Penny Black

Penny Black Cocktail Bar
A Celebration of Craft Cocktails, Craft Beers & Local Wines Penny Black has breathed life back into the old Post and Telegraph office.

It is situated in the quaint historic precinct of Old Cromwell Town, on the banks of the Kawarau River. Penny Black offers signature cocktails, local craft beer, and wines, with delicious tapas-style food to enjoy All of us who work at Penny Black, love being part of this amazing space. Remembering years gone by, we kept to the Victorian era, honoring the first adhesive postage stamp, with a bend

towards the Industrial Revolution, linking us to the new Dunstan Cycle Trail. You can find us at the start of the Dunstan Cycle Trail, or for a short stroll through the Old Precinct. All are welcome... cyclists, ladies in frocks, men in top and tails, families wanting to gather. Please note that we do not take bookings.

07/08/2026

Yummy… Our Own House-Made Mulled Wine.. 🖤💋🖤

We will be opening a wee bit later on Sunday 2nd August as it’s our wee Grandie’s 5th Birthday Celebration…as she calls ...
01/08/2026

We will be opening a wee bit later on Sunday 2nd August as it’s our wee Grandie’s 5th Birthday Celebration…as she calls it 🖤🦋🖤
Where has the years gone.. ????
When we were setting Penny up, we had her in the pram, painting and she learnt to climb the ladder in Penny..🖤💋🖤
Our wee Bubsie has been a part of Penny 🦋
We will open our doors at 3pm
Still plenty of time for yummy mulled wine 🖤💋🖤

What a Beautiful Local Event for our town and region.Having been a long term resident of Cromwell, we have seen events c...
30/07/2026

What a Beautiful Local Event for our town and region.
Having been a long term resident of Cromwell, we have seen events come and go.. LIGHT UP CROMWELL is now celebrating it’s 10TH BIRTHDAY!!!
That’s WOW x 10!!!
From its humble beginnings in the mall to the now Anderson Park Rose Garden.
The wonderful volunteers who got this event off the ground and have persevered… kept on drumming up support, sponsorships and passed it on to willing and capable humans to take it to the next level.. it has grown to this amazing event that stands tall and proud and holds up to so many quality events in other regions of our country..
It’s truly local, it’s free and magical!!!

Pop down to Penny before the event for a sparkly cocktail…
Not sure if we should stay open for after Light Up Winter…….. 🤔

Would you traipse all the way to the old precinct for a delicious Mulled wine..??
Would you cart your self aaall the way to the old part of town for a crafty cocktail???
Would you drag yourself and some fab humans all the way to the historic precinct for a magical beverage…???
Would ya ..????
If you think you would.. tell us and we’ll stay open …

What do you think……?????
Should we?
🖤🤔💋💋💋💋💋🤔💋💋💋💋💋🖤

WE’RE BACK!!!!!!Had a great time catching up with Whanau in the North..(thanks for giving us a hall pass)We’re ready to ...
29/07/2026

WE’RE BACK!!!!!!
Had a great time catching up with Whanau in the North..(thanks for giving us a hall pass)
We’re ready to hydrate you with friendly banter and entertain you with our beverage selection… or the other way round if you feel so inclined….,
We’ve missed you come see us!!!!

Back trading our usual hours:
WEDNESDAY: 2PM - 7PM
THURSDAY: 2PM - 7PM
FRIDAY: 2PM - 8PM
SATURDAY: 2PM - 8PM
SUNDAY: 2PM - 7PM
MONDAY: 2PM -7PM
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We will be shut for our next wee Mini Winter Break We will Re-Open Wednesday 29th JulySee You Then🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤💋🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
13/07/2026

We will be shut for our next wee Mini Winter Break
We will Re-Open Wednesday 29th July
See You Then
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What a beaut start to Long Week-end!!!Sun, Blue Skies and Crisp Air…Our hours are unchanged.. ..Pop in for your fave Coc...
09/07/2026

What a beaut start to Long Week-end!!!
Sun, Blue Skies and Crisp Air…
Our hours are unchanged.. ..
Pop in for your fave Cocktail, local Beer or Wine..
A perfect spot to chill with friends, your fave humans and fab tunes!!!

04/07/2026

Yes we do… 🖤🙌🖤
No matter what gets thrown at us.. we make it work.. 🖤
No matter what speed bump we hit… we make it work ..🖤
No matter how many times we ask, did this just happen.. we make it work
We make it work because we have a vision
We make it work because if we don’t, no one else will
We make it work because it’s our responsibility to make it work
We owe it to ourselves
We owe it to our customers
We make it work because we just do
Thank you for helping us make it work

Oooh it’s a brrrr one out there… WE HAVE MULLED WINE TO WARM THE COCKLES OF YOUR EVERYWHERE!!!!🖤🙌🍷🥃🙌🖤
25/06/2026

Oooh it’s a brrrr one out there… WE HAVE MULLED WINE TO WARM THE COCKLES OF YOUR EVERYWHERE!!!!
🖤🙌🍷🥃🙌🖤

Back from a lovely break…. Reminded ourselves what it’s like to be a customer and can’t wait to see your Luvly faces!!!!
23/06/2026

Back from a lovely break…. Reminded ourselves what it’s like to be a customer and can’t wait to see your Luvly faces!!!!

Address

71 Melmore Terrace
Cromwell
9310

Opening Hours

Monday 2pm - 7pm
Wednesday 2pm - 7pm
Thursday 2pm - 7pm
Friday 2am - 8pm
Saturday 2pm - 8pm
Sunday 2pm - 7pm

Telephone

+6434454474

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