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Monday 3:30pm - 11:45pm Tuesday 11:30am - 11:45pm Wednesday 11:30am - 11:45pm Thursday 11:30am - 11:45pm Friday 11:30am - 11:45pm Saturday 11:30am - 11:45pm

The Thistle Inn

Name: The Thistle Inn
Address: 3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington, 6011, NZ
Telephone: +6444995980
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Rich in history & loyal to its locals. The Thistle is a unique blend of modern & heritage
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02/11/2026

Our last Wednesdays with Munro of the year! 🎸🎶

The Michael Munro Band is back at the Thistle this Wednesday for one final show of 2026, and they’re finishing the year with Retro-Rock!

Think Duran Duran, Santana, The Eagles, Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Oasis and Pink Floyd, to name a few. But don’t expect your usual covers - the band will be putting their own spin on some very familiar favourites.

Wednesday 4 November | 7pm
Free entry!

Come along for dinner, a drink and some great live music. Bookings recommended if you’d like a table! 🍷

30/10/2026

If you haven’t had a look at our menu in a while, you might spot a few new things! 🍽️❤️

Our kitchen team is always making the most of what’s in season, changing things up here and there and keeping plenty of your favourites on the menu too.

We also do our best to cater for all sorts of dietary requirements, so if there’s anything we should know about, please give our team a heads-up! We want everyone to be able to come in, enjoy a good meal and feel looked after.

Nothing makes us happier than seeing you all enjoying yourselves and leaving will full bellies!

Meet you at the Thistle 🍻

07/10/2026

Thanksgiving at the Thistle 🦃❤️

This November, we’re setting the table for a proper Thanksgiving feast.

Our kitchen is putting together a special family-style menu for the evening, with generous dishes made for passing around and sharing. We’ll all be dining together across communal tables, so come with friends, bring the family, or come along and join us.

Thursday 26 November | 6:30pm
$89pp

Settle in, pour a glass of something good and enjoy an evening made for gathering 🥂

Tickets are available now via Humanitix - link in bio.

05/10/2026

There’s always a reason to get together at the Thistle 🥂

A drink at the bar, a long lunch, dinner with friends, a birthday, or a catch-up that is well overdue… whatever gets you all around the same table!

We love seeing this place full of people. It’s really what the Thistle is all about 😊❤️

November & December are starting to fill up, so if you’ve been meaning to organise something, this is your sign! Flick us a message or email [email protected].

27/09/2026

Palliser is coming to the Thistle 🍷

This November, we’re welcoming Palliser for a special four-course w**e dinner as part of Taste of Wairarapa.

Each course has been created around the Palliser w**e poured alongside it, with w**emaker Guy McMaster joining us for the evening to talk us through the w**es, the stories behind them and what makes each one a little different.

Four courses. Matched Palliser w**es. One very good Wednesday evening at the Thistle.

Wednesday 18 November | 6pm
$145pp
Seats are limited, so book early if you’d like to join us.

Tickets via Humanitix (link in our Instagram bio) 🍷

Palliser Estate

24/09/2026

Jazz Fest is coming to the Thistle 🎷

We’re very excited to be part of Wellington Jazz Festival this year, with four days of live music at the Thistle from 14-17 October.

From swing and blues to bossa novas, French jazz and familiar favourites reworked - there’s something a little different on each day...

🎶 Wed 14 Oct | 7pm - Michael Munro Band presents King of Swing
🎶 Thu 15 Oct | 7:30pm - East Side Jive
🎶 Fri 16 Oct | 4:45pm - Les Tripes
🎶 Sat 17 Oct | 12:30pm - Hupstein Eng Trio

All four gigs are free entry!

Come for the music, settle in for a drink or make a lunch or dinner of it. Bookings are recommended if you’d like a table.

Meet you at the Thistle 🎶

22/09/2026

Lunch, dinner, or somewhere in between… 🍷

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick bite, sharing a few plates over drinks or settling in for dinner, there’s plenty coming out of the Thistle kitchen.

Plus, our new spring menu is now available, with a few new dishes joining the mix 🌿

Come by and check it out.

Meet you at the Thistle!

06/09/2026

Going to WOW? Make a night of it 🥂✨

Start the evening at the Thistle with a glass of bubbles and something to eat before making your way to the show.

For groups of six or more, our $30pp pre-show package includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, two chef-selected canapés and an antipasto platter to share 🧀🍴

We’re just a short walk from TSB Arena, making the Thistle the perfect place to meet before the main event!

17 September - 3 October
Groups of 6+ | $30pp

Planning your WOW evening? Bookings via [email protected].

03/09/2026

180+ years of bringing Wellington together - and counting.

These days, it might be for a team lunch, client meeting, workshop, celebration or simply a reason to get everyone around the same table. But the idea hasn’t changed much: good people, good food and a place to gather.

Planning something for your team? Get in touch with us and we’ll help find the right space for it.

📩 [email protected]

Address

3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon
Wellington
6011

Opening Hours

Monday	3:30pm - 11:45pm
Tuesday	11:30am - 11:45pm
Wednesday	11:30am - 11:45pm
Thursday	11:30am - 11:45pm
Friday	11:30am - 11:45pm
Saturday	11:30am - 11:45pm

Telephone

+6444995980

Website

http://www.thistleinn.co.nz/

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