Martinborough Village

✨ **What's On in Martinborough | This Weekend** ✨

Winter weekends don't get much better than this! **Pour & Explore and VISAWOAP kicks off this weekend**, bringing an incredible line-up of food, wine, music, art and unforgettable experiences across Martinborough. 🍷✨

🔥Friday 31st July
🍽️ Test Kitchen Fridays - Luna Estate - Eclipse Restaurant | 11am-8pm

🌟 Saturday 1 August
🍸 Shake & Sip Saturdays – Dr Beak Gin Tasting Room | 2–3pm
🍽️ I Said Duck! Cooking Class – Prodigal Daughter | 11am–3pm
🌸 Crepe Paper Lampshade Workshop – Ventana Art Space | 1–4pm
🦪 Pāua to the People – Cambridge Road Vineyard | 4–9pm
🍽️ Glory of the Cape – Union Square Bistro | A spectacular dining experience celebrating the flavours of Cape Palliser
🎭 Sequins & Superheroes – Pour & Explore Launch Party | Martinborough Town Hall | 7–11pm
🎸 Live music with Drive at The Village Café & Bar from 8pm (plus delicious food & drink specials!)

🍷 Sunday 2 August
🍇 Ata Rangi Couch Sessions | 11am & 2pm
🔥 Into the Burrow – Rabbit by Coney | 11am–4pm
🥂 Halite Wine Takeover at Mesita | 12–5pm with live music by Will Prior
🎨 The Long Table Art Party at Nara | 2–4pm
🎻 Unwrapping Beethoven with the Elouan Quartet | Martinborough Town Hall | 3–4:20pm

✨ Many of these events are part of Pour & Explore or VISA WOAP, with several already selling fast. If you're planning a visit, now's the time to book!

✨ What's On in Martinborough | This Weekend ✨

There's plenty happening around the village this weekend! 🍷❄️

🎄 Mid Winter Christmas – Tirohana Estate
Fri–Sun | Festive lunch & dinner in a cosy vineyard setting.

🍸 Botanicals & Bistro
Saturday, 6pm | A special 5-course dinner with Union Square Bistro & Bar and Dr Beak Gin. Tickets: $150 per person (Includes all 5 courses and gin pairings)

🎨 Eco-Print a Silk Scarf
Saturday, 10am–3pm | Get creative at Thunderpants HQ with this hands-on botanical workshop.

✨ Looking Ahead – Pour & Explore
Pour & Explore is just around the corner, and tickets are disappearing fast! If you've been thinking about booking, now's the time. From exclusive wine dinners and unique experiences to the Sequins & Superheroes Launch Party on Saturday 1 August, many events are already filling up. Don't miss out!

See you in Martinborough this weekend! 💛🍷

⚽️ Where to Watch the FIFA World Cup Final in Martinborough! ⚽️

The stage is set! Spain 🆚 Argentina battle it out in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, kicking off at 7:00am on Monday 20 July (NZ time).

If you're looking for somewhere to catch all the action with fellow football fans, Union Square Bistro & Bar has you covered!

☕ Doors open for the 7:00am kick-off
🎟️ $30 per person, including a barista-made coffee
📲 Tickets must be pre-booked and prepaid online

Secure your spot here:
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Start your Monday with world-class football, great coffee, and an electric atmosphere right here in the heart of Martinborough. ⚽🙌

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✨ Business Spotlight | Mesita 🍷🌮

If you're looking for one of Martinborough's favourite dining spots, Mesita is a must-visit. Nestled in the heart of the village, Mesita is loved for its vibrant seasonal menu, relaxed atmosphere, outstanding wine selection and some of the best ceviche and margaritas around—local favourites for good reason!

This August, Mesita is also hosting an incredible lineup of events, with tickets already selling fast!

🍷 Halite Wine Takeover – Sunday Session
📅 Sun 2 August | 12pm–5pm

🍽️ Kitchen Takeover – Chef Thomas Pepper
📅 Fri 14 & Sat 15 August | From 4pm

🥂 Huntress Wine & Social Kitchen Takeover – Sunday Session
📅 Sun 23 August | 12pm–5pm

🎶 Hush – An Evening of Music with Sam Auger
📅 Thu 20 August | 7pm–9pm

If you're planning a visit—or you're a local looking for something special—be sure to book soon. These events are proving incredibly popular and are expected to sell out!

📍 Book your table, secure your tickets and experience everything Mesita has to offer.

❄️ What's On in Martinborough This Week & Weekend 🍷

Looking for a winter escape? There's plenty happening around Martinborough this week!

🍝 Thursday
• Notte di Pasta at York Bistro from 4pm.

🍷 Friday
• Luna Estate Test Kitchen | 11am–8pm
• Happy Hour at York Bistro | 4pm–6pm
• 🎸 An Evening of Acoustic Music with Shaun Preston at The Runholder | 6pm–10pm

🍽️ All Weekend
Treat yourself to Martinborough's incredible winter dining, from Sunday Roasts and the Toastie Takeover at Union Square and Tirohana Estate, to Karāhui's seasonal menu, Tōhi Gin Room's Asian-inspired dining and gin flights, plus cosy cellar doors, cafés and boutique shopping.

✨ Looking ahead... Matariki Weekend is next weekend, and the school holidays start next week!

📣 Planning an event, live music, workshop, special menu or family activity? We'd love to help promote it! Send us the details (or tag us), and we'll share it with the Martinborough Village community.

🐦 A little birdie tells us... Early Bird prices end TODAY! 🐦

If you've been thinking about entering Round The Vines 2026, now's the time to get in quick before prices go up!

❤️ 100% of proceeds go directly to Martinborough School. The event is run entirely by volunteers and made possible thanks to the incredible support of local businesses, landowners and our community.

Whether you're walking or running, it's a fantastic day out through the beautiful Martinborough vineyards—all while supporting a great local cause.

⏰ Early Bird pricing ends today!

👉 Register now: https://www.roundthevines.org.nz

✨ Business Spotlight: Tirohana Estate ✨

A favourite among locals and visitors alike, Tirohana Estate combines award-winning wines, exceptional dining and warm Martinborough hospitality. Set amongst the vines on Puruatanga Road, it's the perfect place to relax, celebrate and enjoy the best of our wine village. 🍷

This winter, every Sunday, enjoy a traditional three-course set menu featuring soup, a hearty roast and dessert for just $49 – perfect for a cosy winter afternoon by the fire.

🎄 Mid-Winter Christmas is back! 🎄
Tirohana's much-loved Mid-Winter Christmas celebrations return this June and July, complete with twinkling lights, Christmas trees, mulled wine, festive food and all the magic of Christmas by the fire.

📅 Dates:
• 26–28 June
• 24–26 July

📍 Tirohana Estate, Martinborough

Bookings are recommended for both the Sunday Roast and Mid-Winter Christmas events.

🌟 WHAT'S ON IN MARTINBOROUGH THIS WEEKEND 🌟

🎶 Acoustic Evening with Shaun Preston
Friday 19 June | 6:00–10:00pm | The Runholder
The perfect Friday night wind-down with live acoustic music.

🍛 Colombo No-Menu Night @ Jawl's Kitchen
Friday 19 June | 5:30–9:00pm | Todds Road
Let the chef surprise you!

🍺 Friday Feed Up @ Pukemanu Bar
Friday 19 June | 5:30–8:30pm
Good kai, good vibes to kick off the weekend.

🎭 Mad Caps – West End to Broadway
Saturday matinee — a couple of tickets still available!
We saw it last night and it was absolutely incredible. Don't miss out → www.madcaps.nz

👗 Clothes Swap @ St Andrews Church Hall
Saturday | 10:00am–1:00pm | Dublin Street
Sustainable fashion lovers, come dig for pre-loved treasures! 🌿

👨‍👧 Whānau Workshop – Plaits & Pies
Monday 22 June | 5:00pm | 39 Jellicoe Street
A workshop for Dads — pies included! 🥧

Tag someone who needs to get out of the house this weekend 👇

🌿 Business Spotlight: Blue Earth Estate 🌿

Discover one of Martinborough's hidden gems! For nearly 30 years, Margaret and Mike at Blue Earth Estate have been crafting award-winning olive oils and wines from their beautiful local grove and vineyard.

This season, they're inviting visitors to get hands-on with two unique experiences:

🫒 Pick Your Own Olives
28th June | 10.30am–3.30pm
4th July | 10.30am–3.30pm
Take home olives for pickling, plus enjoy olive oil tastings and expert tips.

🫒 Blend Your Own Olive Oil
30 August | 10am–12pm
Learn about olive growing, taste different varieties, and create your own custom blend to take home.

📧 Bookings: [email protected]
📞 0274 855 068

A wonderful way to experience the flavours and stories of Martinborough. 💚

✨ Business Spotlight : York Bistro at Parehua 🍷

With its relaxed wine bar atmosphere, York Bistro is the perfect place to unwind after a day exploring Martinborough. Showcasing fresh local produce, share plates big and small, and a carefully curated wine list featuring local Wairarapa favourites, it's all about great food, great wine, and warm hospitality.

🍷 Happy Hour – Every Day
4pm–6pm
Enjoy 10% off Luna Estate wines.

🍝 Notte di Pasta – Tonight!
Every Thursday from 4pm
Make it your weekly Italian ritual with delicious pasta, wine, and good company.

📍 52 New York Street West, Martinborough
Open 7-days a week - 4.00pm - 8:00pm