Emerson's Brewery

We visited Emerson's in Dunedin to taste the famous locally made beers & especially Albar's salted caramel whisky. I fell in love with the place at first sight. The red brick building with black interior was very inviting. The atmosphere, the interior, the vibe was just wonderful & full of zest & energy. I witnessed people of every age group enjoying their heart out. Excellent drinks & sumptuous food but a bit on the higher prices side. If you are looking to taste the awesome local beers, drinks & gourmet dishes there's Emerson's at the top spot. A must visit.

First time at this restaurant. Didn't really know what to expect as had mixed reviews. Awesome atmosphere with appropriate decor. Brewery tours next door to restaurant/bar area. Our waiter was very attentive to our needs and answered questions regarding the craft beers. Food was ok. Parts of the meal was very good and some not so good. Overall a fairly good experience

Great place to enjoy great beer. This iconic outlet is very busy and today was no different. Got seated on the booth with water and then no one came for a long time till we grabbed attention of a rushed wait staff. After that the service was impeccable. Thrice cooked chips were yum, fish was cooked well and the slaw was fresh, though lacking some zest. Kumara fritters were soaked in a thick sauce that was well flavored, however, the fritters lost its crunchy texture. Baos were good. The vegetarian salad with cheese was very average lacking good dressing. The place is very busy and most people swallow the food on offer with mind blowing beers this place brews.We came in for decent food so felt a bit disappointed.

Good food, and drinks. Great location for casual or formal group dining, with booth and table seating. Also, a large outdoor area available. Booth seating can be cramped when seating more than 4-5 people.

It's surprising to find great food at a brewery but emersons does it really well. They incorporate a fusion twist and blur the lines between fine dining and bar food. Keep it up

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