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The Nelson Tavern

75 Mudeford, Christchurch BH23 3NJ, England
01202 485 105
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Ranked #46 of 95 restaurants in Christchurch
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, Delivery, After-hours
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Christchurch, United Kingdom
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23 reviews 23 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

We husband and I visited the restaurant at the Nelson Tavern last Friday night for the Local Seafood Extravaganza which was part of the Christchurch Food Festival. We both chose the Lobster and were disappointed that we weren't told it was just a lobster and wasn't served with any side dishes. If the waiting staff had mentioned it we would... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Have visited this restaurant with friends on several occasions but on our last trip we noticed that the portion sizes have been reduced but not it appears the price. The excuse we were given for this reduction was that diners were wasting a lot of food which they no longer do since the change in portion size.

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Having friends visiting from Essex we wanted a meal out to celebrate the birthdays of the 2 wives. Knowing the owner's wife, my wife agreed to try this restaurant, which was a short taxi ride away (no-one wanting to drive for a celebration meal!). We were welcomed (having walked through the bar at the tail end of the FA Cup... More

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Having visited the establishment many years ago my husband and friends we were looking forward to enjoying the excellent beer selection including Timothy Taylor Landlord, the first round was expensive so we queried the price and were refunded money as we had been overcharged, but I foolishly asked for a glass of wine as I don't drink beer and was... More

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

We ate here whilst staying at a hotel down the road...this place beat it hands down! The night we were there they had live music in the bar where we chose to sit and eat. The band 'The Mudeford Crabs' were excellent, as was the atmosphere, the service, the food (we ate Thai) and the beer.We stayed until chucking out... More

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Bristol, uk
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

1st Night we dined on Thai, lovely meal. 2nd Night we chose from English menu, again well cooked. Good Service

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Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We really enjoyed our meal here at The Nelson. Quality of the food was lovely and very good portion size. I liked that they had a Thai menu and an English one, my friend and I both actually chose from the English one on this occassion but aim to go back and try the Thai. Lovely staff, friendly and efficient.... More

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dorset uk
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We have been here before several times as a couple but went with friends this weekend, very disappointed that the meal portions has been halved but not the price. Quality of food very good but not quantity. Would suggest they show this on menu and do half or full portions.

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London, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

poor service. don't even go for the food, came out warm and it was overly priced for what it is.and not all of our food came out!! we tried talking to staff and the owner he didn't seem bothered. so we wont be going there again, a real shame as we are all locals and we will spend our money... More

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Ringwood, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Just had lunch at this fab little Thai food pub. walked in and seated by the wood burning stove. Nice selection of Thai food and we had 3 different noodle dishes that were just as you would be served in Thailand. Very quick service and great attention to detail and great food. We will be back..

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