton cracker, 26 Seasons microgreens, sriracha mayo and Peking sauce in a steamed charcoal bun, with agria fries.

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T Sauce

$26

Burger & Beer

Baylands Brewery Taproom

$28

BB Mac 'n' Cheese Meatdown

Wood-smoked brisket with crispy bacon, mac 'n' cheese, McClures pickles, housemade smoky cheese sauce, and ketchup, in a Cottage Lane seeded brioche bun with a side of Wild Chef hash sticks.

Myrtle

$25

Belly and Jelly

Nut-Free

Pork belly and prawn patty, with hand-dived Worser Bay jellyfish and pickled vegetables in a Myrtle milk bun, with seaweed salted fries and sriracha mayonnaise.

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Tiny XPA

$34

Burger & Beer

7 Bar and Eatery

Big B

Gluten-Free Possible

Wagyu beef mince patty, with Swiss cheese, cos lettuce, house pickle, and BBQ chipotle in a Pandoro brioche bun, with rustic fries.

Beer Match:

BEER

$35

Burger & Beer

Bethel Woods

$31

Big Poppa

Gluten-Free Possible

Nut-Free

Double beef patties, with smoked beef brisket, IPA barbeque sauce ragoût, cheddar, pickled pepper, truffle butter, onion, and roast garlic aioli in a Rongotai Bakery gold crown pretzel bun, with skin-on shoestring fries.

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The Devil's Lettuce

$39

Burger & Beer

Mexico Petone

Birria and the Beast

Nut-Free

Beef brisket, with crunchy slaw, crispy tostada, queso, citrus onion, pico de gallo, micro herbs and mayonnaise, in a grilled Brezelmania milk bun, with a lemon wedge and a side of patatas and dipping birria broth.

Kelburn Village Pub

$27

Black Betty

Nut-Free

Smoked brisket with Pickle & Pie dill pickles, cheddar, and BBQ sauce in an Arobake charcoal milk bun, with smoked paprika fries.

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Good Shout

$39

Burger & Beer

Winner Winner

Blazin’ Battered Chimi

Garage Project Hāpi Daze beer-battered fried steak, with a sunny side up fried egg, chimichurri sauce, and Apostle Hot Sauce chilli mayonnaise, in a potato bun, with shoestring fries and chilli mayo dipping sauce.

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Good Shout

$37

Burger & Beer

Jack Hackett's Irish Pub

$25

Bó Cáise

Double beef patties with smoked Irish cheddar, Guinness-battered onion rings, bacon and Jameson jam, and truffle aioli served in a Brezelmania bun with fries.

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Aro Noir

$35

Burger & Beer

GPO

$150

Beer and Oysters: GPO X Shining Peak

Aug 17, 6:00am—12:00pm

Move over Champagne! We challenge you to find a more perfect match at this dinner event, pairing fresh New Zealand oysters with award winning Shining Peak Brewing beers. Hear from Taranaki brewers Jesse and Brendan from Shining Peak Brewing as they talk through their beers, alongside Chef Carl Maunder who will share delicious insights into oysters as you taste your way through the evening. Ticket includes oyster tasters and classic oyster dishes including 'Carpet Bag' steak, with matched beers. A must for oyster and beer lovers alike.

Sky Stadium | Wellington Regional Stadium

$49.5

Beervana

Multiple events

Dairy-Free Possible

Gluten-Free Possible

Nut-Free Possible

Vegan Possible

Vegetarian Possible

Expand your mind and enter the immersive beer wonderland that is Beervana. As New Zealand’s ultimate celebration of good beer, a new experience awaits around every twist and turn. This two-day festival at Wellington’s Sky Stadium attracts more than 16,000 attendees and is a not-to-be-missed event for beer lovers and the beer curious alike! With live sound stages, roaming street performers, delicious food stalls, and incredible brewery stands, Beervana is the ultimate celebration of the skill and creativity of New Zealand’s brewing industry.

Dough Bakery

Burgers, Beers & Beats

Multiple events

Gluten-Free Possible

Nut-Free Possible

Vegetarian Possible

Enjoy dining from a menu of delicious burgers and local beers at Dough, as they open late on Friday nights throughout the festival. Supported by Whirinaki Whare Taonga, enjoy the opportunity to peruse the galleries which will stay open late night especially for the evenings.

Little Beer Quarter

Deep Creek x Liberty DJ/Tap Takeover Party

Aug 12, 4:00am—12:00pm

Dairy-Free Possible

Gluten-Free Possible

Nut-Free Possible

Vegan Possible

Vegetarian Possible

Little Beer Quarter is putting on a warm Wellington welcome for Deep Creek and Liberty Brewing on their way to a little old thing called... Beervana. They'll be taking over the taps and LBQ, with their DJs dropping some beats. New beers and legendary ones from two of NZ’s best craft breweries. Beer pouring from 3pm, DJs on from 7ish. Ain’t no party like a Deep Creek x Liberty party!

The Library

$45

Donaldsons Dairy Slider Celebration

Aug 19, 2:00am—4:00am

Vegetarian

A celebration of kiwi dairy nostalgia through the medium of mini burgers. Each burger on the menu is themed around your favourite pooches and incorporates some classic New Zealand confectionary. Think a mini muffin bun around a cherry ripe, a hay macaron, followed by a lamington schnitzel with a German biscuit crumb. Treats fit for a hairy Scottish Terrier, all washed down with a Scarface Claw - The Toughest Tom Collins in town. Tickets include a welcome cocktail and six sliders.

Cinderella

$30

Food of the Future presented by The Gas Hub

Aug 22, 6:00am—7:00am

Vegetarian Possible

Forget burgers in pill form, the future of burgers tastes delicious. Get ready for a one-hour journey into the future of food with renowned Wellington chef Shepherd Elliot with his Development Kitchen hat on, the team at Cinderella, and The Gas Hub. You'll hear from Shepherd Elliot on some of the cutting edge farm-to-plate ideas he’s testing at The Development Kitchen, and plan*t will showcase the future of plant-based proteins and delicious meat-alternatives. All while eating sliders cooked up on The Gas Hub’s exceptionally fast, hot and efficient hydrogen gas BBQ, which is helping guide what the future of cooking with gas may look like and helping us all work towards a carbon zero future in the process. If you’re interested in sustainability, innovation, and the science of cookery - this is the event for you! Ticket includes one meat and one vegetarian slider and goody bag

Fortune Favours

Garage Project: Aro Cellar Door

Fortune Favours Turns 6!

Aug 17, 5:00am—12:00pm

Come help celebrate Fortune Favours' 6th birthday at the Leeds St Brewery! They will be launching their birthday beer, a special collaboration with Zephyr coffee and they will have all of their birthday beers from the last 6 years available on tap. Like all good birthdays there will be live music, giveaways and of course cake!

Garage Project & Mates - Royalburn x Amok

Multiple events

Garage Project and mates from Royalburn Station and Restaurant Amok are coming together for an epic Taco Al Pastor Party. This is a one-day-only pop-up showcasing Royalburn’s ethically grown produce cooked to taco perfection by Tom Millot from Restaurant Amok. Alongside, a series of Garage Project beers will be served up to match, including a brand new release hot off their pilot system…the perfect way to kick start your weekend! Experience the authentic taste of the South in the North, evoking a desire to don your cosy Merino wool jumper and savour a refreshing Garage Project beer. And guess what? You can do that! Celebrate Royalburn's visit to Wellington with a captivating pop-up event, where some of New Zealand's finest butchery and beer offerings from top-notch producers will be showcased. Immerse yourself in a culinary journey that highlights the best flavours this country has to offer. Taste an Al Pastor paired with a Garage Project beer. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the unique blend of tradition, quality, and innovation the "A Taste of Rotalburn Station" event.

Lovebite

Lovebeer

Multiple events

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free Possible

Nut-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

A full blown beer cocktail takeover at Lovebite; adding just a hint of malts and hops to some cerealously good cocktails. Experience a classic cocktail like a Lion Red® negroni, Steinlager®-ita, Monteiths Radler® collins with a Tui® foam or a Speights® old fashioned. Or maybe you are a fan of more contemporary offerings, in association with Fortune Favours; a Fernet and Fortune Favours 'The Optimist' slushy or a blueberry sour "sour" or a barley wine cosmopolitan. Destroying beer boredom (and feeling bloated) one cocktail at a time.

Moon

Octopump 7: Handpull Ale Showcase

Multiple events

Vegan Possible

All ale, all weekend from eight handpumps. Accompanied by live music, British bar snacks, maybe a Ruby Murray or two, darts, and great beer from a few of Moon's favourite breweries.

Sweet Axe Throwing Co.

$45

Sweet A.F.

Multiple events

An unconventional fusion of axe-throwing and alcohol-free beer and ciders. Step out of your comfort zone and join the Sweet Axe team for an event that challenges expectations, celebrates the unconventional, and is fun A.F.! They’re blending the thrill of axe throwing with the diverse world of alcohol-free beers and ciders. Embrace your adventurous side and "Do Something Different" at Sweet Axe! Participants will embark on an hour-long adrenaline-pumping adventure as they take part in the ancient art of axe throwing. Under the expert guidance of axe-perts, you’ll unleash your inner Viking, aiming to hit the bullseye and tap into the primal thrill of throwing axes. But that's not all - with a carefully curated selection of alcohol-free beers and ciders, the event invites attendees to "Break the Mould" of traditional beverage choices. Featuring non-alcoholic offerings from Garage Project, Bach Brewing, and more! The world of alcohol-free alternatives has evolved significantly, and this event will showcase the variety, quality, and deliciousness of non-alcoholic brews. Sample craft beers and ciders from local and international breweries, each bottle challenging preconceptions and proving that bold flavours and great times can go hand in hand, without the effects of alcohol.

Whisky & Wood

$30

The Boilermakers

Multiple events

Indulge in an extraordinary evening of "Whisky and Wood and the Boilermakers" - an exclusive event in the heart of Wellington. They've partnered with the renowned Choice Bros Brewery to showcase a selection of their finest craft beers expertly paired with a range of vintages from distilleries like Balvenie and Glenfiddich. Savour the art of perfect pairings and deepen your appreciation for these exceptional libations. More than a shot in a glass - The Boilermakers is hosted by experts from Choice Bros Brewery and the distilleries, who will share their passion for these exceptional drinks, insights, tasting notes and how these curated (and at times unusual) pairings complement each other. Don't miss the opportunity to indulge in a sensory journey of whisky and craft beer pairings.

Beach Babylon

The Full Moon Burger Bar

Multiple events

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Nut-Free

Vegan

Vegetarian

Take a trip to Southeast Asia! Using top-notch Wellington produce, and combining everything you want in a great beachside burger bar with Southeast Asian flavours and fun. Think burgers with street snacks, beachside cocktails, loaded shakes, and over-the-top desserts. Beach Babylon will be going beyond the burger with a complete Full Moon Burger Bar menu and dressing the part with thatched umbrellas, a tiki hut, and some Southeast Asian bling.

Everybody Eats at LTD.

To The Rescue

Multiple events

Dairy-Free Possible

Gluten-Free Possible

Nut-Free Possible

Vegan Possible

Vegetarian Possible

Everybody Eats is a charitable dining concept on a mission to combat food waste, food poverty and social isolation in Aotearoa. As part of Visa Wellington On a Plate they will be serving up a special burger event over the two Thursdays of the Festival. With the help of their friends at Kaibosh, Everybody Eats will be serving up a meat or vegan burger made from entirely rescued and repurposed food. Expect a different burger each Thursday as the burger will be revealed the day of! Wellington Chef legend Zac Bassant will be in the kitchen, where his culinary prowess will be showcased to it's fullest with unique ways to re-purpose food between two buns. Walk-in only, first in first served. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of Burger Welly presented by Garage Project, all for koha.

Garage Project Wild Workshop

Dough Bakery HQ

$125

Ultimate Burger Cooking Class

Multiple events

Work with chef Tim Tracey to bake your own burger bun, mince your own meat and cook your own sauce at Dough HQ in the commercial kitchen. Build your burger from scratch and enjoy it for dinner at the end of class alongside local Brewtown beers. All ingredients and beers included. BYO apron!