The Pride, East Tamaki, Auckland
General Information:
Lion Brewery: The Pride is a beverage production facility located in East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand and is owned by Lion Nathan.
The brewery is situated about 30 minutes southeast of downtown Auckland and covers a vast area of land. It is a state-of-the-art facility that offers captivating insights into the production of beer, RTDs, ciders, and wines.
What you can see and do:
Tourists can join brewery tours to explore the facility and witness first-hand how some of New Zealand's best-known beverages are produced. The brewery tours inside the facility are informative and interactive, making it suitable for individuals, groups, and families. The knowledgeable guides will lead you through the production process, showing you how beer, RTDs, ciders, and wines are brewed, fermented, and packaged. The brewery's tasting room provides visitors with an opportunity to sample some of the beers made on-site alongside other beverages produced by Lion Nathan.
When to go:
The Lion Brewery operates throughout the year, every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Brewery tours run every day, and visitors are required to book online to secure a spot. The best time to visit is during weekdays, where there are fewer visitors, and one can explore the facility more extensively.
How to get there:
Getting to Lion Brewery is easy. Visitors can take a taxi that costs about 60 from downtown Auckland to the brewery, while others can choose to drive or use public transport. One can take a bus or train to the Manukau station then proceed by taking a taxi or an Uber to Lion Brewery. Parking is available for visitors who drive.
Production Capabilities:
The Pride is a large production facility that has a high capacity for producing beer, RTDs, ciders, and has the capability to produce wine in the future. The facility can supply the entire Lion NZ market for all the beverages that it produces. The brewery's equipment is state-of-the-art and is well-known for helping to produce high-quality beverages.
Beverages produced:
The Lion Brewery produces many of New Zealand's best-known drops, such as Speights, Steinlager, Waikato Draught, and Lion Red. Visitors can learn about the history and production of these beverages and also taste them at the brewery's tasting room.
Investment:
The brewery was built with an investment of 250 million, 70% of which went to New Zealand companies. The considerable investment shows the brewery's commitment to providing quality beverages to the New Zealand market.