NZ
Marlborough District

The Freehouse

95 Collingwood St, Marlborough District 2009 New Zealand

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Budget

Closed Now

Opens Fri 3p

Independent
Credit Cards
Accepted
Wheelchair
Accessible
Outdoor
Seating
Wifi

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“Where craft beer followers unite.”

The Free House is untied to any brewery. It isn't a brewpub but rather a portal for the multitude of craft beers being created all over New Zealand.

In the barren beer years of the early 2000s, Mic and Eelco started holding quarterly beer tasting events called the Nelson Beer Fêtes. They did this in the selfish hope that some visionary soul would open a pub to irrigate the parched. Three years passed and the Fêtes grew in popularity, but the prophet failed to show. When the old Reformed church went up for sale. Mic and Eelco saw it as sign and in the quiet autumn days of April 2009, The Free House was created.

Thirst slaked.

Reviewed by
Chris V.

November 10, 2017

Great beer, great selection, great vibes. Met a few locals, had a picnic (they have open food policy or you can eat from their kitchen), and enjoyed sitting inside the historic old church. Highly... Read more

Reviewed by
Susanne M.

February 08, 2016

How cool is this?! An old church that is now a pub. But above all, you can bring your own food here and then order drinks from them! They do serve some food, easy stuff but we knew that the Indian... Read more

Reviewed by
Kendoll C.

November 03, 2022

Located inside a converted wooden church, just as churches are welcoming havens, so was Freehouse- delightful ambiance to enjoy a pint. Right upon entering, there were good vibes, as the entryway... Read more

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