The Brown Pub

Hotel in Methven with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

The Brown Pub welcomes visitors with a picturesque garden and playground. Guests relax on the sunny terrace or challenge friends to billiards while staying connected with WiFi. The pub serves continental breakfast options that start the day right in this charming setting.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Breakfast available
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Parking included
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 15 - Oct 16

Tomorrow

Oct 16 - Oct 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room (Room 5))

Very good

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

11 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room (Room 6)

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

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

Triple Room (Room 8)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 3
3 Twin Beds

Single Room

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

9 sq m
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Room (Super King Room)

Exceptional

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

12 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Heating

2 bedrooms

Shared/communal kitchen

14 sq m
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

11 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room (Room 3)

Wonderful

Highlights

Heating

Shared/communal kitchen

11 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

Methven is home to The Brown Pub. Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Awa Awa Rata Reserve and Rakaia Gorge. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like skiing.

Visit our Methven travel guide

Corner Main Street & Forest Drive, Methven, 7730

What's nearby

Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Rakaia Gorge - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
Rakaia Gorge Walkway - 16 min drive - 22.3 km
Ashburton Domain - 29 min drive - 39.3 km
Lake Hood - 46 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪AQUA Japanese Restaurant & Takeaways - ‬2 min walk
‪The Brown Pub - ‬1 min walk
‪Cafe 131 - ‬1 min walk
‪Station Coffee - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Brown Pub

Property highlights

Consider a stay at The Brown Pub and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Free self-parking
Continental breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and free newspapers
ATM/banking services and a billiards/pool table

Room features

All guest rooms at The Brown Pub offer amenities, such as free WiFi.

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

Communal kitchens, heating and limited housekeeping

Similar properties

Breakfast included
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Towels provided

Food and drink

Shared kitchen access

Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; 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 for check-in information

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for continental breakfast: from 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

National rating

For the benefit of our customers, we have provided a rating based on our ratings system.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Brown Pub pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brown Pub?

As of 15 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brown Pub on 16 Oct 2025 start from AU$83.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Brown Pub?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brown Pub?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Brown Pub?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Brown Pub located?

Situated in Methven, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa and Methven Golf Course. Rakaia Gorge and Awa Awa Rata Reserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Conveniences

Guest services

Outdoors

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Room amenities

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Food and drink

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Policies

Check-in

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Special check-in instructions

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Important information

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