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The Vic Brewbar

281 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7001, New Zealand (Formerly The Victorian Rose Pub & Cafe)
03-548 7631
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Ranked #20 of 113 restaurants in Nelson
Price range: S$13 - S$37
Cuisines: Gastropub
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Nelson, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I've been here for lunches, dinners, work functions and I've organised work functions there myself. Food is always good and functions go off without a hitch. Like the atmosphere and the little garden bar out the back is cute too.

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Picton, Marlborough, New Zealand
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30 reviews 30 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

Called in on a couple of occasions for a drink the place has a good atmosphere and the staff friendly and polite, Maybe next time we are in nelson we may have a meal. Would definitely recommend for a drink.

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See 9 more reviews by Dewboy123 for Nelson
Christchurch, New Zealand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

A busy and popular place but you didn't feel rushed and nothing was a bother. Good choice on the menu and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Great value

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Adelaide, Australia
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36 reviews 36 reviews
26 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We just got back from dinner here and we are both really happy with the visit. Beer battered blue cod for me and beef roast for him. The cod was delicious with really crispy and not excessively thick batter. The chips were great, but sadly the mushy peas tasted like just fresh peas mushed up. Not quite right. The roast... More

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Four of us went for meals and received great food (3 large roast dinners & pasta) followed by live entertainment. Spent quite a bit of time looking for somewhere reasonably priced - as most had window menus. Highly recommend the Vic!

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Anakiwa, New Zealand
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29 reviews 29 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We called in at the end of the day for a drink and bite to eat and were very much welcomed by efficient and attentive staff. Excellent range of beers and ciders together with wine. We had two snack meals which were nicely presented and delicious. The guy next to me had the ribs and wow it looked fantastic, a... More

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Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We were looking for a casual spot for dinner and a beer in Nelson, and the Vic Brewbar is perfect. We sat near the front at one of the window tables, which is great for people-watching. The atmosphere inside is warm and nice enough, though it's nothing fancy. It's good for what it's going for, which seems to be a... More

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Bayside, California, United States
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10 reviews 10 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

The beer is fantastic - and likely mist of the food menu is as well. Unfortunately, we ordered the veggie nachos which was a tiny bowl of onion soup and a few tortilla chips. It was expensive and disappointing. I would definitely go back for the beer though...

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Brisbane
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64 reviews 64 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

We enjoyed a very nice meal at The Vic Brewbar. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service friendly and efficient. Recommended as good value for money.

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Auckland Region, New Zealand
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25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

Great selection of food and matching beers. There is a great atmosphere in the bar and all the staff are pleasant and helpful. My husband enjoyed working his way through some of the beers (I offered to drive!)

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