Mod Thai
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Seafood cocktail bar, with seafood, curry and bbq on the menu and most dishes $12.90 to $39.90.
Cocktail barLively
Pla Jian Khing$29.90
Google rating 3.8 out of 5 from 637 reviews
Nelson Bay, New South Wales
Busy, lively bars in Nelson Bay
Full rooms, loud music and a queue at the bar — the places with an actual atmosphere.
How this list is built: Bars, wine bars and cocktail bars whose reviews describe a lively room. Limited to venues in Nelson Bay. Ranked by how well each venue fits, not by payment — MenuMap does not sell placement.
5 venues
Mavericks on the Bay
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 3 of 4
Cocktail bar, with cocktails, smoothies and spritz behind the counter.
Cocktail bar
Mojito$20
Google rating 3.7 out of 5 from 732 reviews
Sirena Seaside
Nelson Bay4 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Bar. Open five days a week.
Bar
Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 214 reviews
Dumpling Mamas Bar & Dining
Nelson Bay5 min walkPrice level 2 of 4
Chinese bar, with wine, cocktails and mocktails behind the counter.
BarGood for groups
BubblesUSHER TINKLER LA VOLPE PROSECCO 2023 POKOLBIN NSWNot listed
Google rating 4.8 out of 5 from 334 reviews
Little Beach Boathouse
Nelson Bay15 min walkPrice level 4 of 4
Cafe cocktail bar, with small plates, chips and dessert on the menu.
Cocktail barQuietUpscale
Sides$15
Google rating 4.6 out of 5 from 2,118 reviews