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Cellar 495

The place for great wine lovers.

table with wine glasses, champagne tulips and sourdough bread platters.

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.

WE ARE CLOSED FROM THE 7th APRIL AND WILL REOPEN FOR LUNCH ON THE 23rd APRIL. WE WILL LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN THEN.

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 UP – MILLTON VINEYARDS – Gisborne’s most famous and respected winery! Do not miss this one.
Hosted by Annie Millton
Wednesday May 1st 2024

Make your booking now

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.

Check out the next Back Room Session date below:

WEDNESDAY MAY 15th — “A SOUTH AFRICAN WINE SAFARI”

Tickets on sale now. Click here to get yours.

PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR NEXT MONTH’S EVENT RELEASE


More events to come – watch this space!!

Michael Henley smiling behind the bar while regarding a bottle of wine.

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.

Michael Henley pouring a bottle of wine to a table happy diners

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

06 870 6308

Email

[email protected]

For news from behind the bar, follow us on Facebook or Instagram @495wines.