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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.

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 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 06 870 6308. Don’t miss out!

Cellar 495 Winemakers Dinner Series

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

Two Rivers

Join us for the last in our winemaker dinner series with Dave Clouston of Two Rivers Winery, where he will share his passion for crafting elegant, expressive wines from Marlborough’s unique terroir. Savour a selection of organically grown, unfiltered wines that highlight the purity and complexity of Two Rivers, while learning about Dave’s 25 years of winemaking experience around the globe.

6pm | Wednesday, 30th October – SOLD OUT

495 Wine Select presents our Pre-Christmas Wine Extravaganza – Tasting and Sale 

Don’t like to buy wines before you try them yourself? Perfect! Come along and taste a wide selection of gorgeous wines from all over the world. Meet some of our favourite wine people who will be there to pour and chat in a relaxed spacious setting.

More than 30 wines will be available to taste & buy! Special on-the-day-only pricing will be available for every wine featured. 

This is our biggest and best tasting / sale of the year, so make sure not to miss out. 

Tickets required for entry – $25 per person. Non-refundable 48 hours prior to event. 
*495 Wine Club Members get a complimentary ticket and a plus-one! Just login to your membership account and add two tickets to your cart, your two free tickets will be calculated automatically. 

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.