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Modern New Zealand Fine Dining
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Greytown, New Zealand

The Captain’s Dining Room

CuisineOther, Bistro
Price$50–100per person
ReservationsRecommended
Dress CodeSmart Casual

Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection

Our verdict

The historic White Swan Country Hotel offers a gastrobar, a garden bar and the signature The Captain’s Dining Room with a short seasonally changing menu based on high-quality ingredients sourced from the region and beyond. Start with pan-fried market fish or a chicken terrine and follow with a sourdough crusted lamb loin on parsnip purée or duck breast with textures of pumpkin. Pair dinner with a local wine from a well-chosen and extensive list.

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Plan Your Visit
Address
The White Swan Hotel, 109, Main Street, Greytown, Greytown Community, South Wairarapa District, Wellington, 5712, New Zealand
Phone
021 539 528
Directions
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The Captain’s Dining Room restaurant in Greytown, New Zealand

The menu

What to order

  • 55 day aged beef striploin
  • Lumina lamb loin
  • Duck breast with parsnip & vanilla bean puree
  • Savoury gruyere panna cotta
See the current menu on thewhiteswanhotel.co.nz →
About

The historic White Swan Country Hotel offers a gastrobar, a garden bar and the signature The Captain’s Dining Room with a short seasonally changing menu based on high-quality ingredients sourced from the region and beyond. Start with pan-fried market fish or a chicken terrine and follow with a sourdough crusted lamb loin on parsnip purée or duck breast with textures of pumpkin. Pair dinner with a local wine from a well-chosen and extensive list.

The record

Recognition history

Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.

  1. Cuisine Good Food Guide Selection

    Cuisine Good Food Guide

Details
Vibe
  • Intimate
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Sophisticated
Best For
  • Date Night
  • Special Occasion
  • Celebration
Experience
  • Hotel Restaurant
  • Historic Building
Drink Program
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Craft Cocktails
Sourcing
  • Local Sourcing
  • Farm To Table
Views
  • Street Scene
Menu Format
  • A La Carte
  • Tasting Menu
Drinks Focus
  • Wine
  • Cocktails
  • Gin
Dietary
  • Vegetarian Friendly
  • Vegan Options
  • Allergy Accommodating
Noise LevelConversational
CapacitySmall
Service StyleFormal
Meal PacingLeisurely
KitchenSeasonal
Wine ProgramExceptional
Private DiningAvailable

An intimate, elegant, and inviting space designed for fine dining within a historic country hotel.