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The Brown Pub

Canterbury-Christchurch MT · New Zealand

Corner Main Street & Forest driveView location

8.8/10Excellent121 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort7.4/107.4
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood8.0/108.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About The Brown Pub

The 3-star The Brown Pub offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Methven. The property offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers.

Facilities like car park, car park free of charge are readily available for you to enjoy. Designed for comfort, selected guestrooms offer complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, linens, towels, smoke detector to ensure a restful night. The property offers various recreational opportunities.

Convenience and comfort make The Brown Pub the perfect choice for your stay in Methven.

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With a stay at The Brown Pub in Methven, you'll be just steps from Aoraki Balloon Safaris and Methven Heritage Centre. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Methven i-SITE Visitor Information Centre and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa.

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. Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. The check-in location differs from the property location. Check-in location: [the bar]. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    Czech

    English

Nearby attractions

Aoraki Balloon Safaris 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Methven Heritage Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Methven i-SITE Visitor Information Centre 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Opuke Thermal Pools & Spa 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Methven Walkway 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Methven Golf Course 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Awa Awa Rata Reserve 13.5 km / 8.4 mi
Rakaia Gorge Walkway 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
Staveley Historical and Geological Centre 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
Towers Triple Chair 25.8 km / 16 mi
Mount Hutt Skifield 26.1 km / 16.2 mi
Exibition Quad Chair 26.1 km / 16.2 mi
Summit Six Chair 26.1 km / 16.2 mi
Trott's Garden 29.2 km / 18.1 mi
Washpen Falls 32 km / 19.9 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 12
  • hotel
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers
  • Towels and bed linenExtra charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • NightclubExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • GolfExtra charge
  • SkiingExtra charge
  • Golf practice facilityExtra charge
Upon availability

Room types

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  • Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST

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    The Brown Pub

    Double or Twin STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • SUITE DELUXE TWO BEDROOMSUITE • DELUXE TWO BEDROOMSUI.B2-DX

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    SUITE DELUXE TWO BEDROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    DELUXE TWO BEDROOM

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    Room code: SUI.B2-DX

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  • QUADRUPLE KING SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • KING SIZE BEDQUA.KG

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    QUADRUPLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    QUADRUPLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: QUA.KG

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  • TRIPLE DELUXE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • DELUXE TWO BEDSTPL.2B-DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B-DX

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: TPL.2B

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 39 m²SGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    39 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    The Brown Pub

    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    The Brown Pub

    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Brown Pub

8.8
Excellent
121 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
7.4 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
8.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
50 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
26 Jun 2026
Jessica
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!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
Michelle
good for the price
8/10
Excellent
31 May 2026
Pip
Great place to stay for a stopover more a hostel vibe. Shared amenities and kitchen. But tidy and clean.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
25 May 2026
Kieran
Enjoyable stay, good to have the kitchen living area to relax and have a cuppa in. Bed comfortable and rooms warm.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
William
The bathroom door got stuck and couldn’t close properly. Even after looking it over myself I couldn’t solve it. There was understandably no one there to report this too since it was pretty early in the morning, and couldn’t tell anyone at check out, but wanted to let them know before it gets to their busy season occurs.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
wendy
Great for a classic pub
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Mar 2026
Paul
Yes
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
20 Mar 2026
Jim
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.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Mar 2026
Allison
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
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2026
William
The staff are very warm and welcoming. Facilities are kept clean. Very comfortable bed and overall a great place to stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2026
Peter
Friendly staff, clean but simple rooms…sharing showers and bathrooms we did not care for too much
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Martin
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.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Feb 2026
Dave
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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2026
Jude
All
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
07 Feb 2026
Carl
Spotless bedroom, bathroom, kitchenette.
Couple of coat hangers in bedroom?
Hooks, towel rail in bathroom?
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Feb 2026
Gayla
Nice value and the shared patio was very pleasant
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Reed
Saff where absolutely excellent friendly. Elephant towels where was an awesome touch.
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Blair
Good option cheap Accommodation, pub downstairs was quite noisy until close but was a Saturday night
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Rebekah
Clean room, comfy bed, friendly staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Michelle
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.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Helen
Good place for one night
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2025
Dayle
Good
8/10
Excellent
30 Sep 2025
Donna
Very clean, great location for the hot pools nice food cleaners are lovely 😍
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2025
Agnieszka
Excellent value
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2025
Alan
Just the job for a stopover...good pub kai too.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2025
Rob
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2025
Danielle
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.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Apr 2025
DWAINE
Large room big bed. No tv and have to share bathroom with 2 other rooms but still good value for money
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Apr 2025
david
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!
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2025
Gail
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
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
11 Mar 2025
Elisa
Nice upper floor lounge area. Lovely peaceful stay.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2025
Silke
Friendly staff, very clean place.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Feb 2025
Kelly

Good value

Cheap and cheerful room with decent beds. Staff were lovely and super helpful, and the communal showers and toilets were very clean.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2025
Vernice
All of it❤️
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2025
Hamish
Location
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jan 2025
april
The food was average and staff need to be more chaty and friendly.but accomodation very good
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2024
ian
Room with shared bathroom, but there were plenty of them all very clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2024
Craig
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.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Sep 2024
Machal
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Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Aug 2024
Patricia
The bed linen was very clean
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2024
Wee Yan
Good location ! The staff is friendly and helpful !
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2024
Diego
Great place.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2024
Agnieszka
Great value
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2024
Deborah
Definitely bang for your buck. Large room, warm. Adequate kitchenette for simple meal prep. Walk across the road to catch the Mt Hutt bus.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2024
Alan
Friendly staff clean and comfortable. Good food in the restaurant
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2024
HELEN
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Mar 2024
Ally and Brad
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 !
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2024
MIKE
Exactly what we expected. Clean, comfortable inexpensive accommodation.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2024
Claire
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!!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Oct 2023
Philip
The location and heritage maintenance

Location & surroundings

The Brown Pub
Corner Main Street & Forest drive, Methven, New Zealand

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