Garage Project takes over Fortune Favours brew bar

Garage Project has announced it will take over the Fortune Favours brew pub in central Wellington following its recent closure.

Fortune Favours ceased trading on 31 August, blaming the cost of living crisis for the downturn in its business after eight years.

Wellington brewery Garage Project says it will be taking over the Fortune Favours brew bar on Leeds Street and hiring the employees.

In a post on Facebook, Garage Project said: “Shannon, Dale and the team at Fortune Favours transformed one of Wellington’s original character buildings into one of the best spots to enjoy a beer in our city. Ironically, luck and a downturn in Wellington hospitality has not been on their side and they announced last week that they will be shutting their doors for the last time.

Pete Gillespie of Garage Project outside the Leeds Street brew bar (Image: Facebook)

“It’s sad to see one of our brewers cease trading, but what they managed to create in the heart of Wellington is too good to be relegated to the scrap heap. This week we will begin working with Fortune Favours to take over the running of the brew pub and bring their employees into the GP team.”

No official opening date has yet been announced.