THE GARDEN BAR
Your Summer SPot in Greytown
Long afternoons, cold drinks, delicious food and live music in the heart of Greytown. Our Garden Bar is back for another season, bringing you the perfect place to settle in, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the best of summer with friends and family. Whether you're a Greytown local or visiting our beautiful corner of the Wairarapa, there's always a reason to pull up a chair at The Swan.
THE GARDEN BAR SUMMER SEASON BEGINS FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER 2026!
Your Fridays & Saturdays, Sorted.
We're bringing the Garden Bar to life every Friday and Saturday throughout summer, with a dedicated outdoor bar, attentive table service, live music (see below) and all the good things that make a summer afternoon special. Our Garden Bar space is also available to enjoy Sunday through Thursday, with food and drinks served from the main hotel.
Garden Bar Open Hours
Monday-Thursday | 12pm – 8.30pm
Friday-Sunday | 12pm - 8.30-pm
Garden Bar Table Service Hours
Friday & Saturday | 12pm – 8.30pm
Bookings recommended for groups or weekend visits.
Live Music, All Summer Long.
Join us for relaxed summer sessions featuring live music in the Garden Bar throughout the season.
Fridays | 20 November – 25 December
Saturdays | 26 December – 6 February
A Taste of Summer.
Fresh oysters, chilled rosé and a cold beer. We've got all the ingredients for a great afternoon.
Fresh Oysters
Half dozen $25 | Dozen $50
Corona Buckets
Cold beers, made for sharing.
Rosé All Day
Enjoy a bottle of rosé from Te Kairanga or Palliser Estate.
Pair your drinks with something delicious from our seasonal menu, and settle in for a long lunch or an afternoon platter that turns into an evening.
A Little Extra Love for Our Locals.
We love our Greytown community, and this summer we're giving our locals even more reasons to make The Swan their regular spot.
Swipe your White Swan Locals Card in the Garden Bar to enjoy exclusive summer savings, including:
50% off fresh oysters
20% off Corona buckets
20% off selected rosé bottles
Good food, great drinks and a few extra perks, just for being local!
Locals Card offers are subject to applicable terms and conditions.
Make Yourself at Home This Summer.
From Friday afternoon catch-ups and long lunches to live music and spontaneous summer evenings, the Garden Bar is the place to be.
Bring your friends, bring the family, or simply stop by and see where the afternoon takes you.
We can't wait to welcome you to the Garden Bar!
Craft Gins, Botanical Cocktails & Local Spirits
Our bar specialises in a curated selection of small‑batch gins, botanical cocktails and local spirits that reflect the Wairarapa’s artisan culture. Sip through hand‑crafted serves or try a flight of regional gins that showcase the character of our area.
Garden & Outdoor Bar Experience
Situated just off Greytown’s Main Street, our backyard garden provides relaxed outdoor seating amongst greenery and strings of light — a perfect setting for sundowners, sharing plates and chatter. It’s ideal for friends, families or couples looking for a laid‑back drink in the Wairarapa.
Local Wine & Beer
Complement your spirits with our wine list featuring Wairarapa‑produced wines and a rotating selection of locally brewed craft beer. We believe great drinks begin with local provenance and serve options that reflect our region’s flavour and flair.
Opening Hours & Booking Info
Address: 109 Main Street, Greytown, Wellington Region 5712, New Zealand
Phone: 021 539 528 | Email: team@thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 12:00 pm – 8.30pm
Friday–Sunday: 12:00 pm – 8.30pm
Garden Bar Table Service Hours
Friday & Saturday | 12:00 pm – 8.30pmBookings recommended for groups or weekend visits.
STAY WITH US
For a full Wairarapa experience, combine your bar visit with one of our stay packages. Ask about options that pair a night in our boutique accommodation with dinner and drinks in the Gin & Garden Bar.