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.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner.
Closed 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!
Backroom Sessions
Join us for Backroom Sessions, a monthly series of intimate, themed tastings hosted by our incredible sommeliers Katie Woodhead and Victoria Birsen. Each session dives deep into a different corner of the wine world — from Spanish adventures to sparkling finales. Expect a curated lineup of off-list wines, paired canapés, great chat, and the chance to discover something new.
June 25th | A Spanish Adventure
July 16th | Winter Warmers
August 20th | Indigenous Varieties of the World
September 17th | The Americas
October 15th | Homegrown Heroes
November 19th | Sparkling Wines of the World
$85 per ticket
Monthly, Wednesdays, 5.30pm
Hosted at Cellar 495, Hastings
Limited to 14 seats maximum. Bookings required.
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.
July 2nd | Chateau Garage – SOLD OUT!
August 6th | Coal Pit
Sep 3rd | Dan Brennan of Decibel – Whisky & Bourbon
October 1st | Maison Vauron
November 5th | Bilancia
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
Coal Pit Wines
Coal Pit is a boutique family vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand. Committed to producing world-class wines from their certified organic vineyard, Coal Pit is one of the few single vineyards in Gibbston where the grapes are grown, handpicked and crafted into wines on site. Join winemaker Anika Willner (named by Cameron Douglas MS as one of New Zealand’s young winemakers to watch in 2021) as she guides you through their exceptional wine line-up.
6pm – Wednesday, August 6th