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.
SUMMER SATURDAYS
with Lighthouse Gin
Settle in at The Runholder cottage for a leisurely summer afternoon under the trees. Join us every Saturday in January from 2-7pm for refreshing Lighthouse Gin & Tonics, wood-fired pizzas and chilled summer tunes.
Stretch out on a bean bag in the shade or claim a sunny spot on the cottage veranda, G&T in hand.
No bookings required, just turn up and unwind.
