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Entertainment, things to do, and places to visit in Nelson

Heading out for something to eat, a place to have a few drinks or looking for live entertainment? Do you want a big evening out?  Do you want to listen to music and catch up with a few friends?  Whatever you have in mind there are lots of options.

Nelson City has the greatest concentration of bars, cafes & restaurants, dancing options etc but throughout the region you'll find lots of really good things to do in the evening - a quirky country pub with a band playing or a cafe with an electric feel, great coffee and food made from fresh organic ingredients.

For what music is on this coming week and in the not too distant future check out the NELSON RIGHT NOW on the Home Page of this site (updated every week).

For information on local events in Nelson Tasman CLICK HERE

For individual listings check out the information below.  To view the Gold Member pop ups click on the bars to your right (in yellow box).    Get out there, explore and enjoy yourself.

 
Choose from the areas below and scroll down for your good time entertainment options.
GOLDEN BAY  
Golden Bay Bars & Clubs

The Mussel Inn, Onekaka
Phone 03 525 9241
Bar-cafe-brewery with weekly live music. 

Telegraph Hotel, Commercial St, Takaka
Phone 03 525 9308
Traditional old-style country pubs if you fancy a quiet lager.

Junction Hotel, 15 Commercial St, Takaka
Phone 03 525 9207
Old style pub for the odd pint.

Golden Bay Cafes

Wholemeal Cafe, 60 Commercial St, Takaka
Phone 03 525 9426
Healthy but very tasty food and great coffee in a warm, bohemian atmosphere.

Eatery on the Rock, 29 Main Road, Takaka
Phone 03 525 8096
International, eclectic-style cuisine.

Dangerous Kitchen, 48 Commercial St, Takaka
Phone 03 525 8686
Breakfasts, cabinet food, brick oven pizzas.

Big Fat Moon Cafe, 1 Commercial St, Takaka
Phone 03 525 7490
Casual Asian cafe/restaurant with Indian, Thai, Malaysion and Indonesian dishes.

Bencarri Nature Park & Cafe, McCallum Rd, Kotinga
Phone 03 525 8261
Cafe within the Bencarri Farm Nature Park - nice setting.

Paddlecrab Kitchen, Farewell Spit
Phone 03 524 8708
The Cafe overlooks Farewell Spit and offers home-made goodies.

Courthouse Cafe & Gallery, Collingwood
Phone 03 525 0472
A la carte meals made from locally grown organic produce and seafood.

Penguin Cafe & Bar, Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara
Phone 03 525 6126
Big menu specialising in seafood and local produce.

Windjammers, Abel Tasman Dive, Pohara
Phone 03 525 7672
Funky seaside cafe/bar with wide range of food but specialises in use of fresh seafood.

Sans Souci Inn, Richmond Road, Pohara
Phone 03 525 8663
Meals in the evening during the summer only - must book in advance.
Superb food in bright mediterranean style restaurant.

 

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