Cocktail bars in Nelson

A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Nelson has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.

Cocktail bars in Nelson

Where Nelson drinks well after dark, according to reviewers. Reservations help on weekends. Late-night kitchens are rare, so eat before you go if you plan to stay out.

Hume Hotel & Spa

★ 4.6 · 1,224 reviews · 422 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 4E7, Canada

Broken Hill

★ 4.7 · 1,002 reviews · 479 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4H7, Canada · Moderate

Red Light Ramen

★ 4.4 · 618 reviews · 308 Herridge Ln, Nelson, BC V1L 6G5, Canada · Moderate

The Black Cauldron

★ 4.7 · 484 reviews · 620 Herridge Ln, Nelson, BC V1L 6A7, Canada · Moderate

The Royal

★ 4.5 · 402 reviews · 330 Baker St #202c, Nelson, BC V1L 4H5, Canada · Moderate

Kismet Cocktail & Whisky Bar

★ 4.8 · 360 reviews · 151 Hardy Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand · Moderate

Library Lounge

★ 4.6 · 304 reviews · 422 Vernon St, Nelson, BC V1L 1S8, Canada · Moderate

Too Soon

★ 4.9 · 236 reviews · 18 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA · Moderate

Moonshot Tavern

★ 4.7 · 153 reviews · 2725 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214, USA · Moderate

BRIXX Brewhouse

★ 3.4 · 102 reviews · 701 Lakeside Dr, Nelson, BC V1L 6G3, Canada · Moderate

Bloom Nightclub

★ 4.4 · 56 reviews · 198 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4H4, Canada · Moderate

Easy Tiger

★ 4.7 · 30 reviews · 479 Baker St, Nelson, BC V1L 4H7, Canada · Moderate

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Drinking cocktails in Nelson

The best seat in any cocktail bar in Nelson is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
Cocktail prices in Nelson vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.

About Nelson

Nelson, BC, Canada (coordinates 49.49, -117.29, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Sources for Nelson: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.

More cocktail bars nearby

Worth a short drive from Nelson: nearby towns with their own cocktail bars guides:

Cocktail bars in Castlegar (33 km away)
Cocktail bars in Trail (53 km away)
Cocktail bars in Kimberley (96 km away)
Cocktail bars in Grand Forks (98 km away)
Cocktail bars in Cranbrook (110 km away)
Cocktail bars in Invermere (145 km away)

Common questions

Where do these Nelson cocktail bar listings come from?

Google Places listings for Nelson with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Nelson?

Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.

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