The Rutland Arms Inn

The Rutland Arms Inn Welcome to The Rutland Arms Inn – A little bit of Old England in the heart of Whanganui.
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Set in a fully refurbished historic building and named after the smallest English County & the regiment stationed in Wanganui in 1845, the Rutland has provided hospitality for Wanganui locals, tourists & business people since it was first erected in 1859. Today, the Rutland Arms Inn blends the best of an authentic old English style cafe/restaurant, fresh New Zealand cuisine and a tantalising mix o

f local, imported & specialty beers. Eight beautifully appointed guest suites combine the appearance and charm of yester-year with all the modern conveniences of today. The Rutland Arms Inn is iconic in Wanganui and has a proud tradition of being a local favourite. Whether you are a guest in our restaurant or hotel, we make it our business to offer you personalised service in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Located on Ridgway Street and with an entrance onto Victoria Avenue, The Rutland Arms Inn is the only hotel/restaurant in Wanganui that is at the very heart of the cities shopping, dining & entertainment centre – the perfect base from which the lose yourself within this beautiful city.

🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺This week’s Pour Decision is for those who like their beer a little hazy and their life decisions… eve...
27/08/2026

🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺

This week’s Pour Decision is for those who like their beer a little hazy and their life decisions… even hazier. 😂

Introducing Rebel For Kicks Hazy IPA from B.effect Brewing Co. Wānaka 🍻

At 4.8%, it’s smooth, juicy and dangerously easy to drink. The kind of beer where you say “I'll just have one” and suddenly you're looking at the bar wondering whose round it is. 👀😂

Why is it called Rebel For Kicks?

We’re not entirely sure… but ordering one definitely feels like the right kind of rebellion. 😎

🌫️ Hazy IPA
🍺 4.8% ABV
🏔️ B.effect Brewing Co. – Wānaka
😈 Rebel for kicks

With 20 beers on tap at the Rutland Arms, you've got plenty of choices…

But this week, why not make a slightly rebellious Pour Decision? 🍻😂

🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺Time to get your night off to a FLYING START! ✈️🍻This week we’re putting the spotlight on Flying Start...
20/08/2026

🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺

Time to get your night off to a FLYING START! ✈️🍻

This week we’re putting the spotlight on Flying Start Bright IPA from B.Effect Brewing Co. — a 5.5% IPA that brings plenty of hop character without making you work too hard for it.

Bright, refreshing and packed with flavour, it’s the sort of beer that makes you think:

“Yep… I’ve made a good decision here.” 😎

And with 20 beers on tap, there’s always plenty more where that came from — but why overthink things? Sometimes you just need to trust your instincts and take the Flying Start.

🍺 Flying Start Bright IPA
B.Effect Brewing Co. – Wānaka
5.5% ABV
Bright IPA

Get stuck into one at the Rutland Arms Inn and let your taste buds take flight. 🍻

🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺This week’s Pour Decision has arrived, and it’s looking a little… hairy. 🧔🍻Introducing Big Hairy APA f...
13/08/2026

🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺

This week’s Pour Decision has arrived, and it’s looking a little… hairy. 🧔🍻

Introducing Big Hairy APA from Lakeman Brewing — an American Pale Ale with enough hops to make your taste buds grow a beard and start telling questionable stories at the bar. 😂

🍺 Hoppy
🌲 Full of flavour
😎 Smooth enough to make you think “I’ll just have one”
🍻 Dangerous enough that you absolutely won’t.

So if you're standing at the bar wondering “What should I drink?” — make the obvious Pour Decision.

Big Hairy APA by Lakeman Brewing. Because sometimes the best decisions are the ones that come with a little bit of hair. 🍺😂

🍻POUR DECISIONS🍻Welcome back to the weekly instalment of POUR DECISIONS where we put in the hard work and help you decid...
08/08/2026

🍻POUR DECISIONS🍻

Welcome back to the weekly instalment of POUR DECISIONS where we put in the hard work and help you decide your next tap beer!

With 20 beers on tap, choosing what to drink can be harder than it needs to be... so let us make it easy.

Meet Boneface Brewing Company SPINAL HOP APA - 5.7% 🍻

Packed with hop character without going completely off the rails, Spinal Hop is a great choice when you want something full of flavour, refreshing, and seriously drinkable.

It's got enough hops to keep the craft beer fans happy, but it's not so intense that your tastebuds need a support group.

Currently pouring at the Rutland Arms...... while it lasts!

🍻 WHAT A NIGHT! 🍻A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our craft beer tasting! We had an awesome night sampling...
08/08/2026

🍻 WHAT A NIGHT! 🍻

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our craft beer tasting! We had an awesome night sampling some seriously good beers, chatting with the brewers, and enjoying everything that makes craft beer so bloody good. 🍺🤘

A massive shout-out to Acky Boneface Brewing Company and Ben Double Vision Brewing for bringing along some fantastic beers and making the night one to remember!

😢 Missed out on the tasting?

Don’t worry — you’ve still got a chance to try them! 👀🍻

We’ve got beers from the tasting still pouring on tap at the Rutland Arms Inn, but only for a limited time!

So if you missed the event, round up your mates, head down to the Rutland and get stuck into some of the beers everyone was raving about. 🍺

Good beer. Good mates. No regrets.

See you at the bar! 🍻

🍻 THE WAIT IS OVER! BEER TASTING TRAYS ARE BACK! 🍻You asked… we listened! 🙌Our beer tasting trays are making their long-...
07/08/2026

🍻 THE WAIT IS OVER! BEER TASTING TRAYS ARE BACK! 🍻
You asked… we listened! 🙌
Our beer tasting trays are making their long-awaited return at the Rutland Arms Inn! 🍺🍺🍺🍺
Fancy trying a few different brews without committing to a full pint? Our tasting trays are the perfect way to explore what's currently pouring and discover your next favourite craft beer. 🤤
🍻 4 beers 🍻 4 different flavours 🍻 One very important question… which one is your favourite?
Whether you're a seasoned craft beer fan or just keen to try something new, grab a crew, pick your beers and get tasting!
The paddles are back. The beer is cold. Let the tasting begin! 🍺
📍 Rutland Arms Inn – Whanganui
🍻 Beer tasting trays are back!
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POUR DECISIONS!This week's instalment of POUR DECISIONS is brought to you by the lads at Double Vision Brewing!Meet NAUG...
31/07/2026

POUR DECISIONS!

This week's instalment of POUR DECISIONS is brought to you by the lads at Double Vision Brewing!

Meet NAUGHTY HAZE,

A dangerously delicious hazy IPA coming in at 6.4%!
with tropical and stone fruit notes and just enough of a bite to require a safe word, this naughty number will have you begging for more!

So come down to the Rutland Arms and wrap your lips around a pint while you still can!

Cheers!

DONT MISS OUT!! TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!!Our craft beer tasting night at the Rutland Arms Inn is shaping up to be an un...
30/07/2026

DONT MISS OUT!! TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST!!
Our craft beer tasting night at the Rutland Arms Inn is shaping up to be an unforgettable evening, featuring Boneface Brewing Company and Double Vision Brewing.
Enjoy a tasing of exceptional craft beers, hear the stories behind the brews, and discover some amazing new favourites.
Limited spaces available and tickets are selling fast!
See you at the Rutland Arms Inn!
$100.00 per person
6pm, Wednesday 5th August

POUR DECISIONSWelcome to the very first POUR DECISIONS!Our new weekly feature where we shine a spotlight on the latest a...
22/07/2026

POUR DECISIONS

Welcome to the very first POUR DECISIONS!

Our new weekly feature where we shine a spotlight on the latest and greatest craft beers hitting our taps!

This week's pour is Crazy Hazy Daze from Mount Brewing Co. Brewery. Bursting with juicy hop character and a smooth, hazy finish and coming in at 6.3%, it's the perfect pint for anyone who loves a flavour-packed hazy IPA.

Come in, grab a pint, and see what all the fuss is about. Once it's gone, it's gone!

Available now at the Rutland Arms Inn.
Cheers!

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48-52 Ridgway Street
Whanganui
4500

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 11pm
Saturday 7am - 11pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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