We're Renegade Brewing Co. — an independent brewery and taproom built inside an old glass factory in Sydenham, Ōtautahi.
Our space has been crafted with a "built, not bought" attitude, creating a North American-inspired taproom where the brewery is at the heart of the experience. Surrounded by the brewhouse, fermenters and tanks, you'll be drinking right where it's all brewed.
We create bold, flavour-driven beers with a rebellious streak, alongside a growing range of house-made drinks. From crisp lagers and classic ales to unapologetically hoppy IPAs, refreshing lemonades, kombucha and small-batch seasonal releases, everything we produce is brewed with the same focus on quality, flavour and character.
As an independent, owner-operated brewery, you'll always be welcomed by the people who built Renegade and the small team who help bring it to life each week. Renegade is relaxed, welcoming and unpretentious — a place for all to enjoy a drink.
We're open Wednesday to Sunday.
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Our address is Unit 2 105 Orbell St, Sydenham and you'll find the doors to the taproom just around the corner on Disraeli St.
We're @renegadebrewingco
Saturday 10 October
Now Full! Next one is 14 November- Spots fill up fast, so contact us to reserve a table. Beats By Bingo is back at Renegade Brewing Co! 10 October 7pm. Hosted by Taylor Ruddle, this musical bingo show will have you bopping in your seat and singing along in no time. Expect plenty of laughs, awesome prizes, and a rotating mix of crowd-pleasing playlists. It’s super easy, and FREE to play. We'll also be giving out spot prizes in a test of skill, as well as a prize every round so that's 6 possible prizes to win!
Sunday 11 October
Candle Making at Renegade Brewing Co. 🕯️🍻 A collaboration between Renegade Brewing Co. & Purple Goddess and Co. Looking for a creative afternoon out in Christchurch? Join us for a relaxed 60-minute candle making workshop, where you’ll hand-pour your own custom soy candle while enjoying a complimentary beer from Renegade Brewing Co. Whether you’re catching up with friends, planning a date, or simply trying something new, this beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you slow down, get creative, and leave with something you’ve made yourself. What’s Included: ✨ 60-minute guided candle making workshop by Purple Goddess and Co. ✨ All candle-making materials provided ✨ One complimentary beer from Renegade Brewing Co. ✨ Your handcrafted 150g soy candle (to be collected after curing) 🚨 Important Info Your candle requires time to cure after the workshop. 📦 Collection: Candles will be available for pickup from Renegade Brewing Co. from Wednesday onwards during opening hours. Full collection details will be provided on the day. 📅 Event Details Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Duration: 60 minutes Tickets: $49 + booking fee No experience needed—just bring yourself, your favourite people, and enjoy an afternoon of creativity, great beer, and good company. Spaces are limited and this event is expected to sell out. Book now to secure your spot.
Saturday 24 October
🍻 SPRING ON & OFF 🍻 📅 Saturday 24 OCT | 🕛 12PM–8PM | 🎟 FREE EVENT Spring season will be here, and we’re celebrating with a rolling beer adventure 🍺 Jump on The Lupulin Line and cruise between three epic breweries: 📍 Renegade Brewing Co 📍 Three Boys Brewery 📍 Wigram Brewing Co 🚌 FREE bus running between all locations 🍻 Fresh hop beers at every stop 🙌 No bookings — just show up at one, grab a brew then and hop on to the next Make a day of it, bring your crew, and taste your way through some of the freshest seasonal brews around. See you onboard!
Sunday 25 October
Palette has teamed up with Renegade Brewing Co to host 'paint + pint' nights at their taproom. The event is a self-led painting session, though this time you will be surrounded by tanks, brewing equipment, and better beer. 3pm start time. Palette has 50+ epic templates available for your inspiration! A $39 ticket includes your painting experience and one of Renegade's tap drinks or non-alcoholic drinks of your choice. Past events have brought in work groups, date nights, and catch ups amongst friends - if you needed any ideas! The event is capped at 40 people and can sell out - so make sure you book your tickets ahead of time.
Sunday 8 November
A celebration of vinyl culture featuring a hand-picked collection of Ōtautahi’s top record vendors, DJs and beer — all under one roof. Dig through crates of new and secondhand LPs, 12”s and 7”s, chat records with fellow collectors, and enjoy vinyl-only DJ sets spinning all afternoon. 🕑 12–5pm 📍 Renegade Brewing Co Unit 2, 105 Orbell Street, Sydenham. Free entry. Good vibes guaranteed. Come for a quick dig or stay all afternoon — just don’t forget your tote bag!
Want to host your event at Renegade?
Our taproom is available to hire for private events. Email taproom@renegadebrewing.co.nz for details.
Yes! Children are most welcome, but we are a production brewery, and there are some hazards around such as tools, brewing equipment and our large staircase to the mezzanine. We do have a change table in the accessible toilet.
Yes! We will always have food available. We will most often have rotating food trucks on site. We also offer microwaved Dr Bugs popcorn.
Yes! We make an apple cider, as well as a non-alcoholic hop water which are both on tap. We also have cans of UNCOMMON Wine: Pinot Noir and Sav Blanc, Melton Estate Summer Love Sparkling Riesling, Curiosity Gin & Tonic and Ruby Gin & Ginger Beer. We also offer Karma Cola range of non-alcoholic soft drinks and juice.
Yes! Depending on the day and time, we can offer partial or full venue hire for a fee. Additionally, we can cater for large group bookings during our opening hours. Reach out to us via email to inquire.
Yes! Although our entranceway has steps, we have a ramp and entranceway through from our neighbours at Crisp & Vale. Let us know when you arrive, or even beforehand and we can help you access this.
Yes! We have hooks latched to the outside of our building that you can lock your bike to, but if there isn't space or you would rather bring your bike inside, we can store it safely in the brew house or somewhere else.
Yes! Email us at: taproom@renegadebrewing.co.nz and we'll put your booking in our calendar. We look forward to hosting your group. Groups of 20+ typically are placed in the back corner of our mezzanine, so please make sure to let us know if anyone in your group cannot access the stairs, and we'll find an alternate spot.
The OG Renegade duo, Thomas and Amy, are bringing Renegade Brewing Co to a reality. The North American meets Kiwi pairing believe that if it's worth doing, it's worth doing right. Whatever that may be. Previously, that has been the combination of travelling, adventure seeking and brewing which proved to be the winning formula to living life through your 20's. Now the adventure is family living, and the massive undertaking of building a dream nail by nail, brew by brew to create a fun and vibrant brewery, taproom and workspace.
Amy met Thomas at the University of Canterbury in 2010 as an exchange student from the USA, where Thomas was years into homebrewing already. Thomas started brewing and sharing his creations with friends and family. From using our beautiful Christchurch tap water to some epic brews using buckets of water from Lake Wakatipu, along to winning the local homebrew competition at Crazy Mountain Brewery, in Colorado, USA. This ultimately led him to start brewing professionally in 2015. Work hard and play hard is the renegade spirit. This goal of surrounding yourself with good people and good beer has led us to working in some amazing places, and it is those people, places and experiences over the last 15 years which are displayed at Renegade Brewing Co.
These are the breweries that we have worked in that have made us who we are:
And now the Renegade adventure has begun.
