The Nelson Hotel

The Nelson Hotel A little local with a big heart 🍻
Bondi Junction // Est. 1938

There is something for everyone at The Nelson Hotel.

The Nelson Hotel was opened in September 1938 by Victor Toohey – one of many Inter War hotels built in response to the introduction of early closing hours. The iconic long, oval front bar of the Nelo was designed by Tooths and Tooheys, the two major breweries of the time, to ensure the rapid sale of beer during the day’s notorious ‘six o’clock swill’. Today The Nelson Hotel remains true to its pas

t. The famous oval bar is still in tact, the art deco interiors are untouched and the original mottle face tiling across the exterior of the hotel still stands tall on the west end of Bondi Junction. Come and enjoy a cold beer, a cheeky glass of vino and some great food at a favourite local.

If you missed out last month, don’t make the same mistake twice 👀

Last week’s show went OFF 🤣 The room filled up fast a...
03/06/2026

If you missed out last month, don’t make the same mistake twice 👀

Last week’s show went OFF 🤣 The room filled up fast and some the jokes landed a little too well 😂🔥

Huge crowd, huge energy, and another reminder that Sydney loves a good laugh.

Next Show:
Wednesday 10th June from 7pm, returns to Level One at The Nelson Hotel with another stacked lineup:
🎤 Headliner .darcy
🔥 , , & 
🎙️ Hosted by Alan Smith

Tickets are available now via the link in our bio 📲

Tag your mates and we’ll see you next Wednesday 🤝😂

The wait is nearly over ⚽From Thursday 11 June – Sunday 19 July 2026, we’ll be showing the FIFA World Cup LIVE & LOUD at...
01/06/2026

The wait is nearly over ⚽

From Thursday 11 June – Sunday 19 July 2026, we’ll be showing the FIFA World Cup LIVE & LOUD at The Nelson Hotel.

Get ready for underdog upsets, dramatic defeats, hometown heroes and high-stakes hopes as the world’s biggest football tournament takes over our screens 🍻

Keep an eye on our socials for match schedules, trading hours and all World Cup updates throughout the tournament.

Book your spot early or rally the group chat — don’t miss a minute of the action 👊

Don't miss out on this line up for next month's comedy show 👏👏Wednesday 10th June from 7pm, will welcome some of Austra...
27/05/2026

Don't miss out on this line up for next month's comedy show 👏👏

Wednesday 10th June from 7pm, will welcome some of Australia's best comedians to Level One of The Nelson Hotel 🤣

Headliner .darcy , with appearances from , , and 🔥 with Alan Smith as the MC

Early bird tickets available now here: 📲
https://events.humanitix.com/level-one-comedy-the-nelson-hotel-featuring-billy-darcy

Don't miss out, send this one into the group chat

Australian sport’s greatest rivalry returns to the NRL season!! 🏟️🔵🔴State of Origin is back kicking off with the first g...
18/05/2026

Australian sport’s greatest rivalry returns to the NRL season!! 🏟️🔵🔴

State of Origin is back kicking off with the first game on Wednesday 27th May at 8:05pm 🍻

All games Live & Loud at The Nelson Hotel 🍻

Game 1 | Wed 27 May
Game 2 | Wed 17 June
Game 3 | Wed 8 July

Secure your spot and book your table today 📲

06/05/2026

Roast season is BACK this Sunday at The Nelson Hotel 👏👀

Every Sunday we’re serving up home-cooked Roast Dinners - unlimited gravy, different meats each week, and a selection sides 🤤

And it would be rude not to finish with house-made crumble and ice cream 🍨

Served from 12pm ‘til sold out, every Sunday.

📲Book your table and we will see you there.

P.S. It’s Mother’s Day this Sunday… Mum’s get a free glass of Prosecco with their roast 🥂

If you are looking for something mid week to make you giggle, then this is it! 👏🤣Wednesday 13th May, are back with a ki...
04/05/2026

If you are looking for something mid week to make you giggle, then this is it! 👏🤣

Wednesday 13th May, are back with a killer comedy lineup on Level One 🎉

Plus, it’s Sydney Comedy Festival, it would be rude not to enjoy a good laugh 🤭

Doors open 6:30 | Show 7pm

🎟️ Tickets available through link our bio

See you there ! 👋

For the love of Mums 💐 The Nelson Hotel has you covered this Mother’s Day 💖Join us on Sunday 10 May for a day all about ...
22/04/2026

For the love of Mums 💐 The Nelson Hotel has you covered this Mother’s Day 💖

Join us on Sunday 10 May for a day all about celebrating Mum!

🥂 FREE prosecco with every Sunday roast
🍽 Bistro open 12–8:30pm (roasts from 12pm ‘til sold out)
🎨 Kids Drawing Competition with a $100 family dinner voucher up for grabs
🎁 Gift cards available to purchase on site.

🌸 Need flowers? Chat to on 0438 650 454

📅 Drawing comp runs from 04.05.26 – winner announced 11.05.26

📍 Bookings recommended – link in bio

Preparing for another huge Anzac Day, Saturday April 25 🍻😁2UP, cold drinks flowing, and live sport - this is one you don...
17/04/2026

Preparing for another huge Anzac Day, Saturday April 25 🍻😁

2UP, cold drinks flowing, and live sport - this is one you don’t want to miss 🪙

No tickets required, just show up early and get amongst it.

• Doors open from 10am
• 2UP in the Bistro | 1–4pm + extra tinnies bar
• Food on Level One | 12–5pm + Bistro from 5pm

Lock in your plans early!! If you’re looking for the spot this Anzac Day, this is it. Send it to the group chat 📲

We’ve got an extra act joining us next month 🎤Our monthly comedy night returns to Level One at The Nelson Hotel with .We...
12/04/2026

We’ve got an extra act joining us next month 🎤

Our monthly comedy night returns to Level One at The Nelson Hotel with .

Wednesday 13th May lands right in the middle of Sydney Comedy Festival — so we’re bringing together some of Australia’s best comedians (and adding a little extra to the lineup). ☺️

Featuring... ✨
David Smiedt (headliner)
Steph Broadbridge
Tom Witcombe
Gemma Urban
Henry Zhu
Sian Smyth
Jordan Byrce (MC)

🎟️ Book through the link below — early bird tickets available now
https://events.humanitix.com/level-one-comedy-or-the-nelson-hotel-or-featuring-david-smiedt

🍺 Big arvo loading…🇦🇺 ANZAC Day - Saturday 25 April2 Up + tinnies 1–4pm in Bistro+ all bars pouringLive and Loud 🏉Essend...
07/04/2026

🍺 Big arvo loading…

🇦🇺 ANZAC Day - Saturday 25 April

2 Up + tinnies 1–4pm in Bistro
+ all bars pouring

Live and Loud 🏉
Essendon v Collingwood | 3:15pm
Roosters v Dragons | 4pm

Doors 10am | Lunch 12–5pm | Dinner from 5pm

Send it to the group chat 🍻

Did we have you fooled? 🤣We can confirm The Nelson Hotel is not for sale — we would never do that to you!Tiles are stayi...
01/04/2026

Did we have you fooled? 🤣

We can confirm The Nelson Hotel is not for sale — we would never do that to you!

Tiles are staying, the gravy station is better than ever, and the soul of the pub remains in the hands of the Richardson’s. 😁

It’s good to know how much love there is for the place. ♥️

See you tonight for an extra hour of happy hour (3–6pm), plus the Easter Beer Wheel 🐰🍻

Love,
The Nelson Hotel Team x

Big news… 👀Love The Nelson Family x
01/04/2026

Big news… 👀

Love The Nelson Family x

The digi pics are in from this year’s Golf Day ⛳️We promise golf was actually played… even if the camera says otherwise ...
23/03/2026

The digi pics are in from this year’s Golf Day ⛳️

We promise golf was actually played… even if the camera says otherwise 🤣🍻

Thanks to everyone who came along for a good walk full of disappointments 😅

Big thanks to for having us — see you next year 🍻

Midweek plans sorted 😁🎤Level One Comedy is back and we’re bringing another killer lineup to keep the laughs rolling 😂🔥Gr...
18/03/2026

Midweek plans sorted 😁🎤

Level One Comedy is back and we’re bringing another killer lineup to keep the laughs rolling 😂🔥

Grab your group, your date… or just roll in solo and make some new mates 🍻

😎 Line-up...
• Gary Eck (Headliner)
• Jordan Byrce
• Bec Charlwood
• Maralas
• Sath Nadesan
• Alex Choi (MC)

Laugh your way through the week 🤣
📍 The Nelson Hotel
🗓 Wednesday 8th April
🕢 7:30pm

🎟 Tickets on sale now | Don’t miss out! | Link in our Bio

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing women who are part of The Nelson Hotel! 💛To celebrate, any...
07/03/2026

This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the amazing women who are part of The Nelson Hotel! 💛

To celebrate, any seafood ordered by women this Sunday comes with a free glass of Prosecco 🥂
Get in early so you don’t miss out | book your table via the link in our bio.

A huge shoutout to all the incredible women on our team who make The Nelson Hotel what it is every day! 👏

💌 Share this with someone who deserves a treat this Sunday!

⛳️ The locals’ favourite is back!The Nelson Hotel Golf Day returns and it’s shaping up to be another for the books. 🏌️‍♀...
04/03/2026

⛳️ The locals’ favourite is back!

The Nelson Hotel Golf Day returns and it’s shaping up to be another for the books. 🏌️‍♀️

📅 Sunday 15 March 2026 | 📍 Eastlake Golf Course
🕰️ 12pm tee-off
🚌 Bus departs The Nelson Hotel at 11am sharp (meet at the pub from 10am)

👥 TEAMS OF 4 ONLY
💰 $200pp

Your day includes:
✔️ 18 holes (carts included)
✔️ On-course lunch + drinks
✔️ Exclusive merch
✔️ Transport to & from the pub
✔️ Beers + nibbles back at Nelson
✔️ Prizes to be won

4-Ball Ambrose | BYO clubs | LIMITED SPOTS

A good walk full of disappointments never looked so good. 🍺

Chat to our managers to lock in your team spot today.

Phil’s deep in Keg Run training… mainly lifting schooners 🍺💪🤣This Sunday we put it to the test:🏃‍♂️ 5km plod at Centenni...
26/02/2026

Phil’s deep in Keg Run training… mainly lifting schooners 🍺💪🤣

This Sunday we put it to the test:
🏃‍♂️ 5km plod at Centennial Park
⏰ Meet 8:30am at Woollahra Gates
🍺 Beer rewards based on speed (yes, really).

Post-run recovery at Nelson Hotel with Schooners, Bacon & egg rolls and the NRL Las Vegas Games live on the screens 🍺🏈

🥇 Fastest wins. Slowest wins. No one loses.

🎟️ Tickets still available – buy at The Nelson Hotel and speak to one of the managers.
🔗 Full info in link in bio.

13/02/2026

Name something more motivational 😆🍻

The Nelson Keg Run is happening Sunday 1st March.
Yes, exclusive singlets are included in the ticket price.

Run for your beers. Literally. 🏃‍♂️

Tickets available in the pub (cash or card) | full details through the link in our bio 📲

It’s time to run for your beers! 🍺🏃‍♂️The Nelson Hotel Keg Run is returning on Sunday 1 March with a 5km dash around Cen...
05/02/2026

It’s time to run for your beers! 🍺🏃‍♂️

The Nelson Hotel Keg Run is returning on Sunday 1 March with a 5km dash around Centennial Park.🏃‍♂️

🍻 Fast legs = more beer from the keg.

⏰ Meet at Woollahra Gates at 8.30am for 9am start.
🏉 Then back to The Nelson Hotel afterwards for all the Rugby League Las Vegas action.

🎟️ $50 entry | inc. run + exclusive singlet + B&E roll + schooner + share of the keg.

♥️ Send this to your mates who love any excuse for a beer and book your spots today!

Some traditions are worth reviving.

Pop into the pub and book with one of the team ☺️
PS. Limited spots available | Entrants must be 18 years of age

Has the Nelson really changed that much since 2016? 🤣Same tiles, same vibe, same good old pub 🍻But thank god we got rid ...
22/01/2026

Has the Nelson really changed that much since 2016? 🤣

Same tiles, same vibe, same good old pub 🍻
But thank god we got rid of those bright red curtains 🤪

Send this to someone who remembers the Nelson back in 2016 👀

The kind of night that works for a date, some mates, or flying solo 🤣🍻Level One Comedy with is back on Wednesday 11 Feb...
20/01/2026

The kind of night that works for a date, some mates, or flying solo 🤣🍻

Level One Comedy with is back on Wednesday 11 February - a perfect chance for a unique date night on Valentine’s week 💕

😎 Line up…
• Benny Davis (Headliner)
• Jordan Byrce
• Julia Wilson
• Emmet O’Dwyer
• Maddie Dockrill
• Peter Meisel (MC)

A proper midweek laugh 😆
📍The Nelson Hotel
🕰️ 7pm
🎟️ Early Bird tickets on sale now | $20 | Link in bio

Address

232 Oxford Street
Bondi Junction, NSW
2022

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 12am
Tuesday 10am - 12am
Wednesday 10am - 12am
Thursday 10am - 1am
Friday 10am - 1am
Saturday 10am - 1am
Sunday 10am - 10pm

Website

https://linktr.ee/thenelsonhotel

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