Rutherford Hotel Nelson

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

*WEDNESDAY SPECIAL at Atom Café*

Every Wednesday from 8:30am until sold out, grab a regular coffee + donut for just $8.

The perfect excuse to catch up with a friend, fuel your morning, or simply treat yourself.

Available every Wednesday

From 8:30am — until sold out!

Atom Café
Rutherford Hotel Nelson

31/08/2026

South Island Chess Championships return to Nelson

28/08/2026

OCEANO’s exciting new menu is a premium Chef’s Table dining experience designed exclusively for Nelson's landmark Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

We believe that some of life’s most meaningful connections are made around the dining table. Inspired by the relationship between land, sea and fire, OCEANO celebrates the extraordinary artisanal produce of the Nelson Tasman region through seasonal tasting menus prepared before the guests’ eyes.

Most restaurants separate guests into individual tables. At OCEANO, we bring them together.

At the Chef’s Table, every guest enjoys a front-row seat to the kitchen. Chefs prepare every course within sight of the guests, sharing stories about the ingredients, the local producers and the inspiration behind each dish, encouraging conversation, shared discoveries and a unique sense of occasion that can't be recreated in any traditional restaurant setting.

Immersive and informal, guests experience a genuine connection with the food and the chefs. No walls, no hidden kitchens - just a unique, exceptional shared experience.

21/08/2026

**SOLD OUT**

We're proud to be hosting the Big Brothers Big Sisters Fundraising Dinner & Charity Auction on Friday, 28th August here at Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

Join us for an inspiring evening supporting the incredible work Big Brothers Big Sisters do, creating life-changing mentoring relationships for young people across the Nelson-Tasman region.

With entertainment from the legendary MulletMan and Shane Cortese leading the charity auction, it's set to be a fantastic night filled with fun, generosity, and community spirit.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for this special event. 💜

15/08/2026

🌊🥂 Weisswurst… but not as you know it.

At Oceano Restaurant at the Rutherford Hotel Nelson, we’ve taken the Bavarian classic and sent it to the sea.

Our seafood Weisswurst, served with sauerkraut, mustard & pretzel, is paired with ABEL Méthode Cider 2022.

And this is no ordinary cider.

Made using the traditional sparkling method, ABEL is dry, refined and beautifully complex, with fine bubbles, fresh apple character and an elegant Brut-style finish.

That crisp acidity and delicate sparkle work beautifully with the seafood — cutting through the richness and refreshing the palate with every bite.

Bavaria meets Nelson-Tasman. Seafood meets cider. And …it just works.

Only around for a short while at Oceano, Rutherford Hotel Nelson. 🥂

14/08/2026

Introducing our new September High Tea Menu!

Bookings are now open for our Saturday, 5 September High Tea.

Treat yourself to an elegant afternoon of delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked sweet treats, and premium teas in the beautiful surroundings of Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

Saturday, 5 September 2026
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Seats are limited and bookings are essential – with August selling out, we recommend booking early to avoid missing out again!

🎟️ Secure your tickets here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/monthly-high-tea/nelson