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Charlie Baxter's (Free House)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Liberty - Yakima MonsterExcellent2
Black Sands - NZ PaleGood1
Garage Project - Garagista Good1
Sawmill - Pale AleGood1
Tuatara - APAGood1
Tuatara - Brightside IPAGood1
Fortune Favours - The NaturalistNot Tried0
Hallertau - SchwarzbierNot Tried0
Shakespeare Hotel - Hazy IPANot Tried0
Picture 1. Charlie Baxter's, Auckland, New Zealand
Picture 2. Charlie Baxter's, Auckland, New Zealand
Jason Jones

Visits Details

04 Mar 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Early evening busy with many groups in this proper locals pub. Friendly and welcoming I opted to enjoy the sunny beer garden and enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Liberty - Yakima Monster6.00ExcellentDitto my previous entry..
Tuatara - Brightside IPA5.20GoodCertainly was bright for this over carbonated earthy hoppy fare.
01 Mar 2026 (Magnus Greel)
Late afternoon, quiet with just a couple of groups in the garden area and not a soul inside possibly due to the oven like temperature the poor barman has no choice but to endure.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Liberty - Yakima Monster6.00ExcellentHigh hoppy bitterness combined with a caramel toasty piney subtle smokiness full bodied fare.
Sawmill - Pale Ale4.50GoodHoppy toasty with hints of peach and grapefruit for this APA style beer.
Garage Project - Garagista 5.80GoodFull bodied dry malty ale with hints of gooseberry and a lasting but not overpowering sweetness.
12 Feb 2020 (Magnus Greel)
Early to mid evening and first visit to my 'local' about a 5 minute walk from my Auckland base. Friendly welcome and good service in this basic no frills locals pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Tuatara - APA5.60GoodSour fruits and smoky
Black Sands - NZ Pale5.20GoodUbiquitous fare
Shakespeare Hotel - Hazy IPA7.50Not Tried
Hallertau - Schwarzbier5.10Not Tried
Fortune Favours - The Naturalist5.30Not Tried

About the Charlie Baxter's

The pub sign. Charlie Baxter's, Auckland, New Zealand

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good5
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Website.

The pub is found in Auckland, New Zealand, 1051.

A free house bar located in the heart of Ellerslie offering a fine selection of craft beer, spirits and great wines. Charlie Baxters is an independently owned and operated free house. Specializing in the finest of craft beers NZ and surround has to offer. We have a 9 tap rotating system, which means there is always something new to try each week. Located right smack in the middle of Ellerslie township, you would be forgiven if you walked passed and missed the place. The stressed, worn outer paintwork may look out of context, but once you pass through the doors the feel of the interior should transport you back to a cosy, homely cabin. We aren’t just a craft beer pony, we have a grand selection of spirits, from your standard to the finer tastes. Our food menu might be small, but don’t dismiss us for that.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 9 different beers and tried 6 of them.

Map location

Postcode: 1051