April 20 2015, we packed up our kids, house and dog and ventured over the Rimutaka Hill, Tony squashed all our belonging into a tiny one bedroomed flat over a pretty cool pub and we called it home!
That first night I can honestly say I had my doubts, I loved the pub instantly it was my husband’s spatial awareness I worried about as we moved all our stuff just to make space to lie a mattress flat to sleep.
From the first night of meeting the locals, to now knowing everyone’s name and drink, from kids settling so well in school and now college and getting to know the teachers (from school of course not the pub!!), from renovating our tiny one bedroomed flat to our lovely bright 3 bedroomed apartment. What a great small town this is, we know the local farmers, builders, police, butchers, vegetables growers, doctors and retail shops, I just love strolling through town waving, nodding or saying hello to everyone I pass, (I know most of them honestly, but I do say hello to visitors too)
Some days it’s hard to believe it’s already been 6 years, but mostly it feels like I been here forever, we are so thankful for the welcome we received and for accepting us into this fabulous community. Here’s to the future, Thank you Greytown.
Its hard to choose photos for this post, but I think the 4 below are the essence of this country pub, long may it continue.
Photo credit Lucy Cooper, (first 3)
I love the Greytown Hotel, Tony and Ursula and the great people i have got to know when i am there.
Greytowns lucky to have such awesome publicans!!! 🥰
I couldn't imagine town with you and the pub! Here's to you, your family, and your team! x
Ursula you are amazing, your warmth and friendliness cuts both ways. We arrived in the rapa after you, and the first night we moved here we had a meal at your Pub. From that moment we knew we had moved somewhere special. You and your staff were like old friends on our first meeting. 😍
Crickey- I can't believe its been 6 years!! Happy Anniversary Ursula Byrne, Tony and your gorgeous kids. Still miss your smiles and laughs xx
Lovely words Ursula! 🍻❤️
Oh! I'm so happy for you all. Reading this post though, I've tears in my eyes (and a glass of wine in my hand)😂 Wish we could get to see it for real.. 🍷😭. Happy pubversary from your friends here in Dublin. So proud of you both..
Well done you both - I love dropping in and catching up when I am over that way - great pub
Pretty sure i met you a few times before i "remembered" Ursula 😁 lots of good memories since
Just to let everyone know, 1860 restaurant will be closed from Monday 10th May to Thursday 3rd June, this is to allow the team to have a holiday, as you all know we operate with a small dedicated team so its very hard for any of us to take annual leave while we are still open. Hence we came up with a cunning plan to close at a normally quieter period in the year and allow everyone to have a well earned back.
Rest assured we will be back serving bright eyed and bushy tailed on Thursday 3rd June, in time for the last long weekend before Winter sets in.
PLEASE NOTE "THE TOP PUB" WILL NOT BE CLOSED, AND BAR MENU WILL BE AVAILABLE. Tony, Ursula and Carli will hold the fort. 😁
Good on you! Well deserved! 👍🏻
Enjoy the break, we will back before you close to check the new menu.
i love this restaurant - enjoy your break :)
🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧🇱🇧Every month we bring new wines from all overseas and New Zealand.
This time we want to introduce you our new red wine blend from Lebanon 🇱🇧
Château Marsyas, BQa de Marsyas Red
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvedre and Syrah from Bekaa Valley!!!!
A delicious wine by the bottle
Come to enjoy it!
And the day is finally here! 🤩
At 8:30 we´ll start with live music in charge of he amazing Mireya Ramos and band 😎
After that, our Dj will surprise you with latinamerican music 🥳
Drinks, food and more.
See you all around!
The change in season has yet again inspired our chefs Michael and Alejandra to create some truly tantalizing Autumn dishes, sourced from local produce.
Get in quick not to miss this menu, it is available only untill 10th May. From the 10th of May untill 29th May 1860 restaurant will be closed, to give our team a well earned winter break.
Rest assured we will be back Queens Birthday weekend with a new fabulous menu.
Yes, it is! 🥳
Are you ready to live the experience?
Live music, drinks, more music, food and more drinks!! 🤩
See you all around!
What a beautiful day to do some exercises at the pub 💪🍻
As always awesome food, drinks, cold beer and more.
And don´t forget the amazing Singer and Latino Party next Friday!!! 🥳 Dress in colors is mandatory 😆
Cheers!
Any single bar maids🔥🤣🔥
Don't Forget our bottle store is closed Friday, so stock up on ThursdayWe are closed Friday but open untill 10pm on Thursday, so stock up for your Friday drinkies at home.
Coming from someone who turned water into wine that’s pretty rich !
Locked and Loaded for the Cliff Hanger hill climb this morning 6.1k, 27 corners elevation 300 meters on a closed road, some say a mini Isle of man 😉:
For spectators the Top Pub van will be there to ferry you up and down the hill.
Good luck Tony, hope you make some good times today! 🔥😎
🔥solid🔥
It´s never to late to keep celebrating the Irish spirit that we all have in our soul 😄
Yes, the bar is open! 🥳
Ain't we so lucky that we can actually go out mix, mingle and celebrate St Patrick's Day in New Zealand, and so Greytown did, what an epic day of good food, cool beers and live music, everything you come to expect from a St Patrick's Day in the Wairarapa.
Just about to take to the stage and Kiwi cousins the bro's, with their slante on being Irish 😀
Is that Conor McGregor?
Sunshine, St Patrick's Day, live music and The America's Cup receipe for an excellent night at the Top Pub
Remember ya seen it first at the Top Pub, we have a few news ones for tomorrow, and plenty of second hand hardly used, just one lady owner
WTF....
Dayle Thomas
Andrew Nickson
Right so the Pub is ready, see ya in the morning! PS I've checked the Murphys stout it's Lovely!!
That log burner looks lovely, I say a nice pint of Murphys on front of that is a dream
I miss the pub.. 😭
Damn, wish i could be there.
Happy St Paddies Day ! 🍻
Sort the men from the boys, full Irish Breakfast at the Top Pub 9am tomorrow morning, serving till 12 noon. Then is a full out prefect Irish menu, traditional lamb stew (Me Ma's recipe, and her Ma's before her) a good descend Paddy Whack burger for the occasion beef brisket marinated in whiskey, and the rest. See ya tomorrow for a St Patricks day to remember (or one you will never forget).
Hard to believe NZ are celebrating st paddy's day and Ireland no further on from last yr 🤦🏼♀️
St Patrick's Day giveaway, Shimano FISHING kit. Buy a pint of Murphys and be in Draw to win, come dressed in green for a bonus ticket: draw 8pm on 17th St Patrick's Day must be on premised to win.
Lynn Thomas you not allowed to fish anymore you upset us male real fisherman
Dayle Thomas I need this prize lol
This day next week, put it in your diary 17th March St Patrick's day, fun for all the family at the Top Pub, get the green on and see ya there, from Breakfast time to late.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY EVACLARE, FROM ALL YOUR ADMIRERS AT THE GREYTWON HOTEL & 1860 RESTURAUNT
OMG totally unbelievable ... yous are far to kind ... keep my seat warm until I arrive x
Thank you Ursula.... the birthday girl will be delighted....🥂💕
OMG check you out Eva!!
AH WELL HOLY GOD! Its that time of year again, the most important day of the Irish calendar. The only place to be in the Wairarapa Greytowns Irish Pub, yep that's right The Top Pub Greytown has a genuine Irish twist! Live music, great banter and the craic with be ninety.
Sean solo band is playing lunch time, then the Bro's are playing from 7 to 10pm, and of course a good old traditional Irish Breakfast in the morning.
whats the line up?
Great summer sky in Greytown this evening. Makes the pub look even more welcoming😁
OMG that was such a great day, the lunch was yummm.
Magnificent Shot Of The Little Irish Pub in Greytown, So Exciting Against The Last Rays of The Summer Sun.👍⛅🍀
It’s snowing here!
Carole Hoogenbloogen look!
The prefect Valentines day celebration, the food of love complimented with great wines. Book now
Yes we are open and with no surcharge! 😎
Food, drinks, wine and more.
See you all around! 😉
Hey people!!
Feeling the heat? 🥵
We´ll be waiting for you with refreshing beers, wine and the best burgers 😋
Not sure what season it si now, but at least we are open all day for you 😜
Drinks, food and more 😎
See you all around!
Ah its a family bar after all.......
We are lucky to have you! Always a pleasure hanging out with great food, fun atmosphere and the best hosts.
Happiness At The Little Irish Pub In GreyTown With The Family. 👌💚💚
Gorgeous pic 💖🙌🏻💖
Lovely photo x
Beaut pic of your beautiful family
Lovely photo 💝
Lovely bunch ❤️
From Paul, to be sure tis wonderful to also see Mr O'R. Every blessing for a great 2021.
Yes its that time of the day, sunshine, beer garden included Slainte!
photo credit Lucy Cooper Photography
Yes we are open for Lunch today, and every weekend Fri to Sun
Nikki Martin ....🍷👌
Happy New Year, we are open from 11am, for lunch, the cure or just some banter! On second thoughts banter may not be on the cards this morning, but definitely coffee, or a bloody mary!
New Years Eve in Greytown come join us for a splendid celebration of our fine foods of 2020, we still have some tables left for 8pm sitting, we will treat you to experience the world through food and wine and service.
New Years Eve degustation, places still available at 6pm or 8pm, $110 or $150 with wine matches. Say goodbye to 2020 in style.
Yes we are open today, serving very good local wines, to make you look and feel fabulous!!
Last drink before Santa at the Top Pub, Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.... see you on the 27th.
Thought it was you happy Christmas 🎅🎅
Aaron McGilly this pic has confirmed ur not goin to surprise us 😤
And the winner of our WEBER BBQ sponsored by DB breweries, is Meagan Wall, well done Megan for drinking more Tui than the all the lads at the Top Pub! 😁
Congratulations Megan Wall!! Jo Fawcett and I will come for tea in mid January lol!
Megan Wall well done 👍
Tonight the night, for the world famous in the Wairarapa Christmas party with Good as Gold, giving away Weber BBQ sponsored by DB breweries.
From our Family to yours, Happy Christmas Greytown. Thanks for all the support you have given us this year, its great to be part of such an amazing community.
Merry Christmas, we have loved all our nights at your place and are looking forward to lots more in 2021 xx
Merry Christmas! Well done on getting through this tough year with your characteristic good humour and patience! We've enjoyed being able to spend time at the pub this year, and look forward to more in 2021! x
Merry Christmas Top Pub, you guys are amazing 🎄🎅
Merry Christmas X thank you so much for all of the support in our community. You guys are the bomb!
Merry Christmas team
🎄Merry Christmas!!🎄
Soon as i can i am coming over to the best pub in N.Z.
Who's up for a chilled out new years eve? a bit of understated live music, for the oldies, middies, young ones and kids, we are thinking a whole family vibe to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome in 2021. lets celebrate with all our friends and family how lucky we are to live in New Zealand.