Boneface Brewing vs Panhead:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Panhead had more branded searches than Boneface Brewing among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand. Panhead had about 3,490 branded searches, while Boneface Brewing had 1,450. Panhead made up 38.8% of all Upper Hutt restaurant searches we track, and Boneface Brewing accounted for 16.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Upper Hutt restaurants, Boneface Brewing appeared in all three answers and Panhead in none.
Who do people search for more?
Panhead, about 2 searches for every 1 for Boneface Brewing
Who does AI mention more?
Boneface Brewing, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Boneface Brewing, the only one of the two named
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Top Upper Hutt restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Boneface Brewing appeared in all three answers. Panhead did not appear in any of the three answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Boneface Brewing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Curry Workz3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Fig Tree Cafe2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Panhead0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Upper Hutt restaurants
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Upper Hutt, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Upper Hutt, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Upper Hutt, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“upper hutt restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“upper hutt dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Boneface Brewing or Panhead more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Boneface Brewing and Panhead by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Upper Hutt restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Panhead, Boneface Brewing. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panhead | Fig Tree Cafe | Boneface Brewing | Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt | Curry Workz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.3% | 28.6% | 16% | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.2% | 25.3% | 17.8% | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 23.7% | 16.7% | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 10% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.2% | 29.6% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 30% | 14% | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.7% | 31.8% | 15.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 16.5% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 32% | 18.2% | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.3% | 26.7% | 16.3% | 12.4% | 10.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.7% | 22.3% | 20.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 24.7% | 16.1% | 11.1% | 9.2% |
How has the Boneface Brewing and Panhead comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Panhead was ahead of Boneface Brewing in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Boneface Brewing’s share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand moved from 16% to 16.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1.5K to 1.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Panhead’s share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand moved from 38.3% to 38.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 3.5K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Upper Hutt restaurants in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Boneface Brewing lost share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, from 20.5% to 16.1%.

In September 2026, Panhead lost share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, from 39.7% to 38.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
28 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Boneface Brewing’s and Panhead’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Boneface Brewing
7 branded search terms
- boneface
- boneface beer
- boneface brewing
- boneface brewing menu
- boneface brewtown
- boneface the juice
- boneface upper hutt
Panhead
21 branded search terms
- panhead ale
- panhead apa
- panhead apa supercharger
- panhead hazy ipa
- panhead menu
- panhead pale ale
- panhead pickup
- panhead quickchange
- panhead quickchange xpa
- panhead rat rod
- panhead restaurant
- panhead road hog
- panhead sandman
- panhead sandman hazy
- panhead super charger
- panhead supercharger
- panhead supercharger apa
- panhead upper hutt
- rat rod panhead
- sandman panhead
- supercharger panhead
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