Highly Recommended - Lonely Planet 2011-15
Best Pub Nelson-Tasman Region (SOBA Awards) 2013, 2014
Best Pub in NZ (Beer and Brewer Magazine 2013, 2014)
The Free House was the first pub in Nelson to offer drinkers CHOICE as opposed to “tied-houses” that offer a range of beers from one brewery only. We have served over 1000 different craft beers and real ales from over 60 different Kiwi breweries since 2009.