Backroads Brewing - Nelson

First and Foremost: Great beer! Every brew I 've tried is dead-solid good, distinctive, refreshing, smooth, and tasty. Next: great vibe in the heart of Nelson. If you like good beer, make sure you stop by this place during your trip through the Kootenays. And finally, good people, great swag for purchase, or bring a growler and fill 'er up.

This place is a beer and pizza parlour with the most mountain Canadian feel you'll ever have. Snow gear, lumberjacks, and hippies, friendly folk who just want to enjoy local brew in their flannel. Playing Canadian games, chilling over a pint, and the PIZZA IS AMAZING! Thin crust homemade pizza... 20$ gets you a pint (mason jar) and 2 big slices. Highly recommend!

This is a really cool spot. They offer flights so you can try the 8 different beers that they offer if you order 2. I really enjoyed their beers. They have some snacks, like a pretzel and stuff. There is a fair amount of seating but it was busy when we went on a Tuesday night and we actually had to wait for a table to open up. We brought our own cards against humanity and had a blast playing. The bartender even got in on it! Highly recommend this place!

Cozy brew pub. Decent selection of beer, and a couple of options if you are not a beer drinker too. I see others mentioning pizza but I think you order from a local pizza place and they deliver it. Friendly staff :

Nice setting, located conveniently on Baker St. A good choice of beers to choose from and friendly staff.