The Chris Yeabsley Quartet - Jazz Funk

Fresh from blazing new musical trails in the Far East and back in town for a few short weeks, noted jazz/ boogaloo organist Chris Yeabsley has assembled a mighty cohort of funkateers to once again proclaim Hashigo Zake as Wellington’s premier soul-jazz venue as with brother Daniel Yeabsley and 3rd cousin twice removed Oscar Laven taking care of the reeds, adopted son John Rae is free to rattle the pots and pans!

Since 2009 Hashigo Zake has been doing what we think is important for a bar, even if that means defying conventions. That starts with selecting a diverse range of beer styles for our taps while keeping big, corporate brewers out. As a result we've been named the best bar in Wellington by the Society of Beer Advocates and the best bar in New Zealand by ratebeer.com multiple times.

Our electronic menus are updated with product and other information in real time. We maintain an environment that's safe for all our customers and staff. In the Covid-era that means ensuring good air quality thanks to ventilation, air purification and CO2 monitoring. We put our atmospheric underground location to good use and host superb music and comedy in our lounge.