Ramen Night is back! We’ll have three different ramen flavours bubbling away, so pick your favourite or work your way through all three. Grab one bowl for $26, or go unlimited for $35 and keep the refills coming all night. Come hungry - this one’s made for settling in and making a night of it. Book below.

An evening dedicated to fresh seafood, coastal flavours and a menu made for making a night of it. Expect a delicious selection of seafood dishes showcasing the best of the sea, with plenty to tempt seafood lovers. Settle in, order a drink and enjoy a proper seafood feast at the distillery. Bookings are highly recommended, so book your table online to secure your spot.

A whole day dedicated to gin? Seems only right. Join us at Kiwi Spirit for Gin Appreciation Day — celebrating all things juniper with our handcrafted gins taking centre stage. We’ll have gin tastings, special gin cocktails, delicious food and plenty of opportunities to discover a new favourite. Whether you’re a committed gin drinker or just gin-curious, come along, grab a glass and appreciate gin with us.

If your dad likes the finer things in life, bring him along to be spoilt at the distillery this Father’s Day. Join us for a long lunch, dinner or a few cocktails and raise a glass to Dad. We’ll be open Sunday from 12pm–8pm, with our full food and cocktail menus available all day. Bookings are recommended - book a table online and make a day of it.

We’re getting a little indulgent for Truffle Night! Join us for a special menu celebrating the glorious truffle — rich, earthy and ridiculously delicious, woven through a lineup of dishes made to let this little luxury shine. Settle in, order something delicious to drink and make a night of it at the distillery. Bookings are highly recommended — book your table online to secure your spot.

Ease into your Friday evening with handcrafted cocktails, tapas and a vinyl soundtrack curated by Willow in our toasty warm barrel room. Expect a laid-back mix of funk, reggae and soul, good food and plenty of delicious drinks. Settle in, order a few plates for the table and let the records roll. Book below.

Shake, stir and sip your way through our interactive Cocktail Class at the distillery. You’ll make three cocktails, each matched with a paired tapas dish, while learning the techniques, flavours and tricks behind a seriously good drink. $95 per person includes three cocktails, three paired tapas dishes and the full interactive class experience. Book below.

Think you have what it takes? Join us for an all-day doubles darts competition and battle it out for the title of Best in the Bay. Teams of two, register by booking below.

Get your cleverest mates together for a Cheeky Quiz Night at the distillery! Expect a fun mix of questions, a little friendly rivalry and plenty of good food and drinks along the way. Teams of up to 4, with a $100 bar tab up for grabs for the winning team. Round up your crew, book a table and come put those random facts to good use!

Gintastic Tai Tapu brings together the finest craft gins in a stunning countryside setting. Escape the city and immerse yourself in a boutique festival filled with flavour, live music, and good vibes. Sip on unique gin creations, enjoy delicious food, and unwind in the relaxed rural atmosphere. Whether you're a gin enthusiast or just love a great day out, this event is not to be missed.

Settle in for a six-course degustation experience, with each dish thoughtfully matched to a cocktail created to complement the flavours on the plate. Across six courses, our kitchen and bar come together for an evening all about great food, beautiful drinks and discovering how the two can transform each other. Six courses. Six paired cocktails. One very delicious night at the distillery. Bookings are essential.

A one-night-only menu celebrating the good burn. Think Spicy Margaritas, Hot Fried Chicken and plenty more bold, fiery flavours coming out of the kitchen and bar. Whether you like a little kick or want to turn up the heat, settle in for a seriously tasty Friday night at the distillery. Our full regular menu will also be available. Bookings recommended.

We’re wrapping up Tequila Appreciation Day for 2026 with one last celebration — and this time it lands on Day of the Dead! Join us at the distillery for an afternoon and evening dedicated to all things agave, with tequila and TeKiwi flowing, great cocktails, Mexican-inspired food and a little Día de los Muertos spirit thrown into the mix. Come for a drink, stay for dinner and help us send off our final Tequila Appreciation Day of the year in style.

Calling all cocktail lovers, curious home mixologists and anyone keen to try something a little different, Kiwi Spirit Distillery warmly invites you to a botanical cocktail class with Jeremy Knight. In this relaxed and interactive two-and-a-half hour workshop, Jeremy will guide you through creating a selection of garden-inspired cocktails, each showcasing seasonal botanicals and fresh, locally inspired
flavours.

The STIHL Shop Garden Fête is a highlight of Marlborough’s event calendar and one of Blenheim’s largest free community celebrations. Set within the beautiful surrounds of Pollard Park, the fête offers a curated mix of boutique plant nurseries, artisan makers, garden
inspiration and hand-picked stallholders, the perfect place to wander, discover something special and begin Christmas shopping.

Taste over 100 varieties of cider, from NZ's best cider makers. The 2026 Cider Award's winning ciders will be announced and ready to sample, along with all-day live music, local artisan food trucks and a dedicated kids zone. It's an event for the whole family!

14 years running and it just get's better! We love this time of the year and we love sharing our festive market and all the gorgeous handmade gifts you and your loved ones will treasure. Founders be gracing us with its beauty and charm hosting over 100 of the regions finest boutique makers. You'll find unique, handmade gifts for all of your loved ones this Christmas.

Nelson, it’s your turn! Gintastic is bringing the ultimate gin festival to Founders Heritage Park with epic distilleries, delicious food trucks, and live tunes. Come for the cocktails, stay for the vibe — and take home something tasty.

One year since we opened the cocktail bar! It’s been a wild ride, like having a tiger by the tail and we fully intend to celebrate it! So we’re throwing a TWO-DAY BIRTHDAY BASH across Saturday & Sunday. More details are coming, but we can already tell you numbers will be limited and there’ll be some sort of ticket situation to make sure we don’t completely overrun the place. Save the weekend. Round up your favourite people. Come raise a glass with us.

Attracting gin enthusiasts from across New Zealand, the festival highlights New Zealand's top distilleries with cocktails, live entertainment, and a lineup of favourite local food vendors. Set in the historic town of Arrowtown, the festival offers a day of community spirit and celebration.

DramFest is a rich tapestry of exhibitors, overseas guests, volunteers, and our wider whisky family who come to learn and imbibe - it is what makes this festival so special. Enthusiasts from all walks of life, coming together to celebrate something that is more than the drams on show, it is the collective camaraderie found in spirits shared. DramFest 2027 marks the 10th anniversary of the event.