Craft and Social Bar + Eatery is a restaurant and bar at 319 Heretaunga Street East in Hastings, inside the historic Toitoi – Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, rated 4.7 from 286 Google reviews. The website lists it as open Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30am until late for lunch, snacks, dinner and drinks, and says bookings are required for functions.
The website describes a colourful, social space in a restored Art Deco and modern building. The menu includes sharing plates such as firecracker cauliflower, Korean fried chicken, beef sliders, prawn dumplings and baked goat cheese, plus pizzas, fish and chips, ricotta gnocchi and Penang pork belly curry. Reviewers mention sharing plates, a passionfruit martini, chicken pizza, outdoor seating and a Wednesday steak night.
Share a few plates to try the kitchen's range, ask staff to suggest a drink, and book ahead for groups or long lunches.
For a social meal and a drink in Hastings, Craft and Social on Heretaunga Street East is a good choice.