THE E XP ERTS ’ GUIDE T O THE BES T BEER P L A CES IN THE W ORLDBEERWHERE TO DRINKALL YOU NEED: WHERE TO DRINK WHEN TO GO WHAT TO ORDER500 EXPERTS SPILL ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE BEERSFOAM IS WHERE THE HEART ISALL HAIL THE ALE!MORE THAN 1,600 SPOTSFROM THE BOLDEST BOTTLES TO THE PEATIEST PINTS64GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, NEW CALEDONIA & NEW ZEAL AND “THE ONLY SMALL-BATCH BEER BREWED IN NEW CALEDONIA.”PETE MITCHAM P.66“A TRULY EXCEPTIONAL BEER LIST, FANTASTIC FOOD, AND SOME OF THE BEST SERVICE.”JEN FERGUSON P.70“YOU CAN’T HELP BUT LOVE THE PLACE AS SOON AS YOU WALK IN.” JONO GALUSZKA P.67“THIS MAGICAL BAR IS FILLED WITH TAXIDERMY, FAIRY LIGHTS, BUCKET LAMPSHADES, AND STAR WARS MODELS.”BETH BRASH P.691234567ABCDABCD1234567 AUCKLAND PP.66–67 WELLINGTON PP.69–70 CANTERBURY PP.67–68 OTAGO P.68 MARLBOROUGH P.68GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, NEW CALEDONIA & NEW ZEALANDSCALE095195mi.MANAWATU-WANGANUI P.68 TASMAN P.68 WAIKATO P.69 TAMUNING P.66 PAVA’IA’I P.66 SOUTH PROVINCE P.66 TUTUHAN P.66N E W ZEALANDA M E R I CAN N E WG U A M S A MOA CAL E D O N I AOCEANIA / GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, NEW CALEDONIA, AND NEW ZEALAND66 ISHII BREWING COMPANYSuite 102 Northwest Plaza Recommended byToshi Ishii 458 South Marine Corps DriveTamuning 96931, Guam +1 6714870868www.ishiibrew.comOpening hours Mon–Tue, Thur–Fri from 8:30 am, Sat from 1 pm Credit cards Not acceptedType MicrobreweryRecommended for Wish I’d opened SHAMROCKSRecommended byToshi Ishii1180 Pale San Vitores RoadTamuning 96913, Guam +1 6719697726www.shamrocksguam.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 12 pmCredit cards AcceptedType PubRecommended for Local favorite“This is the only bar in Guam that has all five styles of Minagof (local craft beer).”—Toshi Ishii NEX MINI MART Recommended byToshi IshiiBuilding #50, Farenholt AvenueTutuhan 96910, Guam +1 6714725559www.mynavyexchange.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 7 amCredit cards AcceptedType RetailRecommended for Unexpected“This mini mart is in the Naval Exchange on the U.S. Naval Base in Guam. They have local bottled beers, including Minagof.”—Toshi Ishii FLYING FOX BREWING COMPANYHighway 1 Recommended byNate IlaoaPava’ia’i 96799, American Samoa +1 6847311855www.flyingfoxbeer.asOpening hours Mon–Sat from 11 amCredit cards Not acceptedType PubRecommended for Local favoriteLES 3 BRASSEURSRecommended byPete Mitcham33 Promenade Roger LaroqueNouméaSouth Province 98800, New Caledonia+687 241516www.cuenet.nc/3-brasseursOpening hours Open 7 days from 11 amCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType Brewery and barRecommended for Unexpected“The only small-batch beer brewed in New Caledonia. Great food and service, with sunset views.”—Pete Mitcham LOVEBUCKET AT THE FOOD WORKSHOP309 Karangahape RoadRecommended byMatthew KellyAuckland CentralAuckland 1010, New Zealand+64 98692469www.lovebucket.co.nzOpening hours Tue–Sat from 4 pmCredit cards AcceptedType RestaurantRecommended for Wish I’d opened VULTURES’ LANERecommended byLuke Nicholas10 Vulcan LaneCentral Business DistrictAuckland 1010, New Zealand+64 93007117www.vultureslane.co.nzOpening hours Open 7 days from 12 pmCredit cards AcceptedType BarRecommended for Local favorite“A good selection of rotating craft taps and friendly staff.”—Luke Nicholas UPTOWN FREEHOUSERecommended byRémi Brusa224 Symonds StreetEden TerraceAuckland 1010, New Zealand+64 93030637www.uptownfreehouse.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 11:30 amCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType Beer gardenRecommended for Beer gardenOCEANIA / GUAM, AMERICAN SAMOA, NEW CALEDONIA, AND NEW ZEALAND67 GALBRAITH’S ALEHOUSE Recommended byCraig Cooper, Jono Galuszka, Geoff Griggs, Matthew Kelly, Luke Nicholas2 Mount Eden RoadGraftonAuckland 1023, New Zealand+64 93793557www.alehouse.co.nzOpening hours Open 7 days from 12 pmCredit cards AcceptedType PubRecommended for Beer & food“A bastion of English-style cask-conditioned beer—and an excellent re-creation of an English pub—in the world’s largest Polynesian city.”—Geoff Griggs “You can’t help but love the place as soon as you walk in.” —Jono Galuszka LUMSDEN FREEHOUSERecommended byCraig Cooper444 Kyber Pass RoadNewmarketAuckland 1023, New Zealand+64 95501201www.thelumsden.co.nzOpening hours Open 7 days from 11:30 amCredit cards AcceptedType Beer garden and pubRecommended for Beer garden HALLERTAU BREWERY & BIERGARTEN1171 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway Recommended byKelly RyanRiverheadAuckland 0892, New Zealand+64 94125555www.hallertau.co.nzOpening hours Open 7 days from 11 amCredit cards AcceptedType Beer garden, brewery, and entertainment venue Recommended for Beer garden“It’s fantastic for families, with a great beer garden and playground. It has awesome live music, an incredible menu, and of course, great beer brewed on-site. Hallertau does amazing beer and is one of the original barrel-aged and wild-beer producers in New Zealand. Funkonnay and Porter Noir are great choices if you like these styles. The setting is magical. They even have a winery and whiskey distillery on-site!”—Kelly Ryan THE BEER SPOTRecommended byCraig Cooper54 Northcote RoadTakapunaAuckland 0627, New Zealand+64 94802337www.thebeerspot.co.nzOpening hours Open 7 days from 12 pmCredit cards AcceptedType BarRecommended for Local favorite TAHI CAFE & BARRecommended byGeoff Griggs1 Neville StreetWarkworthAuckland 9020, New Zealand+64 94223674www.tahibar.comOpening hours Tue–Sun from 11 am, Mon from 3:30 pmCredit cards AcceptedType BarRecommended for Unexpected THE BEER LIBRARYRecommended byLuke Nicholas363 Columbo StreetChristchurchCanterbury 8023, New Zealand+64 33792337www.thebeerlibrary.co.nzOpening hours Open 7 days from 10 amCredit cards Not acceptedType RetailRecommended for Unexpected“A deep selection of world-class craft beers.” —Luke Nicholas CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTRecommended byJono Galuszka30 Durey RoadChristchurchCanterbury 8052, New Zealand+64 33537777www.christchurchairport.co.nzOpening hours Always openCredit cards AcceptedType BarRecommended for Unexpected “A PIONEER. AND A LOT OF CHOICES IN A NATURAL COLD ENVIRONMENT, WITH FRESH AIR FROM THE MOUNTAINS.”BIER RANGER P.98“PERFECT PAIRING OF CRUSHABLE CRAFT BEERS AND AWESOME BARBECUE.”TIM SCOTT P.97“LOUD, BOISTEROUS, ROWDY—EVERYTHING YOU COULD ASK FOR IN A BEER BAR!”MISCHA SMITH P.97“THE COMBINATION OF FOOD AND BEER IS SPLENDID.”SHIRO YAMADA P.96“THE FIRST BAR IN MUMBAI TO SUPPORT LOCAL INDEPENDENT CRAFT BEERS.”VENKATESH IYER P.96SOUTH & SOUTHEAST ASIAI N D I A MUMBAI P.96 CHIANG MAI P.96 PARO P.96 HO CHI MINH CITY P.97T H A I L A N DMAL A Y S I AV I E T N A MS I N G A P O R EB H U T A NC A M B O D I AI N D O N E S I AP H I L I PPINES1234567ABCD1234567ABCDSOUTH &SOUTHEASTASIASCALE075150mi. KUALA LUMPUR P.100MANILA PP.98–99 CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE P.98 NORTHERN MINDANAO P.99 WESTERN VISAYAS P.99 PHNOM PENH P.96 BANGKOK P.96 SIEM REAP P.96 HANOI P.97 BALI P.10096ASIA / SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA NAMGAY ARTISANAL BREWERYDumsibuRecommended bySteve HindyParo 11001, Bhutan+975 17503688Opening hours Mon–Sat from 9 amCredit cards Not acceptedType MicrobreweryRecommended for Unexpected WOODSIDE INNRecommended byVenkatesh IyerWoodhouse Road ColabaColabaMumbai 400001, India+91 2222875752Opening hours Mon–Fri from 11 am, Sat–Sun from 10 amCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType PubRecommended for Worth the travel“The first bar in Mumbai to support local independent craft beers.”—Venkatesh IyerEAT ME RESTAURANTRecommended byShiro YamadaSoi Pipat 2Bangkok 10500, Thailand+66 22380931www.eatmerestaurant.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 3 pmCredit cards AcceptedType RestaurantRecommended for Beer & food“The combination of food and beer is splendid.” —Shiro Yamada MIKKELLER BANGKOKRecommended byDaniel Goh26 Ekkamai 10 Alley, Lane 2Bangkok 10110, Thailand+66 23819891www.mikkellerbangkok.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 5 pmCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType Bar and restaurantRecommended for Wish I’d opened“There is great outdoor space at this far-flung outpost of Mikkeller. It’s very cozy and has a lot of draft options, especially for Asia.”—Daniel GohO’GLEERecommended byPon LertsakdadetSoi Ari 1Bangkok 10400, Thailand+66 641464983Opening hours Mon–Sat from 5:30 pmCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType PubRecommended for Beer & food MICROKOSMOS CRAF T BEER 259 Moo 12 Recommended byLinda Merete SkogholtChiang Mai 50170, Thailand+66 859927005Opening hours Tue–Sat from 5 pmCredit cards Not acceptedType Beer gardenRecommended for Unexpected BOTANICO Recommended byErich Phillips9B Street 29Phnom Penh 12200, Cambodia+855 77943135Opening hours Mon–Sat from 9 am, Sun from 10 amCredit cards Not acceptedType Beer garden, bar, and restaurantRecommended for Beer garden “For the most craft-brewed options in Cambodia.” —Erich Phillips SIEM REAP BREWPUBRecommended byShawna O’Flaherty5 Street 05Siem Reap Province 17259, Cambodia+855 80888555www.siemreapbrewpub.asiaOpening hours Open 7 days from 11 amCredit cards AcceptedType Brewpub and restaurantRecommended for Unexpected“Flights of six beers with the flight holder designed to hold ice, so it doesn’t get hot while you drink in the tropical temperatures. The owner is extremely passionate about flavor and style. The food menu is creative, combining French and Cambodian dishes with lovely presentations.” —Shawna O’Flaherty97ASIA / SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA BIA HOI JUNCTION HANOICorner of Ta Hien Recommended byCharles Guerrier and Luong Ngoc QuyenHanoi 100000, VietnamOpening hours VariableCredit cards Not acceptedType BarRecommended for UnexpectedBia Hoi Junction is a one-of-a-kind spot in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Throngs of people go there to drink the locally made, sessionable, and affordable beer called Bia Hoi. It’s definitely a hub of nightlife activities. It’s also a great spot to enjoy some late-night street food. BIACRAF T ARTISAN ALES1 Lê Ngô CátRecommended byCharles GuerrierHo Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam+84 2839330903www.biacraft.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 11 amCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType BarRecommended for Wish I’d opened“They are huge supporters of the local craft industry. Fifty beer taps direct from the cold room in Ho Chi Minh City.” —Charles Guerrier BIA HOI JUNCTION HO CHI MINHThai Van LungRecommended byMischa SmithHo Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamOpening hours VariableCredit cards Not acceptedType BarRecommended for Unexpected“These Bia Hoi places are very popular in Hanoi. We found one in Ho Chi Minh. Brewed fresh on-site every day, this ‘gas beer,’ or fresh beer, is more like beer-flavored water, served on ice to keep it cold. Loud, boisterous, rowdy—everything you could ask for in a beer bar.”—Mischa Smith MALTRecommended byMischa Smith46 Mac Thi Buoi Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam+84 918484763www.maltsaigon.comOpening hours Mon–Fri from 2 pm, Sat–Sun from 12 pmCredit cards AcceptedType PubRecommended for Local favorite“A great selection of craft beers, fantastic cocktails, and great pub food. The outdoor courtyard is great, and there’s a shuffleboard table.”—Mischa Smith PASTEUR STREET BREWING COMPANY144 Pasteur StreetRecommended byCharles Guerrier,Alexa Penton,Tim ScottHo Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam+84 2838239562www.pasteurstreet.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 11 amCredit cards AcceptedType BarRecommended for Local favorite QUÁN U.T U.TRecommended byTim Scott60 Truong Sa, Quan Binh ThanhHo Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam+84 38400420www.quanutut.comOpening hours Open 7 days from 11 amCredit cards Accepted but not AmexType Bar and restaurantRecommended for Beer & food“Perfect pairing of crushable craft beers and awesome barbecue.”—Tim Scott ROGUE SAIGON CRAF T BEER13 Pasteur Street D1Recommended byRuben MartinezHo Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam+84 902365780Opening hours Open 7 days from 4 pmCredit cards AcceptedType PubRecommended for Local favoriteNext >