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The Brown Pub

2.5 star property

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Relax in a casual outdoor dining area with picnic tables and umbrellas, steps from the Liquor Centre.
Cozy seating area with a sofa, armchairs, and a small table, surrounded by framed photographs and decorative art.
Enjoy a casual dining experience with a variety of seating options and a fully stocked bar.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, decorative mirror, and floral window treatments.
Prepare meals in this compact kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, and ample countertop space.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Methven Golf Course
  • Mount Hutt Skifield

Room options

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Double Room (Super King Room)

Double Room (Super King Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room (Room 8)

Triple Room (Room 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Single Room

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 9 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Room (Room 5))

Twin Room (Room 5))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room (Room 6)

Quadruple Room (Room 6)

  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Methven

With a stay at The Brown Pub in Methven, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course. .This hotel is 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Rakaia Gorge and 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Awa Awa Rata Reserve.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dubliner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Thai Chilli Methven - Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Craft @ Arabica - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Brown Pub

Hotel in Methven with a restaurant and a bar
The Brown Pub offers 12 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of The Brown Pub, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Continental breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning.
The Brown Pub has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Czech, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available for a fee: NZD 8 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [the bar]
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately NZD 8.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our rating system.

Property is also known as

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The Brown Pub Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rob

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
meal was very average for the price. Steak was beautifully cooked but just came with fries and egg. Door to guest quarters needs oiling badly as squeaks terribly. very limited menu. No complimentary milk for tea & coffee. Staff very helpful and pleasant. Real old school character and charm to building. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place. I just had some challenges about toilets and showers in need of a renovation. The room was very clean and comfy, views were very, very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

DWAINE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room big bed. No tv and have to share bathroom with 2 other rooms but still good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve been through Methven a number of times but never stayed in town overnight, but the Brown Pub was a pleasant surprise, classic pub hotel, the food was excellent and staff as well. My room was much nicer than the photo, people in the pub were friendly and not rowdy, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very handy for what I needed it for ((a night couple of day's out of ChCh I would've stayed Monday if I didnt have prior commitments. Staff are amazing, facilities clean as. Spacious as 👍 thank you for that I felt absolute spoiled. I will come down for a feed next stay it's just I'd bought kai from home. Comfortable as AND my friend's are interested I always share great awe how to say 🤔 experiences again thank you. Ah the booking was so easy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Alistair

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Amenities
Nice upper floor lounge area. Lovely peaceful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Silke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value

Cheap and cheerful room with decent beds. Staff were lovely and super helpful, and the communal showers and toilets were very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All of it❤️
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

april

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The food was average and staff need to be more chaty and friendly.but accomodation very good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with shared bathroom, but there were plenty of them all very clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brown Pub is the ideal location for a cost effective holiday. I've stayed here a number of times and keep coming back. Remember, it's a pub so it goes off like a frog in a sock on Friday and Saturday nights - so either be part of the celebrations or wear ear plugs !! The staff are sensational - going that extra mile even into the wee hours of the morning. The rooms are clean and warm, the kitchen is great, stacks of hot water in the showers... and the WiFi is faster than at home ! Everything you could possibly need for a short stay or a family holiday. I'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Machal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bed linen was very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wee Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location ! The staff is friendly and helpful !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024