Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

About Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub

Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub is a family-friendly, unpretentious wood-fired pizza restaurant on Champion Road in Richmond, Nelson. The name comes from the eddyline in a river — the boundary between the fast current and the calmer eddy where kayakers can stop, rest and celebrate — reflecting the relaxed, come-as-you-are feel of the place.

Pizzas are cooked directly on hot stones in a wood-fired oven, using dough that's cold-fermented for 48 hours for a chewy, flavourful crust. Alongside pizza, Eddyline serves starters, salads, ice cream and a big selection of non-alcoholic drinks. The restaurant pours its own beer too, brewed just minutes away at Eddyline's state-of-the-art, sustainability-focused brewery on Elms Street, which has been commercially brewing award-winning lagers and IPAs for nearly 20 years.

Open every day of the week, Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub gives Richmond and wider Nelson a genuinely local option for wood-fired pizza paired with fresh, award-winning craft beer brewed right down the road.

Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub: Wood-Fired Pizza and Craft Beer in Richmond

In Richmond, Nelson, Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub takes its name from a river term — the eddyline is the boundary between a fast-flowing current and the calmer eddy where kayakers can stop, rest and celebrate. It's a fitting name for a restaurant built around a relaxed, family-friendly, unpretentious atmosphere.

Pizza Cooked Right on the Stones

Every pizza at Eddyline starts with dough that's cold-fermented for 48 hours, giving it a chewy, flavourful crust before it goes straight onto the hot stones of the wood-fired oven. The menu leans into bold, generous toppings with a style the restaurant describes as "a little Kiwi, a little American." Options range from a classic Cheese Pizza and Pepperoni through to more distinctive combinations like the Eddyluxe, the smoked salmon and brie pizza, or the Funghi Town with double mushroom and truffle oil. A build-your-own Vegan Pizza Bar with dairy-free cheese means vegan diners aren't limited to a single fixed option either, and gluten-free bases are available.

More Than Just Pizza

Before the pizza arrives, the starters and salads menu covers a Spinach & Artichoke Dip, a Hummus Platter, Chips & Dip with a choice of house-made dips, and a Cheesy Foccacia. On the lighter side, there's a House Salad, a Chicken Caesar Salad, and a classic American Wedge Salad. Beyond the food menu, Eddyline also serves ice cream and a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks.

Beer Brewed Down the Road

What sets Eddyline apart from a standard pizzeria is its connection to Eddyline Brewery, located just minutes away on Elms Street. The brewery has been commercially producing beer for close to 20 years, turning out nearly 4000 litres of award-winning ales and lagers at a time, with a range spanning crisp, refreshing lagers to the boldest, hoppiest IPAs. The brewery itself is a genuinely sustainability-focused operation, featuring CO2 reclamation, solar power, and water-saving practices — a detail that adds real substance behind the "craft beer" label.

Open Every Day

Eddyline runs long hours across the whole week: Monday from 3pm to 8:30pm, Tuesday through Thursday from midday to 9pm, Friday from midday to 9:30pm, Saturday from 11am to 9pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8:30pm. That consistency makes it a reliable choice whatever day of the week you're in Richmond.

A Casual, Come-As-You-Are Spot

Between its wood-fired pizza, house-brewed beer, and genuinely relaxed atmosphere, Eddyline Pizzeria & Brewpub has built itself into a solid local institution in Richmond. Whether it's a family dinner, a casual catch-up over pizza and a pint, or a stop after a day out in Nelson, Eddyline delivers on the promise built into its name — a place to slow down and enjoy the moment.

Signature items

• Eddyluxe
• Smoked Salmon Pizza
• BBQ Chicken Pizza
• Spinach & Artichoke Dip
• Award-Winning Craft Beer

Menu

Pizza

• Cheese Pizza — Mozzarella and marinara sauce
• Pepperoni — Pepperoni, mozzarella and marinara sauce
• Hawaiian — Shaved ham, pineapple and marinara sauce
• Eddyluxe — Pepperoni, fennel pork, mushroom, red onion, kalamata olive and marinara sauce
• Veggie-Luxe — Spinach, mushroom, roasted red capsicum, spring onion, red onion, sundried tomato, kalamata olive and marinara sauce
• Buller — Pepperoni, fennel pork, shaved ham, jalapeño and marinara sauce
• Funghi Town — Double mushroom, brie, fresh parmesan, garlic sauce and truffle oil
• Carmelita — Bacon, mushroom, blue cheese, red onion and creamy tomato sauce
• Angry Italian — Shaved ham, salami picante, kalamata olive, pickled banana peppers, fresh parmesan, red onion and marinara sauce
• BBQ Chicken — Chicken, roasted red capsicum, red onion and Texas BBQ sauce
• Cranberry Chicken — Chicken, brie and cranberry sauce
• Buffalo Chicken — Chicken, feta, hot buffalo sauce and ranch
• The Big Kahuna — Shaved ham, pineapple, bacon, prosciutto and marinara sauce
• Smoked Salmon — Smoked salmon, capers, lemon wedge, brie, fresh parmesan and garlic sauce
• Motueka — Artichoke hearts, prosciutto, mushroom, kalamata olive and marinara sauce
• Vegan Pizza Bar — Build-your-own vegan pizza with dairy-free cheese and a choice of toppings including mushroom, spinach, red onion, jalapeño, capsicum, pineapple, capers, sundried tomato, artichoke hearts and kalamata olive

Starters + Salads

• Spinach & Artichoke Dip — Molten Parmesan, Mozzarella, Brie, Feta, Spinach & Artichoke Hearts, served with wood-fired garlic flatbread
• Chips & Dip — Crunchy corn chips with a choice of Spicy Mexican Salsa, Red Capsicum Hummus, or Spinach & Artichoke Dip
• Hummus Platter — House recipe with roasted red capsicum, garlic and tahini, served with veggies and wood-fired garlic pita
• Cheesy Foccacia — Toasted with mozzarella, fresh parmesan, garlic oil and marinara dipping sauce
• House Salad — Dressed cos lettuce with kalamata olive, roasted red capsicum, sundried tomato, fried shallot, banana peppers and fresh parmesan
• Chicken Caesar Salad — Cos lettuce with garlic croutons, chicken, bacon bits, fresh parmesan and anchovy caesar dressing
• Wedge Salad — Iceberg lettuce wedge with bacon, pickled red onion, blue cheese and house ranch dressing

Frequently asked questions

What are Eddyline's opening hours?

Monday 3pm–8:30pm, Tuesday to Thursday 12pm–9pm, Friday 12pm–9:30pm, Saturday 11am–9pm, and Sunday 11am–8:30pm. Open every day.

Is there a gluten-free pizza option?

Yes, a gluten-free base is available as an add-on.

Does Eddyline have vegan options?

Yes, there is a build-your-own Vegan Pizza Bar with dairy-free cheese.

Where is Eddyline's beer brewed?

At Eddyline Brewery, located minutes away at 15 Elms Street, which has been commercially brewing for nearly 20 years.

Can I book a table?

Yes, bookings can be made through the reservations page on the website.

Does Eddyline serve anything besides pizza?

Yes, starters, salads, ice cream and a range of non-alcoholic drinks are also available.

Tips

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Good to know

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