Fern Tree Tavern

Fern Tree Tavern is a country-style pub listed in Salamanca, Tasmania, with a setting that feels closely connected to kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Its website describes the tavern as sitting on the mountain’s side, making it a natural stop before a walk, after a bike ride or run, or simply for a relaxed meal and drink. A fire adds to the indoor comfort, while the pub’s emphasis on Tasmanian beer, wine, spirits, local gins and whiskies gives the drinks list a strong regional focus.

The food is built around familiar pub fare, with hearty meals, roasts and changing seasonal specials. The menu includes options for vegans, guests with food allergies and children, so it can suit a mixed group without everyone needing the same style of meal. Standout choices include the Chicken Parmi with chips and salad, the crumbed chicken schnitzel, beer-battered fish and chips, and the roast of the day. There are also burgers, salads, a Ploughman’s plate and shareable options such as falafel with flatbread, bean salad, hummus and pickled vegetables.

Plant-based diners are catered for with dishes including eggplant schnitzel, zucchini, feta and corn fritters, a veggie burger and salt-and-pepper tofu. Several dishes are marked as gluten-free or have gluten-free options, although the menu itself should be checked for the most current details. The children’s selection includes pasta, homemade chicken nuggets, a cheeseburger and toasted sandwiches, giving families straightforward choices alongside the main menu.

For something sweet, the tavern also makes cakes, described on its site as homemade treats with a nostalgic, family-kitchen feel. Overall, Fern Tree Tavern suits a casual lunch or dinner, a post-outdoor-activity stop, families looking for an accommodating pub meal, and groups wanting Tasmanian drinks in a relaxed mountain setting. The website dates the venue’s story to 1861, adding a long-established character to the offering without taking away from its practical, welcoming pub focus.