We’re excited to share that Normanby is heading to Wellington. Our second store opens on 30 March 2026, bringing our take on wine and retail to the capital. It’s a big moment for us, and one we’ve been looking forward to for a while.
At its core, Normanby Wellington will feel familiar — a focus on fine wine and spirits, thoughtful service, and a carefully considered retail experience. But as always, we believe good retail should offer more than just a product and a price. It should be a place you want to spend time in. That’s where the Wellington space comes into its own.
Alongside the retail offering, we’ll be opening our wine bar from the middle of the day, easing from lunch into the evening. Whether you’re stopping in for a quick glass or settling in a little longer, the idea is simple — good wine, good food, and a space that feels easy to be in. We’ll be open Monday through Saturday to start.
You’ll find us inside Webb’s Gallery on Marion Street, which brings a completely different energy to anything we’ve done before. While the Normanby identity carries through, each site is shaped by its surroundings, and Wellington called for something distinct. It was never about recreating Mt Eden — it was about responding to the gallery and the city around it.
To do that, we partnered with Studio 11:11 and Wellington-based designer Nathan Varga, who knows the space well from his involvement in the original gallery design. Together, the goal was to introduce a wine and spirits retail environment into a working gallery without disrupting what makes it special.
The result is something we’re really proud of. The fit-out sits comfortably within the gallery, with shelving and storage designed to feel almost sculptural — part of the space rather than imposed on it. There’s a quiet balance between warmth and restraint, allowing both the art and the wine to speak for themselves.
As with Mt Eden, the details matter. You’ll see familiar partnerships throughout — from coffee and glassware to food — alongside locally sourced bread from Shelly Bay Bakery. The wine and spirits selection will closely reflect Auckland, with the same focus on quality and discovery.
The team will also feel like an extension of what we’ve built already. Tom Mapplebeck will lead the Wellington space alongside his role with Webb’s, supported by a great group including Macy, Edith, Sacha and Philip. Many of you may have already met some of them.
This is more than just a new business opening for us. It’s a chance to bring what we’ve been building into a new city, and to continue shaping what wine retail in Wellington can look like. We’re looking forward to opening the doors and welcoming you in.
From 30 March — see you there.
23 Marion Street, Te Aro, Wellington
Monday – Wednesday: 9am – 8pm
Thursday - Saturday: 9am - 9pm
