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73 Collingwood
GOLDEN BAY 60 72
Takaka
TASMAN BAY
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Motueka
6 6
Nelson
Belgrove Kohatu
Kawatiri Junction
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St Arnaud
6 Murchison
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Country Pubs
TopHouse Historic Guesthouse Café & Bar 68 Tophouse Rd RD2, Nelson T: 03 521 1848 0800 544 545 info@tophouse.co.nz www.tophouse.co.nz
First Impressions: New Zealand’s smallest pub, located off the beaten track but only 8kms NE of St Arnaud & the Nelson Lakes National Park, 1hrs drive from Nelson. Enjoy meals and drinks by the huge open fire in the Guesthouse or sit outdoors for the view. Ambience: Our Pub, built in 1920’s to replace a cupboard bar, is attached to TopHouse Historic Guesthouse Café & Bar. The Guesthouse dates back to 1887, is built from Cob and today still offers accommodation (boutique B&B) and meals to travelers be it with a bit more style and comfort. Food Style: Great home style honest food. Our menu features kiwi, european & asian favorites. Devonshire, afternoon & high teas. Dinners available for house guests & served to the public but prior reservation necessary. Open: Summer Thurs-Mon 10.30am-5.30pm. Winter Après Ski 12.30pm-6.30pm. Catering available for events, corporate functions & intimate weddings. TophouseNelsonLakes
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Hotel Motueka 77 High St Motueka T: 03 528 7070 info@hotelmotueka.com www.hotelmotueka.com
First Impressions: Local history here as Hotel Motueka was first licenced in 1850 making it one of the oldest in the area. Newly painted on the outside with a great art deco look. Ambience: A warm friendly atmosphere with pool tables in the front and back bar. Discreetly placed are 18 gaming machines for your pleasure. Food Style: Good pub food, reasonably priced with an à la carte menu available every evening excluding Monday. Seasonal local food which is very appetizing. Restaurant Open: Dinner, Tues-Sun 5pm-8.30pm. Also perfect when you need a venue for events and private functions, with catering available as well.
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Country Pubs
Telegraph Hotel 2 Motupipi St Takaka T: 03 545 9445 info@thetele.kiwi.nz
First Impressions: Right at the start of the village; your first point of refuge after your scenic trip over the Takaka Hill. Renowned for our genuine rural hospitality, you can be assured of a warm country welcome from locals and crew alike. We invite you to share in our centenary (circa 1915). Ambience: Renovations are well under way with all accommodation now refurbished and dining room remodelled with a charming plant lined terrace attached. Bar still quaint and quirky but oh so friendly with a huge log-burner warming you all winter and a sun-filled deck for summer. Food Style: Honest pub fare, prepared with love. Steak, burgers, fresh fish, awesome pizzas, bar snacks etc. Our small passionate kitchen team also like to supplement the standard offerings with interesting specials, featuring local and seasonal produce. Open: 7 days from 12 noon-late. Lunch 12-2.30pm. Dinner from 5.30pm. 72 Private functions welcome.
Collingwood Tavern 13 Tasman St Collingwood T: 03 524 8160 tinkyheather@xtra.co.nz www.tinkystavern.co.nz
First Impressions: Located in the main street of Collingwood and bordered by the Ruataniwha Inlet, the Tavern enjoys all-day sun and a glorious outlook. The views are breathtaking as they extend over lawn and gardens to the wide expanse of the estuary. Ambience: The Tavern comprises of a spacious family bar and garden bar, small gaming room, bottle store and a spacious restaurant and bar with takeaway facilities. The Tavern is well patronised with tourists and locals. Food Style: Real kiwi meals from steaks to roast meals. Great selection of seafood. Blue cod fillets, whitebait, Bluff oysters, flounders and more. Kids and toddlers menu. Breakfast and lunch menus. Bar snacks. Tinkys famous pies. Takeaways and takeaway meals. Something for everyone. Open: 7 days from 9.30am-late. Available for functions.
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