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Kirby Lane Pop-Up Bar

Name: Kirby Lane Pop-Up Bar
Address: 105 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson, NZ
Telephone: 03 548 9877
Location: Kirby Lane Pop-Up Bar
Rating: 4.7

4.7(41 reviews on Google)

The laneway at 105 Bridge Street holds decades of history, having housed Kirby Carriers, a Nelson family-owned freight company, for 40 years.

“s vibrant community events in Nelson, including ” · “Food Truck Hub:** It is home to Nelson's favorite food trucks, providing a diverse range of international flavors for lunch and evening meals.” · “Relaxation Space:** Beyond events, it serves as a public space open Monday-Saturday for people to relax, interact, meet new people, or enjoy fresh air.”

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Their Story

The laneway at 105 Bridge Street holds decades of history, having housed Kirby Carriers, a Nelson family-owned freight company, for 40 years. In 2013, Galen King, founder of the community-inspired co-working space The Bridge Street Collective, purchased the land. Driven by a vision to expand on the…

What They Make

Kirby Lane's on-site pop-up bar offers a selection of beverages (specific range not detailed) for consumption during events. It also hosts a variety of resident food trucks, providing diverse culinary offerings such as: Mister Karaage (Japanese fried chicken), Saed's Falafel (Middle Eastern), Nikki's Thai Food (Thai cuisine), Sushi Punch! (Sushi), What? Gnocchi! (Italian gnocchi), and Viva la Vaca (likely South American/Argentinian fare).

More from Kirby Lane Pop-Up Bar

Community Events and Gatherings (e.g., Kirby Fridays, Kirby Lane Night Market, Te Ramaroa, Arts Festival)Food Truck Hub (hosting Nelson's favourite food trucks)Venue Hire (for public and private functions, 107 sqm laneway, fully fenced, self-contained toilet block, external power, water, seating)Relaxation Space (open Monday-Saturday for public use, lunch, socialising, fresh air)

How to Get Their Products

Farmers' Markets

Kirby Lane Friday Market

Nelson·Friday evening

Direct Sales

105 Bridge Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand

Products from the pop-up bar and food trucks are available for purchase directly on-site at Kirby Lane.