Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-546 9400;
www.fordsnelson.co.nz
;
276 Trafalgar St; lunch $16-22; 8am-late)
Sunny pavement
tables at the top of Trafalgar St make this a popular lunchtime spot, as does a menu of
modern classics such as the excellent seafood chowder, steak sandwich and tuna niçoise.
Make a short stop for coffee and a scone, or linger over dinner which leaps up a tenner or
so.
Hopgood's
MAP
MODERN NZ
$$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-545 7191;
www.hopgoods.co.nz
;
284 Trafalgar St; mains $34-38; 5.30pm-late Mon-Sat, 11.30am-2pm Fri)
Tongue-and-groove-lined Hopgood's is perfect for a romantic dinner or holiday treat. The
food is decadent and skilfully prepared but unfussy, allowing quality local ingredients to
shine. Try Asian crispy duck, or aged beef fillet with wild mushroom gratin. Desirable,
predominantly Kiwi wine list. Bookings advisable.
IN PURSUIT OF HOPPINESS
The Nelson region lays claim to the title of craft-brewing capital of New Zealand. World-class hops have been
grown here since the 1840s, and a dozen breweries are spread between Nelson and Golden Bay. One is
McCash-
in's
(
www.mccashins.co.nz
;
660 Main Rd, Stoke), a ground-breaker in the new era of craft brewing in NZ. Visit
their historic cider factory for a tasting or tour.
Pick up a copy of the
Nelson Craft Beer Trail
map (available from the i-SITE and other outlets, and online at
www.craftbrewingcapital.co.nz
)
and wind your way between brewers and pubs. Top picks for a tipple include the
Free House Brewing Company, McCashins, the Moutere Inn (
Click here
)
, Golden Bear (
Click here
) and the Mus-
sel Inn (
Click here
).
Drinking & Nightlife
Nelson's got a bad (read: good) case of craft-beer fever, so if your budget allows it, hoppi-
ness awaits. Cheaper thrills can be found at numerous establishments clustered on Bridge
St towards the intersection with Collingwood.
Free House
(
www.freehouse.co.nz
;
95 Collingwood St)
Come rejoice at this church of ales. Tastefully converted
from its original, more reverent purpose, it's now home to an excellent, oft-changing se-
CRAFT BEER
