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Discover Bridge Street
Sublime Coffee Roastery & Coffee Bar, Nelson
Discover Bridge Street
Bridge Street links green spaces with heritage buildings, independent shops, cafés, and galleries, all part of an easy wander through the heart of Nelson City.
You might spot a few upgrades happening along the way, but Bridge Street is very much open for business. Now is a great time to show some local love, pop in for a browse or a coffee, and support the people who bring this street to life.
Start with The Suter Café, tucked inside The Suter Art Gallery right beside Queens Gardens. With birdsong outside and art on the walls, it’s a beautiful place to slow down. Expect a thoughtful blend of contemporary dishes and old-world charm that suits long lunches and lazy coffees.
Just down the road, Something Somewhere is a firm favourite with the nine to five crowd. Kim's legendary bagels and scones have earned cult status, and for good reason.
Sublime sits inside a character-filled heritage building and roasts locally just metres away. Their rotating specials are always worth a look, especially when paired with bottomless filter coffee. It’s relaxed, generous, and quietly brilliant.
Walk through the doors at Victus and the smell of freshly brewed Ozone coffee does the talking. Award winning and easy going, it is a go to for delicious food and a space that invites you to slow down and settle in. Next to Victus, Kirby Lane brings the community together through food trucks, pop-up events, and shared tables. Home to favourites like Mr Karage and Saed's Falafel, it’s casual, social, and full of energy.
If you’re chasing something quick and cheerful, Little Dutch Bakery is your go-to. From speculaas to sourdough, chocolate chip bikkies to flaky croissants, everything here is lekker (tasty), and perfect for takeaway.
And if you like your coffee with a side of creativity, RED Art Gallery & Café lets you sip among artworks. Famous for their Al Brown’s Best Ugly Bagels, hand-rolled, honey-simmered, and fired with Mānuka wood.
Most of these spots offer vegan and gluten free options, and they’re dog-friendly outdoors, which is always a win!
Next to Victus, Kirby Lane brings the community together through food trucks, pop-up events, and shared tables. Home to favourites like Mr Karage and Viva La Vaca, it’s casual, social, and full of energy. It’s where locals cross paths, and visitors feel part of it pretty quickly.
Free all year round and one of the oldest galleries in New Zealand, The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū sits proudly beside Queens Gardens. It’s a cornerstone of our region’s creative life and well worth lingering in, whether you’ve got an hour or an afternoon to spare.
Doing things a little differently, Cultural Conversations is a community led arts hub where people from former refugee and migrant communities share music, art, and stories. Workshops and events here feel genuinely connecting. Have a wander through the artwork, and take home a piece that tells a story of its own.
Bright, vibrant, and packed with original works, Wall to Wall Art Gallery showcases pieces by more than twelve local artists. With rotating guest artists each month, there’s always something new to discover across painting, glass, photography, and mixed media.
For something special, Jewel Beetle showcases jewellery handcrafted in their Nelson workshop. Each piece is refined, timeless, and made with serious attention to detail, perfect if you’re hunting for a meaningful gift. Keen on learning how to make you own rings? Join one of their workshops.
For something beyond off the rack, start at V Designs, where Nelson local Vicky Jepson designs and handmakes romantic, feminine women’s fashion with real personality.
Behind Sublime, a heritage back space is home to Apes & Apples and The Green Collective. Apes & Apples champions quality over quantity, crafting ethical garments and hats from natural fibres, made right here in Nelson. Alongside it, The Green Collective showcases award winning products that make sustainable living simple and achievable. Next door is Nutty D’Lites, whose locally made treats can also be spotted and tasted at the Nelson Market every Saturday.
Just off Kirby Lane, Godzilla is an op shop that flips expectations, proving secondhand fashion can be bold, inclusive, and full of style. Further along Bridge Street, Palm Boutique curates standout New Zealand and international designers, while Flo & Frankie remains a go to for timeless fashion, gifting, and community led style.
Content Homeware stocks everything from ceramics and cookware to glassware, tea, and thoughtful gifts.
The Nelson Sheepskin Shop is an icon. If anyone knows slippers, it’s Kay. Alongside them, you’ll find quality wool essentials and timeless pieces built for everyday comfort.
You can also pick up beautiful homeware pieces at RED Art Gallery.
