Founders Café
Nelson
87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson 7010
At Founders Café, we take good times seriously. We serve a wide range of local and national craft beers, a full range of Iwi-owned Kono Wene, barista-selected Grinders' coffee, and a delectable cafe-style menu. Our cheese scones and almond frangipane croissants are just a couple of year-round favourites.
Situated in the heart of Founders Heritage Park, we can boast a hop museum as our neighbour! To keep the kids happy, we have plenty of seating near the playground, which overlooks the Bristol Freighter and the train tracks (yep, we also have a running train station as neighbours!).
If outside in the hop garden or exploring the historic park isn't your scene, then never fear. We have a character-filled indoor lounge fitted with a cosy fireplace and books you're welcome to borrow. On Friday nights in the summer months, we keep things humming with live music.
You can hire the building privately. We love hosting private events and can help organise and cater any event inside the park.
Enter Founders Café through the Founders Park windmill. Entrance to the cafe is always free to all; just tell the friendly staff at the windmill you're coming to see us. Out-of-town visitors to the park (not the café) are asked to pay an entrance fee.
Weather Considerations
As part of a Neslon City Council venue we are often part of exciting events. This and the weather can lead to a slight change of hours.
Contact details
Address: 87 Atawhai Drive, Nelson 7010
Email: nelson.founders.cafe@gmail.com
Phone: +64 3 548 4638