The Dog's Bone

Nelson

70B Achilles Avenue, Nelson 7010

Tucked away down Achilles Avenue (Wakatu Square Carpark), you'll find The Dog's Bone. It is filled with bright colours, recycled furniture, quirky art, dog memorabilia, live music, burgers and all-round good vibes

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Simple diner style food made with love and emphasis on fresh local ingredients, quality, and flavour. We make all our own ferments and sauces.

Check out our weekly specials, vegan vegetarian and gluten free options, and kids menu. We rotate through our favourite craft beers on tap, and natural wines, as well as a wide range of crafty delicious low to no alcohol and soft drinks.

Live music every Friday for open mic, Saturday evening. Sunny courtyard, relaxed welcoming atmosphere, "the best burgers in town".

Updates on our Instagram.

Contact details

Address: 70B Achilles Avenue, Nelson 7010
Email: kawafunks@gmail.com

Happy Hour
$10 deal

Happy Hour 'Hair of the Dog' Lager

4pm to 5.30pm From Wednesdays to Fridays

Only
$10NZD

T&Cs apply.

Valid between 30 April 2026 12:00 pm - 30 July 2026 12:00 pm
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Kids eat free
Free deal

Kids Eat FREE Thursdays @ The Dog's Bone

Every Thursday - bring the whole family!

Free

Kids under 12 eat free from the kids menu when dining with a paying adult.

Valid between 10 May 2026 12:00 pm - 30 August 2026 12:00 pm
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Building a burger bar without spending money

"New ‘dive bar’ serves large slice of quirk" by Warren Gamble

Bright colours, eclectic art, recycled furniture and a curious collection of dog pictures are just some of the trappings at a new Nelson diner.

Tucked away down a lane off Wakatu Square, the self-styled dive bar and diner is the quirky creation of friends Arna Wilson and Joe Benge.

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