Sprig + Fern Tavern Tawa is a neighbourhood tavern on Main Road in Redwood, on Wellington's northern edge, and part of the Sprig + Fern group, a New Zealand tavern chain with a reputation for craft beer and pub food. It holds a 4.5 rating on Google. A good suburban tavern earns its keep as a local fixture: taps that move with the New Zealand craft brewing scene, a dependable kitchen, and staff who remember the regulars. First-timers do well to ask what's pouring this week, since craft lines rotate, and to check that the kitchen is still serving, as bar and food hours rarely match. Regulars tend to know the quiet windows — early weeknights, before the after-work rush — and that a tavern with a loyal local crowd is usually a safe bet for a well-poured drink. For Tawa and Redwood locals, having one on Main Road puts a proper neighbourhood pint within an easy stroll.