Events
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Saturday 13 June 2026
World Gin Day Distillery Tour & Tasting
Friday 19 June 2026
An Evening of Acoustic Music with Shaun Preston [SOLD OUT]
Friday 3 July 2026
An Evening of Acoustic Music with Shaun Preston
Sunday 5th July 2026
Sunday Roast
Saturday 14 November 2026
Toast Martinborough at The Runholder
World Gin Day Distillery Tour & Tasting
Saturday 13 June, 1pm-5pm
Celebrate World Gin Day with Lighthouse Gin. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes distillery tour with Head Distiller Rachel Hall, followed by a guided stand-up gin tasting in our tasting room.
We'll also have a special cocktail on offer, crafted exclusively for the occasion, and available to purchase in the tasting room or the restaurant if you're dining with us.
$20pp for distillery tour (10-15 min) and guided gin tasting (30 min) - 3x10ml pours with tonic and garnish pairings and a complimentary cocktail recipe card.
Your tour and tasting is free when you buy two bottles of gin to take home, plus receive a special World Gin Day gift with every gin purchase.
SOLD OUT
An Evening of Acoustic Music with Shaun Preston
Friday 19 June 2026, 6pm
Due to overwhelming demand, our first event sold out in 24 hours, so we are putting on a second event!
Join us for an evening of live acoustic music by local legend Shaun Preston, who will be performing on his signature white piano.
Gather your music-loving friends and settle in for a night of exceptional food, wine, gin, and acoustic ambiance from 6pm. Enjoy a three-course meal, served family style, while listening to the live music.
Limited seats available. Reserve your table in advance for this unique dining experience.
$90 per person (payable on the evening) for three-course dinner and performance.
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SOLD OUT
An Evening of Acoustic Music with Shaun Preston
Friday 3 July 2026, 6pm
Due to overwhelming demand, our first two events sold out in 24 hours, so we are putting on a third event!
Join us for an evening of live acoustic music by local legend Shaun Preston, who will be performing on his signature white piano.
Gather your music-loving friends and settle in for a night of exceptional food, wine, gin, and acoustic ambiance from 6pm. Enjoy a three-course meal, served family style, while listening to the live music.
Limited seats available. Reserve your table in advance for this unique dining experience.
$90 per person (payable on the evening) for three-course dinner and performance.
Sunday Roast
First Sunday of every month
A relaxed, long-lunch affair - on the first Sunday of every month throughout winter (May-Oct), we’ll be swapping our usual menu for a shared three-course roast with all the trimmings.
Expect plenty of food, great company, and the perfect excuse to settle in with a glass of Pinot and while away the afternoon.
Sunday 5th July - Free-range crisp porchetta roast
Sunday 2nd August - Slow-roasted Speckle Park beef sirloin
Sunday 6th September (Father’s Day) - Aromatic spiced rolled lamb leg
Sunday 4th October - Free-range crisp porchetta roast
$60 per person for three-course Sunday Roast.
Vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free options available.
Toast Martinborough
at The Runholder
Saturday 14 November 2026, 12-6pm
Experience the new era of Toast, iconic and much-loved festival among the vines, now hosted exclusively at The Runholder, bringing together some of our favourite wineries, makers, performers and culinary talent for one unforgettable day.
Perch on the hillside by the vines or settle in beneath the trees as you sip your way through fine wines, small-batch gin and local beer, and indulge in a sophisticated food offering designed to elevate the tasting experience.
We’re honoured to welcome on stage Sir Dave Dobbyn performing his legendary singalongs and timeless Kiwi anthems, supported by The BeatGirls, Sweet Mix Kids and DJ Takas bringing the energy with their dancefloor hits.
Marking the start of summer, this is the perfect occasion to gather your friends, whether a weekend escape to wine country, a special celebration, or simply an afternoon of nostalgia and great music, Toast Martinborough is where it all comes together.
General Admission $123 + iTICKET fees
VIP Experience $549 + iTICKET fees
Pre-sale starts 24 June - subscribe to Toast Martinborough’s mailing list for access.
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