Enjoy drinks with great entertainment
Enjoy quality time with delicious food
Enjoy drinks with great entertainment
Enjoy quality time with delicious food
There is something for everyone in the Butcher and Brewer menu, from fish with a difference to exceptional cuts of meat with a range of flavour combinations you will not have tasted before.
View menu
We offer restervations so that you don't need to wait and delver the right food at the right time as you want
Book now
Party with fun with our delicious food and drinks choose from the range of options we provide
Contact nowThe first 'Empire Hotel' was established in a wooden building on this site in 1888.
Thomas George MacCarthy bought the property in 1902. MacCarthy was an Englishman who had been drawn to New Zealand by the prospect of gold. He invested widely in hotels and other property in the region. In 1912 MacCarthy died and the property passed to the Public Trustee.
The present 'Empire Hotel' was constructed in 1935 for the Thomas George MacCarthy estate. Apart from the modern balcony railing on the first floor, the Empire Hotel's street facade looks the same as it did when it was built in 1935. The definite influence of classical architecture can be seen in the decoration on the upper level facade. For example, the pilasters, plain freize displaying the name of the hotel and denticular cornice. The outline created by the raised pediment shaped sections on the parapet is also classical in origin.
The windows on the upper storey have sixlight sashes. The lower street facade is plainer with less decoration. In the 1950's and 1960's the Empire Hotel underwent a number of minor alterations. A major addition was built onto the North (rear) end of the building.
Akshay Agarwal
I came here just to have some snacks and a drink. Food took a little to come however the staff was very friendly and informed me about the delay. in addition to that they also got me a beer on the house due to the delay. This is extremely good customer service and I would recommend this pub to anyone and everyone to have a good time. Thank you, The Jolly Pub and Kitchen very happy customer!
Richard Mills
For a restaurant attached to a pub it's just one of those places that are delightful and unexpected. They've really looked after us when we have visited and their meal specials which are off menu are excellent.
Stefany Knight
My husband and myself enjoyed a superb meal this evening! The potato gnocchi was to die for, and my husband really enjoyed the beef burger. Dessert was great too! Excellent service and we will definitely return!
