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IT’S NOT ONLY THE BEER THAT’S AMBER

We are moving to “Orange” from Midnight on Thursday April 13 2022

This means there are no longer limitations on the maximum number of guests allowed inside the Pub. No more seated, separated and served at your table.  You are now able to order food and drink or sit at the bar.

Even though restrictions are being relaxed somewhat it’s worth remembering that Galbraith’s is a large, airy and well ventilated space with room to accommodate everyone in a socially distanced way both inside and outside in our wonderful garden.

Under the “Orange” setting we no longer need to check Vaccination Passes for all those coming through the doors aged 12 and over.

Whilst the number of customers we are able to welcome at any one time is not restricted we still strongly encourage you to book using the Bookings tab on our website especially during busy service times on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

We are so pleased that we are all moving forward from what has been a tough and challenging two years and now more than ever we look forward to welcoming you to the Pub.

Keith, Andrea and the Galbraith’s Team

Brewing and serving craft beer before it was cool

At the Alehouse we have been serving world-beating beers from our on-site brewery since 1995. Once again named one of Metro’s Top 10 Auckland Bars in 2020 and boasting one of the most extensive beer lists in the country, we are committed to being the best. Located in the beautiful lofty Grafton library building at the top of Mt Eden Road the feeling when you walk through the doors is welcoming and relaxed.

Our hand-made food showcases the heritage of our experienced team of chefs whilst staying true to our pub roots. Produce is sourced locally, delivered fresh every day and collected from the on-site gardens.

David O’Leary

Head brewer

Born and raised in Dublin, David joined the Alehouse family in 2011, training directly with Keith from the ground up. Always happy to have a yarn about what’s brewing, he is passionate about cask-conditioned ales and his family. In 2019 he became proud father to the newest additions to the Alehouse family, young twins Ted and Benji.

Keith Galbraith

Founder

Born in Hamilton across the river from the Waikato Brewery, Keith began his career working with wine. He quickly found that his skills and knowledge translated across to brewing. Seeing few true Real Ales being produced, he opened the Alehouse in 1995 with the desire to bring real, old-world beer styles, brewed with traditional techniques to New Zealand. Since opening the Alehouse, his beers have been recognised and acclaimed locally and at an international level, including in 2017 with two gold medals and a the trophy for world champion in the strong dark beer class at the prestigious International Brewing Awards in Burton-on-Trent, considered the Oscars of the brewing world.

Darby Brooks

Head Chef

Born in New Hampshire, USA Darby started as a chef aged 13. In the four decades since he has spent time working in restaurants at Michelin star level across the World and trained up and coming chefs at a prestigious cooking school in Switzerland. Family bought him to New Zealand in 2013 where he spent time working in banqueting at a 5 star hotel and as Executive Chef at two renowned Auckland Golf Courses. Ultimately his personal love of delicious, bistro style food led him to Galbraith’s where he shares Keith’s goal to deliver outstanding food in relaxed and comforting Pub surroundings.

Gaby Wilkinson - Galbraith's Alehouse

Gaby Wilkinson

Bar Manager

Born and bred in North Yorkshire, Gaby has grown up in and around pubs and has always had a love for great beer and good food. In January 2019 she left home to travel and landed in Auckland four months later. Despite not planning on being in New Zealand long term, she has fallen for New Zealand and found a home away from home at the Pub.

Beers

Our specialty cask-conditioned, hand-pulled Real Ale and European inspired lagers are complimented by a range of seasonal beers from local and international producers. Available to enjoy here, or by the flagon to take home.

Real ale

Cask is cool 10°C

Galbraith’s Alehouse opened in 1995 as New Zealand’s only producer of cask-conditioned Real Ale in well over half a century. We make our real ales the same way we have for years with the finest English malt, noble English variety whole hop flowers and unique strains of ale yeast. Our ales contain no sugars (unless otherwise stated) or preservatives and are not filtered or pasteurised to retain as much flavor as possible. We are proud to be considered the best producer of authentic Real Ale outside of the U.K.

Mr G's LUNCHEON ALE (3.7%)

10.9
A Bronze full flavored Session Ale.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Warm/Open
  • Carbonation Level Medium
  • Malt Pale Ale and Red Crystal
  • Hops Celia Flowers
  • Maturation Cask conditioned
  • IBU’s 25.0
  • Yeast Irish Ale Yeast
  • Water Soft with few minerals

HUDSONS GOLDEN ALE (4.4%)

11.5
A pale hoppy Golden Ale with a tangy and refreshing finish.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Warm/Open
  • Carbonation Level Medium
  • Malt Golden Promise and Pale Crystal
  • Hops Styrian Goldings
  • Maturation Cask conditioned
  • IBU’s 25
  • Yeast In House Strain
  • Water Medium hard

BELLRINGER’S BEST BITTER (4.8%)

11.5
A classic Best Bitter with full palate and lingering fruity/bitter finish.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Warm/Open
  • Carbonation Level Medium
  • Malt Pale Ale and Medium Crystal
  • Hops Goldings Flowers
  • Maturation Cask conditioned
  • IBU’s 35.0
  • Yeast Southern England Strain
  • Water Medium hard

SOUTHERN ISLES SUB TRPOICAL IPA (5.4%)

12.9
A New Zealand take on a classic English IPA recipe.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Warm/Open
  • Carbonation Level Medium
  • Malt Pale Ale and Pale Crystal
  • Hops Motueka, Riwaka, Taiheke, Nelson Sauvin
  • Maturation Cask conditioned
  • IBU’s 45.0
  • Yeast In House Strain
  • Water Medium hard

Lager & ale

SERVED CHILLED 4°C

The last 10 years have seen us venture into the world of European lager and New World beer styles. Our recent modern brewery addition has allowed us to improve our offerings markedly. Our attitude to these creations hasn’t changed though, our focus is still to produce beer that is flavoursome, unique and not run of the mill. Beer that has real flavor, more than just a thirst quencher. Like our Real Ale these beers are made only from finest malt and hops we can find and various strains of brewer’s yeast. They are unpasteurised and contain no preservatives.

PILSNER BOHEMIAN STYLE (4.3%)

10.9
Fresh tasting aromatic lager with a full bodied malty and refreshing finish.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Cold Enclosed Conical
  • Carbonation Level High
  • Malt Moravian Pilsner, Vienna, Cara Bohemian
  • Hops Saaz, Hersbrucker & Tettnager
  • Maturation Lagered in Tank
  • IBU’s 35.0
  • Yeast Czech Strain
  • Water Medium Hard

NZPA NZ PALE ALE (4.4%)

10.9
A light bodied ale with unique malty character and a floral hoppy finish. Hops are not overdone.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Cold Enclosed Conical
  • Carbonation Level High
  • Malt Pale Ale, Caramalt, Munich Type 2
  • Hops Kohatu, Pacifica, Riwaka
  • Maturation Lagered in Tank
  • IBU’s 25.0
  • Yeast House strain
  • Water Soft with few Minerals

LAGER MUNICH STYLE (5.0%)

11.5
A soft, malty lager with fine aroma and a balancing bitter finish.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Cold Enclosed Conical
  • Carbonation Level High
  • Malt German Lager, Carapils and Vienna
  • Hops Tettnager and Hersbrucker
  • Maturation Lagered in Tank
  • IBU’s 25.0
  • Yeast Bavarian
  • Water Soft with few minerals

DOUBLE DRY HOPPED HAZY PALE ALE (5.5%)

12.9
A true to style Hazy Pale Ale. This time packed with Mosaic, Idaho 7 and Talus for two dry hop additions. Think tropical fruit salad.
Brew profile
  • Fermentation Method Enclosed Conical
  • Carbonation Level Medium-Low
  • Malt Pale Ale and Pale Crystal
  • Hops Varies
  • Maturation Served Fresh
  • IBU’s 30.0
  • Yeast London Fog
  • Water Soft

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Bookings

To avoid disappointment please book below. For groups larger than 10, please email us on bookings@alehouse.co.nz. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

Our Opening hours are:

  • Tuesday to Sunday: From 12pm
  • No public holiday surcharge

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