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’ central 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.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. 12pm-10pm
Closed All Public Holidays
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!
Cellar 495 Winemaker Dinner Series
Once a month, our Winemaker Dinner Series brings together celebrated winemakers, vignerons, and wine merchants from around the country to share the wines they love and the stories behind them. Each dinner features a four-course set menu, thoughtfully matched with wines handpicked by our guest host. It’s a chance to get behind the label, ask questions, and enjoy a truly memorable night at the table.
2026 Events now live 🡇
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 à la carte options available on these evenings
Kumeu River with Michael Brajkovich MW
Wednesday, September 30th
Join us for an extraordinary evening with Michael Brajkovich MW, New Zealand’s first Master of Wine and the visionary behind Kumeu River. Renowned for traditional techniques and wild fermentations, Kumeu River is the globally recognised benchmark for Chardonnay. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to taste these profound, world-beating wines with an industry legend.
6pm onwards | $150 per person
4-course set menu with matching wines
South African wine with Martin Cahnbley from Cahn’s Wine & Spirits
Wednesday, October 28th SOLD OUT
Thursday, October 29th
Journey to the vibrant vineyards of the Western Cape for A Night of South African Wines with Martin Cahnbley of Cahn Wines & Spirits. Raised in South Africa and an expert importer, Martin will guide us through an exciting lineup of captivating, terroir-driven imports. Join us for an entertaining evening exploring exceptional, boundary-pushing global wines.
6pm onwards | $150 per person
4-course set menu with matching wines