The century-old Church Road Winery has earned a reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier function venues. A very special location and ambience, award-winning wines and fabulous cuisine make it the perfect venue for your upcoming event. The winery is situated within the Taradale township that lies in beautiful country surroundings near Napier in the Hawke’s Bay. First established in 1897, major restoration has seen the rebuilding of this historic winery and the addition of New Zealand’s only major winemaking museum. Our highly skilled team is proud to have forged a name for unrivalled service and attention to detail. After all, we know it’s the little extras that will make your event truly memorable. FUNCTION SPACES TOM MCDONALD CELLAR The winery’s premium function venue is the striking Tom McDonald Cellar that overlooks 1.5 hectares of parklands. The cellar pays tribute to Tom McDonald’s contribution to the New Zealand wine industry. Fusing Old World French Provencal style with uniquely New Zealand influences, the Cellar boasts native tawa floors, open jarrah beams and contemporary copper lighting. The function space overlooks French oak wine barrels which impart a rich ambience of class and warmth. The Container Bar Our Exclusive container bar situated on the expansive lawn is the perfect place to host those small intimate winetasting/ product launches or even key media releases Whether a sit-down dinner, canapé function or product launch, Church Road Winey is the perfect setting for your event.
