Dine & Eats

River Kitchen is situated on the banks of the Maitai River, at the heart of city centre of beautiful Nelson. You can sit back and relax, away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy our terrace in the sun, or find a cosy chair inside. We specialise in delicious, seasonally inspired food, craft beers, wines from around New Zealand, and Read more…

Kirby Lane is Nelson’s open-air community space in the heart of the city. It is available to hire for public and private functions and events. Our space is open Monday-Saturday for the public to stop by, hang out, and relax. It’s a place to interact with others and meet new people—or to simply get out of the office and enjoy Read more…

 The Vic Mac’s Brewbar Home of Mac’s Beers. Great food, great value. Plus live music, ALL in the heart of Nelson. The Vic Brew Bar celebrates all that is Nelson. From our vast stocks of Nelson’s original craft beer, Mac’s, to fresh locally produced food, cosy atmosphere and fast friendly service. It’s no wonder The Vic is a staple Read more…

Nelson’s newest dining experience, Eight Plates opened in April 2023, under the ownership of Pete Coates, the previous long-time bar manager of Nelson favourites; Cod & Lobster and Mama Cod. Famous for his award-winning cocktails, Pete has built a team of talented chefs and friendly servers to create Eight Plates, specialising in seasonal sharing-plates and a smart-casual dining experience. With Read more…

 Nelson Airport is a regional airport located in Stoke, 8 kilometers (5 miles) northeast of Nelson, New Zealand. The airport is owned by Infrastructure Holdings Ltd, of which Nelson City and Tasman District councils each hold 50% of the shares.   Nelson Airport was originally established in 1935 as a grass airfield. The first paved runway was constructed in Read more…