Sprig & Fern Real Beer, Real Pints, Real Kiwi
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Enjoy real craft beer - expertly brewed

The Sprig and Fern Brewery lovingly produces a wide range of real craft beers to satisfy the taste of real beer fans and more casual drinkers alike. All the beer is brewed under the watchful eye of award winning brewer, Tracy Banner in Richmond near Nelson, New Zealand.

Every craft beer lover will find a favourite drink amongst the many beverages on tap at our local Sprig and Fern Taverns.
  • Lager
  • Pilsner
  • Draught Bitter
  • Pale Ale / Dark Ale
  • Porter
  • Apple and Fruit Ciders
  • Alcoholic Lemonade / Non-alcoholic Ginger Beer
  • Plus other seasonal special beers and ales
We also sell beer in riggers direct from the brewery. Check the brewery location and opening times for details.

Buy Sprig and Fern real craft beer online

All of New Zealand can now enjoy freshly brewed Sprig and Fern Brewery beers and ales by ordering online. Your order is processed securely and quickly to ensure you get your beer in perfect condition ready to chill and drink.

Sprig and Fern Taverns – real craft beer, friendly bars in and around Nelson

Friends enjoying at pint of craft beerFirstly, all our bars serve only Sprig and Fern beers, ales and ciders so you know that the beer will taste good and be fresh. Most of our wines are locally sourced too.

Secondly, none of our bars have distracting pokie machines, loud TVs or noisy pool tables. The Sprig and Fern Taverns have a real “social pub” atmosphere where friends can chat, relax and have a laugh after being served by attentive, courteous bar staff.

Every Sprig and Fern Tavern is 100% committed to providing beers and wines of the highest standard, customer service that is second to none and a social atmosphere that just makes people smile.

Proud to be part of our Nelson community

The Sprig and Fern Brewery is proud to be local in the Nelson / Tasman region. We support many local community events and sporting teams. Check the What’s On page for dates coming up and view some of the recent events that we have supported.


Milton St is awarded Bar of the Year 2012 in the Nelson Hospitality Awards



Visit the Milton St page or Milton St facebook page.

Share the Beer Love !

And here are the winners...

Brightwater Tavern – Tyrone Callaghan
Hardy St – Brenda Clapp
Milton St – Hugh Cotterell
Motueka – Scott Bishop
Queen St – Dane Gerrard
Tinakori Rd – Ros Ross (see photo below)

Sprig and Fern Sports

S&F are keen sponsors of sports.  See action from matches and events on our facebook page.

Nelson Sprig and Fern Football Club

Wild Tomato Dine Out Awards 2012

Vote for your favourite S & F Tavern online - Wild Tomato Dine Out Awards

    BrewNZ International Beer Awards 2011

    Read more about the Sprig and Fern's medals at the BrewNZ International Beer Awards 2011