New distillery
now Open 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
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
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.
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 menu is crafted to perfectly complement Martinborough wines and Lighthouse Gin.
A Boutique Festival of wine, gin, food & music
Saturday 15th November 2025, 12pm-6pm
$99 General Admission + iTICKET fees
Join us under a canopy of trees for an unforgettable afternoon that blends flavour, sound & celebration. Set against the stunning backdrop of Martinborough’s rolling hills and vines, this curated gathering brings together iconic makers, movers, and shakers - ready to pour, plate, and play their hearts out.
Sip iconic artisan wines, swirl small-batch gin and savour signature gourmet bites by culinary legends while listening to the soulful stylings and powerhouse vocals of Hollie Smith.
The Runholder, Martinborough
Saturday 15 November 2025
