1. food and drink
2. beverages
3. alcoholic beverages
4. cocktails and beer

Check out our Awesome Ales Tour
(all beer tour) or our Wine Brews and
Views Tour (2 wineries and 2 craft
beer stops). Great Fun! Great Guides!
Terrific Beer!
It’s beer by bike on our Great Taste
Beer Ride. Follow our map for tours &
tastings at three Stoke breweries with
return transport to your door.
Nelson/Mapua/Motueka
T: 0800 229 868
E:[email protected]
W:www.baytoursnelson.co.nz
A: 411 Nayland Rd, Nelson
T: 0800 932 453
E:[email protected]
W:www.gentlecycling.co.nz
Bay Tours Nelson Ltd
Gentle Cycling Company
Open for cycling 7 days
1 Sep – 30 Apr.
Other times by arrangement.
Present this advert and get $5.00 off
your Bay Tour!
Hop & Beer Museum
A: Founders Heritage Park,
87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson
T: : 03 546 2649
E:[email protected]
W:www.founderspark.co.nz
Visit our newly opened Hop & Beer
Museum, reflecting on Nelson’s 170
year history of Craft Beer and Hop
Growing. Experience the kiln drying
process and admire early brewing
technology
Nelson Provincial Museum
Trailways
That Beer Place
Nelson’s only Wood-Fired Pizzeria.
Great Food, Great Service and a
Great Atmosphere.
From 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.
HARRYS offers a menu of Asian dishes
and an ever changing range of craft
beers on tap
A heritage waterfront venue & cafe,
open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
lunchtimes & Friday evenings offering
local craft beers on tap.
A: 296 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
T: 03 539 0905
E:[email protected]
W:www.harrysnelson.co.nz
A: 326 Wakefield Quay, Nelson
T: 03 548 7646
E:[email protected]
W:www.theboathousenelson.co.nz
Hot Rock Pizza
Harrys
The Boathouse Cafe
Opening Hours: 10am to 4.30pm daily
Available most days!
A: 8 Tahunanui Drive,
State Highway 6, Nelson
T: 03 546 4421
E:[email protected]
W:www.hotrock.co.nz
Icy Wingz
T: 021 101 2084
or 022 173 6120
W:www.icywingz.com or
www.facebook.com/icywingz
Our mission is to organize great
events and make them affordable
for everyone to enjoy.
Jellyfish Cafe & Bar
A: Shed One, Mapua Wharf
Nelson
T: 03 540 2028
W:www.jellyfishmapua.co.nz
Liquorland Nelson
A: 31 Vanguard Street, Nelson
T: 03 548 3052
E: [email protected]
W:www.liquorland.co.nz
TOUR OPERATORS
EVENTS
CRAFT BEER & FOOD
Richmond Fresh Choice
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T: 021 101 2084
W:www.thatbeerplace.com
A: 66 Trafalgar Street,
Nelson 7010
T: 03 548 7049 or
Freephone 0800 872 459
W:www.trailwayshotel.co.nz
“The largest range of beers in Nelson”
A: 216 Queen Street, Richmond (In the Mall) T: 03 544 8299
E:[email protected] W: www.richmondfreshchoice.co.nz
A: Cnr Trafalgar & Hardy Sts, Nelson T: 03 548 9588 exhibitions
E:[email protected]
W: www.nelsonmuseum.co.nz
Craft breweries of all sizes now
stretch from Founders Heritage
Park to Onekaka in Golden Bay.
They make a perfect excuse for a
half-day or full-day tour exploring
all the gorgeous corners of
the region. Climbing from the
waterfront up into the foothills,
Providing Nelson with home brew
supplies since 2011. Time to put
down a brew!
Our selection of craft beer is unmatched in NZ. We’re your first stop for
beer from the Nelson region.
The exhibitions are easily found in central Nelson, the Research Facility is located
at Hilliard Street, Stoke. Daily Exhibitions 10am – 5pm
Research Facility, Tue to Sat 12.30 – 4.30pm.
www.craftbrewingcapital.co.nz
Some can be reached by foot
from your lodging, others along a
nice cycle loop, and the rest are
worth the drive or take a tour.
FOLLOW THE NELSON
BEER TRAIL
watch for historic hop kilns along
the way.
Beer has been central to the local
culture of the Nelson-Tasman
region, dating back to the first
New Zealand settlements in the
1840s. Early German settlers in
Sarau found the Moutere to be
an ideal location and climate to
cultivate hops, and an extensive
brewing tradition followed.
Many of these locally owned,
family-run breweries and outlets
welcome visitors for tours,
sampling at the bar, having a
meal or takeaway sales. Share a
pint with locals, learn about our
history and experience the wide
range of unique beers. Whether
you prefer an icy pilsner or a
cask-pulled ale, you’ll find it
in Nelson.
Photo courtesy of Grant Stirling, www.stirlingimages.com
17 growers together own New
Zealand Hops Limited, created to
manage the off-farm interests of the
industry. This cooperative converts
the raw hops into the many New
Zealand hop products it sells and
markets throughout the world.
product making up less than 1% of
the world market. For six weeks in
early autumn, the farms are busy,
frantically harvesting the year’s crop.
The vines are cut, and then the
fragrant, bitter flowers removed
and dried.
Trailways Hotel is one of Nelson’s
most stylish and contemporary venues,
centrally located within minutes of
Nelson’s shops and theatres, cultural
and sporting attractions, restaurants,
cafes and close to the scenic
waterfront.
The current growing region, roughly
a triangle formed by Motueka,
Tapawera, and Brightwater,
produces all of New Zealand’s
commercial hops, a premium
The early settlers from England
and Germany found the Nelson
region well suited to the hop plants
they brought with them. In time a
fledgling industry grew, and hops
were grown throughout the area.
New varieties were developed
and over the next 150 years
New Zealand became known for its
disease free, high quality products.
Variety names like Motueka, Riwaka,
and Nelson Sauvin reveal ties to the
local history and geography.
NEW ZEALAND HOPS
Car Racing, Tahuna Beach, c. 1950-1951. The Nelson
Provincial Museum, Geoffrey C Wood Collection: 1601 fr7A
Photo Courtesy of The Gentle Cycling Company
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BREWERIES
TOURS
The Free House
Sprig & Fern Hardy St
Sprig & Fern Tahuna
Bel-Aire Tavern
A: 134 Milton Street,
The Wood, Nelson
T: 03 545 7117
E:[email protected]
W:www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz
A: 95 Collingwood St, Nelson
T: 03 548 9391
E:[email protected]
E:www.thefreehouse.co.nz
A: 280 Hardy Street, Nelson City
T: 03 548 1154
E:[email protected]
W:www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz
A: 13 Beach Road, Tahuna, Nelson
T: 03 548 5066
E:[email protected]
W:www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz
Nelson’s free house pub, untied to any
brewery. 600+ different beers on tap
since 2009. Winter woodburner and
summer beer garden with event yurt.
Best NZ Pub 2013, 2014.
A lively tavern in the heart of Nelson
city. Delicious food, live music and a
covered outdoor courtyard. All year
round craft beer heaven. 18 taps of
beer and cider.
Enjoy the full S&F range on tap
overlooking the Tahuna sports fields,
and a stones throw from Nelson’s
stunning Tahunanui beach. A great
Summer afternoon spot.
A:
37 Tahunanui Drive, State
Highway 6, Nelson
T: 03 546 5521
E:[email protected]
W:www.belairetavern.co.nz
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
A traditional villa converted into a
warm, inviting tavern that’s become
the neighbourhood’s social hub for
locals and visitors alike. NZ’s Best
Bar 2012.
OUTLETS
“WHETHER YOU PREFER AN ICY
PILSNER OR A CASK-PULLED ALE,
YOU’LL FIND IT IN NELSON.”
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
McCashin’s Brewery
Cafe & Bar
A: 660 Main Road, Stoke, Nelson
T: 03 547 0329
E:[email protected]
W:www.mccashins.co.nz
Sublime coffee, beer garden,
family friendly, free wi-fi, 2nds and
weekly specials, Fill Your Own, $10
woodfired pizzas, quiz night, live
music Sat & Sun arvos, Sat afternoon
market, 4 handpulls.
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Sprig & Fern Milton St
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Nelson’s newest independent
specialty tavern. 27 taps pouring
the best range of local craft beers
and ciders in the region. Great wine
selection. Affordable prices!
Mon – Fri from 3pm. Sat, Sun and
Public Holidays: 11am. Licensed
to 11pm Sun-Thu 1am Fri & Sat.
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Sprig & Fern Richmond
Sprig & Fern Brightwater
Moutere Inn
Sprig & Fern Motueka
The Mussel Inn Cafe Bar
A: 126 Queen Street,
Richmond, Nelson
T: 03 544 4900
E:[email protected]
W:www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz
A: 54 Ellis Street, Brightwater,
Nelson
T: 03 542 2323
E: [email protected]
W:www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz
A: 1406 Moutere Highway, RD2,
Upper Moutere
T: 03 543 2759
E:[email protected]
W:www.moutereinn.co.nz
A: Wallace Street, Motueka
T: 03 528 4684
E:[email protected]
W:www.sprigandferntaverns.co.nz
A: Onekaka, Golden Bay
T: 03 525 9241 (after 11am)
E:[email protected]
W:www.musselinn.co.nz
Conveniently located in Upper Queen
Street, just a short stroll from town
centre. A popular watering hole with
18 taps of very locally brewed craft
beer and cider.
A friendly local tavern and meeting
place in the centre of Brightwater
village, serving 18 taps of superb
craft beer and cider, plus many
local wines.
The oldest pub in New Zealand, built
in 1850. Includes a wide range of
craft beers and real ales. Winner,
Outstanding Beverage List, Nelson
Hospitality Awards 2012.
A cosy place to slow down and
unwind, and enjoy a pint of Nelson’s
Craft Beer, with tasty food and great
company in the heart of Motueka. 18
taps of craft beer and cider.
Serving wholesome Kiwi fare and
tasty beverages in a casual rural
setting since 1992. Regular live
original music, family friendly,
no reservations—no worries!
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
Mon – Wed & Sun: Midday – 9pm
Rest of the week: Midday – late
Opening Hours:
Please see website.
11am – late, 7 days
Closed August
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Founders Brewery
Liquid Alchemy
Bays Brewery
McCashin’s Brewery
Lighthouse Brewery
Sprig & Fern Brewery
A: 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson
T: 03 548 4638
E:[email protected]
W:www.foundersbrewery.co.nz
• Viewing window to brewery
• On and off sales
• Tasting trays
• Six generations of family history
• Hop garden
• Family friendly, children’s playground
A:
14 Vivian Place,
Annesbrook, Nelson
T: 03 928 0167 (Nelson local)
[email protected]
W:Liquidalchemy.co.nz
A: 89 Pascoe St, Stoke, Nelson
T: 03 547 8097
E:[email protected]
W:www.baysbrewery.co.nz
A: 660 Main Road, Stoke, Nelson
T: 03 547 5357
E:[email protected]
W:www.stokebeer.co.nz
A: 21 Echodale Place, Stoke
T: 03 547 0983
E:[email protected]
A: 53 Beach Rd, Richmond, Nelson
T: 03 544 8675
E:[email protected]
W:www.sprigandfern.co.nz
All beers naturally brewed—No
preservatives, No Chemicals, No
Sugar. Off License sales to the Public.
Non Alcoholic drinks & Mixed Spirits
available. Tours by appointment.
First in craft. NZ’s oldest craft brewery
and cidery. Free tastings, free wi-fi,
seconds and specials from the bottling
line, fill your own growlers, $10
pizzas Thurs – Sun, family friendly.
Phone for opening hours
or Facebook
Making small batch barrel-aged beers
as well as hand crafted Fresh Hop gin,
rum, whiskey and liqueurs. Drop in for
tours, tasting and takeaways.
Opening Hours: Seasonal—please
check website for current hours.
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Mon to Thurs: 8am – 5.30pm
Fri to Sat: 11am – 6.00pm
Sun: 12.30pm – 5.00pm
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Open 7 days from 7am
Brewery Tours:
11am & 2pm Mon – Sat $10
bookings recommended
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Tours by appointment only and cost
$5.00 each. The licence is an
off-licence; bottles and riggers are
available. The brewery is one of the
smallest breweries in NZ.
Tues to Thur: 12pm – 4.30pm,
Fri & Sat: 10am – 6pm.
Closed Sun & Mon.
The home of Nelson’s Craft Beer.
Off-licence sales, selection of award
winning beers and ciders. Tours by
prior arrangement only.
Hours of fun: Monday to Friday
9.30 – 5, closed Tuesday afternoons
Saturday 9 – 12.30pm
Tours $6 with six tastings.
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Golden Bear Brewery
Hop Federation Brewery
The Mussel Inn Brewery
Dales Brewing
Townshend
Totara Brewing Co.
A: 12 Aranui Road, Mapua
T: 03 540 3210
E:[email protected]
W:www.goldenbearbrewing.com
A:483 Main Road, Riwaka,
Motueka
T: 03 528 0486
E:[email protected]
W:www.hopfederation.co.nz
A: Onekaka, Golden Bay
T: 03 525 9241 (after 11am)
E:[email protected]
W:www.musselinn.co.nz
A: PO Box 3512, Richmond,
Nelson, 7050
T: 029 4445 143
E:[email protected]
W:www.dalesbrewing.co.nz
W:www.townshendbrewery.co.nz
T: Colin 021 624 322 or
Ian 027 444 4709
E:[email protected]
W:www.totarabrewing.co.nz
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Available from Wakefield Hotel
at Wakefield and The Office on
Appleby Highway
MILTON ST
11am – late, 7 days
Closed August
Opening Hours: Open from 11am
seven days a week
New Zealand’s only Hop Farm
brewery with the growers brewing the
beer. Our aim: “Fresh, Natural, Clear”
and easy drinking beer everyone can
enjoy. “CHEERS”
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Check website or call for business
hours.
Dale’s Belgian Pale Ale, American
Amber Ale and Doppelbock can
be found in craft beer bars and at
specialty retailers throughout the
country.
TASMAN ST
A 1200L brew plant adjacent to the
Mussel Inn Cafe Bar producing a full
range of ales, lagers and a couple of
seasonal ciders.
Located in Riwaka, our brewery is
in the heart of hop country. Visit our
tasting room for bottle and rigger sales
all year round. Tours by appointment.
COLLINGWOOD ST
Tours by appointment only.
Microbrewery, bar and restaurant,
offering Mexican food.
Kitchen closes at 8pm.
The NZ Champion brewery 2014
was founded in 2005 by Martin
Townshend, based in Upper Moutere the leafy green heart of the nations hop
growing region. Townshend’s winning
philosophy is simple: ”Get the best
ingredients, treat them with respect and
you’ll produce a great product.”