The Rabbit

24/10/2025

🌿 A Little Break for Our Formosa and The Rabbit Team 🌿
We’ll be closed from 26–28 October as our team takes a short trip together!

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful team for their hard work, and to our amazing customers for your constant support — you’re the reason we love what we do! 💕

We’ll be back on Wednesday, 29 October, refreshed and ready to prepare for the busy season ahead.
Can’t wait to share some happy moments from our trip with you soon!

20/10/2025

🎃 Citrus Pumpkin – The Rabbit’s New Halloween Cocktail in Ashburton 🍊
Try Citrus Pumpkin, a refreshing summer cocktail at The Rabbit Ashburton café and bar.
Made with espresso, Kahlúa, citron vodka, Cointreau, and pumpkin syrup — it’s the perfect mix of coffee, citrus, and smooth pumpkin for Halloween and sunny afternoons.

Available for a limited time at The Rabbit, 110 Victoria Street, Ashburton.

23/09/2025

🎨✨ Watercolour Afternoons at The Rabbit ✨🎨

Unwind, sip, and paint with us!
Join local artist Ashleigh Knox for a relaxed Watercolour Workshop at The Rabbit. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this is your chance to explore creativity in a fun and welcoming space.

📅 Dates:
Saturday, 18th October
Saturday, 25th October

🕑 Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
🍹 Includes: One cocktail (or non-alcoholic option) + all painting materials
🎟️ Spaces: Limited to 10 per class

📍 The Rabbit, Ashburton
💻 Book online: therabbit.co.nz/book-online

✨ Come paint, sip, and connect with our community. Don’t miss your spot!

18/09/2025

Spice up your night at The Rabbit!
We’ve mixed up something daring:
🌶 Chilli heat
🥭 Passionfruit punch
✨ Golden rum
🌰 A smooth Frangelico twist
🍋 Finished with fresh lemon

One sip and you’ll know – this isn’t your average cocktail. It’s bold, tropical, and a little fiery… just how we like it.

Available for a limited time only!
👉 Book your table now: therabbit.co.nz/reservations

05/09/2025

✨ Special Cocktail – Golden Canopy ✨
Gin • Vermouth • Pineapple • Wine Reduction

A one-of-a-kind creation, balancing tropical pineapple with the refined depth of vermouth and wine. 🍸 Smooth, crisp, and made to savour.

📍 Available for a limited time at The Rabbit, Ashburton.
👉 Who’s ready to try this special cocktail with us?

04/09/2025

🌿 Art, cocktails, and creativity in Ashburton! 🌿

Join local artist Ashleigh Knox for a hands-on Watercolour Workshop at The Rabbit, Ashburton 🐇
📅 Date: Saturday 27 September
🕑 Time: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
🍸 Includes one cocktail of your choice
🎟️ Limited to just 10 seats

This sip-and-paint inspired art class is perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. Relax, paint, sip, and take home your own creation.

👉 Reserve your space online now: www.therabbit.co.nz/book-online

02/09/2025

We’re closed for a private function until 4:00 pm today. Dinner service will be open as usual — feel free to give us a call to book your table tonight!

27/08/2025

Introducing our special cocktail: Golden Canopy ✨
Crafted with dry vermouth, gin, pineapple juice, and a delicate white wine reduction, it’s a perfect balance of bright fruit and refined depth.

Smooth, refreshing, and a little sophisticated — the kind of drink you’ll want to slow down and savour. 🍸

📍 Available now at The Rabbit.
👉 Who’s joining us for the first sip?

23/08/2025

10/08/2025

✨ The Rabbit's Special ✨
🍸 Ginberry Blush
Bold. Berry. Beautiful.
Campari x Gin x Cranberry
Only at The Rabbit

Tag us when you sip!

📍 110 Victoria Street, Ashburton

09/08/2025

🍣 Omakase at The Rabbit
No menu. No choices. Just a seat, and the trust between you and the chef.

Each course is a surprise — crafted from the freshest catch, seasonal produce, and the chef’s intuition. This isn’t just sushi, it’s a story told in taste.

🔪 Limited seats available.
🎟️ Book your spot now via our website or message us directly.

07/08/2025

🎨 Our next painting class is back – twice this August!

Elegant Puddle Lady – A Watercolour Afternoon at The Rabbit

A glass in hand. A brush in the other.
Step into a gentle pace of painting and conversation, guided by Ashleigh Knox. No pressure, no prior skills. Just show up.

🗓️ Saturday, 23 & 30 August 2025 | 2–4 PM
📍 The Rabbit, Ashburton
💰 $60 – includes all art materials + your first drink

Limited to 10 guests per session.
Book here: therabbit.co.nz/book-online

Ashleigh Knox Art