The BRAE, Tastings & Taps

04/11/2026

❤️ A little unexpected change of plans at The Brae…

It's been a bit of a week behind the scenes! I've just had my appendix out and, while I'm recovering well, it turns out I'm going to need a little more time off my feet than I'd hoped.

Normally, I'd have my fantastic team to keep things ticking along. Unfortunately, a couple of our regular team members are currently enjoying some overseas adventures (lucky things!), and despite calling on our wonderful casual crew to see if we could pull together some cover, we've just not been able to make it work.

So, with no one left to hold the fort, we've made the decision to close The Brae for the next week, including this weekend.

I'm honestly pretty gutted. In four years of running The Brae, this is the first time we've had to close unexpectedly for more than a day, and it's not a decision we've taken lightly.

But sometimes you just have to listen to the body (apparently mine was getting a bit bossy!).

We'll be back as soon as we can, ready to welcome you all up the hill again.

Thanks so much for your understanding and support. It really does mean a lot. ❤️

Closed: Thursday 5th November
Back open: Friday 13th November

29/10/2026

✨ A little hours update! ✨

We’ll be closed this Saturday, October 31st, but don’t worry — we are open till 7.30pm on Friday and we’ll be back to our regular hours on Sunday & Monday! 🤍

Friday 12pm - 7.30pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
Monday 12pm-5pm

Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to see you!

22/10/2026

We’re open all long weekend!

Pop in for a w**e tasting, a cold b**r, one of our signature platters or just a relaxed drink while soaking up those Central Otago views. 🍻

Our Labour Weekend hours:
Friday: 11am – 7.30pm
Saturday: 11am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 5pm
Monday - Labour Day: 12pm – 5pm

Grab your crew, make the most of the long weekend and come see us up the hill. 💛

13/10/2026

🍻 SUNSHINE, B**R & A RIDE HOME SORTED! 🍻

Hoptoberfest at The Brae

The forecast is looking great for Hoptoberfest this Saturday, and we reckon it’s shaping up to be a cracker! ☀️

We’ve got the b**r sorted, a food van coming, tunes ready to go and even a courtesy coach to help get you home safely. What more do you need? 😉

Grab your mates, choose your ticket and come spend the afternoon with us on the hill.

🍺 $50 — entry, a drink on arrival & festival handle
🍻 $65 — entry, 3 drink tokens & festival handle

Saturday 17 October
Gates open 12.30pm

🎟️ BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE before we close off sales!
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFBJ

See you on the hill! 🍻

11/10/2026

Paul's been brushing up on his German ahead of Hoptoberfest… how do you reckon he went? 😂

Now all you need is your mates, a b**r in hand and a good excuse to spend Saturday up the hill. If you haven’t got a crew...rest assured you will still have a fantastic time so don't let that hold you back!

Saturday 17 October
Gates open 12.30pm

Tickets are still available — grab yours before they're gone!
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFBJ

PROST! 🍺

08/10/2026

Spring is showing off up the hill! 🌸

Come soak up the spring vibes at The Brae this weekend — blossom, vines, good drinks and plenty of sunshine too. 🍷

And Happy Hour is back tonight, 5–6pm 🍻

Plus, if you’ve been meaning to grab your Hoptoberfest ticket, you can pop in and get one from us in person.

See you up the hill! 💛

04/10/2026

TWO WEEKS TO GO! 🍻

Hoptoberfest is getting very close… and we can't wait!

Good b**r. Good food. Good tunes. Good people.

Grab your tickets and get the crew sorted!

🎟️ Don’t leave it too late. Last year sold out!
https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BFBJ

Get in touch if you would like to pop up the hill and buy your ticket in person 😉

04/10/2026

25/09/2026

Friday = Happy Hour 🍻

Spring is in the air 🌷

If you’re looking for somewhere to kick off the weekend, come up the hill!

Happy Hour is on from 5–6pm today, plenty of good drinks, food and company.

Grab your crew, bring your Friday mood and come have a drink with us. 🍷🍻

Happy Hour | 5–6pm

See you up the hill! 💛

24/09/2026

We love supporting local community groups, and this one has been a special one for us 🎭

I’m having an absolute ball playing Meg — a fiery Scottish barmaid who is a little more feisty than I am behind the bar at The Brae! 😂 while Paul plays a cameo role of an 1800s constable!

It’s been awesome seeing RUSH! come together and watching our brand new theatre come to life at the same time.

If you’re local, get behind our local theatre crew and come along. It’s a great bunch of people putting a huge amount of work into bringing this piece of our local history to the stage.

RUSH! | 30 Sept – 3 Oct | Te Puna Mahara

Come and support local. ❤️

In a goldfields town filled with men chasing fortune, Meg is a woman who knows exactly how to hold her own.

Kind-hearted but no pushover, Meg keeps the miners in line behind the bar while looking out for those who need a helping hand. She’s seen plenty, knows the characters around her well, and isn’t afraid to give them a piece of her mind when it’s needed.

Playing Meg is Brigitte Tait bringing warmth, strength and plenty of Scottish spirit to the role in Rush!

She might pour the drinks, but don’t mistake kindness for weakness. Meg can more than hold her own in the goldfields.

Sponsoring Brigitte is The BRAE, Tastings & Taps ,a place where I am sure Meg would feel right at home.

Rush!
30 September – 3 October
Te Puna Mahara. Cromwell Memorial Events Centre.
Ticket at www.fttc.co.nz