Hospitality | The Thistle Inn
celebrates colourful history Today The Thistle Inn, owned by Lyn Middleditch, is run by Richard Walshe. “I took the job as it is an iconic business in New Zealand and also to further my career within hospitality industry,” Walshe says. “We are truly an iconic feature within Wellington. Our food is ‘gastro’ pub style — good hearty pub food with an upmarket twist. “Our guests love being in an iconic building with so much to look at with all the old photos on the walls, its amazing to see the changes within the Wellington landscape.” Walshe’s team honours the past. Three days a week, two historical tours are run by the staff members of The Thistle Inn. The 15 minutes tour concludes with lunch or dinner and a drink. Other fun events include a quiz night on the first Tuesday of every month, and live music after major events at the Wellington stadium.
Conferences and events
The Thistle Inn considers itself to be the ultimate private function venue in Wellington, specialising in corporate functions, birthday functions including 21st parties and anniversaries. All this means The Thistle’s mantra — ‘let our history become a part of yours’ — can come true. Because it is so close to St Pauls Cathedral, it has played host to numerous weddings and wakes over the years. Bridal parties can get prepared in The Thistle Inn’s private rooms upstairs and the team can arrange everything for the reception from flowers to cakes to live music. “Christmas is fast approaching,” Walshe warns. “We have a special set menu available but bookings are essential. You won’t want to miss out. There are multiple function areas available to suit from 10 guests up to 150.” As the closest bar and restaurant to Westpac Stadium, The Thistle Inn is extremely popular both before and after Phoenix games, Hurricanes and Lions rugby matches and the numerous other stadium events.
Looking for an interesting place for your next conference? Upstairs, The Thistle Inn offers boutique conference facilities with a full range of equipment and catering to suit all requirements.
And because it’s situated right in Wellington’s CBD, customers can easily make their way home on public transport at night.
With plenty of natural light, groups become relaxed but focused as they enjoy spending time in a beautifully restored Category One Historic Places building.
The Thistle Inn 3 Mulgrave St Thorndon Wellington T (04) 499 5980 E thistleinn@xtra.co.nz www.thistleinn.co.nz — Advertising Feature
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