Monteith's Brewery Tour
Overview
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45 minutes
Mobile ticket
JOIN THE BEER EXPERIENCE TOUR
The Monteith’s Brewing Co Beer Experience is a walking, talking and tasting tour through the original home of Monteith’s. Join us in our former brewery and newly refurbished gastro bar and restaurant where we will take you backstage for a fully immersive tasting experience.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES
• An expert guide
• Monteith’s and beer history lesson
• 15 minutes behind the scenes tour
• A 20–30-minute tasting and pouring lesson
• Two beers poured from the Brewer’s Table
• Takeaway mixed-six-pack filled with your own selection of our beers and ciders.
• Time to explore backstage in our former brewhouse.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
4 years and under Free (passport and tap beer pour not included)
Covered, flat sole, non slip shoes must be worn on the tour (boots are provided free of charge)
Tours will commence at the advertised time, refunds will not be given if you are late to arrive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Monteith's Brewing Company
Monteith’s Brewing Company has been part of the West Coast for over 150 years. While brewing no longer happens on site, our Greymouth location is now a world-class visitor attraction celebrating our beer heritage. This 45minute guided experience is a backstage pass to our architecturally designed brewhouse, where you'll hear local stories, explore historic recipes, and see the gear that once brought Monteith’s to life. You'll learn how we brewed our famous beers, then finish with a tasting session exploring beer by smell, sight, and taste - followed by three Monteith’s tap beers or ciders with tasting notes. You’ll also get a Monteith’s 6-pack to take away. Your passport includes discounts for West Coast attractions like Franz Josef Hot Pools, Treetop Walk, and Shantytown Heritage Park. Tours depart daily at 4pm from Monteith’s Brewery, 60 Herbert Street Greymouth. The experience lasts approx. 45 minutes. Monteith’s is wheelchair friendly and child tour passes are available at the bar.
What‘s Included
Time to explore backstage in our former brewhouse.
Monteith’s and beer history lesson
15 minutes behind the scenes tour
Two beers poured from the Brewer’s Table
An expert guide
Takeaway mixed-six-pack filled with your own
A 20–30-minute tasting and pouring lesson
Food
Lunch
Meeting points
Monteith's Brewing Company
60 Herbert Street Greymouth New Zealand
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
4pm Monteith's Brewing Co Tour
45 min guided tour around the iconic Monteiths Brewhouse including a hands on lesson on how to pour and taste beer like a pro. On completion, you'll receive a tasting of 3 beers
Reviews
94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We enjoyed our tour....
Rosemary S,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We enjoyed our tour. Harvey was a knowledgeable and personable guide. It was interesting to hear about the history of the company a the brewing process although no brewing takes place on site. Monteith’s beers are allay good so we enjoyed the samples and the mixed six packs to bring away.
Monteiths brewery tour
rachelinmandurah,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with Celia, her knowledge was on point.my partner and I found it very interesting. And of course the beer was delish!
When you take the tour they give you a few discount coupons to use in the area.
Oscardog16,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00One of the coupons gives 20% off the Waiatoto River Safaris which amounts to a substantial saving. The tour was informative. Our guide spoke about the founder’s history and prison sentence for illegally making and selling his craft beer. It was a former brewery; nothing is made there now. The tanks have a problem with the underground beer line. We took the tour with a tasting. You get 2 beers and a mixed 6 pack of your choice to take home.
Not worth doing
Sharon M,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Not really much off a tour nothing really to see only good thing about it if you paid for full tour you get to get 6 pack off beer but would be cheaper to go buy a 6 pack at the shop so definitely would not be recommending
Great value
David L,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative Host. Great value. No hassles. However, They did forget our Monteiths Passports. Very nice restaurant and very good food.
A real asset to Greymouth
Megan T,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monteith’s Brewery is a highlight for the town of Graymouth. Even though it’s now owned by a big international brewing company, it still feels like a place locals actually come to, not just somewhere set up for tourists. The brewery tour was informative and easy to follow — not rushed, and you learn something. The tastings at the end were a nice way to wrap it up. Food and drinks were priced as you except when you walk through the door, and the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Plenty of space and easygoing vibe. Worth the visit if you’re passing through.
Excellent food
Maps51858427536,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the flight of beer with food and honestly say it was great. They were bust and all other food coming out looked great. Loooking for an excuse to go back!
Brewery Tour
Dangeos,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our tour only 40 mins but it’s enough. Cecilia’s knowledge of brewing is great very enthusiastic and a great bar too. Its closes at 9pm as does everywhere else in Greymouth so don’t be late if you want to test the different beers on offer.
Best dark beer in the world.
Nick B,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The brewery is a great place to visit with excellent beers on Tap. The lady who did our tour last Wednesday afternoon was amazing. She had great stories about the brewery and westcoast. Down to earth and an all round great person to have a beer with.
Great tour worth a visit
946mathewh,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed this tour is was very informative of the local history and of the brewery itself, and of course the beer tasting is also great
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