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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39 Reviews
First Review by Alex82
Nattyy
Points +2989
Worth travelling for 👏 - Edit
A hidden gem on the high Street and well worth the travel over from Bolton really nice cosy atmosphere extremely helpful and friendly staff the food was insane tasty and not overpriced and the fact that it's fully vegan and I took a non-vegan with me who absolutely loved it and couldn't even tell with certain dishes as they were so creamy it's a good job that this is not around the corner as I suspect my waistline would be getting somewhat bigger.
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EatwellEatPlants
Points +703
Great for food or just a drink - Edit
Nelsons has such a lovely feel. Cosy and welcoming. The food is fresh and packed full of flavour
Read morePros: The sauces, Organic wine, Friendly
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Leafn4give
Points +267
THE vegan eatery in town - Edit
Really enjoyed the original dishes with an Indian theme. Nelson’s has a warm & friendly atmosphere. Annie was both friendly and interesting to chat with.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-21
Pros: Tasty, Original, Friendly
Cons: Not open for lunch on a Sunday
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lauraafleming
Points +28
Incredible food, Lovely staff, Amazing vibe - Edit
Food was INCREDIBLE, and all vegan which made for a very relaxing ordering process.
Read moreEverything has so much flavour and reasonably priced.
As all vegan we ordered everything on the menu and shared so tried every dish and loved them all!
Just a heads up that it does turn into a bar/ club vibe in the late evening so if that isn’t your style, I would suggest booking an earlier table or request a quieter seating area. We dined at 8pm so by 10pm people were up dancing. This didn’t bother us but did make it hard to hear each other.
Updated from previous review on 2024-10-01
Pros: Delicious food , Great wine selection, Lovely staff
Cons: Got a bit loud after 10pm
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Veganbloke
Points +2599
Not as good as I’d hoped - Edit
Didn’t live up to the other good reviews on Happy Cow. Went with a bunch of mates on a Saturday evening. Menu was mostly small-plate type options. Excellent that it’s all vegan, and a lot of options, but the things I ordered were very hit and Miss - some were great but others nothing special at all (one potato dish I ordered had no flavor, the aubergine schnitzel pretty bland). Prices also seemed expensive for the small portions. Service wasn’t great but they were busy.
Read moreNelsonsWineBar2021
hello there thanks for your review. We are pleased to be able to offer a full vegan menu. We are sorry to hear you were disappointed. You should have mentioned this and we would have tried our best to resolve it. The dishes you mention are 2 of our most popular and thus far we have only heard rave reviews about them. As far as pricing goes, we feel our prices are fairly inexpensive given that everything is made in house using the best ingredients and local produce we can source. Also our prices are in accordance with business running costs, staffing, rent and other restaurant prices in the area. Thanks Annie
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liamwilde
Points +300
Really nice - Edit
All vegan place serving a nice variety of little plates
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: Inaccessible due to staircase
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JayMarie21
Points +155
A lovely vegan evening spot - Edit
I haven't been to a fully vegan wine bar before, this is a lovely spot for an evening meal and drink in Hebden Bridge. There is a relaxed atmosphere, a great selection of food and drinks and friendly staff.
Read morePros: Drink selection , Tasty food, Relaxed atmosphere
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bexhoff
Points +28
Some of the best vegan food I’ve had in years. - Edit
We LOVED Nelson’s Wine Bar. Really nice wine selection & delicious vegan food. The plates here were really elevated and delicious, you can tell so much thought has gone into the menu. The staff were so lovely too, and it seems the menu frequently changes so there’s lots of choice. The potato, pea and paneer filo pie was a stand out dish - truly flavoursome, moreish and tasted like a big warm hug. 10/10!
Read morePros: Delicious, well priced food , Great wine selection , Lovely kind staff & nice vibe
NelsonsWineBar2021
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susiehaha
Points +188
Tasty food, variable portions - Edit
Lovely range of vegan dishes to choose from, but portions are not uniform which made ordering thevright amount of food a bit of a challenge. My partner had an enormous portion of mushroom pilau rice - delicious, but easily enough for two . I had the equally delicious potato and pea filo pie, but thought the portion rather on the small side. A side of chips levelled things out. Nice vibe and so much nicer than the last time we were here several years ago (not 100% vegan then)
Read morePros: Great choice, Delicious food, Laid back vibe
Cons: Some small plates were huge plates. Some tiny.
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Mikeylar
Points +102
Relaxed and friendly with an inventive menu. - Edit
Almost a tapas style of eating with a varied mix and match menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-04
Pros: Cool vibe, good background music. , Interesting menu, Great value too
NelsonsWineBar2021
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Mela65
Points +42
Delicious, creative food. - Edit
Wonderful inventive small plates of vegan Indian food. I had the beetroot curry, paratha and tamarind and shallot coated potatoes. Excellent drink selection and I finished with a liquorice flavoured vodka. The ambience is cosy and relaxed. A lovely space and friendly staff. Highly recommendable!
Read morePros: The creative flavours, The ambience, Everything!
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ShaunE
Points +16
Food of the highest quality - Edit
Wonderful flavours and tantalised taste buds.
Read moreA first time visit with my wife (a non-vegan) and we both left feeling we had enjoyed a real culinary tour de force.
Simple dishes, subtle flavours and wholesome food.
Tucked downstairs on Cross Street, this is a real gem. The staff were fantastic as we turned up 24 hours early (my fault) and quickly found us a table.
From the Paddha, to Tofu skewers and finally to brulee it will genuinely have you salivating and booking your next visit.
We will be back for sure.
Pros: Choice , Flavours
Cons: Nothing
NelsonsWineBar2021
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sophiefp
Points +854
Fabulous flavours - Edit
4 small plates between 2 of us, plus dessert, was perfect and delicious. The dishes were compact and bursting with flavour. We had cauliflower korma (the first korma in 31 years vegan and wow was I happy), Bombay roll (like a savoury curry version of a cinnamon bun), potato and chilli paratha, and the tofu burger. All stunning.
Read moreWe were given a table big enough to pop their big dog bed under, so our pooch was happy too.
Clearly plenty of normals are happy eating here, so you can bring your family.
Friendly helpful service. Bring cash if you want to leave a tip. #Veganuary
Pros: Flavours 6/5, Dog friendly, Home made Bailey's is often available
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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 +58
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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Thank you for mentioning it's dog-friendly
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Clclapham24
Points +362
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 +102
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 +122
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 +308
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 +75
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 +69
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 +157
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 +2287
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 +325
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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