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.
Explore the menu.
Wine might be the star of the show, but Head Chef Carlita Campbell offers a casual, relaxed dining experience with a menu perfect for mixing and grazing with your wines of choice.
The dishes have a bistro feel, emphasising fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Start with a few selections and let the flavours guide your afternoon or evening as you savour the best of the region in a warm, inviting setting.
Events at Cellar 495
Join us for 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 06 870 6308. Don’t miss out!
Alfresco Fridays
31 JAN & 28 FEB
Looking for the perfect way to end your week? Head to Al Fresco Fridays in Hastings City.
Come dine with us and enjoy our favourite dish – plus live music, outdoor games and plenty of space to sit in a car-free zone on Heretaunga Street East Block and the Tribune Precinct.*
It’s the perfect evening to catch up with friends or unwind with great food and fun!
*Weather permitting – fingers crossed for a gorgeous Hawke’s Bay evening!
Hastings Meatball Festival – F.A.W.C!
FRIDAY, 14 MARCH | 5.30 – 8.30pm
Roll up and have a ball (literally) at the inaugural Hastings Meatball Festival. Sink your teeth into delicious, creative takes on the classic meatball, with Hawke’s Bay bakers, butchers, chefs, and cooks battling it out for your Visitor’s Choice vote.
Add some live music, beverage pop-ups, games, and an atmosphere buzzing with energy, and you’ve got a family recipe for an unforgettable evening. Come hungry and leave stuffed!
To Nonna with Love – F.A.W.C!
SATURDAY, 22 MARCH | 6.30 – 10.OOpm
A homage to all the nonnas whose secret recipes handwritten in dogeared notebooks have been passed down through generations, join the Cellar 495 team for a night of authentic Italian-American goodness.
In collaboration with Masterchef judge and restaurateur Micheal Dearth (The Grove, Baduzzi), the 495 kitchen will transform into a bustling cucina, turning out steaming plates of cherished Italian classics, with a Dearth spin.
This is a shared-table dinner, with plenty of banter from both Michaels – Dearth and Henley, the 495th Master of Wine and Cellar 495. Expect excellent food and delicious wine, just like Nonna’s house. Tuck your napkin into your shirt and dig in!
Cellar 495 Winemakers Dinner Series
We’re busy dreaming up the next Winemaker Dinner Series for 2025; stay tuned for our next events.
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
*No dietary exceptions for these set menus without prior arrangement
**There will be no a la carte options available on these evenings
