The Nelson Hotel

Pubs & Bars in Bondi Junction, New South Wales

4.4 (719)

Category	Pubs & Bars · Bistro
Address	232 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Area	Bondi Junction, New South Wales
Phone	(02) 9389 6032
Website	thenelsonhotel.com.au ↗
Google rating	4.4 (719)

Opening hours

Thursday	10 am–1 am
Friday	10 am–1 am

About The Nelson Hotel

The Home of the ‘Six O’Clock Swill’. A time-tested art deco pub with its iconic island bar, beer garden, terraced balcony and versatile function spaces. From the bustling public bar to the relaxed saloon bar and welcoming bistro with a cosy fireplace for the colder months, The Nelson Hotel offers something for everyone. Serving up pub classics, weekly specials and a great selection of beer in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

The Nelson Hotel is one of the pubs & bars listed in Bondi Junction, New South Wales. The business is registered at 232 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022; use this page to check its opening hours, phone number and Google rating before you make the trip. Google also lists it under bistro, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

Eating out in Australia ranges from beachside takeaways to hatted dining rooms, and a listing like this one is best judged on freshness, turnover and how consistent the reviews are rather than on decor. If you have dietary needs, most kitchens will adapt a dish if you ask. Licensed venues serve alcohol; BYO places let you bring a bottle for a small corkage fee. Tipping is appreciated but never expected.

Opening hours are published for 2 days a week. The most common schedule is 10 am–1 am. Hours in Australia do change around public holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (02) 9389 6032. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a mobile. More information is available on its website, thenelsonhotel.com.au.

Customers rate it 4.4 out of 5 on Google across 719 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded pubs & bars in Bondi Junction.

Bondi Junction is in New South Wales, on Australia's east coast, where summers are warm and humid, winters are mild and businesses keep to standard hours year-round with the usual public-holiday changes. Getting around Bondi Junction is easiest by car; street parking is metered in busy centres, and most suburban shops have their own car park. Public transport and ride-share apps such as Uber and DiDi operate across New South Wales's larger cities.

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Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Deborah Jacobs 2 months ago

We were going to a show at the Entertainment Quarters so booked a table here as its about 7 mins away. Parking was an issue but eventually found a spot. Walking in a side? entrance the pub was very dark & an open area was cold & wet(rain was coming in). Once we got to the dining room it was a pleasant atmosphere, but a bit noisy with many tables already booked & occupied. Tables were close to each other. We ordered a drink while waiting for meals. Bar staff were friendly & fast. The meal was ok- fish & chips on par with any pub.. not a big serving. Lamb cutlets & gravy were beautiful but plate half full of lettuce mix! Powder potato was edible, but its mot hard to cook 'real' potatoes. We all felt prices were a bit high for what we got, but remembering we were in Sydney, near entertainment & sports areas. Staff were pleasant & clearing tables constantly. Probably wouldn't go back for a meal & we didnt really see the bar area, so no comment on that.

Emma Rubeck 5 months ago

I had the wonderful opportunity to come to Australia for a month for work and stay in Bondi Junction. With this place being right up the road, I become a frequent flyer. The dinner and lunch specials, happy hour and atmosphere truly sold me. I went to the Nelson at least four times a week for a month straight. I was always met with kindness, great food, fast served drinks and incredible crowd. I’m glad to know I’ve found this gem in Bondi! Would 100% recommend! My favorite was either Wednesdays for lamb chops or Fridays for the raffle!

Chris Donaldson 11 months ago

Amazing quality steaks. I was blown away on the flavour that was in the steak. Sides were fantastic too. The atmosphere was very good, a nice old school theme and the staff were very friendly. Great work on the team.

Merootables a year ago

Great friendly staff, beautiful atmosphere. Love the long wooden tables & fire place like in the ye ol days. Had the chicken schnitty burger, pretty good. Good to see chips with a crunch. Today I had the deboned panco crumbed chicken wings, bloody beautiful, best wings I've had in a long time.

Stefanny Montes 5 years ago

First I have to say I’m giving 3 stars thanks to the service, otherwise it will be a 2 . The staff is nice and friendly. However, the food it’s quite average, the prices do not match the quality of the food. I went on a Friday night, we ordered two sirloin steaks, and the meat was hard and tasteless. The sauce had an old taste. The fries were doubled fried and oily. We visit different pubs on a weekly basis and we had better meals for half of the price. I will recommend it for drinks, but definitely not for food.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Nelson Hotel located?

The Nelson Hotel is at 232 Oxford St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, in Bondi Junction, New South Wales. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is The Nelson Hotel?

The Nelson Hotel is listed as a pub and is also tagged on Google as bistro.

What are the opening hours of The Nelson Hotel?

Published hours are Thursday: 10 am–1 am; Friday: 10 am–1 am. Hours can change on public holidays, so call before a special trip.

What is the phone number of The Nelson Hotel?

You can call The Nelson Hotel on (02) 9389 6032.

How is The Nelson Hotel rated on Google?

The Nelson Hotel has a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 719 reviews.

Does The Nelson Hotel have a website?

Yes, the website of The Nelson Hotel is thenelsonhotel.com.au (linked on this page).

Are there other pubs & bars near The Nelson Hotel?

Yes. Bondi Junction also has The Mill, The Grand Hotel, Tea Gardens Hotel among others; see the full list of pubs & bars in Bondi Junction at the bottom of this page.