About
Gear Street Union is Wellington's go-to destination for craft beer lovers and anyone after a proper local brewery experience. Located at 18 Gear Street in Petone, Lower Hutt, this brewery & bar has built a loyal following thanks to consistently excellent house-made beers, a welcoming vibe, and the kind of honest hospitality that's become a hallmark of Wellington's craft beer scene. Whether you're after a flagship IPA, a seasonal experimental brew, or just a cold one with mates, Gear Street Union delivers the goods without pretence.
Visitors should expect a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere—think industrial brewery aesthetics with genuine local character. The space works brilliantly whether you're flying solo at the bar for a chat with the team, catching up with mates over a pint, or bringing family along for food and a drink (they're accommodating to groups). Most people spend 1.5 to 3 hours here depending on how many beers they're sampling; the beer quality is high enough that you'll want to try more than one. Tip: it gets busy on Friday and Saturday evenings, so arrive early if you want a table, and don't skip the food offerings—locals rave about the pairing potential.
Gear Street Union sits within easy reach of other Petone attractions and makes a natural stop on a Lower Hutt brewery crawl. It's brilliant year-round, though summer weekends draw the biggest crowds. If you're basing yourself in Wellington proper, it's just a quick train or drive across the harbour—worth the trip for serious beer enthusiasts or anyone wanting to explore beyond the CBD. The 4.6-star rating across 1,143 Google reviews speaks to its reputation as one of the region's most reliable brewery experiences.
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