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4.5 out of 5
Outstanding | 220 reviews

What Michael Stocker likes about Bel-aire Tavern:
Great to see another free house open in Nelson with a really good selection of quality local beers. Very friendly staff, who seemed more than happy to go out of their way to arrange food from the local eateries pizza, thai or fish chips. Decent regional wines on offer too plenty to keep everyone in the group happy while you sample the brews. Art deco styling adds an interesting character to the place, although a litt... View all feedback.

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Int Restaurants
4.5 ★ from 136 reviews
Michael
11.01.2024 - 06:41

Great to see another free house open in Nelson with a really good selection of quality local beers. Very friendly staff, who seemed more than happy to go out of...

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Jeffrey
11.01.2024 - 06:41

Superb venue, friendly owner/ curator, lovely beer from one of the first craft beer venues in Nelson. 5 mins from Tahunanui Beach. Visit them before they close...

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Di
11.01.2024 - 06:41

Awesome Art Deco atmosphere and very cosy , we were the only women there and didn't feel out of place . Games available while you relax. ... cards , connect 4,...

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Brandon
11.01.2024 - 06:41

Really Great selection Heaps of taps, Very nice lady behind the bar the night we went. Dog friendly outside. Great little spot!

Kate
11.01.2024 - 06:41

Lovely staff, good beers, games to play. But a really funny smell like paint or glue so we had to sit outside but staff were really helpful and made us comforta...

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Google
4.5 ★ from 57 reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5 ★ from 27 reviews

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