The Empire, LOWER HUTT, Wellington

The Empire is a multi award winning gastro pub right here in the middle of Jackson st. Voted BEST SMALL BUSINESS 2010,Finalist in BEST HOSPITALITY 2011, as well as receiving the Hutts coveted BEST HOST RESPONSIBILITY award.In January for the second year running, they were awarded the New Zealand BEEF AND LAMB AWARD OF EXCELLENCE for the quality of their beef and lamb dishes.Owned and operated by husband and wife team Paul and Rachel Rowan, with cuisine designed by master chef paul and front of house and admin overseen by Rachel they are a formidable team and that is why they are THE HOME OF HOSPITALITY