The Brown Pub

Property class: 2.5
Methven hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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The Brown Pub is a great choice for a stay in Methven. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Playground

Feel at home (6)

  • Playground on site
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self parking
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is $48
$56 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

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A small, tidy room with two single beds, a teal chest of drawers, and a window with a floral curtain.

Twin Room (Room 5))

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a bathroom with a mirror, and a small seating area with a chair and a table.

Quadruple Room (Room 6)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a clock, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room (Room 8)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bedside table, a mirror, and a sink.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

Double Room (Super King Room)

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

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A bedroom with a bed, a small table with a lamp, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 14 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a door, and a wall painting.

Deluxe Double Room

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

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall clock, and a door leading to another room.

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A room with two single beds, a teal dresser, a window with a floral curtain, and a door with a number.

Twin Room (Room 5))

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a colorful quilt, a white desk lamp, and a blue nightstand with a small decorative item.

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

  • Methven Heritage Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Aoraki Balloon Safaris - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Methven i-SITE Visitor Information Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Methven Walkway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frydays - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Green Parrot Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Brown Pub

  • The Brown Pub is a great choice for a stay in Methven. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Other features include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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 in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
    • 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast each morning (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Playground

What to do

  • Pool table
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Skiing nearby

Services

  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately NZD 8.00 per person

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Property class

Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Brown Pub offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Brown Pub does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Brown Pub?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Brown Pub?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Brown Pub?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at The Brown Pub and nearby?

Have fun with nearby winter activities like skiing. The Brown Pub also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Brown Pub?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Brown Pub like?

The Brown Pub is a short 13-minute walk from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and 18 minutes' walk from Methven Walkway.

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Reviews

The Brown Pub Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served delicious food and provided great service with friendly staff. (6 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Nice value and the shared patio was very pleasant
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8/10 Very good

Great place to stay for a stopover more a hostel vibe. Shared amenities and kitchen. But tidy and clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, very clean place.
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10/10 Exceptional

Saff where absolutely excellent friendly. Elephant towels where was an awesome touch.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff clean and comfortable. Good food in the restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location ! The staff is friendly and helpful !
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8/10 Very good

This was a great place to stay as a stop over, very clean with good amenities. The use of a kitchen area , fridge and lounge area was really great. We only had a drink in the bar but there is the option to eat. It is near the road but little road noise and not too noise from the pub . There is a shared bathroom but as we were the only ones staying we had sole use. Methven is a nice town , hot pools are lovely . Would definitely stay again
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10/10 Exceptional

Love the staff a home away from home and enjoy meeting the locals - return every couple of weeks to chill on the pool table and the balcony to watch the world go by !
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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6/10 Good

The food was average and staff need to be more chaty and friendly.but accomodation very good
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10/10 Exceptional

Good value

Cheap and cheerful room with decent beds. Staff were lovely and super helpful, and the communal showers and toilets were very clean.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Exactly what we expected. Clean, comfortable inexpensive accommodation.
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8/10 Very good

The location and heritage maintenance
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8/10 Very good

Large room big bed. No tv and have to share bathroom with 2 other rooms but still good value for money
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10/10 Exceptional

What a great place! Value for money. Clean and really well kitted out. The bed was comfy and the shared balcony awesome. We'll be back!!
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8/10 Very good

Definitely bang for your buck. Large room, warm. Adequate kitchenette for simple meal prep. Walk across the road to catch the Mt Hutt bus.
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10/10 Exceptional

Suited us perfectly. Centrally situated. Staff most helpful and great to deal with. Kitchen to make tea/coffee was good. Only downside it is a joint bathroom and toilet, but is still most convenient as close to bedrooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

A quirky-but-good place! Old, but beautifully (& recently?) renovated. Kitchen was mostly well equipped (air frier, but no frying pan). Lots of fridge & freezer space. Clean, too! Ask for a room NOT over the bar if you want to sleep early - but it was dead quiet after 11, so no problem for us. Water bottles provided in the room. Thanks! Only 1 sink on our floor (apart from the kitchen). But, no mirror there. Only 1 mirror - but not at a sink. A bit strange ... ! Know what you're getting, but if you don't mind a few quirks, I recommend it.
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6/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

I thought this place was excellent value for money. It is in a great location right on the Main Street - walking distance to everything. Akthough our room was quite small and basic the bed was very comfortable ( and large) sheets were a crisp cotton and very clean. The kitchenette was well kitted out and having a living space and verandah was excellent although both were tired and the living space a little overstuffed with a mishmash of furniture . The decor was also a mishmash but pretty inoffensive. The bathroom was very clean . I would stay again and recommend to others. I have no comment on the food as we didn’t eat at the hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Great service at the restaurant, friendly staff. Room was dated but clean and warm once we got the oil heater on. Bathroom was clean and we were lucky that as the only guests we didn’t have to share it!