Nelsons wine bar in Calderdale

Magical plant-based dining experience paired with incredible wine in a cosy and intimate setting I booked a table for my girlfriend’s birthday on recommendation from our Air BnB hosts and we couldn’t have been happier with our visit to Nelson’s. Both the food and the wine menus were extensive, varied and considered, service was attentive but not overbearing, and the music policy - chill ambient background - is perfect for the space. We can’t say enough about the food, which was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully - genuinely a culinary journey through so many layers and tastes. For us, a couple that both cooks and eats out regularly, to be struck dumb by the kulfi with caramelised banana and maple flavoured cashew nuts, was the high point of an already tip top evening. Absolutely superb, thanks to the entire team at Nelson’s for a memorable experience.

Some of the best food I’ve had in 13 years of being vegan. Very friendly service (a bit stretched on the Saturday night we were in). If I lived in Hebden Bridge it would be my go-to restaurant.

Our first visit to Hebden Bridge and we ate our evening meal at Nelson’s. Brilliant service from the staff and the owner. And the food was so tasty and delicious. Definitely the best food I’ve had in a long while now. Will be looking to go back soon. Thank you!

Amazing food and great ambiance! We both especially loved the okra fries!

I’ve been coming for years and the food ambiance and customer service is always exceptional. We always leave with huge smiles, thank you Ann for always making it special.

Fabulous. Friendly. Food amazing

Absolutely a taste sensation! As a meat eater I dare anyone who is on the fence about vegan food to try Nelsons. Every dish is cleverly crafted, the flavours are outstanding and the service and wines are second to none! This really is a special place with vibes, atmosphere and friendly service. 10/10 all round.

The best vegan restaurant I’ve visited in the past 10 years I’ve been in the UK. The staff is really friendly and thoughtful. The food is beyond good. I had a seasonal salad with grilled tofu and cashews. The marination, the dressing, the fresh veggies in the plate! All beyond what I’ve expected. I asked for sourdough bread with coriander dip. They got me 4 slices and I though no way I’d finish them. I did :) Not only the food but the music, the service and the prices! What I’ve had was way worth more than £12.50. With my intolerances (gluten, garlic, onion) and I’m also a vegan, it’s hard to eat at a restaurant without getting a stomach ache. I haven’t gotten any stomach aches. Just feeling full and satisfied with the beautiful food I’ve had at Nelson’s. And also part of their income goes to Palestine 🇵🇸

Second time visit on our way to Piece Hall, Halifax. The food here is excellent! We were hungry when we arrived so we were unsure about the 'Small Plates' menu but we left really satisfied! The member of staff who served us made sure we were going to be happy with the food as we're both pretty fussy vegans! She even sat down and chatted for a while, which was nice! 😁 (I detest coriander and my partner's list of dislikes could fill a small notebook! 😆) The chef accommodated and the food that arrived was perfect 👌🏻 Reasonably priced and friendly service. Look forward to returning when we're next over that way.

Found this absolute gem today fantastic amazing food which was so so different every dish we had was both refreshing and gave us so many ideas of flavour profiles I wouldn't even think of and I am a pretty experimental cook we are definitely going again and even suggested to ourselves that we'd book an air BnB so we could go in the evening 😀

Food is very good. When I went in they wanted me to order straight away. You might think this is more of a bar and place to relax, but this is a busy restaurant where you need to book in advance. They also like you to order everything in one go, so please check the menus beforehand - this isn't bundobust! We had 2 poppadoms and dips, which came to twelve quid. My clothes smelt slightly of vegetable oil afterwards. A decent place to get some food before going out, but felt a bit rushed for me.

What a great place , love the old ercol furniture, it’s what it was made for , and that thing with the ginger and chilli soooo good , the Terra Scicilan white mmmm

Best vegan food I‘ve tried. Because it‘s in the basement the place has a cosy feel to it like being with family and friends. Staff was really sweet and made us feel all the more welcome.

Went here with wife for anniversary date. Aubergine Schnitzel my wife ordered was amazing including side salad (with hint of coconut). My moong daal was flavourful and rich. And tofu tikka burger was exceptional. Ginger choc pot dessert was so so good. Thank You for wonderful meal and brilliant sevice

Wonderful vegan cuisine, homemade cheese in paneer dip was incredible! We shared several small plates and they were all delicious!

Visited twice as after having a full meal I couldn't manage a dessert so had to visit the next night for pudding! The food here is divine. Good for vegans (obviously it being a vegan restaurant) but my non vegan partner loved it too. Beer was good as well. For dessert I had the brandy snap with rhubarb, oh my, amazing.

Last visited a couple of years ago. They’ve recently moved to a smaller plate tapas type menu. As there were 4 of us we were able to try most of the dishes. Genuinely loved it all. Only one of the group is a vegan and we all thought it was excellent. This place is definitely worth a visit for the food. You will not miss meat/dairy I promise you. Great staff, and a fantastic range of beers and wines. And remarkably good value.

WOW! THANK YOU we “gate crashed” the “27 years of trading party” .. we had Delicious food, too many drinks and FANTASTIC friendly service . I wish we lived nearer!

I've been wanting to visit for a long time having heard such great things about Nelsons. I decided to book a table for my partners birthday, as was very hopeful it would be really special. Wow, it surpassed expectations for both of us. Such a gorgeous chilled vibe, we felt so relaxed and cosy. The food was out of this world good and the staff were so friendly. I can honestly say this is now going to be my new favourite eatery. I was so sad when my favourite restaurant closed in nearby Todmorden a while back. I never expected to find a replacement half as good. But Nelsons, you nailed it all thank you. We can't wait to come back already!

Absolutely fantastic food! Taste sensation. Chilled ambiance, and flavour sensation. What more do you need? Oh yes, gorgeous natural wine! They got it all. Best to book a table as it gets busy!

Amazing food for all. It will have been said many times, but despite being a meat lover I enjoyed every dish and the staff were very helpful in suggesting options to create a memorable meal, with textures and flavours that excited my palate. Cauliflower Korma, Tasty tofu skewer, bean flatbread and something else that was delicious :)

We visited Nelson’s yesterday for the first time after family had talked about how amazing the food was. Absolutely fabulous food. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. Compliments to the chef, your food is perfection!

Brilliant staff Brilliant service Brilliant food 😋

Ace place! Great food and drink with a lovely atmosphere 👌

Brilliant evening! Service was first class. Food was exceptional - a lesson to all the chefs that consider vegan food boring!!! If we’re even this far north again, we’ll book a table. Thank you xxx

We love Nelson's! Definitely our favourite place to eat out. The food is gorgeous, always great sounds and lovely atmosphere. All the guys who work there are lovely too. We've been many times and would highly recommend it.

We love Nelson's! Definitely our favourite place to eat out. The food is gorgeous, always great sounds and lovely atmosphere. All the guys who work there are lovely too. We've been many times and would highly recommend it.

This was a great find in Hebden Bridge. We had a large hen party to feed and the restaurant were able to accommodate us. Literally ordered everything on the menu as sharing plates and tried some wonderful food. Obviously it had to be washed down with some orange wine!

Excellent place, amazing friendly staff, warm and inviting, amazing vegan food always tasty highly recommended this place 😊🥰 one of our favourite places to eat in Hebden Bridge.

I’ve eaten here several times and every time I am blown away with how delicious the food is. There is always such a range of dishes, but they flavours always go so well together. The ambiance is amazing too, it feels really chilled and intimate. There is great music, but never too loud, and the acoustics mean you can never really hear others’ conversations and vice versa. Perfect for a date night, or small groups. Cannot recommend for high quality, interesting and all round amazing vegan food. The menu changes as well so you never get bored!!

Outstanding food, never had better. Deserves some kind of award. Vegan fine dining. Don't be put off if you are not vegan. Food is incredible.

Food was outstanding. As good as I have had anywhere. They should have some kind of award. Vegan fine dining but don't be put off if you are not vegan. Taste sensation.

We visited Nelson's following a recommendation from our eldest son, who occasionally DJs there. We booked a table for 4 pm on a Saturday and within 30 minutes, the place was full. I had a beer from the Vocation Brewery, and we also shared a bottle of very reasonably priced sauvignon blanc. We just couldn't decide what to have, as everything on the menu looked lovely. So we enlisted the help of Annie and asked her what to have. We said we were hungry, as we had walked there from Todmorden on the canal, and she suggested a selection of small plates. She thought 6 would be fine, but we plumped for seven plates of her choice. They were promptly served by the friendly staff, and every one of the dishes were just delicious. All were vegan, and neither of us are, but based on the taste, attention to detail, and presentation, we would eat there every week if we could. We finished off with an Ameretto, settled the very reasonable bill, and left for the train home wishing we lived a bit nearer. The place is dog friendly, (Spike was given a blanket and a bowl of water), friendly, atmospheric, very reasonably priced, and is a must if you visit Hebden Bridge. We will definitely be back!

Really enjoyed, food superb from new menu. Great quality, quick service, top notch, friendly ++++ we will return on next visit. Fresh ingredients, no processed ingredients.

Stunning new Indian-inspired 'small plates' menu, great for sharing between a few of you. Highly recommended.

Good food but rude staff who we overheard talking about us after we were unfortunately late to our booking. Shame about their unprofessionalism, made us feel uncomfortable.

Nice place to enjoy a drink. Unfortunately we did not get chance to try the food but it looked really good. The staff were very friendly as well.

Incredibly good vegan food. This is up there with the best. If you get the chance, go. If you are in Manchester, get on the train and go! Amazing.

Absolutely love Nelsons. The food is the best in Hebden and it's always such a great atmosphere. We celebrated my husband's 40th birthday in the snug there last night and they were super helpful and we had a great night. Thanks so much.

Visited early evening so the wine bar was fairly quiet but still had a nice feel to it and the staff were warm and welcoming. Enjoyed our food and wine and lovely to have the full menu vegan so lots of choice. Don't be put off by the entrance as the bar is down in the cellar and the street entrance doesn't look that welcoming. But well worth persisting. Would definitely visit again

Loved the place. Very welcoming, great choice of wines.

Fantastic place!! great food and service.. lovely owner and staff :)))

The very best Vegan food in Hebden bridge. We really love it here. Good size food portions and not too expensive.

Gorgeous food, drink, staff, music, decor, vibes. You guys are getting it so right and I'm very grateful I got to experience this place!

Delicious food and wine. Pumpkin Pecan cheesecake was to die for. Highly recommend.

Absolutely love this fully vegan dog friendly restaurant. We went as a group of friends a mix of vegans and meat eaters and everyone was very happy with the food. The food was varied, tasty and good value. We were made to feel very welcome with a large cushion provided for our greyhound which was a lovely touch. Lovely atmosphere with decor will definitely return when we visit the area again. Would recommend to anyone vegan or not.

We had a selection of small plates and everything we ate was absolutely delicious. Interesting and inventive menu which was a delight for me as a vegetarian, but equally popular with the omnivores on the table, who were surprised and delighted by the food. Good quality produce, thoughtfully prepared and beautifully presented. Dinner was accompanied by some lovely wine. Nelson’s is an absolute treat!

Exquisite and beautifully presented plant based food. Superb wines. We enjoyed two evening meals here whilst passing through Hebden on our way to Scotland. Great atmosphere, lovely polite staff and a boho chilled vibe - super dog and child friendly too.

Amazing, visited on holiday and had to come back for a second meal on the same trip!

Love this bar and restaurant. Not had the chance to dine yet but looking at the food this is definitely a high priority to do so!

Delicious vegan food, cosy atmosphere in the heart of Hebden Bridge. Can’t wait to go again.

Excellent vegan food. Basement restaurant, open and friendly. Staff attentive and food came with good intervals. Would highly recommend.

We went to a DJ set in the night time. The atmosphere was great, the staff were mainly friendly and looked after me and my dog.The place itself was nicely set out and decorated, they moved some tables to create a dancefloor and the music was great. Met some wonderful people and had a great night.

Great relaxing atmosphere and lovely staff.

This may be the best vegan food I have eaten. Original menu, very well presented food, lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend to anybody looking for a fantastic vegan experience

Lovely all vegan bar with friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere

We went to Nelson’s yesterday evening and everything we ( slightly over ordered) was exquisite! From the soft drinks to the wine to the nibbles to the small and large plates, it was mind- blowingly, palette ticklingly tasty. The atmosphere was fantastic too. The DJ , when he arrived dropped some funky tunes - loved every minute- would highly recommend. There is absolutely nothing dull about vegan 🌱 cuisine. Compliments to the chef and proprietor.

What a brilliant night dancing and dining. Excellent music and food were top notch. Great vegan menu and friendly atmosphere. Who would have thought it was rocking for all age groups.

Great vibe for a drink. Looking forwards to trying the food soon

We were celebrating our anniversary and kept hearing how wonderful the food is here so had to give it a go. Suffice it to say we'll be back very soon. Glorious food, great atmosphere and kind, generous hosts. And that pudding!!!

Fantastic bar & restaurant. The new menu is a thing of beauty. Don't take my greedy guts word for it...try it for yourself....you won't be disappointed.

Really lovely atmosphere, only been for drinks but will definitely be back again to eat.

Genuinely, one of the best places I've ever been

Awesome bar, great food, great beer, great atmosphere. Amazing venue!

Went for the first time and the food was incredible! As a vegan, this restaurant is perfect and possibly the best food I've had! Highly highly recommend

Great wine list, lovely atmosphere, very good service and am coming back to celebrate my birthday 🎈🎂🍷

Good if you want a late drink in hebden bridge. Easy to miss especially at end of night after a few. Recommended spot to finish the night.

Great to see a really thoughtful inspired vegan menu. I’d have happily tried every dish. My friend and I split the mushroom bourguignon rag pudding and the shallot tarte tatin along with a house salad, between us. We wiped both plates clean. They were both delicious! I didn’t fancy the desserts but I liked the sound of the rhubarb compôte that came with a main pudding option. They were very willing to let me have just the rhubarb without the main and even provided a ginger biscuit to go with it. The person serving us was helpful and friendly and only added to a very nice evening. Thank you Jeanette!

Wonderful LGBTQI+ friendly wine bar with incredible vegan food — not cheap, but absolutely as good as I’ve had anywhere, and well worth the price. The menu is creative and seasonal and I always want everything on it! Also dog friendly, which is a bonus.

My girlfriend and I went on Valentine’s Day and we couldn’t fault it! The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was perfect. The food was gorgeous, we ate: - Korean fried Cauliflower - Miso Swede - Aspen Fries - Gnocchi Highly recommend the Miso Swede....

The food is outstanding, the staff are lovely! Always great music and atmosphere!

Great staff. Amazing food. Lovely atmosphere. Good for both food and just having a drink. Excellent selection of wines, as well as other drinks. Only picky thing I would mention is that I was hoping for an olive selection when I ordered them. Still delicious though!

Fabulous wine bar with amazing vegan food, i thoroughly recommend the baked camenbert. Lovely staff and on a Friday night they had a DJ with lots of joyous dancing and a great vibe. And the wine was great too! We will be back 😊

Amazing food, great beer and the staff aren't too bad 😉

What can I say this is an absolute gem of a place to visit very friendly staff, beautiful ambience, Vegan food is to die for and I am a meat eat saying that so that is testament to the quality of the for.

Absolutely delicious. Unusual flavours sublimely cooked. Great atmosphere to boot. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

What a fabulous place - outstanding vegan food, caring and welcoming « live-and-let-live » atmosphere, felt home the minute we walked in! Would be our regular if we lived closer!!

Lovely food, interesting music, interesting decor and friendly vibe. What’s not to love? Vegan heaven. Our dog was welcomed too.

An imaginative menu, great wine list and excellent atmosphere make this restaurant an essential place to visit for any food lover, vegan or not.

We've been back several times as we enjoy the delicious selection of vegan food. We chose several small plates for sharing. We particularly recommend the Shitake calamari.

Staying at the Bridge in Croft Mill apartments and booked for family visiting from Manchester and Brighouse. They are vegan/vegetarian. We are not but had a really good menu choice which we used as a tapas style for us all. Joey and his team were...

second visit and both times the food was excellent and good value. Not large portions as the emphasis is on quality which is refreshing to see. Worth a visit particularly if you want to try something different.

This is a really chilled nicely set out wine bar with a fully plant based menu. Got the tofu burger and chips which was very good, with orange flavoured wine which was actually really nice. Staff were friendly and attentive, would recommend!

We went out for something to eat on our first night in Hebden Bridge and headed straight to Nelsons, we are so glad we did as we had great food, wine and what started as a quite drink lead to a fun night of dancing...

One of the very best vegan places we've experienced. The food is virtuoso vegan, the atmosphere is a great mix of relaxing, edgy, lively and welcoming. Wonderful, an absolute must for any Hebden Bridge visit.

An excellent meal in a truly lovely casual restaurant. I admit this was a vegan revelation. At no point did I eat anything that I thought could be improved with the addition of meat or dairy. Great beers and wines. Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Absolutely delicious food, with a beautiful range of gorgeous vegan treats. Worth every penny. Gorgeous atmosphere with dim lighting and candles and great wines and drinks options.

Quite frankly one of the best meals I've ever eaten. Rag pudding ( suet pudding filled with shittake mushrooms) and roast vegetables followed by Chilli Chocolate pot. My husband enjoyed the Schnitzel which is one of the restaurant favourites. A fabulous evening with great service...

Had a great night at Nelson Wine Bar . The food was brilliant. Really good service and quirky settings . I would definitely be back .

We visited on a Wednesday evening as we've been wanting to try the vegan menu for a while now.The food is fabulous with very generous portions. My partner who isn't vegan said it was Bl**dy lovely and one of the best meals he'd had in a long time.The refurbishment they have done is fantastic because it is still the Nelsons we have known and loved for over 20 years.It is truly one of Hebden's hidden gems.Goes without saying we will definitely be going back!!!

I have been to Nelsons twice in the recent past for food and on both occasions I have to say it was fantastic. I am not Vegan but enjoy meat/dairy free food. So far I’ve had the Aztec wrap and nachos, but more recently I had the Aztec special which was a chilli bean mix with rice and home made nachos, Arancini and good old chips with curry sauce, I was sharing with my son who also had a mushroom kiev. The food is so tasty and Moreish, it’s a joy to eat. The bar is great, really friendly and has a great atmosphere. I only drink water and so many times you just get it in a ‘tumbler’, not at Nelsons it was served in a lovely glass carafe with a wine glass a slice of lemon and ice, a little touch but it truly makes all the difference.I can’t recommend this place highly enough and will certainly be going back!!!

Fabulous everything, the food is vegan/vegetarian and we both had a main and a starter the food was divine the roast potatoes were actually what you expect and the sauce was full of flavour, the food generally is good and packed with flavour and if you add in the service and the ambiance it makes it an incredible experience.

We visited here for a casual evening meal. Amazing well thought out vegan food. Incredible flavour!, Also a very trendy wine bar with a friendly and attentive team, nothing is too much trouble! . It's a must visit

Exactly what we were looking for in a night out. Great food, probably the best I have ever eaten, beautifully presented. We were really looked after by the lovely Nelsons folk. The menu has a thoughtful creative selection. The pastry on the leek and caramelised onion pie was incredible, complemented with local green veg and sauteed potatoes with a creamy lemon sauce. As for the Creme brulée, it is perfect. The drinks menu is just as thoughtful and varied and as it was a Friday night there was a little dancing later. Can't wait to take the family for a Vegan Sunday lunch

What a find. The atmosphere is lovely and the food 1st rate. Most definitely recommended. This place is unique and well worth a visit.

Absolutly every element of the dish was delicious, well thought out and perfectly cooked. The dishes wer unique and beautifully presented, can't wait to go again

Everything at Nelson's Wine Bar was totally outstanding. The service was fantastic and the people working here were all lovely. We had three courses, plus drinks and every single course was exceptional! The chef is doing a fantastic job. For starters, we had foccacia and mozzarella dippers. We wouldn't hesitate to order both of these again, the foccacia came with divine oil and a dukka dip and the mozzarella dippers came with two sauces, both of which were equally as delicious. The dippers themselves were creamy and so flavourful! For mains we had lentil bolognese and the garlic mushrooms dish with potatoes. Both were amazing and couldn't be faulted! Beautifully presented and tasted incredible too. We both had creme brulee for dessert - such a treat to find a vegan one - which again, was exceptional in presentation and attention to detail. The berry layer gave a lovely tartness and it had a gorgeous shortbread biscuit on the side. We don't drink alcohol so the lovely server recommended an alcohol free spirit with a gingerella which was great. We loved that they had more sophisticated and special options for non-drinkers than just your standard soft drinks. Hebden Bridge is a long way for us but we will definitely be back as this is such a special place with truly outstanding food. It really was the best meal I've ever eaten out!

Lovely place, great vegan food, a wide selection of local and international drinks, great decor and music and a warm welcome. Highly recommended.

The Wine bar has just reopened after another dreadful flood and the place just seems to bounce back better after each wash out. World class beers and the food we had was way better than I've been served in many restaurants at double the price. The atmosphere is very relaxing and yes there were a few well behaved dogs there but they only add to the chilled out atmosphere. During a recent weekend visit, i had a boogie to some quality music provided by live DJ's and I've never seen any trouble.Whats not to like? Support your local independent business i say and i'm always happy to spend time in such a wonderful space with great food, friendly staff and he best beer choice for miles around. Well done Nelsons Wine Bar, keep it up!!

Myself and four friends visited on Yorkshire Day and had some beers and first-class food. Not everyone in our party is vegan - but despite this the food was universally praised by all. The ambience and service were both brilliant. Another reviewer has been critical of the dog-friendly policy that has always been a hallmark of this Hebden institution. Personally speaking (and as dog owner myself) I think it's great to have a few well-behaved dogs in-situ as this really adds to the atmosphere. Highly recommended all round and we'll be back. Thanks :)