Things to do in Nelson - Entertainment in Nelson Tasman

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.


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NELSON CITY

Below is a selection of Bars, Cafes, Restaurants and live music venues in Nelson. There are a lot more ..... but these are a few Backpacker favourites.
Scroll right to the bottom to find out about movie options.

Shark Club

Nelson City

Nelson's leading pool bar, boasting a spacious, good vibe atmosphere that is always on the (eight) ball with locals and travellers alike.

Open 7 days with great backpacker discounts, there is always something on the table - so cue up the Shark Club and give us your best shot.

Click here for more...

132-136 Bridge St, Nelson
Ph: 03 546 6630
Email: info@sharkclubc.o.nz
Web: www.sharkclub.co.nz

Other Nelson Bars, Clubs & Live Music Venues

Stingray Cafe, 8 Church St, Nelson
Phone 03 545 8957
Cafe by day, Bar by night. Great outside patio area, life funky music every night. Great vibe!

Shark Club, 132-136 Bridge St, Nelson
Ph: 03 546 6630
Nelson's leading pool bar.
See above and pop up for more information.

PHAT Club, 137 Bridge St. Nelson
Phone 03 548 3311
Dance club & live venue. Styles include drum n bass, house, techno, dub, rock, breaks, hip hop & live indie, metal,punk, reggae, & roots. Open 10pm til 3am. Also stages outdoor dance parties in the Maitai Valley & at Canaan Downs.

Nelson Sports Bar, 223 Hardy St, Nelson
Phone 03 546 6691
Lots of big screens for watching sport from around the world.

O'Reilly's Irish Bar, 152 Bridge St, Nelson
Phone 03 546 9279
Irish Pub on the corner of Bridge and Collingwood Sts.

The Oyster Bar, 115 Hardy St, Nelson
Phone 03 545 8955
Small bar with real character and atmosphere. Great sushi.

Little Rock, Bridge St, Nelson
Diagonally opposit to O'Reillys. Dancing from 10pm on weeknights.

The Grumpy Mole Saloon, 141 Bridge St, Nelson
Phone 03 545 6260

House of Ales, Trafalgar St, Nelson
At bottom of the Cathedral steps.

Harry's Bar, 306 Hardy St, Nelson
Small Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Plan B, Buxton Square, Nelson
New up-market bar with toasty fire & outside patio area

Independent Theatre and Arts Centre, 12 Church Street, Nelson
Plays, Concerts, Films for those who love independant art! For more info click here

Nelson Cafes

Lambrettas, 204 Hardy St, Nelson
Phone 03 545 8555
Always a good buzz. Popular and always busy. Great service, food & coffee.

Yaza Cafe, Bar & Venue, Montgomery Carpark, Nelson
Phone 03 548 2894
Open at night when there is entertainment on. Otherwise good day spot.

Zippy's Vegetarian Cafe, 278 Hardy St, Nelson
Phone 03 546 6348
Good coffee & vege food.

Suter Park Cafe, Bridge St, Nelson
Phone 03 548 4040
Chill out cafe overlooking the Queen's Gardens. Great selection of freshly made food.

Stingray, Church St, Nelson
New cafe with great outdoor courtyard. Organice and veg food options.

Nelson Restaurants

Boat Shed Cafe & Restaurant, 350 Wakefield Quay, Nelson Waterfront
Phone 03 546 9783
For a splash out. Right on the waterfront. Usually a good atmosphere and big selection of seafood.

Lone Star Cafe & Bar, 90 Hardy St, Nelson
Phone 03 548 1441
Big, reasonably priced meals.

Harry's Bar, Hardy St, Nelson
New place with a good feel. Full bar. Asian food.

Pizza Bar, 105 Hardy St, Nelson
Phone 03 548 8990
Pizza, Pasta, Bar, Cafe

Plaza India Bistro & Tandoor, 132 Collingwood St, Nelson
Phone 03 546 9344
Good, well-priced Indian food with the usual very large menu.

Felafel Gourmet, Hardy St, Nelson
Turkish & lebanese food. Only open during the day.

Akbabas Turkish Kebab House, 130 Bridge St, Nelson
Phone 03 548 8825
Authentic turkish kebab house run by Turkish people. Open til late.

Thai Fusion, 123 Bridge St, Nelson
Phone 03 548 2988
Fast, fairly cheap, tasty thai food.

Nelson Cinemas

Sate Cinema 6
Corner of Trafalgar & Halifax Street, Nelson
The complex has six screens and at least ten different movies showing.
Cost: Every day before 5pm is $8 (including weekends) and all day on Tuesday. Then it is $11 at other times. Movie information is in the Nelson Mail (daily afternoon newspaper) every day or pick up a schedule from the cinema complex.
Phone reservations 03 548 3885
Movie Info 03 548 8123
Website www.statecinema6.co.nz

Suter Cinema, Suter Art Gallery, Queens Gardens, Bridge St, Nelson
Phone 03 548 0808
Film Festivals and more "alternative" moives are shown here.
Movies usually just on Thurs, Fri & Sat nights.

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