HOOTENANNY 2025 SCHEDULE IS HERE
Get Ready for the 2025 Greytown Gin Hootenanny: Stay at The White Swan Hotel!
The highly anticipated Greytown Gin Hootenanny is back for 2025, and it's bigger and better than ever! This ten-day gin-inspired extravaganza promises an unforgettable celebration of juniper spirits, and the White Swan Hotel is at the heart of the action. Whether you're a gin aficionado or a newcomer, this is your chance to immerse yourself in the best of Greytown's vibrant gin scene while enjoying the luxury of the White Swan Hotel.
The White Swan at the Heart of the Action
During the Greytown Gin Hootenanny, the White Swan will be hosting a variety of exciting events and offering the perfect place to unwind after a day of celebrations. Here’s a peek at what’s happening at the White Swan:
Opening Night: The Delightfully Curious Gin Cocktail Mingle
Thursday 17th April | From 5pm - The White Swan Garden Bar
Step into a world of vintage charm, fine gin, and delightful company as we kick off the Greytown Gin Hootenanny in style!
Choose from an irresistible selection of Greytown Distillery Co’s finest gin cocktails and classic G&T’s, alongside freshly shucked oysters and live music from local legend Charlie Matthews. Come thirsty, dress to impress, and get ready for a gin-soaked hootenanny soirée, and enjoy smooth tunes as the sun sets over the garden bar.
No bookings required, JUST JOIN US, but be quick, the oysters will sell out fast!
The Great Tweed Gin Dinner
Saturday 19 April | 6:30pm - The White Swan Hotel Captain’s Dining Room
$119
Embark on a peculiar evening of gin and frivolity with The Great Tweed Gin Dinner - a lavish affair where fine dining meets spirited revelry.
Your ticket includes a delicious 4-course dinner, with each dish matched to perfection with a specially crafted GDC gin. Four delicious gin concoctions in all, showcasing different styles of GDCs award-winning gins.
Your host for the night, the hilarious Former Rear Admiral Reginald Pashley-Distiller, will be on task to ensure you get a good dressing down. Indeed, the honour of being rudely insulted by the Rear Admiral is also included in your ticket.
Starter – Compressed Fig tartlet, goats cheese custard, honey mustard glaze
Entrée – Carrot and Ginger soup, carrot brunoise, carrot oil, pickled carrot ribbons, ginger salt, crème fraiche
Main – 12 Hour glazed pork belly, poached apple, potato mille-feuille, toasted walnut, black garlic puree
Dessert – Meyer Lemon meringue, confit lemon, lemon curd, almond tuille, white chocolate mousse, lemon gelee, Italian meringue
Due to the nature of the event, we are unable to cater to dietary requirements for this menu.
Dress Code: Tweed. Channel your finest vintage charm for a dapper night of decadence.
A night of exquisite food, fine gin, offensive humour and fabulous company awaits—secure your seat now! This is also the perfect addition to the Tweed Meander.
The Bootleggers’ Run – Wairarapa’s Most Notorious Run!
Saturday 26 April | 9am onwards
Get ready to full-throttle your boots for a wild, charitable adventure!
The Bootleggers’ Run ain’t for Sunday drivers! Cruise the hills and Wairarapa valley, making secret pickups at wineries, gin joints, and historic hideouts. Your contraband map will guide you to the best deals, but you better move fast - each stop has a tight window before the fuzz catches wind, it’s a race against the law - metaphorically, of course!
So shine up your bumpers, grease those tyres, and keep your flask handy - we have one rule in this game: Fill your boots… !
This ain’t just a drive—it’s a roaring prohibition road trip!
All proceeds go to Lifeflight, so while you’re having a blast, you’ll also be helping save lives. Bootleggers, drive responsibly!
A Cozy Retreat: After a day of gin-inspired fun, retreat to the White Swan’s comfortable rooms, where you can relax and recharge for the next day’s adventure.
Book Your Stay at the White Swan Hotel
With so much happening at the White Swan and throughout Greytown, it’s the perfect time to book your accommodation. We offer spacious rooms with all the comforts you need, so you can enjoy your time at the festival in style. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or a mid-week break, our prime location means you’ll be right in the heart of the action.
Get Your Tickets for the Hootenanny
Don’t miss out on the fun! Secure your event tickets now to ensure you get to experience the best of the Greytown Gin Hootenanny. From tastings and the Tweed Meander cycle to exclusive cocktail events, the festival offers something for everyone.
Book Now and Be Part of the Fun!
The Greytown Gin Hootenanny is one of the most exciting events of the year, and there’s no better place to stay than the White Swan Hotel. Book your accommodation now and make your visit to Greytown unforgettable. Don’t forget to grab your event tickets early and join us for ten days of gin-filled excitement!
Click here to book your accommodation and click here to get all your event info and tickets.