The Central Tavern in Hokitika was destroyed by fire early today, the Fire Service said.
People staying at the West Coast pub rang the Fire Service at 4.48am to alert them of the blaze and firefighters were at the scene for more than five hours.
No one was injured.
Fire safety staff and police are investigating the blaze.
Hokitika pub burns down
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