Wellington brew bar Fortune Favours to close permanently this Sunday

Thursday 28 August 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Thu 28 Aug 2025, 3:37pm

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The Fortune Favours Leeds Street brew bar in Wellington will close on 31 August 2025. Owners attributed the decision to the cost-of-living crisis, noting that business has declined significantly compared to previous years. The brewery has operated for eight years.

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1. StuffThu 28 Aug 2025, 6:41am

   Wellington brewery Fortune Favours announces pub closure (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 28 Aug 2025, 7:38am

   Popular Wellington brewery and pub Fortune Favours closing down (opens in new tab)

3. RNZThu 28 Aug 2025, 9:09am

   Wellington brew bar Fortune Favours closing, blames cost of living crisis (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 28 Aug 2025, 10:34am

   Wellington brew bar closing, blames cost-of-living crisis (opens in new tab)

5. 1NewsThu 28 Aug 2025, 11:00am

   Fortune Favours: Popular Wellington brew bar announces closure (opens in new tab)

6. The PostThu 28 Aug 2025, 3:37pm

   Party’s over for Fortune Favours as craft beer veterans move on (opens in new tab)