SmugglersTāhunanui, Nelson
Smugglers – Modern, international-style food
Smugglers – Modern, international-style food
Smugglers – Modern, international-style food
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Restaurant · Tāhunanui

Smugglers

8 Muritai Street, Tāhunanui, Nelson Open 7 days · 11 am – 10 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 10 pm
Weekly opening hours for Smugglers
Monday11 am – 10 pm
Tuesday11 am – 10 pm
Wednesday11 am – 10 pm
Thursday11 am – 10 pm
Friday11 am – 10 pm
Saturday11 am – 10 pm
Sunday11 am – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

8 Muritai Street, Tāhunanui, Nelson

About

About Smugglers

Smugglers brings modern, international-style food to 8 Muritai Street in Tāhunanui, Tāhunanui, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Nelson. From the Nelson city centre it is roughly 3.2 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

The kitchen focuses on modern, international-style food. Dishes typical of this style include seasonal starters and slow-cooked lamb, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 15 places in Nelson in the international category, and Smugglers is among them.

You can visit any day of the week – Smugglers opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 77 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Smugglers include outdoor seating, wheelchair accessible and air conditioning. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $40–$70 a head at a restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 9 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Small PlatesBurrata

With heirloom tomatoes

$20–25

Small PlatesCrispy pork belly bites

With apple and chilli

$18–23

Small PlatesSeasonal soup

With bread

$14–18

DessertsSeasonal fruit crumble

With custard

$14–17

SidesSeasonal greens

With lemon

$10–13

DessertsCheese board

Local cheeses and crackers

$22–30

Plan your visit

When is Smugglers busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Smugglers

Where is Smugglers?

Smugglers is at 8 Muritai Street, Tāhunanui, Nelson, about 3.2 km from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Smugglers's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 10 pm; Thursday 11 am – 10 pm; Friday 11 am – 10 pm; Saturday 11 am – 10 pm; Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Smugglers open on weekends?

Yes – Smugglers is open on both Saturday (11 am – 10 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Smugglers serve?

Modern, international-style food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Smugglers?

As an estimate, a meal at a restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Smugglers?

The closest is Tāhuna Breakfast Club (70 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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