Cellar 495
The place for great wine lovers.
More than just a wine bar.
Cellar 495 combines neighbourly warmth and hospitality with world-class wine expertise at Hastings’ newest wine bar, bistro, tasting room, and wine shop – all led by the world’s 495th Master of Wine, Michael Henley.
Our wine selection represents the finest from around the globe, served alongside seasonal cuisine that captures the spirit of New Zealand.
Events/ What’s Happening at Cellar 495
Join us for some amazing wine and food experiences, rub shoulders with great winemakers and chefs and hear their stories in a relaxed setting.
Bookings to [email protected] or 06 8706308. Don’t miss out!
The Cellar 495 Winemakers Dinner Series is Back!
Monthly, Wednesdays, 6pm onwards
Hosted at Cellar 495, Hastings
Limited to 20 seats maximum. Bookings required.
4 course set menu with matching wines $150 pp
*There will be no a la carte options available on these evenings*
NEXT WINEMAKERS DINNER:
HOPESGROVE WINES, WEDNESDAY 5th JUNE
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The Back Room Sessions at Cellar 495 – A Masterclass Mini-Series –
Click here to find out more.
Monthly, Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm
Limited to 14 seats maximum. Ticketed.
The back room (aka “The Atrium”) at Cellar 495, Hastings
A mid-week masterclass mini-series with 495 Wine Select’s friendly wine professionals, showcasing 6 specially selected wines, accompanied by paired canapes from Cellar 495’s very own Chef Carlita Campbell.
This is a seated, intimate opportunity to taste, explore, nibble with some of your favourite wine people.
Seats are extremely limited, so don’t wait to book yours.
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Check out the next Back Room Session date below:
WEDNESDAY MAY 15th — “A SOUTH AFRICAN WINE SAFARI” SOLD OUT!!!
Tickets on sale now. Click here to get yours.
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SUNDAY JUNE 2nd — KINGS BIRTHDAY BASH
Collaboration between Cellar 495 and Craft & Social – your two favourite Hastings venues.
Sunday 2 June • 12-5pm Toi Toi Social Alley, Hastings
• Local Wineries Galore: Decibel, Radburn Cellars, Chateau Garage, Cuvar Winery, Jenny Dobson, Kokako Farms, Paritua Wines, Swift Wines, Hastings Distillers
• Live Music extravaganza: Our royal court will come alive with cool local tunes!
• Feast fit for a royalty: indulge in delectable bites crafted from our culinary wizards.
• Come celebrate like royalty, dance like nobody’s watching and make memories like a King. See you there!
Tickets include free 1st drink & entertainment! Click here to get yours.
More events to come – watch this space!!
Always a warm welcome
Let Michael’s passion for wine take you on a journey, from the acclaimed winemakers on our doorstep to celebrated old world producers. Each wine on the menu has been selected for its ability to please and inspire, and Michael is behind the bar to share the stories that make your wines memorable.
Whether you’re looking for the perfect getaway for a relaxing lunch, a table (or two!) for drinks with friends, or a unique location for an upcoming event, we can’t wait to welcome you to Cellar 495.
Visit Us
Hours
Open for Lunch and Dinner 12pm – late
Tuesday – Saturday
Address
319 Heretaunga Street East
Hastings 4122
New Zealand
(In the newly opened Municipal building)
Phone
For news from behind the bar, follow us on Facebook or Instagram @495wines.