Rutherford Hotel Nelson

08/09/2026

*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

05/09/2026

🌸 HIGH TEA AT RUTHERFORD 🌸

What a wonderful Saturday! 🫖✨ Today’s High Tea is fully booked, and we’re delighted to welcome another full house to Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

Missed out this time? Our High Tea is now a monthly tradition, held on the first Saturday of every month. 💕

Enjoy an afternoon of beautifully crafted sweet & savoury treats, freshly baked scones and a selection of exceptional Dilmah teas.

Gather your friends, celebrate something special, or simply make an afternoon of it. 🥂🍰

Good food • Exceptional tea • Great company • Memorable moments

📅 Every first Saturday of the month
📍 Rutherford Hotel Nelson

04/09/2026

We were honoured to once again host the 2026 Big Brothers Big Sisters Annual Fundraising Dinner and Charity Auction at Rutherford Hotel Nelson 💙

It was wonderful to see so many generous and passionate people come together to support such an important cause and help make a difference in the lives of young people in our community.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated and supported the evening. We’re proud to have played a part in another inspiring event and to support the incredible work of Big Brothers Big Sisters.

02/09/2026

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. 💜