The Rutland Arms Inn
Welcome to The Rutland Arms Inn – A little bit of Old England in the heart of Whanganui.
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 of 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.
25/09/2026
🌊🍺 POUR DECISIONS: DRIFTWOOD 🍺🌊
Things have gone a little off the deep end at the Rutland… 🌊🐙
Tonight’s pour is Driftwood Pacific Pale Ale – 5.1% ABV from Bach Brewing.
Golden, crisp and packed with Pacific character — basically a little taste of the beach, except this one comes in a pint glass. 🍺🏖️
5.1% ABV. One very dangerous question: “How many more?” 😏
📍 Rutland Arms Inn
🍻 Pour Decisions are being made daily.
19/09/2026
🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺
Meet The Rut — our very own Hazy Pale Ale brewed in collaboration with Double Vision Brewing! 🦌🍻
Inspired by the deer head mounted on the wall at the Rutland, we thought it was only fitting to give our resident stag his own b**r! 😎🦌
At 5.3% ABV, The Rut pours a beautiful hazy gold with a big fluffy head — juicy, refreshing and packed with flavour.
🦌 THE RUT – Hazy Pale Ale
🍺 5.3% ABV
🤝 Double Vision Brewing × Rutland Arms Inn
📍 On tap at the Rutland
The stag has left the wall… and landed in your pint. 🍻
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10/09/2026
🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺
This week’s Pour Decision is looking a little… sus. 👀🦨
💚 SKUNK JUICE – Hazy IPA 💚
from Shining Peak Brewing
Don’t let the name put you off — this is the good kind of skunk! 😏
Pouring a gorgeous golden haze with a big fluffy head, Skunk Juice brings the juicy hop character and hazy IPA goodness without taking itself too seriously.
And with a tap list packed with craft b**rs, there’s always another Pour Decision waiting for you. 🍻
📍 Skunk Juice is pouring now at the Rutland Arms Inn.
Come and find out what all the fuss is about!
Because sometimes the best decisions… are Pour Decisions. 🍺😎
04/09/2026
🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺
This week’s Pour Decision is practically perfect in every way… except Mary Poppins probably wouldn’t approve of how many you’ll want! ☂️🍻
Introducing Mary Hoppins – West Coast IPA from Brew Union! 🌿
A beautifully golden IPA packed with that classic West Coast character — crisp, hoppy, bitter and ridiculously drinkable.
So if you're looking for something magical on the taps, don't float away without trying this one!
🍺 Mary Hoppins – West Coast IPA 📍 Now pouring at the Rutland Arms Inn
Because sometimes the best decisions… are Pour Decisions. 🍻😎
27/08/2026
🍺 POUR DECISIONS 🍺
This week’s Pour Decision is for those who like their b**r 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 b**r 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 b**rs on tap at the Rutland Arms, you've got plenty of choices…
But this week, why not make a slightly rebellious Pour Decision? 🍻😂
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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 b**r that makes you think:
“Yep… I’ve made a good decision here.” 😎
And with 20 b**rs 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. 🍻
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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. 🍺😂
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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 b**r!
With 20 b**rs 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 b**r fans happy, but it's not so intense that your tastebuds need a support group.
Currently pouring at the Rutland Arms...... while it lasts!
08/08/2026
🍻 WHAT A NIGHT! 🍻
A huge thank you to everyone who came along to our craft b**r tasting! We had an awesome night sampling some seriously good b**rs, chatting with the brewers, and enjoying everything that makes craft b**r so bloody good. 🍺🤘
A massive shout-out to Acky Boneface Brewing Company and Ben Double Vision Brewing for bringing along some fantastic b**rs 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 b**rs 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 b**rs everyone was raving about. 🍺
Good b**r. Good mates. No regrets.
See you at the bar! 🍻
07/08/2026
🍻 THE WAIT IS OVER! B**R TASTING TRAYS ARE BACK! 🍻
You asked… we listened! 🙌
Our b**r 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 b**r. 🤤
🍻 4 b**rs 🍻 4 different flavours 🍻 One very important question… which one is your favourite?
Whether you're a seasoned craft b**r fan or just keen to try something new, grab a crew, pick your b**rs and get tasting!
The paddles are back. The b**r is cold. Let the tasting begin! 🍺
📍 Rutland Arms Inn – Whanganui
🍻 B**r tasting trays are back!
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48-52 Ridgway Street
Whanganui
4500
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| 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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