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Harry's Hawker House & Bar
97/100 (922 ratings)
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Aged Wagyu Beef with Broccoli
Lamb
Fish
Cardamon Pannacotta with Milk Chocolate and Coconut Crumb
Salad
Pork
Pork Ribs in a Palm Sugar Caramelised Sauce
Chili
Pork Sui Mai
Duck
Spare Ribs & Cauliflower
Mussels
Jalapeno Poppers
Grilled Malaysian Chicken Lettuce Cups Coriander Mango Satay
Salmon
Korean Chicken
Lace Dumplings
Roasted Cauliflower
Smoked Merino Lamb Belly
Spicy Fries
Ribs
Dark Chocolate Delice
Curry
Sweet and Sour Pork Belly
Prawns
Crying Tiger Beef
Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken
Beef
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Malaysian Fried Chicken
Full of Chicken
Gunpowder Chicken Chili Pickled Ginger Peanut & Celery Salad
Dumplings
Sit down
Gastropub
Asian
Street Food
Reservations
Seating
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Accepts Credit Cards
Serves Alcohol
Outdoor Seating
Wine and Beer
Street Parking
Full Bar
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"A great place for dinner. The staff were welcoming friendly and knowledgeable. There was a superb selection of Craft beers and a delicious wine list...."
Richard Shillito
"Great place for tapas with a twist to Asian cuisine! We ordered the oysters (nice and fresh), Teriyaki salmon fins, beef tartare (this dish is..."
J K
"Was coming for the prawns but the menu has changed. However, the food is still good and good price as..."
Kim Lambert
"Delicious and creative, food has Asian flare with creative fermented food accents (pickled carrots in the banh mi and the pickled fennel on the..."
Daphne Feng
"My wife and I went there at 8 on a Saturday night. It was full, we had booked ahead so was shown to our table. We chose two meals each and they came..."
Snee
"Absolutely loved our dinner here! The service was amazing and the food was even better. Really loved the cozy vibe here too. We shared the samurai..."
Brittany Gagne
"Loved everything about our dining experience. The food was absolutely delicious. Favourite was the Wagyu Beef but all he food was superb. Quick..."
Daniela Anderson
"What a gem this place is, the staff are wonderful, the food is delicious and the whole atmosphere was brilliant. I would highly recommend visiting..."
Lauren Hoare
"This place is so good, I went there twice this week! Absolutely delicious. Not one suggestion for any..."
SUSAN
"What a absolutely cool place for fine dining. The staff are more then welcoming, the prices are not stupidity over priced ether. I would definitely..."
Eamon Parkes
"We were welcomed in by the staff and sat up in front of the chef & his team. Beautifully presented & amazing food. Favourites for us were the Naughty..."
John Clements
"Great place for dinner. Delicious food. Great friendly fast service. Nice..."
Bengie Benge
"The food was incredible. Service amazing on what was a very busy night...."
Penelope Killick
"Yeah had a great time tonight when out for dinner and drinks with me mates. Our waitress was awesome, good chats and great service. Definitely..."
Boston Beanland
"Wow.! We have discovered our new favorite local eatery. Two of our group are celiac and the chef came and spoke with us offering options and..."
Big Bush Farm
"The naughty nigiri is to die for. This may be the finest restaurant in Nelson. You must go..."
Chris Brobin
"Wow what an amazing food experience for four people. This was the best food and service of the month for after spending the week travelling around..."
Evan Rayner
"So soooo good!! The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, the chefs are wizards in the kitchen and the atmosphere is lush. The food is exquisite,..."
Kayleigh Kendrick
"The food here is art. I loved every single thing I ate. Service was excellent, too. Great atmosphere, lively spot on a weeknight and everyone in the..."
Claire Bonnyman
Port-o-call Bar
88/100 (1851 ratings)
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Bar
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Gastropub
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Valet Parking
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
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After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Lovely place. We did hiking for 2 hours go and come back 4 hours. It was great. We likes it. U cant be tired too much. If u wanna long road than u..."
gosmami
"I did the hike from the Anchorage and it had some great views. It was a relatively flat hike with some stunning views. The best were on the..."
Mark T
"Stunning!! A must see on your New Zealand travels. If we would have been prepared there are some overnight huts in the area & a coastal walk that..."
Paige Hutchinson
"Green bushes, good walkways, most in the shade of trees, bridges over creeks, ways to the beach and lookout points. If you want to walk some parts..."
Savita M
"After an overcast morning in Nelson, we were short on time so couldn't squeeze in a walk in the . Instead the full park cruise allowed us to enjoy..."
Marg Baird
"Gorgeous National Park. Beautiful coastal hike track and other activities to do..."
Qyllian De Haas
"Are you kidding me?!?!?! Gorgeous. Looks like the tropics but far more appealing temperatures. Sorry for a few poor..."
C Math
"Absolutly gorgeous! Take some days off and come to enjoy 4 days hike around the coast! The huts are great, clean and tidy, the scenaries are just..."
alison richard
"One of national park in NZ, itā€™s very chill and comfortable to walk along the coast line, the track is not difficult at all, most of them are flat,..."
Juanita Huang
"Very nice track, every day there are climbs and declines so it's pretty neat. There are beautiful views all over, also going through low rides road..."
Nitzan Katz
The Vic Public House
87/100 (2062 ratings)
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Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Nachos
Roast Beef
Falafel
Fish and Chips
Salmon Salad
Warm Donut
Pasta
Waffle Fries and Chicken Nibbles
Lamb
Salad
Pesto
Calamari
Fish
Mussels
Pork
Calamares
Chicken Burger
Fish & chips
Salmon
Burger
pork ribs
Hamburgers
Guinness
Apple Cider
Sticky Chicken Wings with Onion Rings
Beef burger
Southern Fried Chicken
Chowder
Pork Roast with Yogshire Pudding
Caesar Salad with Chicken
Fish & Chips
Antipesto
Pork Belly Salad
Ribs
Beef
Tragos Cerveza Y Mojito
Chicken & Waffle Burger
Sirloin Steak
Sit down
New Zealand
Gastropub
Bar
Pub
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Live Music
Sports bars
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Television
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Nice airy pub with good Guinness which is a great start. There's a range of DB beers (labelled Mac's but the real Mac's is back in Nelson) too...."
Steve Warne
"What a great pub/eatery they have established here. It some how has that old school pub feel, with a great restaurant/ eatery to boot. The food is..."
P W
"Without a doubt the best service we had on our trip through Newzeeland. Our bartender/waiter Blake did a fantastic job. Great food. Good beer. We..."
Jannis K
"Besides the amazing drinks and atmosphere, these guys offer excellent customer service. I wanted a beer and the amazing bartender custom made a..."
Jegan Nithianandan
"Very good understanding of gluten free and coeliac. Staff were friendly but unfortunately the food wasn't that great. Had a salad but the broccoli..."
Hugh Hucklesby
"Nice bar food and fantastic service, the place has a nice warm..."
Vernon Gates
"Really enjoyed our dinner. I had the mac n cheese and it was on point! My hubby had the half chicken and he loved it. Nice..."
Megan Arthur
"Truffle Mac and Cheese isnā€™t much to look at but it tastes delicious. The perfect mix of white sauce, cheese and truffle flavoring in my opinion..."
Kaylee P
"Howard Williams hosted a quiz for us at the Jellyfish as part of our conference. Howard was easy to deal with and he did a fantastic job of..."
David Turnhout
"Was looking gor somewhere for quick dinner and decided to try here. Nice relaxed atmosphere with good menu, what more could we have asked..."
Patrick Burdon
"busy place on tue, quiz night.food was ok generous sizing for the beef nacho dish. music a lil loud for us but others obviously dont..."
Tania Mac
"Such a great spot. Great music being played in the back round. Friendly staff and let's talk about the food......FLIPPIN GREAT keep it up..."
Jeremy Gush
"Very yummy dinner, the place has a great atmosphere, and the service was..."
Rocque White
"So I didn't know what to expect diving into a buttermilk chicken donut with lashes of bacon, but boy was I suitably impressed. A very sweet and..."
James Russell
"Friendly staff, reasonably priced drinks and nice environment. I would recommend the roast dinner if youā€™re there on a Sunday. Avoid the pizzas,..."
Lawrence Chandler
"Evening Post theatre treat , pizza to tempt taste buds and waft down with a 'mean,' meadšŸ· wine . Wait staff enthusiastically engaging..."
Kevin Fourie
Mccashins Brewery Kitchen And Bar
86/100 (530 ratings)
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Bar
Gluten Free Options
Pub
Gastropub
New Zealand
Cafe
Cafe
Gastropub
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Mussels
Fish & Chips
Fish & chips
Ribs
Burger
Pork
CafƩ
New Zealand
Bar
Pub
CafƩ
Gastropub
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Full Bar
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Never disappointed when we are in nelson and visit.The food selection is great. Staff very welcoming and never disappointed with the..."
Jill Milward
"A great selection of beers. Good vibe in the bar, and you can feel the brewery working around you. A great 5 beer taster option..."
Hans Helbig
"Loved this place! Amazing food. We had the squid and fried camembert. Delicious and beautifully presented. Great atmosphere and you can watch the..."
Sarah McMillan
"Great meals excellent chef. Short time to wait forour meals. Service excellent and nice friendly..."
Maxine Win
"Greatest service the missus and I have had hands down. Beers are outstanding and loved the Snackachangi chicken. Might have to try replicate back..."
Sam Hassall
"Nice beer garden as well as tables inside. Even a few sofas but you have to be quick or lucky to get them. Plenty of free parking outside. Good..."
Paul Taylor
"Went in for a family birthday lunch. 5 adults and one two year old. Great service, food and drinks. Great outdoor..."
thelibstar2
"We had dinner tonight and it was delicious. They had run out of desserts which we had hoped to takeaway. The service was perfect, thanks amazing..."
Martin Paul Phillips
"The best lattes in Nelson, friendly staff and good food. Great to be able to watch the breweryā€™s bottling operation through the window too. ..."
Happy Adventurer
"Good coffee friendly staff, can sit outside out the restaurant out the back. Close to cycle way. Plenty of food choices. Interesting range of..."
Lindsay Begg
"This is a car destination place....the cafe means you can look at the bottling plant whilst eating. Outside seating available overlooking the loading..."
Paul Collins
"Amazing place, amazing beer and the best service I've had in a while. Will definatley be back. Thanks to all the staff for the welcoming..."
Jake Shields
"Relaxed atmosphere, good service and nice food and drink..."
Adrian Humphries
Urban Oyster Bar And Eatery
82/100 (3447 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
New Zealand
Asian
Healthy
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Bar
Wine Bar
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Salad
Vietnamese Beef Tartare
Ceviche
Tempura
Chili
Urban Sliders
Venison Tataki
Kung Pao Chicken
Crab
Smoking Scotsman
Cakes
Duck
Bloody Mary Oyster Shot
Sampler Platter
Lamb Shoulder
Fresh Oysters
Oyster
Lamb
Pinot Grigio
Salmon
Fish
Chicken Liver Parfait
Sashimi
Beef Sandwich
Burger
Pork
Dark Beer
Fish Taco
Steak
Duck Tacos
Tacos
Malborough Sauvignon and Neson Brewed Beer
Potato chips
Ceviche Tacos
Ribs
Beef
Dumplings
Prawns
Lamb Shoulder
Pancakes
Ceviche Style Fish Taco Chilli Lime Salt
Pork 'N' Buns
Sit down
Asian
Healthy
Gastropub
Bar
New Zealand
Wine Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Drinks
Mid-range
"Hubby and I had the most amazing meals. Gorgeous tasty sauces and tender meat that almost looked to pretty on the plate to eat. The service was the..."
Coral Stewart
"The best night in Nelson! As a solo traveller this was such a good environment to have a chat, watch the chefs in action along with amazing food and..."
Taylor Duffy
"The food was so delicious I just kept wanting to eat more. Great atmosphere, awesome food and fantastic staff. A place to definitely..."
Mary-Anne Keith
"Food was amazing as well as the service. Highly recommend to people who appreciate food and friendly atmosphere. Definitely will come back for..."
Ieva Rimkute
"Great place with atmosphere and fantastic food. Service comes quick with a smile. Definitely recommend Urban Eatery as a destination if you are in..."
Ingrid van Heusden
"Went here tonight for the first time and it did not disappoint. Had a dozen beautiful oysters, a pulled pork empanada with prawns and delicious..."
Lynne Bear Henderson
"Such an amazing atmosphere, such cool staff and absolutely stunning food! Love that I got experience Nelsonā€™s best restaurant..."
Victoria James
"I have been back multiple times - the food is tapas style so easy to share and more importantly delicious. The staff is always friendly, the oysters..."
Tracy Saunders
"Great ambiance and the staff were simply awesome. They showed how passionate they are about their food and were very attentive Highly recommended..."
Tracey Crookston
"Date night in Nelson. Family recommended urban eatery. The people are so helpful and friendly and the food blew me away! Loved every minute of..."
Nic Leigh
"Great little find in Nelson all the food was fantastic reminds me of Depot in Akl by al brown great service food and drinks thanks for the whole..."
Melanie Joanne Rogers
"Wow this is the place to go in Nelson fantastic fresh food good service great..."
Jacinta Guptill
"The food is fantastic and great beer. Always my first choice in..."
Andrew Bannister
"Stop looking at the reviews! Just go to this place! Right now! Best dining experience ever! The menu is full of surprises! Amazing food! Layers of..."
Lzn0219
"An absolute delight !!!!!! From service to ambience to food - cannot fault a single thing even if I tried. All staff, owner, chefs we're really..."
Live2Eat
"Amazing patient service and great great..."
Jenny Sheng
"Wondering dining experience, yum food and friendly customer service. We are impressive by the venison and chicken liver, the taste are just perfect!..."
Tracy
"By far the best food we have had on our trip to NZ!! Donā€™t base your decision on overall Zomato reviews, it looks like one person below has given..."
Lozzab777
"Friendly staff, hoppy beer, sun and delicious food. What else would you ask for!! We enjoyed our sliders, lamb cutlet the most. Golden beer is a..."
J Li
"We almost didn't pick this place because of the rating but a local friend firmly recommended it. We are so pleased We did. Best meal out in NZ so..."
Matt
"One of the best meals we've had during our visit to the South Island - and we've paid more than twice as much per head. The service was friendly and..."
Wurst Ever
"There really is a lot to like about Urban. The menu promises bold and exciting flavours and for the most part, it delivered. Sashimi was excellently..."
Paul O
"Very good and creative food and friendly staff. Music was a bit loud but that didn't detract from the atmosphere. Best was the salmon sashimi. Also..."
Nomad 123
"Great food and great service. We got four tapa plates to share between two - probably one too many, but we finished them all anyway they were so..."
Claire Lane
"These guys are great. Great service, great food. Great music too. Couldn't fault the place. Not even the prices. Wanted to come again the next night..."
Jay Knight
"After all the positive write ups we had high expectations and these were exceeded. Great hosting and assisted us with dietary requirements. Starters,..."
Paul
"Eating here was such an excellent experience. The passion of everyone who worked here for creating incredible flavours, combined with truly delicious..."
Clare
"Had a quick pre-movie dinner here with our son and we all enjoyed the food, service, and atmosphere. The food is based on small plates to share and..."
Roger Fraser
"Really good and interesting food. Yum. Good atmosphere on a Thursday night as well. Bla bla bla bla. Only at 101. This 140 rule is so..."
Jared
"Had dinner. Excellent food. Great service. Fabulous chef interaction if seated alongside their cooking. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, ambience and..."
Rjaduram
"Awesome place, great atmosphere, delicious food and very attentive friendly staff. I love the fact that you can sit by the kitchen and chat to the..."
Shelly Long
"Urban was definitely one of the best restaurants we have been during our trip in New Zealand. Everything was amazing and the staff was great. We..."
Marina Caimel
"A Modern Culinary Haven, Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery Urban Oyster is a Nelson gem! Exceptional food, diverse beer selection, and a vibrant night-out..."
Peter Kurdulija
"Wow, amazing food. It's very tasty. Chefs awesome. Friendly service and clean. Recommend pork sliders and beef tacos. Oysters from Marlborough..."
Gary Roberts
"Amazing food - all 4 dishes we had (ceviche tostadas, duck tacos, market fish and the tiramisu) were the best meal we had so far in NZ. Cocktails..."
Joao Nobre
"An absolute gem of a spot. If youā€™re ever in Nelson, give it a go. We had the most delightful dinner, the service was great, chefs were friendly,..."
Tavisha Fernando
"We were welcomed and provided the best service by Vitalija. She provided excellent recommendations and had full knowledge of all the meals and..."
Sanjeev Sunnie
"Great place for dinner! We ordered the fresh oysters (natural and nahm jim sauce), market fish crudo, Vietnamese beef tartare, bbq dark breast taco..."
J K
"This place was definitely one of the top eateries I've been to. Excellent service and excellent menu choice and I was very impressed with the drinks..."
alice02
"Beautiful oysters and food was amazing! But just the duty manager was not very nice, they mischarged us for one more dozen oysters, the duty manager..."
Sophie Lau
"Absolutely love this spot for a spectacular drink and meal. Food like youā€™ve never had before. Genuine 5 star quality with fresh local ingredients..."
Spike E-J
"Absolutely loved it. The atmosphere was great. Dimed lights, chilled vibe, music. Service with a smile, efficient and friendly. The food was epic. It..."
maraea falwasser
"Loved this place! The food, the staff and the cocktails were superb! Very well looked after for someone with food allergies as well. Highly..."
Lorien Goedhart
"Came here for my brother's after graduation dinner. Food was superb. I personally wish the portion was a bit bigger but thats because it was so..."
Petrina Janessa
"Had another delicious meal at Urban recently. This place has such a great vibe, music, ambience, service and food. Lots of different sharing platters..."
Sasha Gill
"Food cuisine is more innovative and has a different taste. The taste is very good. But the taste is generally salty. More suitable for pairing with..."
c l s
"Absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered simply great! Service was also super friendly and quick. Definitely a must-see. The portions have been..."
Jussi Hakala
"Fantastic eatery in Nelson. Came here for a late lunch in a Thursday and the lovely staff were more than happy to help with the menu and our large..."
Bennis Dennis
"Went here in orange light one night on our honeymoon, staff are lovely & chatty, and will help with the menu. What they don't tell you is the..."
Marcus Koolaard
"Fantastic food. Interesting with no pretence and topped off with a tasting plate (paddle) of beers. Service was friendly and efficient with staff..."
Rob Kolbe
Speight's Ale House
79/100 (2526 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
New Zealand
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Gastropub
Vegetarian Friendly
New Zealand
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Southern Man Burger
Prawn Coctail
Nachos
Pinot Noir and Panhead Beer
Pina Colada Mocktail
Lamb Salad
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Teddy Beer
Cocktails Woo Woo
Salad
Sticky Pudding
Scallops
Lamb
Calamari
Pesto
Calamares
Fish
Salmon
Pork
Burger
Brownie
seafood platter
Chowder
Motueka Crumble
hot chocolate
Cheesecake
Canterbury Lamb
Cheese Cake
Fish & Chips
Beef
Steak Egg and Chip's
Lamb Rump
Fish & chips
Grandma's Home Made Apple Pie
Prawns
Pirk Ribs
Beer and Wine
Sit down
New Zealand
Pub
Gastropub
Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Live Music
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
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 quickĀ  drop in as by the airport. SomeĀ  snapper bites andĀ  chicken sliders andĀ  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 Yearā€™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
"Canā€™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 šŸ˜‹, 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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