About The Empire Est. 1950
The Empire Est. 1950 brings pub food and drinks to 175 Jackson Street in Petone, Petone, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Lower Hutt. From the Lower Hutt city centre it is roughly 2.7 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.
The kitchen focuses on pub food and drinks. Dishes typical of this style include steak and chips and wedges, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 17 pub & bar dining venues we list in Lower Hutt.
You can visit any day of the week – The Empire Est. 1950 opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 11:30 pm on Mondays. Late-night diners are catered for on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In total it trades for about 88 hours each week.
For budgeting, pubs of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.





