The White Swan

15/09/2026

🥂🎄 EAT. DRINK. LIVE MUSIC. CELEBRATE. — $59PP

Your Christmas party, sorted.

Round up the work team, your clients or your favourite people and join us at The White Swan for a festive late lunch followed by live music in the Garden Bar.

🥂 Drink on arrival — house wine, beer or festive bubbles
🍽️ Two courses — main + dessert
☀️ Your group’s spot reserved in the Garden Bar
🎶 Live music in the Garden Bar from 4–8pm
🌟 Only $59 per person | From 2pm–late
📍 The White Swan, Greytown

DATES AVAILABLE:
Friday 27 November
Friday 4 December
Friday 11 December
Friday 18 December

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL!
Email Anna, our Experience Manager, at [email protected] to plan your Christmas party.

10/09/2026

YOU’RE INVITED: SEASONAL MENU TASTING.

Join Executive Chef Tim Stephenson and his fabulous team for an exclusive evening showcasing a selection of dishes from our not-yet-released seasonal menu — refined, generous and beautifully balanced.

🍽️ Wednesday 23 September
🕡 Seated by 6:30pm
✨ $110pp tasting menu
🍷 $150pp with matched wines
🥂 Just 30 seats available

Settle in and let us take you through a taste of what’s new at The Captain’s. Please include any dietary requirements when booking. Payment will be made on the day, with our full drinks menu also available throughout the evening.

🔗 Bookings are essential to secure your spot: https://bookings.nowbookit.com/?accountid=c0c84077-62b2-484b-80c2-0c99c3975940&venueid=11956&date=2026-09-23&serviceids=event_WJ78Z3VRE07U4_1788831327922

08/09/2026

Dress dapper, get behind the wheel of your classic car and drive for men's health this September 🎗

We're thrilled to support The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive Wairarapa, kicking off at The White Swan!

📍 Sunday 27 September
Registration opens at 930AM.
More info and registration here: linktr.ee/DGD_Wairarapa

Dress dapper, get behind the wheel of your classic car and drive for men's health this September 🎗

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive returns to the Wairarapa on Sunday 27 September, bringing together pre-1986 cars and their drivers for a day of motoring and camaraderie while raising funds and awareness for men’s health.

The drive starts and finishes at The White Swan, with registration from 9.30am and engines starting at 10.45am.
From there, you’ll head through the Wairarapa to Farriers in Masterton before making your way back to Greytown for prize-giving.

Last year’s Wairarapa Drive became the largest Distinguished Gentleman’s Drive in New Zealand and the country’s top fundraising Drive, so let's keep those records again this year! 🏆

More info and registration: linktr.ee/DGD_Wairarapa
Sunday 27 September
9.30am
📍 The White Swan, 109 Main Street, Greytown

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06/09/2026

Hi friends 👋

We’ll be CLOSED tomorrow, Monday 7 September for our Team Day.

We’re taking the day to bring our amazing crew together for a chance to step away from the day-to-day, reflect on the year so far, celebrate the wins, spend some quality time together as a wider team.

Back to business as usual from 12pm Tuesday 8 September, refreshed and ready to welcome you!⭐

04/09/2026

Nothing says 'Happy Father's Day' like that smile when you know you've nailed it 😉

Grab our special Father's Day Flank - 200g grilled flank steak, served medium-rare with chimichurri, garlic butter, fries and salad. 🤤

Join us all weekend at The Swan, book ahead and treat Dad to something he'll love.
🔗 www.thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz/table-booking

02/09/2026

Spring looks good on Greytown 🌸

What’s happening right on our doorstep:
🌼 Carterton Daffodil Festival - Sunday 13 September
Daffodils, local stalls, food and family fun.

🎩 The Distinguished Gentleman's Drive - Sunday 27 September. Dapper drivers and classic cars, all for a great cause - starting at The White Swan.

🌷 Longbush Cottage Tulip Festival - September–October
A spectacular spring display of thousands of tulips.

🌿 Pūkaha Wairarapa Garden Tour- 21 & 22 November
A beautiful weekend exploring some of the region’s private gardens in support of Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre.

The wonderful team at Destination Wairarapa has everything you need to make the most of the seasons – check out the 'What's On' page on their website for all the details 🔗 www.wairarapanz.com/collections/whats-on

⭐ Visit us! We’d love to see you.
🔗 www.thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz

01/09/2026

Spring flavours have landed. Why celebrate Dad for just one day when you can treat him all week?

From now until Sunday 6 September, enjoy a 200g grilled flank steak, served medium-rare with chimichurri, garlic butter, fries and salad. 🤤

FATHER'S DAY FLANK:
🥩 Steak — $44
🍺 Steak + Monteith’s Golden Lager — $50
GF | DF on request

Available all week. Book your table and treat Dad (or yourself!) to a feed he’ll love! 🔗https://thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz/table-booking

30/08/2026

Why celebrate Dad for just one day when you can treat him all week?

From Monday 31 August to Sunday 6 September, enjoy a 200g grilled flank steak, served medium-rare with chimichurri, garlic butter, fries and salad.

FATHER’S DAY FLANK:
🥩 Steak — $44
🍺 Steak + Monteith’s Golden Lager — $50
GF | DF on request

Available all week. Book your table and treat Dad to a feed he’ll love!
🔗 www.thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz/table-booking

27/08/2026

🔥 NEW COSY STAY PACKAGE! Escape to Greytown for a cosy midweek getaway for two—complete with delicious roast chicken dinner and drinks!

For the wonderful price of $299, enjoy:
🛏️ One night in a Deluxe Room
🍗 Two roast chicken dinners
🍸 Two glasses of Greytown Distilling Company gin

Available Sunday–Thursday, from 1 September to 22 October 2026, subject to availability. To book, click BOOK NOW, choose your room and dates, then select the “Cosy Deluxe Stay with Roast Dinner” package.

Our packages also make wonderful gifts! 🎁
www.thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz/accommodation-packages

26/08/2026

Cuisine Magazine's Good Food Guide 2026 is out, and Wairarapa has once again made a big impression! 🍽️

The Captain’s Dining Room has been named in the Cuisine Good Food Guide 2026, recognised as one of New Zealand’s Top Restaurants — four years running!

Huge thanks to Kelli Brett, Good Food Guide, and Cuisine Magazine for celebrating the best of Aotearoa’s dining. We're proud to represent the Wairarapa, and sit alongside other incredible Wairarapa dining destinations on this list.