Our Menu

Feast on an à la carte menu celebrating the bounty of Wairarapa’s local produce, crafted by Head Chef Tim Smith to perfectly complement our Martinborough wines and gin.

LUNCH WEDNESDAY -FRIDAY 12PM-4PM | SATURDAY-SUNDAY 11AM -4PM

DINNER FRIDAY-SATURDAY 6PM-9PM

TASTING ROOM TUESDAY-FRIDAY 12PM-4PM | SATURDAY 11AM-6PM | SUNDAY 11AM-4PM
WINE & GIN TASTINGS, WINE BY THE GLASS, GIN COCKTAILS, PLATTERS, ANTIPASTI & FRIES.
WINTER RESERVATIONS WELCOME EXCEPT FOR SATURDAYS (WALK-IN GUESTS ONLY).

While you wait

$14
ARTISAN SOURDOUGH, WHIPPED BROWN WEST GOLD BUTTER

$14

$16
GOLDEN KUMARA HUMMUS & ARTISAN SOURDOUGH (VG)

$16

$14
FERMENTED GARLIC & TALEGGIO CHEESE WOOD FIRED FLATBREAD

$14

$10
MARINATED OLIVES (VG/GF)

$10

$16
SMOKED KAHAWAI, PICKLES & LAVOSH

$16

$4
BLUE EARTH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

$4

Small Plates

$22
RUNHOLDER SCOTCH EGG, BLACK PUDDING, HOUSE OF STRAW

GREEN APPLE & MUSTARD (DF)

$22

$28
WOOD SMOKED OCTOPUS, LIGHTHOUSE GIN & TOMATO CONSOMMÉ, ROASTED PEPPERS & BASIL SEEDS (GF/DF)

$28

$26
CURED FRESH FISH, LIME, SHALLOT, TOMATO, KUMARA, BLUE EARTH OLIVE OIL & CORIANDER (GF/DF)

$26

$30
SUN RIPENED HEIRLOOM TOMATO STRACCIATELLA CHEESE, BASIL SEEDS, PICKLED RED ONION & GRISSINI (VEG)

$30

Larger Plates

$44
220GR WAGYU BEEF BAVETTE, BÉARNAISE, WATERCRESS, GRILLED ONION & THYME JUS (GF)

$44

$44
WAIRARAPA WOOD FIRED LAMB RIBS, PEARL BARLEY TABBOULEH, HARISSA, SHEEPS MILK LABNEH, COOKING JUICES *CONTAINS BEEF, PLEASE ASK IF YOU'D LIKE WITHOUT IT

$44

$40
GRILLED PORK CUTLET, FERMENTED CHILLI, MUSTARD CHARRED PICKLED GREENS, PORK SCRATCHINGS (GF/DF)

$40

$40
ZUCCHINI, CHARD AND RICOTTA ROTOLO PASTA AGRODOLCE, SAFFRON VINEGAR, RED PEPPER AND BASIL (VEG)

$40

$40
CRISPY SKIN ORA KING SALMON CHARCOAL ROASED LEEK, CRISP FENNEL, PRESERVED GREYTOWN LEMON & CAPERS (GF/DF)

$40

To Share

Designed for two

$98
HOT OFF THE COALS 500GR NZ GRASS FED SAVANNAH T-BONE, MUSTARD, PICKLED GRILLED VEGETABLES, FERMENTED GARLIC, JUS (GF)

$98

$106
SLOW COOKED LAMB SHOULDER, CELERIAC, BABY ONIONS, PINE NUT & KAWAKAWA SALSA VERDE (GF)

$106

Sides

$12
FRIES, GARLIC SALT & SMOKED TOMATO KETCHUP (VEG/GF/DF)

$12

$14
MIXED LEAVES, FENNEL, RADISH, SHALLOT & WHITE BALSAMIC

$14

$18
CHARRED CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS, HOT GREYTOWN HONEY, COCONUT, PECAN NUT & ONION ASH (VEG/GF/DF)

$18

$16
POMMES ANNA FRIES, ROSEMARY, GARLIC, SMOKED TOMATO RELISH

$16

$16
AGRIA POTATO FONDUE WEST GOLD BUTTER, CRÈME FRAÎCHE (VEG/GF)

$16

Sweet

$18
MANGO SORBET, COCONUT & LIME LABNEH, SWEET CORN BREAD & CHARRED PINEAPPLE (VG/DF)

$18

$18
WESTERN LAKE WALNUT TOFFEE PIE, MANUKA HONEY & FIG PRESERVE ICE CREAM

$18

$20
HAZELNUT TORTA, WHITTAKERS DARK CHOCOLATE, WHIPPED PANNA COTTA, PINOT NOIR PEAR(GF)

$20

$56
THE RUNHOLDER CHEESE SELECTION, LAVOSH, HONEYCOMB, OAT CRACKERS (GF) & SUGARED NUTS

$56

Two courses and a drink for $28 per child.

Served in our Dining Room for lunch Tuesday-Friday 12pm-4pm, Saturday-Sunday 11am-4pm and for dinner Friday & Saturday 6pm-9pm.

Main

CHOICE OF:

SPAGHETTI POMODORO WITH CHEESE (VG)

BATTERED FISH & CHIPS WITH KETCHUP

PANKO CRUMBED CHICKEN TENDERS & CHIPS WITH KETCHUP

MINI WOOD FIRED CHEESE PIZZA (VG)

Drink

CHOICE OF DRINK FROM THE PHOENIX RANGE:

APPLE ORANGE & MANGO, LEMONADE, COLA OR GINGER BEER

Sweet

VANILLA ICE CREAM SUNDAE WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE, WAFER & SPRINKLES

Enjoy wine & gin tastings, tasting trays, wine by the glass and gin cocktails accompanied by platters, antipasti & fries.
Served in our Tasting Room Tuesday-Friday 12pm-4pm, Saturday 11am-4pm & Sunday 11am-4pm. Please note we do not take reservations for our Tasting Room - walk in only.

To Share

$75
THE RUNHOLDER PLATTER (DESIGNED FOR TWO), CHARCUTERIE, PICKLED VEGETABLES, NZ CHEESE, HOT SMOKED SALMON, FIRE ROASTED KUMARA HUMMUS, EGGPLANT, MARINATED OLIVES,SOURDOUGH, CRACKERS & GRISSINI

$75

$56
THE RUNHOLDER CHEESE SELECTION, LAVOSH, HONEYCOMB, OAT CRACKERS (GF) & SUGARED NUTS

$56

$16
ARTISAN SOURDOUGH, WHIPPED BROWN WEST GOLD BUTTER

$16

$14
FERMENTED GARLIC & TALEGGIO CHEESE WOOD FIRED FLATBREAD

$14

$16
SMOKED KAHAWAI, PICKLES & LAVOSH

$16

$12
FRIES, GARLIC SALT, SMOKED TOMATO KETCHUP (VEG/GF/DF)

$12

$20
HAZELNUT TORTA, WHITTAKERS DARK CHOCOLATE, WHIPPED PANNA COTTA, PINOT NOIR PEAR (GF)

$20

Wine or Gin Tasting

Taste your way through iconic Martinborough wines and gin with a host in our Tasting Room. Bookings not required.
Your tasting is free when you spend $60 or more on wine or gin to take home with you from our Cellar Door.

$25
WINE TASTING - THREE 50ML TASTING POURS OF WINES FROM MARTINBOROUGH VINEYARD & TE KAIRANGA

$25

$20
GIN TASTING - 10ML POURS EACH OF LIGHTHOUSE ORIGINAL, NAVY STRENGTH & BARREL AGED GIN

$20

Our famous Sunday Roast is back! $60 per peroson. Each Sunday we alternate between Roast Lamb leg, Beef Sirloin and Pork Belly.
Served in our Dining Room for lunch Sunday 11am-4pm throughout winter.
Please note groups of 12 or more will be offered one of our set menus. Please enquire here

While you wait

ARTISAN SOURDOUGH, WHIPPED BROWN WEST GOLD BUTTER, KUMARA HUMMUS

Main

WEEKLY ROAST WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS... DUCK FAT ROASTIES, SLOW COOKED BABY ONIONS, ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES & CARRAWAY SEED STEAMED MARKET GREENS

Sweet

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING, BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE & CULTURED CREAM

Our Suppliers

Wherever possible we source from our neighbours throughout the Wairarapa region.
/ FISH
Yellow Brick Road, Palliser Bay

/ LAMB
Wharekauhau Country Estate, Palliser Bay

/ OLIVE OIL
Blue Earth, Martinborough

/ DUCK EGGS
Morrisons Bush, Greytown
Please note allergens are used at The Runholder. Some dishes can be made gluten or dairy free.

Private Dining

A cosy spot to enjoy warm Wairarapa hospitality with friends, family or colleagues for your next meeting or special occasion.

Exclusive use of our elegant and secluded Private Dining Room for your special celebration or business meeting, for up to 14 people.
Includes 65” screen and video conferencing equipment.
Family style set menu dining (two-course $70pp or three-course $80pp), plus option to add on Morning Tea or Canapés.
Wine and beverages can be purchased as per drinks list.
No minimum spend, and no room hire fee.
Please enquire for availability.

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Feast on an à la carte menu celebrating the bounty of Wairarapa’s local produce, crafted by Head Chef Tim Smith to perfectly complement our Martinborough wines and gin.

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A cosy spot to enjoy warm Wairarapa hospitality with friends, family or colleagues for your next meeting or special occasion.

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