New distillery
at The RUnholder
OUR SPIRITUAL HOME
Lighthouse Gin’s new distillery is now open at The Runholder in Martinborough.
With a new custom-built copper still commissioned from German distillery manufacturer CARL, visitors can see Rachel at work crafting her next batch while enjoying a Lighthouse Gin & Tonic in the Tasting Room.
Lighthouse gin tastings & TOURS
Discover the story of Lighthouse Gin and taste Martinborough’s original craft gin at The Runholder.
Visit the Tasting Room to try a flight of our Barrel Aged and Navy Strength gins alongside Lighthouse Original gin with a knowledgeable Cellar Door Host. $20
Step behind the scenes and discover the craft, botanicals, and distillation process of Lighthouse Gin with an immersive distillery tour and tasting experience. $40
Or journey through Lighthouse Gins at your leisure with a Lighthouse Gin Tasting Tray, served with Strangelove Tonic. $35.
COCKTAILS
Relax with a classic Gin & Tonic or taste one of The Runholder’s signature Lighthouse Gin cocktails, designed by distiller Rachel Hall herself, in the cellar door or restaurant.
DINE at
the runholder
Feast on an à la carte menu celebrating fresh Wairarapa produce and local prime cuts for lunch or dinner.
Also home to Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard wines, The Runholder’s seasonal cuisine is crafted to perfectly complement Martinborough wines and Lighthouse Gin.
