Smugglers Pub and Cafe, Nelson

Rating summary

Food

Service
Value

Atmosphere

Cuisine

Bar, European, Pub, New Zealand, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours

Restaurant features

Takeout, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar

Good for

Groups, Kids, Special Occasion Dining, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Child-friendly

Open Hours

Sunday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Monday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Location and Contact Information

Address: 8 Muritai Street | Tahunanui, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
Location: South Pacific > New Zealand > South Island > Nelson-Tasman Region > Nelson
Phone Number: +64 3-546 4084
E-mail

Description

SUPREME WINNER TOP SHOP 2014 and WINNER FOOD, BEVERAGE & HOSPITALITY CATEGORY - NELSON The Smugglers Pub and Cafe is famous for its hearty meals, foaming craft ales and great wines all served up in a unique old world atmosphere.Located within easy walking distance from Nelson's Tahunanui Beach and set amongst the areas' busy motel district, the Smugglers is ideally placed to cater for your group no matter how large or small. Food is available all day and into the evening with extensive snack, lunch and dinner menus including gluten free and children's menus for young smugglers. We stock a variety of regional, national and international wines along with Mac's & Speights beers, Guinness, Kilkenny, Becks and Stella Artois.We are open seven days a week including most holidays and absolutely no surcharges ever. So come on down relax and enjoy the award winning atmosphere that is so unique to Smugglers.

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mlongv785227

Auckland, New Zealand

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Only for families

The food was average, the dessert pastry was not cooked and it was over priced. It was also very noisy

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WilsonFamilyNz

Pleasant Point, New Zealand

15520

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

2018 Rep Meal

Friendly polite staff. Great variety and portion sizes for meals. Definitely paying for top quality food. Awesome atmosphere and styling. Brilliant disabled access and totally disabled toilet. Try a meal u won’t be disappointed

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BenS5985

478

Well worth it!

After spending 4 nights here for dinner in a row I'd thought i would have something to complain about. That couldn't been anymore further from it. Absolutely fabulous place to dine, Drinks kept following, food was VERY good! Staff where knowledgeable.

Thank BenS5985

Thankyou for taking the time to review us. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again when you are visiting sunny Nelson.

loopylady

Wellington, New Zealand

118160

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fabulous food!

Had a great evening meal here on a Sunday. Wasn't too busy and the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Huge portions but delicious!

Thank loopylady

Thankyou for taking the time to review us with such positive feedback. We hope to see you again soon.

Singhpsa

Awesome food...good size meals...different interiors...

We went for a family lunch...being vego..we ordered vegetarian burrito and crumbed camberet... Both of the meals were outstanding...soo many colours on plate for burrito main... The crumbed cheese was soo fresh and melted on tongue... Restaurant interiors are amazing...loved it soo much..

Thank Singhpsa

Thankyou for taking the time to review us. We pride ourselves on customer service along with delicious freshly prepared food and appreciate you taking the time to provide such amazing feedback.

BenS6137

Great food and atmosphere

Been in twice for corporate debrief meals in the last week. Warm welcomes, staff knowledgeable on the menu and drinks menus. Food is so good, great flavors, great location and fabulous atmosphere. 5 stars.

Thank BenS6137

Thankyou for taking the time to review us with such excellent feedback. We hope to see you again soon.

Diane W

Nelson, New Zealand

14134

Reviewed 4 September 2018

wonderful food and hospitality

Trying to book Smugglers on Fathers Day I found the phone constantly engaged so we decided to just arrive with a party of 8. Mike the owner was wonderful giving us various options for seating. We chose to sit in the covered outside area. He...More

Thank Diane W

Thankyou for taking the time to review us with such wonderful feedback. We pride ourselves on our food and service here and are very happy to receive your review. Look forward to seeing you again soon.

PhoebeD127

Nelson-Tasman Region, New Zealand

315

Reviewed 4 September 2018 via mobile

Wonderful and delicious

Went there for a combined birthday and fathers day celebration. The food was wonderful and delicious,the staff happy and helpful. The only thing that was a little disappointing is that we had to wait about 40 mins for our meal.More

Thank PhoebeD127

Thankyou for taking the time to review us. Fathers Day was a very busy day and night for us and as all orders are made fresh to order there can be a slight delay on the food arriving. We are very hear that you enjoyed...More

NelsonNZ

Nelson New Zealand

4024

Reviewed 1 September 2018

Very expensive

I have always enjoyed going to Smugglers, but tonight, I found the menu choice limited, and the price of the meals are just too expensive. $ 28 for fish and chips, $ 40 for a steak, $ 13.50 for dessert. We will not be going...More

Thank NelsonNZ

Thankyou for taking the time to review us. We pride ourselves on great food and customer service and are sorry to receive this review. Whist we appreciate your feedback we are disappointed to hear that you find our menu limited and our prices expensive as...More

Maggie W

Reviewed 24 August 2018

Regularly satisfied

Pub Grub -Yes. And always a pleasure to eat here. Only criticism is change the menu more often - Fish -Good, Steak Pie Good, add a a special please!

Thank Maggie W

Thankyou for taking the time to review us, we appreciate your feedback. We are currently running daily and weekly specials, some of these dishes will be on our summer menu which will be out in November. We hope to see you again soon.

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