The Empire Est. 1950Petone, Lower Hutt
The Empire Est. 1950 – Pub food and drinks
The Empire Est. 1950 – Pub food and drinks
The Empire Est. 1950 – Pub food and drinks
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Pub · Petone

The Empire Est. 1950

175 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt Open 7 days · 11 am – 11:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 11:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Empire Est. 1950
Monday11 am – 11:30 pm
Tuesday11 am – 11:30 pm
Wednesday11 am – 11:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 11:30 pm
Friday11 am – 11:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 11:30 pm
Sunday11 am – 11:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

175 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt

About

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.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of pub with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sunday RoastYorkshire pudding

With gravy

$4–6

KidsChicken nuggets and fries

Kids size

$12–15

Sunday RoastRoast of the day

Meat, roast vegetables and gravy

$26–34

Pub ClassicsBangers and mash

Pork sausages with onion gravy

$24–29

On TapHouse wine

Glass

$11–15

Bar SnacksChicken wings

Buffalo hot sauce

$15–20

Plan your visit

When is The Empire Est. 1950 busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at pubs in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Empire Est. 1950

Where is The Empire Est. 1950?

The Empire Est. 1950 is at 175 Jackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt, about 2.7 km from central Lower Hutt. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Empire Est. 1950's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Friday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 11:30 pm; Sunday 11 am – 11:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Empire Est. 1950 open on weekends?

Yes – The Empire Est. 1950 is open on both Saturday (11 am – 11:30 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 11:30 pm).

What kind of food does The Empire Est. 1950 serve?

Pub food and drinks. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of pub.

How much does it cost to eat at The Empire Est. 1950?

As an estimate, a meal at a pub like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Empire Est. 1950?

The closest is Murphy's Law Irish Bar (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Empire Est. 1950

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Petone
Top One Cafe – Cafe food 50 m
Cafe

Top One Cafe

240 Jackson Street, Petone
Petone, Lower Hutt

Other pub & bar dining places nearby

Pub & Bar Dining in Lower Hutt
NameAreaStatusDistance
Murphy's Law Irish BarPetone–30 m
The Queen of JacksonPetone–30 m
Martini On JacksonPetone–30 m
Sprig & Fern TavernPetone–300 m
Speight's Ale HousePetone–320 m
The hookPetone–400 m