WHITE SWAN IN TOP 50 GASTRO PUBS

We’ve got some exciting news to share – The White Swan Country Hotel has officially been named in the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropub Awards! 🎉

We’re thrilled to be included in this prestigious list, which celebrates the very best food-led pubs across the country. From classic institutions serving up timeless pub fare to innovative venues pushing the boundaries of gastropub dining, this year’s Top 50 list reflects the incredible diversity and talent in New Zealand’s hospitality scene.

It’s thanks to your continued support that we’ve made the cut. Your love for great food, top-notch hospitality, and the welcoming atmosphere we strive to create here at the Swan has placed us among the very best in the country. We couldn’t be prouder.

2025 is already shaping up to be an exciting year. We’ve been busy fine-tuning our food, refreshing our rooms, and creating new spaces like the Gin Garden Bar and the Captain’s Dining Room. There’s plenty more in store, and we can’t wait to keep bringing you the very best.

As always, we’re keen to keep you in the loop. If you’re a local, don’t forget to sign up for our emails for all the insider updates, exclusive offers, and sneak peeks of what’s to come.

Thank you for helping us get here. Here’s to an amazing year ahead – we’re just getting started!

Rosie, Nick and The White Swan Team

PS. Here are some other awards and achievements we have received in the last few years:

2025 Top50 New Zealand Gastro Pubs List

2025 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year, Local Hero - Nick Rogers, The White Swan Hotel Owner & Director

2024 & 2025 Cuisine Good Food Guide Top 300 restaurants in NZ

2024 Wellington Gold Awards Finalist, Vibrant Category

2023 Wairarapa Awards Vibrant Award Winner – For Greytown Festival of Christmas

2023 Wairarapa Awards Supreme Winner – For Greytown Festival of Christmas

2022 Wairarapa Awards Vibrant Award Winner

2022 Wairarapa Awards Supreme Winner

2021 - 2025 Qualmark Silver