Willie Smith's Apple Shed in Grove, Tasmania, Australia | Beer garden

Willie Smith's Apple Shed

Locality: Grove, Tasmania, Australia

Phone: +61 3 6266 4345

Address: 2064 Huon Highway 7109 Grove, TAS, Australia

Website: http://williesmiths.com.au

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24.01.2022 Thank you Willie’s fam Our Cider Club is well and truly launched! Thanks to Thomas for creating such interesting, delish ciders and @analiesegregory & crew for one hell of an epic feast Want to join the Club? www.williesmiths.com.au/cider-club/

24.01.2022 Chris Ellis hitting the Apple Shed stage tomorrow night! A fingerstyle guitarist, singer, and songwriter with a passion for Americana genres. His alter ego, Sim Pickens, plays and sings the blues, country blues, and folk. Give us a buzz to book a nook: 6266 4345 ext. 3

24.01.2022 We'll be open for the Hobart Show Day public holiday tomorrow 10am - 4pm (kitchen closes 3pm). It also means the soil is warming enough to get your tomato seedlings in the ground - happy planting! See you at the Shed x

24.01.2022 Come on down to our weekly Artisan + Produce market this Saturday and meet @zenicecream - made with real fruit and dairy free! Also joining the market for the first time will be local artist @faeriequeentsk with original nature-inspired artwork. And all your favourites will be there too:... + fresh local produce, ceramics, wood wares, olive oil, rabbit products, preserves, one of a kind lamps, handbags made using recycled leather and very yummy baked things from Geeveston.

23.01.2022 Tomorrow is the first day of spring and we have a new menu to match Hit the link to see all the delicious dishes featuring the likes of apple and Westhaven goats curd tart, potato gnocchi with wallaby ragu and crispy slow cooked local lamb www.williesmiths.com.au/apple-shed/

23.01.2022 A whopping big cheers to our Melbourne mates who can now freely come on down to Tassie - we wholeheartedly thank you for stoically sticking out the lockdown for all of Aus Here's to shared stories soon, over a cider or two.

22.01.2022 Weekends are for eating! Specials on this weekend: Beer battered snapper with chilly mush peas and mint... Eton mess Perfect with a glass or two of our Organic.

21.01.2022 Broadsheet Melbourne came for a visit (back when that was a thing) and have pulled together the best places in the Huon Valley to eat, drink, see , do and where to stay. The best way to enjoy the valley? Come down for a couple of days to really soak it up. Here's some of our neighbours that the team loved visiting. ... Harvest and Light Fat Pig Farm Massaki @masaakissushigeeveston Osteria at PettySessions Highland Getaway, Tasmania Cygnet Old Bank Cygnet Old Bank Yukon Tours Hastings Caves & Thermal Springs

21.01.2022 APPLE SHED GIFT VOUCHER Give the gift of feasting at the Apple Shed this Christmas! Drop us an email at [email protected] or give us a buzz on (03) 6266 4345 ext. 3 to purchase an Apple Shed Voucher - to the value of your choice.

21.01.2022 Brunch at the Shed feels like poached free range eggs, local Hot Smoked Salmon on Summer Kitchen sourdough with pickled cucumber and dill crème fraiche. The weekend is looking good! Served all day Saturday and Sunday

21.01.2022 Live on the Shed tomorrow eve are Huon Valley locals - Steve Wood on guitar and vocals, Isaac Gee on the double bass, and Hobart guitar virtuoso David Squires! Join us for an evening of jazz, western swing, and a little country. This is one not to be missed. Give us a buzz to book a nook for you and your crew: 6266 4345 ext. 3

21.01.2022 Tomorrow eve at The Shed, check out Liam Johnston. Folk Rock singer songwriter from Tassie, known for his arresting lyrics and captivating live performances. He stands alone with an acoustic guitar but fills the room with stories and a presence that audience members keep coming back for. Grab your crew, book a table and kick off your weekend with some Tassie tunes, damn good cider and delish food. ... Give us a buzz to book a table on (03) 6266 4345 ext 3. #whatsonhobart #williesmiths #supportlocalmusic #huonvalley #tasmania

20.01.2022 Tassie's @jedappletonmusic LIVE at the Apple Shed tomorrow night! Jed is a force to be reckoned with. Infectious and pensive lyrics, intricate guitar plucking like a delicate whisper - he'll wrap you in goosebumps. Jed + cider + good food + good mates See you at the Shed. ... Give us a holler to book a table: 6266 4345 ext. 3

19.01.2022 @barefootnellie back at the Shed stage tomorrow night! Traditional old time mountain music and Americana. Weaving the traditional sound with vocal harmonies and driving instruments, Barefoot Nellie create an atmosphere of excitement and warmth, evoking images of log cabins, wood-smoke and unrequited love. Grab your crew and come on down!... And, we've got BBQ pork tacos with charred corn salsa and chipotle mayo on the specials too To book a table, give us a buzz on 6266 4345 ext. 3 Kitchen closes at 8pm, cider pouring until 9pm. To book a table, give us a buzz on 6266 4345 ext. 3 Kitchen closes at 8pm, serving cider until 9!

18.01.2022 Tomorrow night is going to be a cracker at the Shed! Live on stage is @mangus.and.co - a Hobart based blues and jazz musician with a fierce voice and boisterous finger-picking style. Mangus released a new live album "Live From Pablo's Cocktails and Dreams" in August, and is absolutely thrilled to be back at the Apple Shed in front of a live audience to perform his striking style of old and new jazz and blues. You know the drill. Gather your crew, give us a buzz to book your... table, and get ready to kick your weekend off with a bang (and a few ciders ). Ph: 6266 4345 ext. 3

17.01.2022 See you tomorrow morning folks! We couldn’t be happier to welcome back so many fantastic Huon Valley growers and makers. The first market back since March and it’s going to be a ripper!

17.01.2022 We're stoked to introduce you all to Matt and Mikayla! Tassie born Matt Stone, joins the Willie's team as Head Chef - welcome Matt! He trained at the highly acclaimed Attivo restaurant in WA, and made his way home to open Moresco restaurant at Binalong Bay. Most recently he's been with the Frogmore Creek team. And a big warm welcome to our new Sous Chef, Mikayla Fitzgerald, who's been cooking up a storm at The Den and before that the Currency Cafe. ... Keep an eye out for new dishes hitting the menu in the coming weeks

16.01.2022 The amazing @missarahglover is running a fun, hands-on outdoor kids cooking workshop at the Shed next Tuesday, Oct 6! The day will be spent learning about safe fire cooking, native ingredients and easy recipes your kids can master - and of course an apple garden tour with apple juice! We’ll be getting crafty, documenting the cooking of each recipe with a polaroid camera and creating our own bush recipes books as a lasting memory of the day.... KIDS & TEENS (7 -15yrs) 10:00 am 4:00 pm Tuesday Oct 6 $160 Sending siblings? Use code SECONDCHILD to receive 20% off when you purchase 2 tickets together. BOOK HERE: www.sarahglover.com.au/kids-workshops and did we mention it also means parents get the day free to relax or tour the @charlesoatesdistilling distillery at a discounted rate of just $40! For the adults only distillery tour www.charlesoates.com.au/experiences/ ______ Your kids will learn: * Safe fire building * Cooking with fire * Tripod creation Cooking over the fire your kids will create, photograph and enjoy: * Fish * Potato rosti and smoked cabbage slaw with hung apples * Yoghurt bread * Fire bananas They'll then craft to take home with them: * Polaroids of their day, recipes and creations * Crafted busy recipe book including polaroids of themselves * Toffee apples! Classes will be limited to 25 children per day to adhere to social distancing requirements.

16.01.2022 The amazing @missarahglover is running a series of fun, hands-on outdoor cooking workshops at the Shed this School Holidays! Teach your kids the joy of creative cooking outdoors. The day will be spent learning about safe fire cooking, native ingredients and easy recipes your kids can master - and of course an apple garden tour with apple juice!... We’ll be getting crafty, documenting the cooking of each recipe with a polaroid camera and creating our own bush recipes books as a lasting memory of the day. KIDS & TEENS (7 -15yrs) 10:00 am 4:00 pm Tuesday, 29 September or Thursday, 1 October 1st Hit the link to book the workshops www.sarahglover.com.au/kids-workshops ____ and did we mention it also means parents get the day free to relax or tour the @charlesoatesdistilling distillery at a discounted rate of just $40! For the adults only distillery tour www.charlesoates.com.au/experiences/ ______ Your kids will learn: * Safe fire building * Cooking with fire * Tripod creation Cooking over the fire your kids will create, photograph and enjoy: * Fish * Potato rosti and smoked cabbage slaw with hung apples * Yoghurt bread * Fire bananas They'll then craft to take home with them: * Polaroids of their day, recipes and creations * Crafted busy recipe book including polaroids of themselves * Toffee apples! Classes will be limited to 25 children per day to adhere to social distancing requirements

16.01.2022 5 HOURS LEFT to grab your Huon Valley Christmas Hamper! Know someone missing the island? Send them a taste of Tassie this festive season Packed full of local goodies, we’re shipping our Huon Hampers Australia wide. ... Quick sticks - orders close at 11:59pm tonight! - So what’s in the box? Straight to the queen of the lot - a traditional boozy pud from our mates at Urban Bounty, made with fruit soaked in our apple brandy, distilled here on the farm Drinks? Have we ever got those covered! Our limited release heritage apple cider, Yarlington Mill, along with @harvestandlight’s non-alc Rhubarb & Raspberry Shrub and a bottle of our @charlesoatesdistilling the perfect match for the aforementioned pud. To add the final flourishes to your Christmas table there’s native pepper berry from @tasmanianpepperco - spot on with your ham, which we’d recommend serving with the pickled onions and mustard, made with our cider by Cassy at Harvest & Light. What to eat for Boxing Day breakfast? Toast up a hearty @huonmecrumpets sourdough crumpet, grab some leftover ham and slather on some mustard. Quick sticks https://www.williesmiths.com.au/product/christmas-hamper/

13.01.2022 Sleeping Beauty has long been cherished and admired by locals and visitors alike - we're pretty damn lucky we get to admire her every day Paul County has put together this beautiful story, and taken the captivating pics, for the Huon Valley. Read below about some of her history and a collection of poems written in her honour.

12.01.2022 Cider + Sail! We've teamed up with our mates at Yukon Tours to create a day for you to enjoy two of the Valley's much loved destinations. Lunch here at the Apple Shed, followed by a cruise aboard the 1930’s Danish ketch Yukon on the beautiful Houn River.... You'll enjoy a feast of local Valley produce, followed by a slice of our famous apple pie. Arrive early so you’ve got time to wander in the apple museum or among the apple trees in the nursery. Then drive just 10 minutes down the road to Franklin, on the banks of the Huon River. You’ll board the Yukon’ two masted sailing vessel for the afternoon’s Calm Water Cruise departing from and returning to, the Franklin Marina. Available Fri + Sat + Sun More info + bookings: https://yukon-tours369.rezdy.com//huon-valley-cider-and-sa

11.01.2022 Heads up - we'll be closed tomorrow, Tues 13 Oct. We're swapping our aprons for mountain bikes for a team day out up at Maydena Bike Park. See you on Wednesday x Maydena Bike Park

11.01.2022 Our Bone Dry tinnies have always been a bit of a beast, and perhaps we went a little too big? So we've taken the same dry cider you know and love, and popped it in a handy 355ml can Now available at the Shed!

11.01.2022 Come on down and take a breather, sit back and watch it all go by..... @regchen

10.01.2022 If you're out and about exploring Tassie with your four-legged mate during the school holidays, Hobart & Beyond have put together a killer list of ace places to walk, eat, stay and, drink with your pooch. @theodore.the.mini.doxie - great pic! https://hobartandbeyond.com.au/news-po/dog-friendly-travel/

10.01.2022 It’s market day! And what a stunner for it Bring your baskets folks - you’ll be needing it for all the fresh produce from new stall @huonvalleyharvest The team have crunchy, lush, just picked vegetables + tomato and basil seedlings from Valley favourites @broomandbrine and @valleyfreshfarm among others.... See you here from 10am - 2pm

08.01.2022 Breakkie burger anyone? Bacon, halloumi, mushrooms and relish

07.01.2022 Teahouse LIVE on the Shed stage tomorrow night! Lynne Griffiths( Flute and harp) and Indian master drummer Umesh Pratap join Roman Astra (Sitar, Indian violin, vocals) to form a trio that takes you onto a musical journey to Neverland and back. Sparkling sounds shimmer above mesmerizing overtones and melodies. The warm sounds of the harps nylon strings merge effortlessly with the bright colors of the Sitar, while flute and Indian violin weave an intriguing fabric. ... And we'll have Friday night specials on the menu too. We'd love to see you, give us a buzz to book a nook. (03) 6266 4345 ext. 3

06.01.2022 This Saturday night our last course is all about the cheeese. Specifically @brunyislandcheese - washed in our cider and damn are they tasting good. In the words of the Bruny crew ..sublime textures all of them with some interesting funk variation. Nice work @eljackowithcheese ... Not to mention @analiesegregory will be making goats cheese with milk from her own goats Only 7 tickets left www.eventbrite.com.au/e/willie-smiths-cider-club-dinner-wit

06.01.2022 Have yourself a Huon Valley Christmas Give the gift of the Huon, to yourself or a loved one, with a hamper packed full of local goodies. Think native pepper berry from Tasmanian Pepper Co. - spot on as the finish for your Christmas ham!... Serve said ham alongside pickled onions and mustard, made with our cider from Geeveston's much-loved Harvest and Light The crowning glory? Our hamper includes a traditional pud from our mates at Urban Bounty, made with fruit soaked in our apple brandy, made here on the farm. Drinks? Have we ever got those covered! Our limited release heritage apple cider, Yarlington Mill, along with Harvest and Light's non-alc Rhubarb & Raspberry Shrub and a bottle of our Charles Oates Distilling Pommeau the perfect match for the aforementioned pud! What to eat for Boxing Day breakfast? Toast up a hearty Huon Me Crumpet Co. sourdough crumpet, grab some leftover ham and slather on some mustard good luck stopping at just one. Only 50 available so snap yours up quickly! Grab your hamper here: https://www.williesmiths.com.au/product/christmas-hamper/

05.01.2022 Keen to head into our distillery and learn more about our Charles Oates Distilling cider spirits? The Tassie governments new ‘Make Yourself at Home’ vouchers will give you $50 towards local experiences, including our Premium Distillery Experience! You’ll learn the art of creating our unique cider spirits and of course, get to taste them - all with matched pairings ... To learn more about how you can support local tour and accommodation providers by giving yourself a holiday (our definition of a win-win!) - head to www.makeyourselfathome.com.au Then once you've learnt how to get your voucher, head here to book in for you next tour www.charlesoates.com.au/experiences

05.01.2022 @gilliesblues.au hitting the Shed tomorrow eve! Hailing from Launnie, singer-songwriter Brad is bringing a rockin' swampy blues vibe - a one man band brining a fat wall of sound that's going to make you want to stomp. Give us a buzz to book a nook: 6266 4345 ext. 3... you at the Shed!

05.01.2022 Bring your can four-pack holders back into the Shed and we’ll reuse them, then you can bring them back again, and we’ll reuse them again, and so on..

05.01.2022 Cheers to you and yours! Weekends are for taking a load off, meandering and tasting Our tasting paddles are a cracker way to get a vibe for our unique ciders. ... See you at the Shed! @thetravellingdrafters

04.01.2022 We've got your weekend sorted! Salmon croquettes perhaps? Or how about @huonmecrumpets... With haloumi, mushroom and poached egg? Maybe you're in a 'dessert for lunch' kinda mood - raspberry and white chocolate mousse all the way. Good food + good mates + good cider =

04.01.2022 Thank you everyone for all of your ongoing support this year - seeing Tassie turn out to support local business has been such a wonderful experience We’ve been so lucky to have all our team back employed and even add some brand new smiling faces. As you're no doubt aware, our borders are re-opening today to several states, so we'd like to reinforce key rules at the Shed to help keep our staff and you, our community, safe.... Please: - Stay at home if you're unwell - Sanitise your hands on entering the building - Respect social distancing rules both inside and outside the venue - If dining in, please wait to be seated - Remain seated when you are drinking or eating in the venue - Call ahead to book if you can, if not then register yourself once you get here via the link displayed on tables and at the bar We trust everyone will keep working together to ensure we're still able to enjoy the things we love, like going to our favourite places. Thanks, and hope to see you soon!

02.01.2022 @missjonesplays LIVE at the Apple Shed tonight! Come get your fix of jazzy blues, yummy food, and the best cider around. Give us a buzz to book a nook on (03) 6266 4345 ext. 3.

01.01.2022 Sam Scholfield bringing the Friday feels to the Shed tomorrow night. Local songwriter Scholfield emerges from the imposed live music hiatus to deliver the goods to the Shed, accompanied by the one and only Hugh Foley on banjo - who is nothing short of formidable! Come on down with your crew for some tunes and a couple of Spring ciders, perhaps? ... Give us a buzz to book a table: (03) 6266 4345 ext. 3

01.01.2022 Schools out for.... Spring! The sun settles a bit later these days () and it's school holidays, so we'll be closing a bit later too - starting Monday Sep 28. Mon - Thurs: 10am - 4pm... Fri: 10am - 9pm Sat + Sun: 10am -5pm @these.wander.days

01.01.2022 We Hartz Peak. About an hour south of our farm, lies the Hartz Peak National Park, and at the summit, on a clear day, you can see right into the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Nothing beats walking the grounds of mother earth. If you're in the hood, pop in and let us know if you made it to the peak! ... Scott Sefton #hartzpeaknationalpark #hartzpeak #huonvalley #tasmania #appleisle #cider

01.01.2022 Rosie & Ben LIVE at The Shed tomorrow night! Eclectic mix of classic folk, rock and blues with smatterings of traditional Irish ballads. Come on down with your crew for some (seated) toe tapping, and a couple of ciders perhaps? ... Give us a buzz to book a table: (03) 6266 4345 ext. 3