Welcome to The National Distillery Company's Events page—your gateway to experiencing the best New Zealand craft spirits - right here in Napier!
We offer a range of exciting events, from private parties and cocktail masterclasses to interactive gin blending workshops. Check out our upcoming events below, and join us for an unforgettable celebration of New Zealand gin, vodka and rum.
If you’re looking for something exclusive, whether it’s a private masterclass, celebration, or wedding, we’re here to make your occasion special. Simply send us an email or call us on 06 833 7317 to start planning.
And if it is a tasting you are after, our popular Cellar Door welcomes visitors from Thursday to Saturday, 1pm to 5pm. If you’ve been here before, you know it can get busy—so be sure to secure your spot by emailing bookings@ndcnz.nz.
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd May
It's the festival of festivals! Come join us for a day of Gindulgence where we will be pouring your favourite gins! There will be cocktails, great local food and live entertainment.
We hope to see you there!
Saturday 10th May - 1pm - 4pm
MOTHER'S DAY EVE!
Treat mum to something really special this Mother's Day!
For just $99 (!) she'll (and you'll) learn the art and science of blending the perfect gin.
And then blend your own take-home bottle!
Saturday 24th May | 2pm - 4pm
It's back!
By popular demand, our sell-out Gin & High Tea is back - we'll be offering up scrumptious treats with scrumptious gins.
What more could you ask for?
Saturday 31st May | 2pm - 5pm
Delight all your senses for a gin and flower arranging afternoon as our gorgeous digs!
Rhonda Claypole of The Village Florist will be your host, and guide you creating a blooming good masterpiece!
Saturday 14th June - 2pm - 5pm
Join us and acclaimed artist Jane Gibbens for a golden afternoon of art, gin, and creativity at NDC! Paint botanicals, sip tasty bevvies... and leave with your own masterpiece!
Saturday 21st June - 2pm - 4:30(ish)pm
Our famous cocktail masterclass is back! Learn three, make three, drink three.
It's time to see what all the fuss is about.