Sprig + Fern Tahuna is a bar by the beach, just a dash across the playing fields from world-famous Tahunanui Beach. Whether you're post-paddleboard, just finished football, or spent the day soaking up the sun, it's positioned as the perfect spot to unwind.
Well known in the region, it's a charming suburban tavern with classic weatherboard cladding, a white picket fence and a sunny, spacious beer garden. Alongside award-winning craft beer and cider, Chef Tim Comber looks after the kitchen, serving great food from scratch - from house-made burgers to IPA aioli - whether you're after a sharing plate or a sit-down meal for the whole family.
The tavern runs regular specials, including Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm on Monday, a Burger + Pint special on Tuesday, and a Fried Chicken + Pint special on Thursday. It's also heavily involved in the community, using its weekly Tuesday quiz to raise funds for local charities and schools, and sponsoring Tahuna FC and various touch rugby teams.
A dash across the playing fields from world-famous Tahunanui Beach, Sprig + Fern Tahuna is built to be the spot you land at whether you've just come off a paddleboard, finished a game of football, or spent the day soaking up the sun. It's well known in the region as a charming suburban tavern, with classic weatherboard cladding, a white picket fence, and a sunny, spacious beer garden to match.
Alongside the award-winning Sprig + Fern craft beer, cider and hard soda on tap - 18 taps in total - Chef Tim Comber leads the kitchen team, keeping everyone happy whether they're after a stellar sharing plate or a sit-down meal for the whole family. The tavern takes pride in doing things from scratch, from house-made burgers to its own IPA aioli.
Regulars know the weekly rhythm at Sprig + Fern Tahuna: Happy Hour runs 4pm-6pm on Monday, a Burger + Pint special lands on Tuesday, and Fried Chicken + Pint takes over on Thursday - reliable reasons to make it a regular stop rather than an occasional visit.
Sprig + Fern Tahuna is heavily involved in the local community. Its weekly Tuesday quiz night raises funds for local charities and schools, and the tavern proudly sponsors Tahuna FC and various touch rugby teams, staying open to further fundraising opportunities as they come up.
Sprig + Fern Tahuna is located at 13 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson, open Monday to Thursday from midday and Friday to Sunday from 11am, both until late. Takeaway rigger sales are also available for those wanting to take a fresh pour home. Bring your sunglasses and join the locals for a beer and a bite by the beach.