The Vic Public House gives central Nelson a gathering place with the texture of a historic pub and the daily rhythm of a modern dining room. Doors open from noon, making the Trafalgar Street address useful for lunch before it gathers momentum into the evening. A cosy interior, local craft beer and a reputation for live music all reinforce its public-house character. Food, however, receives enough attention to make a table worthwhile in its own right rather than simply supplying something alongside a drink.

The first half of the menu encourages a table to share widely. Sourdough with goat curd is a gentle beginning, while corn, Manchego and jalapeño croquettes add richness and warmth. Prawn toast and fried chicken offer crisp, savoury alternatives. Larger shared plates move from a pork and black-pudding Scotch egg to heirloom tomatoes with stracciatella and Thai red-curry duck dumplings. The variety gives groups a way to build a meal from contrasting bites before approaching the main courses.

Familiar pub staples sit beside dishes that reach beyond the usual formula. The kitchen offers beef and halloumi burgers, chicken parmigiana, fish and chips and pork and fennel sausages, but also seafood linguine, fish pie, house gnocchi and chargrilled eggplant. The grill adds lamb shoulder and carefully selected beef cuts for diners seeking a more direct plate. That breadth keeps mixed groups comfortable without reducing every choice to a variation on fried food or steak.

Dessert can close the meal with crème brûlée or chocolate brownie, while the bar and events programme provide reasons to extend the visit. Live music strengthens the pub's place as a social venue, and the Upper Room creates a separate option for private functions. Whether the occasion is a plate of croquettes with a local beer, dinner before an evening in town or a larger celebration upstairs, The Vic combines Nelson hospitality with a menu designed to support the whole outing.

Address: 281 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

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The Vic Public House Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Nibbles

Pub Nibbles

an assortment of spice roasted nuts, salted pretzels and crisps

Crunchy Potato Skins

$10

with rich gravy and grated parmesan

Breads & Dips

$11.50

warmed sourdough, garlic butter, whipped feta, olive oil & balsamic dip

Fries

$12.50 / Dirty (cheese, gravy, brisket, pickles, crispy onions) + $8

Salads

Roasted Kumara Salad

$22.50

with spinach, feta, pumpkin seeds & balsamic glaze

Chicken Caesar Salad

$25

with bacon, lettuce, croutons, parmesan and caesar dressing

Mains

Beef Burger

$30

pub patty with bacon, cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and seasoned fries

Chicken Burger

$30

with lemon honey sauce, buffalo mayo slaw, bacon, cheese, pickles and seasoned fries

Chicken Schnitzel

$28

with creamy mashed potatoes, wilted spinach & blistered cherry tomatoes, and mushroom sauce

Shepherds Pie

$29

pulled lamb stew topped with cheesy mash and a side charred broccoli

Fish N' Chips

$28

crispy beer battered tarakihi with chips, salad and tartare sauce

The Vic's Classic Roast

$35

roasted beef brisket with all the trimmings, yorkshire pudding & rich gravy

Steak & Chips

$39

250g sirloin with mushroom sauce, wilted spinach, blistered cherry tomatoes and chips

Sides

$6.00

Seasoned Chips

Salad

Slaw

Mash

Charred Broccoli

Roasted Vegetables

Sauces

$2.00

Aioli

Rich Gravy

Whipped Feta

Mushroom Sauce

Tartare

Buffalo Mayo

Puddin'

Apple Crumble

$16

Sticky Date Pudding

$14

Chocolate Mud Cake

$14

Winkatomic Ice Cream

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Bottle/Can

Speights Summit Ultra

$8.50

4.2% low carb lager 330ml – bottle

Corona Cero

0.0% cerveza 330ml – bottle

Stella Artois

$10.50

5.0% belgian larger 330ml – bottle

Corona

$11.50

4.5% cerveza 355ml – bottle

Garage Project – Fugazi

$11

2.2% mid-strength IPA 330ml – can

Garage Project – Tiny

$11

0.5% Hazy IPA 330ml – can

Cocktails

Woo Woo

$17.50

vodka, peach schnapps, cranberry, apple

Dark & Stormy

$19.50

spiced rum, ginger beer, bitters, lime

Espresso Martini

$20.50

vodka, kahlua, espresso, simple syrup

Margarita

$21.50

reposado tequila, orange liqueur, lime, sugar

Cocktail Carafes

carafes must be shared between at least 2 people

Pimms Cup

Single $15 / Carafe $50

pimms, bitters, ginger ale, lemonade, mint, fruit

Aperol Spritz

Single $18 / Carafe $65

aperol, prosecco, soda water, orange

SML/LRG

Fizzy

SML $5 / LRG $6

coke / coke zero / sprite / ginger beer / tonic / LLB

Juices

SML $6 / LRG $6.50

orange / apple / cranberry / pineapple / tomato

Mocktails

Crangria

$15

cranberry, pineapple, mint, rhubarb bitters, mixed fruit

Strawberry Sour

$15

strawberry syrup, lemon juice, fomo, soda water

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Fish and chips Typical in Nelson: $28.50 $28.00
Chicken burger Typical in Nelson: $29.00 $30.00

The Vic Public House Menu

The Vic Public House Menu Menu updated on 17 Sep 2026

Nibbles

Snacks

Salads

Mains

Sides

Sauces

Puddin'

Bottle/Can

Cocktails

Cocktail Carafes

Wine

Non-Alcoholic

Mocktails

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