Wine bar offering daily specials with a home-cooked taste. The bar is below street level, and the walls show exhibitions of art or photography. The bar is run by women and definitely a place where women feel comfortable. If you arrive at 7pm, the day's food offering will be just being chalked onto the board. Portions are hearty. Reopened and turned fully vegan, Jun 2021. Open Tue-Thu 17:00-00:00, Fri 17:00-01:00, Sat 14:00-01:00. Occasionally opens Sun. Check Socials.
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Crown St, Hebden Bridge, England, HX7 8EH
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Last update on 08 Mar 2023 by NelsonsWineBar2021
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27 Reviews
First Review by Alex82
dklloyd
Points +72
Varied and well priced! - Edit
Nelson's is a must for any vegans visiting the area. A very varied and unique vegan menu, with a great atmosphere. For the type of cuisine and dining experience, it's very well priced and the food is delicious.
Read morePros: Great menu options , Very well priced , Lovely atmosphere
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RogerH
Points +24
Fabulous - Edit
What a gem. Situated in a basement, Nelson's Wine Bar feels 'cool' in every sense of the word. Lovely staff and great to be able to choose from an all vegan menu, with interesting, original dishes. The desserts were bliss, with nothing left of our Vegan Mess and Black Forest Choc Pot. I asked the staff where the name of the bar came from? They said it was lost in the mists of time, dating from when the bar opened 20+ years ago. I offered my theory that it might be paying homage to Nelson's Wine Bar that featured in the Archers many moons ago, run by the louche Nelson Gabriel and Kenton Archer.
Read morePros: Lovely vibe, Friendly staff, Great food
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AllisonMarsay
Points +67
Absolutely incredible - Edit
Nelsons was brilliant, everything was vegan with great labelling for allergies and lots of gluten free options. The food was so delicious! Try the Aspen fries. Super dog friendly, even had dog beds to borrow!
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Clclapham24
Points +140
Amazing vegan find! - Edit
Fabulous little place with a great atmosphere and tasty food. We ordered the potato rosti, tofu burger, cashew Camembert, KFC (Kentucky fried cauliflower) and the chilli-choc pot for dessert. All of the food was amazing, albeit not much a fan of chilli in chocolate! Would definitely go again - the menu is limited, but shows that they put great effort into the food they serve.
Read moreAnd dog friendly!
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-15
Pros: All vegan , Tasty food, Excellent service
Cons: Limited menu , A little pricey
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lilaclou
Points +77
Interesting menu & creative setting - Edit
Friendly staff, impressive & varied menu really tasty food!
Read moreRecommend booking.
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NLissenden
Points +37
Lovely atmosphere & delicious menu - Edit
The menu was amazing, it took me so long to decide what I wanted. It was very busy when I was there (a Saturday night!), but the staff were really lovely and apologetic for the delay. They even gave me a free glass of wine for my wait which I was not expecting.
Read morePros: Interesting & varied menu, Fantastic wine selection (obviously!), Dog friendly
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veganamylou
Points +106
Incredible vegan food - Edit
We tried Nelsons last night and were not disappointed. We had a whole bunch of things from the menu and would recommend the gnocchi, the cashew camembert and the tofu burger; although everything we had was delicious. The atmosphere down there is cool and the staff were friendly. Lovely place for a special vegan meal.
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Veganmeglutenfree😃
Points +296
OMG this place is amazing - Edit
From the outside it just looks ordinary
Read moreGo down the stairs to a magical cellar with the most beautiful atmosphere, lovely friendly staff and the best tastes VEGAN food we have ever tasted!
Pros: All Vegan, Tasty food , Lovely atmosphete
Cons: Not expensive , The music is a little loud
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Dazey88
Points +71
Delicious food and friendly service - Edit
We had a great meal, and it was good to have a lot of choice in vegan dishes across small plates (or starters), mains, and desserts. The flavours were intense but finely balanced, and a lot of thought had gone into the combinations of ingredients in each dish, down to the salad dressings.
Read moreThe tofu burger and the schnitzel were highlights for us. Desserts were slightly less successful, but tasty nonetheless.
The service is relaxed and friendly but also very efficient - orders were taken and courses brought with just the right amount of 'pause' between each. The wine lists are not extensive but there's still a good choice, and, again, it's great to have vegan options.
We'll absolutely be returning and recommending.
Pros: Excellent food and options for small plates, Good atmosphere and set-up, tables well spaced, Good choice of wines
Cons: Not cheap - but still value for money
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Wizzer
Points +51
6 Stars! - Edit
Lovely evening - lots of very tasty and interesting cooked from scratch vegan options (instead of fake meat), staff were great, quality beer, nice ambience - perfect!
Read morePros: Lovely vegan options, Great atmosphere, Good service
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zenpaul
Points +113
Incredible food and cosy ambience - Edit
Fully vegan place.
Read moreThe food here is just incredible. Original, inventive, tasty and healthy. I've had several dishes from the menu (which changes occasionally) and have loved every single one of them. Have brought non-vegan friends here and they were blown away. Very reasonable prices considering how good the food is. The service is excellent, prompt and friendly. Lovely non-pretentious ambience, with interesting and quirky customers.
My favourite place ever.
Just go!
Updated from previous review on 2022-04-18
Pros: Food, Service, Value
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NoraNoir
Points +143
Amazing - Edit
We shared several of the small plate dishes for our meal & they were all amazing. Really interesting & innovative flavours & ingredient combinations. Service and atmosphere was great too. My only slight criticism is that everything was quite intensely flavoured and sometimes it’s just nice to have the vegetables shine in their own right.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-15
Pros: All vegan, Innovative recipes & use of ingredients , Lovely staff & atmosphere
Cons: Busy - book ahead if you can!
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LittleAliceFell
Points +1584
Very Hebden! - Edit
Very atmospheric (in the basement). Great selection of wine. Gluten-free options aren’t labelled on the menu, but are available if you ask the servers. Food is on the expensive side and some of the food flavour combinations are a bit on the experimental side, but overall a lovely experience.
Read morePros: GF options available
Cons: Expensive
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Elvie
Points +279
Lush food and vibes - Edit
We had a really good dinner here tonight. The baked ‘Camembert’ is delicious, topped with rosemary and garlic and served with great sourdough. I had the moussaka, which was served inside a baked aubergine. My partner had the tofu burger which he said was full of different flavours, creamy mayo, crispy tofu and a punch of jalapeño cutting through. Lovely atmosphere and staff too. It’s a bit pricey but we thought it delivered value for money.
Read morePros: The food, The vibes, The staff
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Sallylovestony
Points +191
Amazing food, great atmosphere - Edit
Congratulations to the owners and amazing chef, the food was exceptional and the vibe of the place is just great. Wished we lived closer!
Read morePros: Exceptional food - Sunday lunch a must, Lovely people , Great vibe
Cons: None
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Teddys
Points +31
Fabulous vegan and gluten free food - Edit
Great place, fab vegan and gluten free food. Lovely atmosphere. Service is friendly too 😁
Read morePros: The food is delicious, Service is great, Great gluten free options
Cons: Nothing
NelsonsWineBar2021
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IanV
Points +218
Excellent - Edit
Fantastic food, well presented and a really nice menu. We tried a few things on the menu from Nibbles through to dessert. Couldn't fault it, you could tell a lot of effort had been put into the dishes. Nice friendly staff too, I'll be going here again definitely.
Read morePros: All Vegan, made from scratch, reasonably priced.
Cons: None
NelsonsWineBar2021
Thank you We hope to see you again
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V-gan
Points +655
Delicious vegan food though some dishes are a bit on the pricey side - Edit
We went in a group and ordered a lot of different things, so got a good idea of the menu at Nelson's. The presentation and flavour of all the dishes was absolutely amazing, so we really have to be super positive about that. The glazed tofu on noodle salad and the crème brûlée were the winners of the evening and the cheesecake that was on the menu is definitely also recommended.
Read moreI'd recommend the arancini too, which were very soft and tasty, but there were only 3 small arancini on the plate for £7, which in all honesty felt a little meagre. The same goes for the mushroom kiev with greens which at £14 felt a bit on the small side (2 portobello mushrooms on a handful of greens).
Pros: Delicious food, Lots of choice, Fresh ingredients, lovingly presented
Cons: Value for money very variable
NelsonsWineBar2021
Hello there thank you for your thoughtful and well balanced review. We have considered your comments and have since tweaked the dishes
Read moreMany Thanks
Annie
V-gan
Thanks Annie!! 🙏
Read moreBeen back many times and still loving it at Nelson’s
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Ultralets
Points +60
Really Tasty Vegan Food - Edit
Great bar excellent service with a large vegan only menu. Well recommended
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Cow-Pat
Points +16
Great vegan food - Edit
They have just reopened as fully plant based restaurant after being shut for over a year. We went down there for food on a hot thursday evening and it was nice and cool to sit down there. The food was out of this world off the scale and the natural orange wine was just delightful. Staff are friendly and efficient. Will defo be going to this basement restaurant again very soon.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-19
Pros: Nice to get away from the heat., Natural wines, Vegan local ales
Cons: Only opens at 5pm, No cocktails
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Alisonc
Points +699
Cosy - Edit
Cosy place which has a range of choices and many veg dishes can be made vegan on request. Had chilli which was tasty and vegan mezze which had good hummus and vine leaves.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Vegan choice
Cons: Friendly staff
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mcld
Points +868
Lots of choice but meh - Edit
Lots of choice, including clearly-labelled vegan items, but my moussaka was decidedly sub-par - mostly cheese sauce, or so it seemed. Surprisingly uninspired for a veg-dedicated place.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-16
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VickiWanSlattery
Points +1395
Friday night, couples meal out - Edit
Came here on a Friday teatime! It was hot and sunny outside, but cool and dark inside - it’s based downstairs. The other 3 are omnivores and seemed happy with the vegetarian options but found the vegan options to be less tasty. To drink I had mango juice (bottled). I ordered garlic bread which was lovely. I had the coconut, chick pea and sweet potato curry with saffron rice. It was quite bland. I kept adding salt and pepper for extra flavour. For dessert I had the vegan chocolate fudge cake with cream and ice cream, it was pretty good and a big portion which I love! The service was great, the clientele were nice too. As it’s dog friendly, they brought theirs with them! I would come back again, but probably not during daylight hours.
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CLRtraveller
Points +7423
Comfortable place - Edit
Wish they were open before 5 pm. Went one weekday evening with a local friend, had a Little Valley (local, vegan) beer and the Thai Red Curry, which was very good and just the right amount of everything. Nice atmosphere, friendly people.
Read morePros: welcoming atmosphere, vegan options, including vegan beers, pleasant staff
Cons: opens only at 5:00 pm
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KatieHartley
Points +130
Great! - Edit
Went to Nelsons for the first time last Saturday, great atmosphere and great food. It's clearly well loved in the area and a few people had recommended this place to me already. Great vegan options, along with vegan chocolate cake for pudding with a choice of custard, ice cream or cream!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options!, great atmosphere
Cons: none
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pazbob
Points +61
Old Favourite - Edit
I love this place and return again and again, there's always something different to try. My carnivore housemate has driven 50 minutes to this place for the last three Saturdays, just for their halloumi Panini!(weirdo)
Read morePros: Specials board, Vegan alcohol, Intimate, great for a date
Cons: No outside area, limited seating, no reservations
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Alex82
Points +75
Fantastic - Edit
Don't be put off by the basement location, the food here is brilliant. There are several options for vegans and the sausage and mash is lovely.
Read morePros: Great food, Good Value, Choice for Vegans
Cons: None
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