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 East Imperial Tonic. $35.

Lighthouse Gin Distiller Rachel Hall at The Runholder
Lighthouse Gin Tasting at The Runholder

COCKTAILS

Relax with a classic Gin & Tonic or taste one of The Runholder’s signature Lighthouse Gin cocktails, designed by distiller Rachel Hall herself.

Lighthouse Gin French 75 Cocktail

DINE at the runholder

Feast on antipasti platters, pizzas and shared plates from The Runholder grill for lunch or dinner.

Also home to Te Kairanga and Martinborough Vineyard wines, The Runholder menu celebrates Wairarapa’s local produce and is crafted to perfectly complement Martinborough wines and Lighthouse Gin.

The Runholder Lamb Ribs and Lighthouse Gin & Tonic