One of the boutique shops in the Vines Village, Cheese & Cheers pairs New Zealand cheeses with…read morewhiskies. A perfect spot for a cheese tasting with a "wee dram" of this magic water. Not being a whiskey connoisseur, I let the young lady pick three and three cheeses to go with them. I ended up with a three perfect tastes. Just enough for one sip, one swill and one swallow of these amazingly delicious spirits that yes, did pair right on with three small bites of local cheeses. If you are not sure, just let the expert guide you. It worked well for me. The tasting room is comfortable and I would recommend you sit a bit before getting back behind the wheel. [Review 434 of 2024 - 87 in New Zealand - 21467 overall]

Small shop with big flavor! Absolutely loved the cinnamon roll topped with almonds. it is so…read moredifficult to get a completely baked center in a rolled dough without over baking the outer crust. This roll was baked to perfection! So good! Wish we were staying n Nelson longer so we could try more!

Favorite bakery in town Great coffee fabulous breads , croissants and my fav cinnamon bun with…read morealmonds on top

We were searching for places to eat in Mapua near the wharf. Spoiler alert, not much choice unless…read moreyou're willing to pay for the view. We decided to check out The Sprig & Fern Tavern which has 10 locations in New Zealand (Nelson, Tahuna, Richmond, Brightwater, Motueka, Wellington, Petone and Christchurch). We dropped in on a Thursday evening (around 8:30pm). There was live folk music playing! There's a nice outdoor patio with plenty of seating, just watch out for the mozzies. Service is friendly and sweet. Make sure to walk up and order at the bar (for food). For food, the menu is split into snacks, salads & light meals, mains, burgers, pizzas, desserts and a kids menu. For drinks, there's an assortment of wine, craft beer and cider. - Mango and lime cider ($5.50 NZD glass) - didn't get much lime flavour but this was decent. Almost tasted like juice. - Berry cider ($5.50 NZD glass) - this had some berry flavour to it but it didn't leave much of an impression on us. - Fish of the day ($24.00 NZD) - the fish was a gurnard (described as a mild white fish to us). We got it grilled and it came with hand cut crispy potatoes, mesclun salad and house tartar sauce. Tartar sauce was tasty! Gurnard was nicely cooked; tender, flaky and well seasoned. Even the crispy potatoes were just as described. Two big portions of fish too. - Meat lovers pizza ($21.00 NZD) - marinated pork, merguez lamb sausage, streaky bacon, onion jam and house BBQ sauce. I don't get why NZ pizzas all have this tube squeezed sauce on them. Not a fan. The pizza was average; what you'd expect from a brewpub. Crust didn't any texture or bite to it. Better than we expected, especially coming from a chain brewpub. 3.5 stars.

Great ambiance. Friendly waitress. Looked clean and stylistically decorated. Bathrooms nice and…read moreclean. Food was above average, excellent sized proportions. My hubby had the burger - it was massive and he loved it. Daughter had the chicken and waffles which were a little spicy for her taste. I had the brisket and eggs. Perfectly poached eggs and great bread. Unfortunately the brisket wasn't great, a little tough and lots of fat. Overall I would recommend and would return to try other items. They had a nice looking outdoor area also.

I can't believe I haven't made a review for this place yet! I spent a lot of nights and hungover…read moremornings here haha. In my final few months in New Zealand I lived in a super small town, less than like 7k people small. It only had 1 main street and this was one of the few highlights of it. This restaurant is popular for the bbq, the inside of it gives off a USA vibe too. It had a big old looking front of a farm truck that they used as their cafe order window, barrels everywhere(hence the name) felt like I was somewhere in the middle of America eating here. As far as the food goes, it's a versatile place. The BBQ is their specialty but they also have some fun breakfast items and, a fantastic gourmet donut selection. I've had the pork ribs and lamb ribs, I loved both equally as much. Can't go wrong with either choice. If you're there for lunch give the brisket burger a try! And for breakfast try out the donuts or get the smoked slamon eggs benny on a bagel with a Chai Latte! Chai in New Zealand just hots different. They also have a carnivore brunch platter which is something I would expect in the deepest parts of Texas haha. So if that's your thing go for it. Sausage and bacon are really the only meats I can do for breakfast. The nice thing about their breakfast menu is it's all day! The prices are pretty high here, but it's one of the only "nicer" restaurants within about 20km, so I guess it's understandable that you pay for some quality food and a nice night out dinner. I enjoyed this place a lot. All the memories with friends, the friendly staff, great food at any time of the day. It kinda reminded me of home and that was comfy. It's a 5 star from me!

A very popular road-side stop on the pursuit to the West Coast and/ or Nelson Lakes NP. Very glad…read morethey were open on Good Friday and early. They feature many a classic pie flavor with most just under 8 NZD. I had the Steak and Cheese Pie, its puff pastry lid possessing quite the buttery, melty and flakey character with a very dense base. Said base held up well structurally though the level of flakiness in the lid is quite next level, so a mess you will leave. Steak pieces in the filling were chunky and immersed in a deep, RICH, and very well-developed gravy. A little salty from the cheese addition, but, man, super filling! Coffee was also served in the morning from Sublime Coffee Roasters with the option to bring your own cup for a discounted price. Parking available in the dirt lot and plenty of easy pickings off street. We ate outside at one of the crumby tables before continuing on our road trip.

We actually visited the original brewery which is located down the street from this more…read morefamily-friendly pizzeria satellite location. The brewery 'taqueria' down the street has more of a taproom vibe. Owners are originally from Colorado, USA, therefore the setup is quite reminiscent of a typical American taproom. There were a ton of beers on tap, West Coast and Hazy IPA's occupying about 75% of the tap board, pushing into the the 6.0 ABV territory. We had a few tasters, namely their fresh hops for that moment in time -- 'Hop Project '26', a hazy with hops sourced from Mac Hops and a Pils with Clayton Hops. I loved this Hop Project Hazy with middle of the road ABV, making for a pleasant afternoon sipper. Motueka and Riwaka from Mac Hops were tasting brilliant and bright, pillowy and smooth. Great ambiance inside with the wicked hop shaped lamps hung over head. If you're looking for an easy-to-drink, prickly, and aromatic IPA, Eddyline will be sure to please your palate quite readily.

We came in on a Tuesday during the Xmas/nye holiday week (when a lot of things are closed) and they…read morewere pretty packed. The poor staff was cracking to the best of their ability and they were all really friendly and accommodating. The food was great! We got the spinach artichoke dip to start and it was super creamy. We each ordered a pizza, but one of the pizzas was a special order and the kitchen staff called it a "Frankenstein" pizza. We ordered a Hawaiian, but asked for no pineapple and to add Brie cheese. We also asked to switch the marinara sauce for the garlic sauce. So it was definitely one of a kind and delicious! We didn't really partake of their beers, but I had a cider and it was lovely. We had a wonderful time here

A no frills, cafeteria-like bakery and cafe located on the main Motueka drive serving meat pies,…read morecoffee, and other sweet pastries. It's very popular with the locals for a convenient and quick roadside grab-and-go from the off-street parking and for the cheap prices. The pies were still $8 though and kept in a warmer. You grab them yourself with the provided tongs to put onto a plate or takeaway sleeve. I had the Butter Chicken. It was nice and creamy though the pastry was quite flimsy and a little on the dryer side. I'd describe these pies as more bite-sized than loaded. There are no toilets so even though there are tables for eating in, it's not a place to linger. No matter as we wanted something quick before embarking on the day's adventures.

Based in Nelson - the northern part of South Island, Pic's Peanut Butter is undoubtedly one of New…read moreZealand's favorite spreads. Peanut butter enthusiasts as well as foodies from around the world trek here not only to learn about peanuts, but also to experience where the magic begins. Pic's Peanut Butter offers daily tours of the factory and guests will have opportunity to watch the process as nuts tumble out of Roasting Matilda and feed into the grinder before being squirted into jars. After the tours (approximately 40 minutes), be sure to make your way to the cafe for some amazing delights. With the use of peanut and peanut butter as key ingredients, you'll find variety of creative sweet and savory options that will fancy any taste buds. The gift shop is a great place to pick up some souvenirs or stock up on more peanut butter goodies. More importantly, Pic's Peanut Butter is committed to giving back to local community and to the world. They give out free tumblers for donations of any size. Thanks Barney & Olly for your generous hospitality (and private tour) while visiting Pic's Peanut Butter!