The Dog's Bone is a dive bar and diner in Nelson, serving simple diner-style food made with an emphasis on fresh local ingredients, quality and flavour. The kitchen makes all its own ferments and sauces, and rotates through weekly specials, alongside vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and kids menu options.
The venue is now open for brunch, with a morning menu to enjoy alongside an espresso in the sunny courtyard. On the drinks side, The Dog's Bone rotates through favourite craft beers from around New Zealand and natural wines, as well as a range of low-to-no alcohol and soft drink options. With a sunny courtyard and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, it's known locally for having some of the best burgers in town.
The Dog's Bone is a dive bar and diner in The Wood, Nelson, built around simple diner-style food made with love and a real emphasis on fresh local ingredients, quality and flavour.
The kitchen at The Dog's Bone makes all its own ferments and sauces, and keeps things interesting with a weekly rotating burger special. The menu also caters to a range of dietary needs, with vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options available, alongside a dedicated kids menu for younger visitors.
The Dog's Bone has recently expanded into brunch, with a new morning menu available to enjoy alongside an espresso in the venue's sunny courtyard — a relaxed way to start the day in a welcoming setting.
On the drinks side, The Dog's Bone rotates through favourite craft beers sourced from around New Zealand, along with a selection of natural wines. For those after something lighter, there's also a range of crafty, delicious low-to-no alcohol and soft drink options.
The venue hosts a range of musical talent throughout the week. Friday nights are reserved for open mic, kicking off at 8pm and hosted by Dean Straker, with a house band ready to back performers or support those who'd rather go solo. Live music also features on Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons, making The Dog's Bone a regular stop for local music lovers.
With its sunny courtyard and relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, The Dog's Bone has built a local reputation for serving some of the best burgers in town, backed by a kitchen that cares about where its ingredients come from and how they're prepared.
For the latest on live music, events and menu updates, The Dog's Bone encourages visitors to check the venue's 'What's On' page or follow along on social media for weekly updates.
The Dog's Bone is located at 70B Achilles Avenue, The Wood, Nelson.