The Vines Village is OPEN 7 Days.
Welcome to sunny Marlborough! The Vines Village stores are brimming with gift ideas and tasty food, wine and gin. Bring the family out to explore, taste and relax.
* Cheese & Whisky Tasting store is OPEN - see Cheese & Cheers.
* Also the ROOTS GIN SHACK + TASTING ROOM is now open 7 days, from 11am to 5pm.
Don't forget the monthly Market starting Weds Sept 18th 4:30pm-7:30pm - see HERE for more info.
See below for individual business opening hours and links.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Vines Village, wine country HQ!
THE STORES
VINES CAFE
OPEN 7 Days
Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Sat & Sun 8:30am-4pm
(Kitchen Closes at 2pm daily)
The Vines Cafe is Marlborough's award winning favourite casual dining destination, a fresh and wholesome cafe specialising in nourishing breakfasts, fresh local coffee, tasty lunches and afternoon drinks. The Whitehaven Wines Cellar and Cone & Shake are adjacent to the cafe and just across the courtyard is the Vines Larder & Giftware.
Relax is the large covered north facing lakeside outdoor area right beside the little kid's playground. Big kids can explore the fenced grounds and play on the 'Lola' Pirate Playground out back.
Winner of the 2018 NZ Hospitality Award for 'Best Environmental/Sustainable Business', Wild Tomato 2019 'Best Cafe In Marlborough', Runner up at the 2019 NZ Retail Awards Finalist for 'Business Innovation' and the 2019 Cawthron Marlborough Environment Award for Business Innovation.
With loads of annual events this is the event venue of choice in Marlborough - see #vinesvillageevents.
T: (03) 572 7170
W: vinescafe.co.nz
VINES LARDER & GIFTWARE
Build your own gift box and choose from the wide range of olive oils, sauces, pickles, fudge and other amazing Tasman/Marlborough produce & gifts, right next to the Vines Cafe in the Vines Larder & Giftwares.
There are local gifts, gift cards and much more!
Takeaway coffee, cold drinks and snacks are all available next door at the Vines Cafe too.
There are new products arriving all the time so be sure to see what's new in the deli click here.
OPEN 7 DAYS
10 am - 4:00pm
T: (03) 572 7170
DISTILLERS COTTAGE
Relax & Stay Amongst The Vineyards of Marlborough
The Distillers Cottage is nestled beside the World Famous Roots Dry Gin Distillery and on the edge of 4 acres of landscaped grounds which make up The Vines Village in Marlborough, New Zealand.
Design led and attention to detail is what we are all about and we would love to share our amazing place in the world with you. Enjoy a beautiful nourishing breakfast at the adjacent Cafe, then hire a bike and Ride the Golden Mile then relax in the gas-fired fresh water hot tub on the deck overlooking the vines.
OPEN FOR BOOKINGS
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CHEESE & CHEERS
WHISKY TASTING
Come and visit the newest tasting experience at The Vines Village!
Cheese & Cheers offers local cheese & whisky tastings and pairings.Offering a large range of NZ & international whiskies, it is the perfect quiet spot to enjoy a wee dram and a cheese platter.
OPEN FOR BOOKINGS
Open 7 Days
10am-5:30pm
W: Facebook
T: (03) 572 7170 - ext. 2
0275 727 171
W: vinescafe.co.nz
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QUILTERS BARN
OPEN 7 DAYS
Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm
Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
The Best & Biggest Quilt Shop in Marlborough. Our mission is to provide people with the inspiration, materials and encouragement to unlock their creative potential. We endeavour to create a warm and friendly learning environment where friendships bloom and creativity blossoms. Fiona , with her awesome team of staff, find continual pleasure in meeting the amazingly creative people who come through the doors and look forward to many years ahead of inspiring young and old alike!
T: (03) 572 7240
WHITEHAVEN WINES
CELLAR DOOR
OPEN 7 Days
11am - 4:30pm By Appointment Only
Book at whitehaven.co.nz
Visit our cellar door, in the heart of Marlborough’s golden mile of winemaking, for a warm and welcoming experience. Our friendly team will take you through a tasting of a selection of our wines. We can ship wines throughout the world, when you visit just ask one of the team about shipping.
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T: (03) 577 5177
E: cellardoor@whitehaven.co.nz
W: whitehaven.co.nz
I: #whitehavenwines
THE ROOTS GIN SHACK
& TASTING ROOM
Taste the award winning, hand harvested, batch distilled Marlborough Roots Dry Gin by Elemental Distillers produced on estate at The Vines Village at The Roots Gin Shack & Tasting Room
Roots Dry Gin won 'Best Gin In NZ' at the 2021 NZ Gin Awards and in 2023 won 'Best Gin In The World' (London Dry Style) at the World Gin Awards in London!
Try the classic Roots Gin & Tonic or Roots Negroni - both on tap.
Fantastic small plate menu and open late in those amazing Marlborough summer evenings.
Garage Project craft beer also available.
OPEN 7 Days
11am-6pm (Summer Hours)
Mon-Thurs - Tastings, Gin Creations & Snacks
Fri-Sun - Full Service Restaurant Open, Gin Sales & Tastings
E: tastingroom@elementaldistillers.com
ginshack@elementaldistillers.com
ELEMENTAL DISTILLERS
The proud producers of Roots Dry Gin & Elemental Bitters.
Located in the heart of New Zealand's internationally recognised wine region, Elemental Distillers is a Marlborough based craft distillery delivering premium spirits from individually sourced botanicals.
Winner of 'World's Best Gin' at the 2023 World Gin Awards.
Distillery: By Appointment Only
Tastings available on-site at the The Gin Room
T: (021) 654 671
E: contact@elementaldistillers.com
I: #rootsdrygin