Live Music

Mussel Inn

Men sitting around wooden tables outside Mussel Inn.
Place Golden Bay
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A staple for over thirty years in Golden Bay, The Mussel Inn is your go-to for wholesome food, delicious in-house brews, dance-worthy live music and possibly a roaming weka...

Roots Bar

Customers sitting at a picnic table outside Roots Bar on a sunny day.
Place Golden Bay
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Roots Bar in Tākaka absolutely lives up to its alliterative motto—“beats, beers, burgers, bands”— providing stacked...

The Moutere Inn

Seating area with noticeboard on the wall at The Moutere Inn, Nelson Tasman.
Place Nelson Tasman
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The oldest pub functioning in its original building in Aotearoa and proud of it, The Moutere Inn is a definite destination in this part of Te Waipounamu.

Deville

Person holding a plate of halloumi and poached eggs from Deville, Nelson.
Place Nelson Tasman
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Deville is quite possibly Nelson’s best-kept hospitality secret.

TOAD Hall Café

Exterior of Toad Hall, Motueka.
Place Nelson Tasman
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TOAD Hall Café in Motueka is one of those places you enter once by chance, and never pass up again.

Golden Bear Brewing Company

Outdoor seating area at Golden Bear Brewing Company, Māpua Tasman.
Place Nelson Tasman
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Golden Bear Brewing Company opened its doors back in 2008 and quickly became a hub of great beer, honest food, and regular live music.

The Free House

Exterior view of The Free House.
Place Nelson Tasman Editor's Pick
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Situated in an old church turned pub, The Free House is a true Nelson craft beer institution.

East St

Retro lampshade on the bar with James Dean photo on the wall.
Place Nelson Tasman Editor's Pick
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A pioneer in plant-based fare.

Kismet Cocktail & Whiskey Bar

Barman placing a petal on a cocktail at Kismet.
Place Nelson Tasman Editor's Pick
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Bespoke drinks and graceful service is what you can expect at Kismet.