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Hopgoods & Co
91/100 (5588 ratings)
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Polenta
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"Being a bit of a regular at Hopgoods we were stoked to show off this amazing restaurant to family that had travelled over from the UK. They were..."
Scott Gerry May
"This is a real treat here and get looked after very well by staff.thoroughly enjoyed my meal and highly recommend coming here for any..."
Jo Drummond
"Well team I am pretty fussy being ex hospo manager and partner a chef. Tonight my partner and I came in and had the 5 course tasting menu served by..."
Morag Watson
"Superb, our best meal in NZ so far. Excellent service and food. I would highly recommend..."
Val Chapman
"Carol Cambria B & B recommended your restaurant when we were checking in this afternoon! Marine & staff took great care of us. That goat cheese..."
Jackie Samuels Gibson
"My favourite restaurant in NZ. Fantastic food that never disappoints. Great service. Absolutely love this place. Can’t wait to come..."
Phillippa Myatt
"I first ate here 4 years ago whilst visiting NZ from the U.K.. I had a most memorable starter of beef carpaccio, with crispy eggs, truffle fries,..."
Andrew Witt
"Pure chance we picked this restaurant and pure luck we got a table. Mmmm fantastic food and superb service. A great..."
Kay Batten
"Amazing fresh food, staff, service everything was awesome you must try this place if ever in Nelson. I couldn't decide what to have so I had a couple..."
Laura Te Whetu
"This was our best meal in New Zealand. The food is delicious and the service is great. I wish we had eaten there more..."
Jennifer Stack
"Een top restaurant ! Goede sfeer, perfect eten, écht aan te raden!! Een must voor de toerist uit..."
Thea Remers
"If you're in Nelson at any point of your life, go here. Best food and best service I've ever experienced. Thoroughly impressed by..."
Bayley Owen
"Absolutely beautiful meal last night for our anniversary meal the Beef tartaki starter yum and pork Belly with sour cherry relish and beets I could..."
Donna Olive
"My dining experience can best be described as 'the best of Master Chef' in the High Street' with everything cooked and presented to the highest..."
Paul Potaka
"Excellent food and wine selection. Make sure you ask about the tasting..."
Kev Mak
"Fantastic dinner for a special birthday on Saturday night - you rock Team Hopgoods..."
Sari Hodgson
"I had a very good dinner for my birthday. Food and wine were great and service was good...."
Jérèmy Buchheit
"Dragged my crew to hopgoods for a 30th birthday. Went for the degustation with wine pairing and added cheeses.Food and service..."
Flippynz
"I visited for dinner on Saturday night with two good friends. The service was impeccable. Attentive,  friendly and welcoming without being too..."
Lara Wills
"We came here while on holiday because of some amazing reviews we had been reading. Definitely did not disappoint! We came in on a Saturday evening..."
Gabby Wallace
"I started with the pork belly with roast apricot, onion soubise, bacon, thyme and hazelnut brown butter and I was very happy with my choice. For my..."
Kirstin Lucas
"Great food and service. With a seasonal menu there is always something new and fresh. Can be more on the pricey side but as an occasional treat..."
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"Good flavours, good food, decent wine list. Have had a lovely meal each time I've visited. Will definitely come back when I'm next in..."
Varsha Paul
"Opened back in 2005 in the heart of Nelson, Hopgood’s has had a solid standing when it comes to creating phenomenal food. This award-winning..."
Amy @ My Dining Journey
"My boyfriend and I were recently in Nelson for the weekend for work and came across Hopgoods while trying to find somewhere to have dinner on a..."
Eve Aitken
"Absolutely outstanding meal. Service was warm and friendly , menu was simple but varied, wine list had a great selection of NZ wines from all..."
Jo Y
"A started with a glass of the Saddleback Pinot Noir (a New Zealand wine originating from Central Otago) while I had the Graggy Range Shiraz. As I am..."
Natalie Tierney
"I had gone there because or a recommendation from another person who runs a restaurant, and he happened to be shut on a Monday. I went there and..."
Alin John
"We were in Nelson for our fourth anniversary and wanted to celebrate with a good meal out.We researched restaurants, and based on reviews,..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Entire experience was amazing - helpful and knowledgable staff, great wine, and I changed my mind 5 times before ordering because everything on the..."
Sarah Kerby
"Went there in January of this year - a great meal, very good service, and a very pleasant evening. The decor is casual, but the staff and the..."
Chris T
"Fantastic service, fantastic food, very enjoyable evening. GF extremely well catered for without compromising the taste. Interesting menu, well..."
Acbkiwi
"My husband and I loved this restaurant - food was cooked to perfection and so very tasty, totally worth the money spent. The service was of very high..."
Gissy Fish
"I have had three dinners to Hopgoods and they have all been perfect evenings. I had two work dinners with a large group and one special date. As I am..."
DianeR
"Had heard so much about this place so we tried it for the first time the other night. We had three courses each, food was just beautiful,..."
Teena
"Love it! A regular favourite. Excellent food, friendly staff and great service. And Mussel Inn beer on..."
Galen
"Nelsons Best. Time and time again. We love it. The perfect place to take those who appreciate fine..."
J
"It dosn't have all those awards for nothing! Food - Amazing,Service - Amazing!----- 28 Jan, 2010 -----Beautiful food thats..."
David Wellington
"Hard to fault this eatery. Good food and decor and the service also was very good. I have eaten here 4 times and it has been very good on all..."
Steve
"This is a great place to go for a special occasion. Lovely food, friendly..."
Valerie Fitzsimons
"Five of us went for dinner last night . We didn't have a booking but were welcomed and 3 small tables were quickly pushed together and the service..."
Copper Hay
"The food here is exquisite. My daughter suggested Hopgoods for my family birthday dinner out in February. Today, I am looking for somewhere special..."
Suzanne Ashton
"Excellent..."
Andrew
"We have been meaning to come here for ages and finally got the opportunity this time around in Nelson. It was great, every dish was beautiful and the..."
Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)
"First of all, I would like to thank the staff at Hopgoods for accommodating us for NYE dinner which was made the day before. We were in town w/o..."
Tamami Naito-Badessa
"Impressive! An incredible fine dining experience - such an epic set up - service, atmosphere, food, drink - everything was amazing!! Will be back for..."
Nicola Williams
"Excellent night out with my mother, the food was superb while service was friendly and attentive. The cheese soufflé was very interesting with..."
Luke Mitchell
"This place was on our to do list in Nelson because it kept showing up in lists and awards in magazines. We were not disappointed! We had the 5 course..."
Troy Willmot
"Wow, I’ve been traveling for 6 months and this might be the most sublime, flawless, and “I already wish I could come back” dining experience..."
Daniel Stefanus
"Incredible food, friendly, laid-back atmosphere, did I mention the delicious food? We had the pork cheek, beef fillet, confit duck and tiramasu for..."
Shannon Starr
"The BEST FOOD I've eaten. AMAZING! The service is brilliant. Had the 5 course taster menu on our recent visit and was just delicious!! Can't fault..."
melanie combes
"I try to visit here each time I’m back in Nelson. I visited just prior to Christmas and thoroughly enjoyed the 5 course tasting menu with matching..."
Sonia Gowan
"Top quality food, service and ambience We had a truly delicious plant-based meal there, with vegan wines and top quality service. Hopgoods is..."
Yuan Oeij
"A bunch of us were up from ChCh visiting friends and family and Hopgoods was a destination for us. We absolutely loved it. We were a group of six and..."
Morgan Williams
"Best fine dining in town 👌. Had the delicious Degustation Menu when we were last in, absolutely delicious 😋. If you haven't tried Hopgoods it's..."
Sasha Gill
"Mind-blowingly good (recommend booking). A must-go in Nelson. My ricotta strozzapreti was one of the best meals I've tasted - incredible mushroom..."
Lynne Miura
"Amazing food and great service from Maia last Friday on our 5 course menu. We've chosen the matching wines and it was just..."
marianela lostumbo
"We had one of the best meals in Nelson. From the moment we walked in and the server greeted us, then preceded to give us a gin tasting prior to..."
Jason Wills
"Went for the first time with my mum tonight, we have been meaning to go for a while. They did not disappoint and we are already planning our return...."
Chloe Lightfoot
"Don’t miss this place. Everything is great from starters to deserts... very decent price and great wine list! The British chef featured in a..."
lapin royal
"At short notice my husband and I appreciated being given a table to dine.. The food and service were exemplary. Highly recommended. Thank you. Sandra..."
Sandra Lamb
"I can not fault this place. We went looking for a meal late and found them open on a Friday night after flying in. Great recommendations, excellent..."
Reece Harrison
Tides Bar And Eatery
86/100 (1157 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
European
New Zealand
European
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Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chowder
Cheesecake
Seafood Platters
Beef
Prawns
Salad
Hot Pot
Scallops
Duck
Cheesecakes
Calamari
Risotto
Lamb
Fish
Calamares
Pork
Salmon
Sit down
European
New Zealand
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Bloody delicious Not cheap but I recommend you get the set menu. It's a great deal and plenty of choices on..."
Linda Winifred
"Loved it! Great food and staff. Will be back again soon. Only down fall would be plastic straws! If i had known i was getting one i would have said..."
Rachel Clarke
"Had a wonderful meal. Excellent service. And an awesome evening. Would definatly go..."
Erin-Jo Funnell
"The prawn and scallop ravioli is amazing !!! Also the scallops !! Well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 service great - staff very attentive! Interior..."
Orla Whelan
"We were staying at Trailways and went to the Tides for a drink to cap off the evening. Great bar service and range of drinks. Barman made drink for..."
Timothy
"Dropped in Friendly engaging welcome . Handled my wife's dietary needs well and looked for and delivered options. both our meals tasty and well..."
Paul
"In Nelson for work for about the 4th time in 9 months and each time I seem to be put up in a different hotel, so it was Trailways this time around. I..."
Otago Islander
"I bring a group of 20 or more people to The Tides most months for a business luncheon, and I have to say that every single time it surpasses our..."
Maxine Cook
"Very classy restaurant. The decor is minimalistic with a nice fancy candle and no tacky artwork. Had a few vegetarian options one of which was a filo..."
Rochelle
"First time here and we were incredibly blown away. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming but feels like fine dining. The service was extremely..."
Raven Stevens
"Wow!! Second time in Nelson...first time here...damn...the food is good!!! Classy, tasty, well presented...and beautiful flavour combinations....The..."
Stanley GOLIATH
"Good meal. Bit pricey but a premium dining experience. Bring some sun glasses as it's very bright outside in the evenings. Staff were nice and food..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Great food, service was over and above, especially for our 6 year old. Very helpful, friendly staff and meals were quickly provided. A lovely family..."
barbara gould
"We had our dinner there last week. Great dinning atmosphere especially if you can book a table by window. Very friendly staff & good service. we..."
Fergus Mao
"We went out as a large group for dinner. Service was quick, the staff friendly and professional, the food was nicely presented but the alcove where..."
Timothy Mora
"Most reliable restaurant in town! Never a bad meal, great menu options, and always great service. Very consistent and always my first..."
Georgia Samuels
"Great ambience and terrific menu. The sharing lamb platter for two was amazing. Highly..."
Sherilyn Tasker
"Fantastic dinner. Shared entree was delicious and great to try 5 different entrees for the price of 2. Quick and professional..."
Jo
"We dined here for dinner 3 times in one week while we were staying in Nelson. The food & service was excellent without fault. The fish, ribeye,..."
Jan
"Friendly staff and good drinks selection. The meals were delicious and catered to different sizes and diets. There is a nice view and a bunch of..."
Zach Ford
"Fantastic meal. Always dine here if staying in Nelson. Great..."
Anna Downes
"over all a nice place to dine at, food is nice and well presented, service is great and all staff are kind and friendly, ok why not 5 stars then,..."
robin cooper
"So awesome loved how the rooms were so clean staff were helpful. I've booked again for tomorrow and they gave me a..."
Becky Campbell
"Amazing meal .Highly recommended roast lamb for two. Perfect with maybe few more vegs. Back for..."
Michelle Hassan
"Only thing is it is pricey the food when eating out for two people, would be great if they had some options on specials each night that is..."
Hautai Greensill
"Delicious food, clean place, nice view and super friendly..."
Harith Al-Sahaf
"We celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary at Tides last Saturday. It was an outstanding success made possible by the thoughtful and efficient staff...."
Bruce Scott-Hill
"Absolutely beautiful seafood. Lovely place for a peaceful dinner by the..."
Karen H
Smugglers Pub And Cafe
85/100 (3178 ratings)
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Bar
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European
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Fish & Chips
Burger
Tapas
Fish Taco
Tacos
Ribs
Beef
Burrito
Fish & chips
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Chowder
Pork
Cheesecake
Sit down
Bar
Pub
New Zealand
European
Takeout
Television
Street Parking
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"From the outside we thought this place would be a very average pub feed, but it outdid our expectations for sure! Lovely fish tacos, great kids..."
Kim Seaward
"Food was excellent with big portions and loads of flavour, all cooked perfectly. Really friendly service and great value for money. Would 100% come..."
Gavin James
"Blown away by this amazing place. Food was impeccable, worth every dollar. I had the Lamb Loin (it's a dinner special), the Hot Pudding of the Day..."
Yu E
"Great restaurant, the mains are quite huge. Tacos are a great size for older kids. Steak was meant to come with coleslaw but came with leafy greens...."
Emma May
"The food was so yummy, and the place has great character. Peter, our waiter, is great! - so friendly with a great sense of humor. "Bob" the fish in..."
Nathan Blaxall
"We are extremely satisfied customers and highly recommend everyone in the area to check out Smugglers! The food and customer service here was..."
TJ R
"Wow! What a stunning place! The interior is creative and there's is always something to look at. The service was a amazing. Duty manager was a bloody..."
antony clark
"Really nice and delicious restaurant. The steak was really good and also the fries. The ambient in the restaurant is like you are sitting in a pub..."
Steffi Brüm
"Great service very inviting and easy to book. Our waiter was on point in taking orders with our big group with lots of jokes. Family friendly place..."
Danii Matthews
"Excellent food,great service,its a little bit dear but great food and good size..."
Ian Wilson
"Amazing place to visit. We had the best waitress, Maia who made the night amazing. Well worth every minute spent there..."
Conor Walsh
"We had great time at this restaurant! The owner was super friendly, he was very accommodating. Kids meal was great value, my steak was good. The food..."
Kumiko Steer
"We went there for a family outing. Welcome was warm and friendly, we were quickly seated and menus arrived. Drinks followed soon after. The range of..."
Donald Lamont
"Overall good food and great staff, but I did think the food is a bit lacking. The ribs and brisket were good but not great. The serving size was..."
Daniel Lee
"Great atmosphere. Smugglers has been operating for ages in Nelson and is now more of an institution. Lots of seating with small and large tables,..."
Simon nicholson
"Had a large group booking. The service was fantastic, prompt, and efficient. They kept everyone's glass full, and the meals came within a good time..."
Rachael Steans
"Came here and ended up going for the cheap lunch option with dessert. Next time I would like to try a normal menu meal as they do look amazing in the..."
Kate Griffiths
"Was impressed with this restaurant themed bar. For dinner we had the brisket and the calamari and both were good quality meals. The establishment was..."
L Lee
Mama Cod
85/100 (1598 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
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Breakfast
Dinner
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Ceviche
Calamares
Crawfish
Salmon
Catfish
Shrimp
Cakes
Beef
Pork
Chowder
Lamb
Cheesecake
Fish
Fish & Chips
Lobster
Seafood Platters
Salad
Cod
Fish & chips
Prawns
Clams
Oyster
Calamari
Octopus
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Tuna
Sit down
Healthy
New Zealand
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Highly recommend Everything was amazing Highly recommend the seafood platter, so tasty and loved the variety and the great flavors. Everyone loved..."
Ella Causer
"Only got to spend a few days in Nelson yet this place was so amazing we had to go back twice with no regrets. Top notch service friendly and..."
Jessica Rangiwananga
"I was expecting a great meal, good service and not a loud atmosphere. Guess what I got? A perfect night with a very nice meal. The beer and wine were..."
Ken McMillan
"Food and staff were fantastic!!!!!! We had the seafood platter, was the best food we have had in some time, delicious!!! Definately be coming back..."
Melanie Hunter
"We dine here regularly for brunch, lunch and dinner. The staff are friendly the atmosphere classy and comfortable but what we also love & enjoy..."
Shazzy Wetere
"After a two year battle to get my partner (who used to be a burger and chips kinda guy) to accompany me to the cod and lobster we were warmly..."
Connie Fleming
"We had no reservation but were fortunate that early diners were departing. We preferred to sit in the bar area and were thoroughly impressed with..."
Corri Taylor-Bissell
"I went there expecting top notch food. I wasn't disappointed. Service couldn't be faulted. If not in NZ, I would have tipped the waitress. She was..."
Jamie Hall
"My partner and I brunched here yesterday and have nothing but good things to say. He had the Pork and Apple sausage brunch and I had the baked eggs...."
Shaz Nicholls
"Not 100% forgot our entree, lamb was overcooked but still loved every bite was delish cocktails went down a treat ..."
Kim Hall
"A lovely evening. Great menu recommendations and service from our waitress, scrumptious seafood starter, delicious mains and decadent desserts! ..."
Shelley Carppe
"Excellent food, very prompt service and attentive service. Friendly staff took a moment to chat with me. Blue Cod was amazingly delicious. A must..."
Jan Gillette
"We had a very delicious snapper dinner. We sat outside and listened to a fabulous guitar player who played Neil Young, Cat Stevens and James Taylor..."
Lois Eisen
"We recently hosted a suprise 60th dinner at Cod and Lobster for my Mum. From the minute I contacted them about hosting a large group they were..."
Casey Adams
"Nice tasty food. Very small portion. Friendly service, ellegant restaurant. I think a bit overpriced for the quantity, even for a fine dining..."
Ainecraft
"My favourite place in Nelson for a treat! The seafood platter is deceivingly filling. You get so many different things on there which you don't..."
Charmaine
"We both started with the twice cooked hoisin pork belly and it was absolutely beautiful. For my main I had the blackened Ora King salmon and it was..."
Kirstin Lucas
"This place was recommended to us by the moteler and was well worth the short walk to have dinner. Steak was great cooked to perfection as was the..."
Bill T
"The cocktails here are highly recommended & the service is outstanding. We were treated with friendly & unobtrusive service & were served freshly..."
DianaW
"Omg we went here on New Year's Eve and it was amazing. It was that awesome we actually went there 2x while staying in Nelson. Just for the cocktails..."
Prasanna
"Great service. Good pricing for lunch, and when our dessert was late in arriving we were offered coffee which we were not charged for. Would highly..."
Simon nicholson
"Absolutely love this place, I drink and eat here at least once a week. The staff have incredible service and are so amazing at what they do. Nick and..."
Hollie Scott
"A 'must visit' when in Nelson if you are a foodie...superbly cooked meal with an array of taste delights in what we had. Cannot speak highly enough..."
Tony Adams
"One of the best meals that I've ever had. Knowledgeable staff, excellent service. Fantastic..."
Johanna Thompson
"Must come! Great ambience, service and quality food. They’ve got lobster roll lunch sets from 11-4pm! Must try their lobster bisque, platter was..."
Vicki Tan
"This was a very memorable meal. Fine dining at its best. One of the best sea food meals ever. Fantastic ambience and even better service. Highly..."
Max Makheri
"Took my partner here for his birthday and it was great! Really nice service, food and drinks, can highly..."
Malin Wahlgren
"Wow the seafood here is awesome. The truffle fries are to die for. Service and ambience is excellent. Fresh simple tasty food. Highly..."
Ankit Narotam
"What an amazing find! Exquisite flavours, outstanding service, cocktail-making entertainment and a cool, laid-back vibe. Top tip- Make a booking!..."
Monique | Zenders
Ford's Restaurant & Bar
85/100 (1465 ratings)
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New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Soups
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European
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After-hours
Breakfast
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Salmon
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Cheesecake
Fish
Pork
Swordfish
Pasta
Prawns
Salad
Crab
Duck
Eggs Benedict
Calamari
Toasts
Risotto
Cheesecakes
Mussels
Creme Brulee
Tuna
Halloumi
Calamares
"This is truly an iconic Nelson eatery that keeps us coming back time and time again. The food is consistently of a very high standard and perhaps..."
Jo Managh
"I had the Angus fillet steak it was absolutely delish my husband had the snapper and said it also was delish. This restaurant is our favourite and..."
Jo Drummond
"Excellent range of exquisite food, cooked to perfection and served in a timely manner. Our table pf 4 enjoyed 3 courses, all had a different option..."
Suzanne Downes
"We had an overnight getaway in Nelson and happened along Fords. Wow! Just wow! The food was so good. Both my husband and I loved what we ordered (I..."
Rebecca Ellen Smith
"Hadn't been before, so no expectations. But it was absolutely amazing. Delicious high standard food, great with my 2 and 5yr olds, and fantastic..."
Emma McMenamin
"Had a meal here last night. Absolutely beautiful meal. And awesome service. Would highly recommend going there. We are looking forward to coming..."
Erin-Jo Funnell
"Fords menu standard and quality is always impeccable - having known the owners and experiencing their kai 25yrs later the consistency is so polished!..."
Reni Wereta-Gargiulo
"OMG What an amazing dinner. The venue is lovely and the staff were fantastic. From the pork belly entree to the lamb duo for main completed by the..."
Alysha Katrina
"Great staff, stunning food, perfect atmosphere, lovely relaxed..."
Pam Frater
"Steak was cooked to perfection, dessert and coffee delicious. Staff excellent. Highly..."
Gavin Yates
"Fords is always great, fabulous food,amazing staff, I am always happy to take guests there, because they are so consistently..."
Kate Bradley
"Fantastic food very friendly staff and very accommodating!! Biggest recommendation for Nelson 🥂👏👏🥂 well done guys..."
Netty Parr
"Lunch here today. My partner had Warm halloumi salad and I had sticky pork belly salad. Very tasty. Also a wine and ginger beer for $55. Staff very..."
Mike Whipp
"May have been the best meal so far in NZ. A beautiful filet of fish (very generous helping) over roasted vegetables and a sweat potato sauce with..."
Jeffrey Gates
"I got a coffee from Ford’s. it’s really good as been recommended to me. Astonishing amazing atmosphere when you have your coffee outside...."
Fahad_ Alge
"Excellent brunch I had French toast with orange maple syrup and bacon. It was delicious and beautifully..."
Hazel Hutchinson
"Visited Ford with friends. Food was amazing, mushroom chips with blue cheese sauce were an amazing new experience. Mussels and squid were delicious..."
David Wood
"Outstanding meal. The lamb blackstrap and it was amazing. My brother had the fish of the day on the risotto and will not stop talking about..."
Zane Meadors
"We ordered the sticky date pudding and the panna cotta desserts. Best desserts ever as well as great customer service. Would highly..."
Anonymous
"fab food. fab service. fab location. cozy atmosphere. perfect place to enjoy the full 3cource and wine match (or cocktails) dining..."
larissa huntley
"Had breakfast here and although it was a little pricey the eggs benedict was amazing and the service was quick and..."
Tashamantium
"We had a lovely meal here and were attended to by very friendly and helpful staff. Sitting outside and people watching in Nelson’s busier area was..."
A No Grainer
"We dine here 3 or 4 times a year and have never been disappointed. We dined there tonight on the occasion of our Silver Wedding Anniversary and we..."
Peter Jones
"Nice eggs Florentine! Always good to get house made Hollandaise. Great spot for a morning drink in the sun. The staff are friendly too. Decent..."
Keates
"When a dinner table plunges in to silence as the main dishes have been placed , you know the chef has done something right! We were lucky enough to..."
Rachel EagleAirwaves
"We originally stopped at Ford’s just to have coffee in the beautiful patio in the plaza but after seeing everybody else’s food decided to have..."
Ori Barnik
"Excellent service, great food. We were greeted with a smile and promptly seated and drink order taken. Breakfast was delivered promptly and exceeded..."
David Lister
"Great food, even better service. The duty manager here is smart and knows how to run her bar and dining room. We walked in early one evening..."
Theresa
East St.
83/100 (1377 ratings)
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Cafe
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Gluten Free Options
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After-hours
Dinner
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Polenta
Burger
Nachos
Falafel
Cheesecakes
Lasagne
Pasta
Salad
Halloumi
Risotto
Pesto
Cheesecake
Sit down
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Café
International
Mexican
Beer restaurants
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Free Wifi
Wine and Beer
Accepts Credit Cards
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
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Dinner
Mid-range
"I adored this place. Super animal friendly, my dog was allowed inside while I had a delicious veggie meal and a cocktail. The atmosphere is the most..."
Misha Gildenberger
"What a great experience! This was our second time visiting the restaurant! We had the burger, garbanzo fingers, and Buddha bowl plus desserts,..."
Judit Angeli
"My partner and I were out for our final night visiting Nelson. Found ourselves enjoying the best meal yet! We had the ‘crumbed hot pot’ and..."
Hayden Strand
"When you walk in it’s an instant wow, the decor is amazing! I’ve been here twice now and both times the food has been on point with some of the..."
Konni Starr
"Excellent spot for GF and vegan food. Not a vegan myself but definitely still enjoyed the meal. Super quiet when we went but still had a good..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Vegan and amazing. Delicious food and super helpful staff. We ended up having all our meals in Nelson with them!! Vicky and Tejas run this place and..."
Mukund Joshi
"One of the best plant based restaurants I've ever been too. All the dished pictured were outstanding. I'm a carnivore and didn't miss the meat. If..."
Ben Fernmoor
"Such a pleasure dinning at this hidden gem in Nelson! Absolutely delicious vegans meals. Great staff and atmosphere too. Will definitely be coming..."
Amy G
"Love this place! Finally, a real Vegan/Plant Based restaurant and I do friends like the food here too. Delicious variety of starters, mains and..."
Zsuzsanna Fáy
"My sister and I were visiting Nelson and decided we would like vegetarian for dinner so we popped into East St and we were warmly welcomed and taken..."
Gavin & Evelyn McLean
"Great, casual vegan cafe with a nice vibe and very welcoming staff. I spent the week trying out the menu and my highlight was the tumeric crepe,..."
BoB Ippitybobbob
"Really delicious food here! I had the chickpea fries and the chicken burger. Had to stop myself from trying the Creme Brûlée. Will be coming back..."
Jeremy Iles
"Really good vegetarian food, great attitude and atmosphere. You can really feel how the staff tries to brighten your day here the food is as happy as..."
Koby Ofek
"This was the best vegan meal of our entire trip to New Zealand. After our first night at East St. we quickly made a reservation to eat here again..."
Eitan Yellin
"I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but I thought this cafe/restaurant was amazing. Patty stack and chocolate cookie were delicious and of top quality...."
fran1942
"OMG the food here is AMAZING! We’ve been once before and we couldn’t wait to come back. When we came to Nelson last week on a public holiday they..."
Katie Salter
"Best vegetarian food in New Zealand! We got a fresh Sammie the Swan, a winter Hashcake, a beetroot soup and a red velvet coffee. It was well flavored..."
Richard Trierweiler
Speight's Ale House
79/100 (2526 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Pork
Fish & chips
Burger
Chowder
Cheesecake
Fish & Chips
Beef
Prawns
Nachos
Pasta
Cheesecakes
Salad
Scallops
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Television
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Serves Alcohol
Live Music
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at speights ale house. I ordered; crispy Squid & prawn twisters for the entree and Black cherry chicken as my..."
Foodie
"A quick  drop in as by the airport. Some  snapper bites and  chicken sliders and  calamari and a meat lovers pizza were enjoyed by all. Service..."
TheGoodKiwi Nz
"Had a lovely meal at Speights Ale House Nelson this evening. The staff were very friendly and the small this are important as they brought a small..."
Neil Donoghue
"Have been here a few times now, and impressed every time. Good location, staff friendly and good food and selection of tap beer. We will be back!..."
Scotsman
"Amazing seafood chowder & salads.. Great beers, good staff.. Good for rugby etc Gotta check it out good vibes... Worth a visit......"
Nathan Hall
"Came after the WOW exhibit, which is just across the street for a drink. I had the 5 malt old dark and it was great. Looks pretty busy..."
Richard Y
"We only had one night in Nelson as part of our tour of the South Island , we decided on the ale house nelson as it had been recommended by a friend..."
Craig Fabian
"I only have the best reviews for the Speights Ale House. Coming from Christchurch I have been many times to our local restaurant and have always had..."
Jason Morgan
"We went here with guests from England and had a great night.Steaks were particularly good . Hot bread starters delicious and huge portions. ..."
Stephen Davidson
"Wow! I have to commend this place on pretty much everything. We had an experience tonight second to none and we are regular diners around the town...."
Lynn Ferguson
"Attending Nelson Masters- booked a table (last minute) for 8 of us at Speights- seated upstairs on a very busy Friday night. Ordered cocktails (one..."
Maria C
"Had a great lunch at Speights Ale House today. It was very busy but the staff were great, told us there would be a 30 minute wait for food, but we..."
Sharon
"Huge thank you to Gareth, Caitlin and the Team at Speights Ale House Nelson for a great night on Saturday. Our friends and family were all impressed..."
Sally Blain
"I have dined at a few Speight's Ale Houses round the South Island and have normally come away disappointed but tonight I had the chicken and it was..."
Colette
"Five lads on a boys weekend ate and drank around Nelson for four days. Our night here was amazing food, well beyond what we expected from a Speights..."
SMD
"Went Sunday evening with friends for a meal. The atmosphere was great, and the restaurant was quite busy. The meal was lovely and the waitress Naomi..."
Valerie Gribble
"Absolutely delicious!!! Everything about the meal and experience were were awesome!!! Staff (think our waitress was Charlotte) were lovely!!! Food..."
Casey
"We have had lunches (yum lamb shanks) and evening meals at the Speights Ale House and we couldn't fault it. Latest Saturday night compliments to the..."
Karon Smith
"Awful. Undercooked chips, gristle in the chicken burger and unripe, un-melted brie in there too. Really disappointing. How hard is it to make a..."
Tim Stockley
"Completed impressed by the quality of the food, standard of service and the decor is new, relevant and trendy! When we arrived the welcoming from..."
Marie Allan
"We have dined at he Ale House for about our sixth time tonight and this place is so worth recommending. We are a couple who spend a fair amount of..."
Jackie
"July 2012 - Lovely food and attentive efficient service, they checked every course that we were happy with our meals and very friendly and..."
Mandy
"First time, we have been there, the food was fabulous and generous portion. The atmosphere was really nice, cozy and warm. Staff were really great..."
Ana C
"Dined at the Ale House again last night & again it was awesome I had the fish of the day crispy skin White warehou with mash & crab bisque it..."
Aaron
"I haven't lived in Nelson long, but I have eaten almost everywhere and this was by far the best I've tried in a very long time.I normally..."
David Thompson
"I had the pleasure of having a bar lunch here when I was down on business 17th May 2012. Service was excellent and friendly and the food was superb,..."
Will Thomson
"Had a great evening. Hubby's surprise 40th 20+ people meals service was great, Bread was divine, mains were all delivered and presented well and were..."
Anita Thompson
"Top restaurant for service food and decor!!!! This restaurant is rated top of the top for service. My partner and I went for dinner and were treated..."
Luke Raharuhi
"My wife and i had dinner at the Speights Ale House last night, as I had visited a number of times with mates for a Friday beer and really enjoyed the..."
Rob Whittaker
"I took my family to the Speights Ale House this evening for one of our children's birthdays. I had already eaten a couple of times with clients and..."
Julian Kett
"I have eaten and drank (Heaps!!!) at the Speights Ale House Nelson - the food, service and welcome is exceptional. I have entertained clients there,..."
Murray Leaning
"Hi. 4 of us locals visited on 1 March 2012. My partner had gone to the bar to get us drinks but a waitress noticed I didn't have a drink and came and..."
LOIS MORELAND
"I recently dined at the Speights Ale House for my Birthday. We had a table of 30 people and all left very impressed! The food was fantastic and the..."
Laura McCallum
"My partner and I came here for dinner in late January just a wee while after it had opened. We booked for 7pm and it wasn't as busy as i thought it..."
Rose
"Went to the ale house on New Year’s eve with a group of twelve, it was a great experience and we ended up having a great night. We were welcomed by..."
Connors
"I am from Wellington and was visiting my family in Nelson over Xmas. I took my mum, Nana and Step dad to the Speights Ale House on the Thursday the..."
James Crichton
"We dined at the Speights Ale House on the 2nd Jan. I can honestly say the place is magnificent! The bar is upmarket and trendy which was complimented..."
Daniel Hodder
"As the other review on this site sounded suspiciously like a plug for another restaurant i decided to check out the ale house for myself while in..."
Bernadette
"Went for lunch on a Sunday. Food was fantastic and the beer good. Good and friendly service. Atmosphere was friendly and..."
Vernon Gates
"Great food, large portions and big prices for mains. The cod cpuld have been fresher, but the ribs were excellent. Everyone had a great time and the..."
Tyrone Penning
"The food is always good and a reliably high standard. We love the staff, always helpful and attentive. Difficult to create ambience/ atmosphere in..."
Allison Mitchell
"Can’t state highly enough the quality and yumminess of the food at this restaurant. We have dined here for both evening and brunch on a few..."
Denise McGrath
"Went for a late lunch, service and friendliness of all the staff was impeccable, meal arrived swiftly and was delicious 😋, would highly..."
Diane Hills
"We ate there twice in one day. Food was fabulous, prices were reasonable. Service was awesome and atmosphere was..."
cheree Atkins
"First visit here, love the prawn and mussels they were so amazingly good. Had lamb and beef wellington they were delicious too. Beef wellington..."
Kayes Chu
"Service tonight was faultless. There are a few 5 star restaurants around the world that could learn a thing or two from the people on the floor there..."
Matt Rutherford
"Beautiful place to start a rainy day on Kaikōura. The food and beverages were superb, full of flavors and texture. Go without hesitation : hot..."
Yasmin B-Merlo
"Food was great, tasty and generous portions. The service from everyone was next level - genuine warm smiles, so friendly and..."
Clint Wagener
"had a lovely server last night who had an amazing memory and knowledge of daily specials in the kitchen & drinks, food was great and fast service..."
lucy shegedin
"While on a cycling tour of pubs in the area, we thought that we would kick off our day at The Speights Alehouse. Having been raised in Central Otago,..."
Phill Urquhart
"Dined here last night with four others. The place was buzzing, was a great atmosphere. Service was amazing, entrees ands mains came out super fast...."
Sonya Watson
"was a good portion serving. Biggest fault was time to get meal with a larger group we were in, not their..."
Colin Saunders (Stretch0)
"2 visits in one week while visiting Nelson because of the mussels. So delicious, great white garlic chilli sauce. It was yummy! Wish I could take..."
Melanie Owubokiri
"First time very cool ,well recommend as a place to meet friends for a meal . Outside sitting and lots of parking . Hope there are ways for people to..."
Brent Wells
"Great food always, good to come here with a group of people and have a yarn. Steak was nicely done and appetisers (Prawn twists and pizza) were good...."
Peony Yang
"Had a Amazing Lunch today and the best service and food. Restaurant was Super clean and people Awesomely friendly. Just found the steel seats a bit..."
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