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The Brown Pub

2.5 star property

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Deluxe Double Room (Room 3) | WiFi (free), bed sheets
A room with a large window, a wooden railing, and a patterned hanging light fixture.
A bar area with a polished wooden counter, a bartender, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Kitchen
The current price is $57
$49 nightly
$57 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30

Explore the area

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Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730
  • Place, Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Rakaia Gorge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Hutt Skifield
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room (Room 5)) | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Twin Room (Room 5))

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Quadruple Room (Room 6) | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Quadruple Room (Room 6)

  • City view
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 150 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room (Room 3) | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 118 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a blue patterned bedspread, a stack of folded towels, and a wooden nightstand with a mirror and a small table.

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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The Blue Pub
Methven
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, 59 reviews
$44 nightly
The price is $51
Aug 26 - Aug 27
Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

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 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Awa Awa Rata Reserve and 10.1 mi (16.2 km) from Rakaia Gorge Walkway.

What's nearby

  • Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Ashburton Domain - 35 min drive - 25.3 miles
  • Lake Hood - 53 min drive - 32.9 miles
  • Mount Hutt Skifield - 54 min drive - 23.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Primo E Secundo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brown Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Station Coffee - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Alpine Grind - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Brown Pub

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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

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

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 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

Access methods

Private entrance

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

Property 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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The Brown Pub Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Gayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice value and the shared patio was very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very warm and welcoming. Facilities are kept clean. Very comfortable bed and overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, great location for the hot pools nice food cleaners are lovely 😍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding pub with great food and really high quality accommodation at backpacker budget prices. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Methven is a delightful small town in the shadow of Mt. Hutt. Plenty of good places to eat. 100% recommendation for The Brown Pub.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean but simple rooms…sharing showers and bathrooms we did not care for too much
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place for one night
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good option cheap Accommodation, pub downstairs was quite noisy until close but was a Saturday night
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Diego

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just the job for a stopover...good pub kai too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Silke

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

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a country pub.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very comfortable and lots of clean bathrooms
Verified

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Saff where absolutely excellent friendly. Elephant towels where was an awesome touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sagi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect accommodation love everything about it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything about this place very good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

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

6/10 Okay

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely country pub with a clean and comfy room. Just don't book on a Friday night as the locals 'sing?' karaoke until midnight and the clean up continues until 1.30am. Not even noise-cancelling headphones could keep that din out!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff clean and comfortable. Good food in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ally and Brad

Liked: Cleanliness
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 !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was priced reasonably. Staff were GREAT ! We were the only ones staying so it felt like we have the entire upstairs to ourselves. Shower was fantastic. Nice decor. Short walk to the pools.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette. Couple of coat hangers in bedroom? Hooks, towel rail in bathroom?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Staff & service
Awesome pub very nicely renovated after the 2019 fire .For value can’t beat it will will definitely stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022