Thirsty Acres

06/09/2026

Need an excuse to go for a drive this week?
Have a look at how beautiful Darfield is in spring!😍 Great photo opportunities rain or shine, but be quick because the cherry blossoms don’t last forever…

While you’re there why not visit our good friends at Darfield Village Meats for NZs best sausages, and Johnny Fresh for the freshest produce in Selwyn.

Then stop in and see us Thirsty Acres for a great lunch or dinner, a hot coffee and the coldest b**r in Canterbury!

Make a visit to thirstyacres part of a great day out in the beautiful selwyn.nz district 📸🥰🍺

06/09/2026

Have you tried a QUIZ NIGHT at Thirsty Acres - Join us Tuesday night for our popular weekly Pub Trivia Quiz.

Free to play, great prizes and heaps of fun. Book your team in today to find out why we have the best pub quiz for a country mile 🥳

And if you fancy a bit of homework, the CRYPTIC CLUES below will give you a head start on a few of tomorrow nights questions…

Cryptics!
Who played the final girl here? Who sang the original? Hicham had an incredible run – who beat his mile this year?

05/09/2026

Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there!

Don’t worry about the weather, it always feels like summer inside Thirsty Acres! 😎☀️🍺

Why not make a lazy long lunch of it - plenty of tables still available from 2pm and the kitchen is open with the full menu all day! 🍔🥩

Dinner tables still available for you too - maybe a Wagyu Rib Eye steak is just what dad wants for dinner!

Thirsty Acres - Cultivating Great Times (and happy Dads!)

02/09/2026

Here’s what you need to know about Father’s Day…

⏰ We open at 11am
🍔 Delicious food all day and night - if we’re open the kitchen is open!
🍺 Dad knows all about this stuff 🍻
📖 Walk ins are welcome, but booking a table is advised!

Here’s what we need to know about Father’s Day…

⏰ What time are you coming
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 How many in your group

It’s as easy as that 🤙 See you this Sunday!

Thirsty Acres - cultivating Great Times!

31/08/2026

Have you tried a QUIZ NIGHT at Thirsty Acres - Join us Tuesday night for our popular weekly Pub Trivia Quiz.

Free to play, great prizes and heaps of fun. Book your team in today to find out why we have the best pub quiz for a country mile 🥳

And if you fancy a bit of homework, the CRYPTIC CLUES below will give you a head start on a few of tomorrow nights questions…

Cryptics!
What’s Spidey’s non-alcoholic brand? Mary’s more famous daughter. My movies have made more than anyone else's (in a lead role).

31/08/2026

A new month means a new local charity for our Thirsty Thursday Meat Raffles!

For the month of September we’re working with Kirwee Netball Club, a wonderful local organisation promoting all things netball in our community.

Come along and get your raffle tickets from 5pm Thursdays throughout the month. Better yet, enjoy a few happy hour drinks, stay for dinner, and meet a few locals all at the same time!

Thirsty Acres - Cultivating Great Times!

27/08/2026

WH**KY TASTING EVENING - Wed Sept 23rd Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift?
Why not gift a seat at our upcoming Wh**ky Tasting in late September? Perfect for lovers of the water of life, our ‘Romp around Scotland’ is a classy introduction to scotch wh**ky, hosted by the Scotch Wh**ky Company thescotchwh**kyco right here at Thirsty Acres.

$75pp includes the whiskies and a curated selection of food throughout the event.
Tickets are limited and can be booked at the link below, or call in to Thirsty Acres to secure your spot.