Cute little brewery that serves both beer and full coffee bar. There's a good menu too!…read more6-7 kinds of beer on tap and an equal array of coffees. The beers are solid. But very average. An average selection of bar foods as well. But the best one yet was the eggnog latte with rum! Must try!!

Waited 10 mins behind 3 people to order a beer; no sorry about the delay. Pretty terrible service…read more Beer is fine, room is plain and uninspired. Nice location; guess better than waiting in ferry line?

Everything was amazing! Worth the stop!…read more The place was highly recommended by a family member that frequents this brewery. Of course we had to make a stop on our route up island. We all enjoyed our meals. Visited back in August so it's been a couple of weeks. Our table shared the mushroom kalamari and it went fast! It was so good, crispy and balanced, we could have easily ordered a 2nd plate - it was that good! I wasn't too hungry and ordered the West coast chowder with a side of bread. Little did I know this was one of the best meals this summer. I took a photo and ate the rest! I need that recipe! My 2 kids had the pesto pasta and both thoroughly enjoyed it, no leftovers. Husband had the brisket plate. He also enjoyed his flight of seasonal beers. Highly recommended and anyone heading up island or back to Victoria, make.the.stop! Parking was difficult, but it all worked out, there was a 20 min wait. Our regret was not buying the merch, cute shirts for sure! Instead we bought brews to go as host gifts before we left. We were visiting from Los Angeles and can't wait to be back next summer! Round 2 of my west coast chowder and husband wants to try the burnt ends apps!

Great beer, but the pleasant surprise is that their seafood chowder was perhaps the best we had…read more Great service and fair prices, plus excellent t-shirts...

Was looking for a brewery on the island and Fern and Cedar in Qualicum Beach came up & was close to…read morewhere we were... perfect! We put our name in and the wait was only 15 mins so not too bad considering how packed the place was our server was out going & that always makes for a nice time the 2 piece fish and chips were really enjoyable I especially liked the very thin crispy batter and also the chutney that came with it really different in a good way my wife had the Seafood Chowder with Bannock to start and loved it also the Avocado bowl with Salmon for her main and she said it was just what she needed lots of good nutritious food and the Salmon was cooked to perfection I also had a couple of their great dark ales, would definitely have those again The meals were a good serving enough that we passed on dessert As for price point a little more than other places but not out of line considering the quality of the ingredients and the serving size I wouldn't hesitate to return for another very enjoyable meal thx to all at Fern and Cedar

This is our second time returning to fern + cedar after our last trip to Parksville. The brewery…read morehas a very generous selection of rotating taps. The food is fresh and good quality cook - not overly done and they consider plant based options with a side menu for. I am not a vegetarian but feeling really full and good after the citrus avocado bowl with grilled tofu. There's indoor, indoor with covering and a nice patio space for seating. Service was good - the server somehow knew I don't eat spicy and provided a small portion of non-spicy veggies for me. We came later at night and there's ample free street parking. Definitely recommended.

Tried to have a beer on a sunny Saturday afternoon somewhere new, searched on maps for breweries…read morearound parksville. Mount Arrowsmith popped up, wishing now they didn't. Drove 15 minutes from our campground to be stood up at the door with the "we are over capacity". Looking around there were many open tables and/or people sitting on patio without food or drink just loitering. With this "over capacity" information we put our name on a "quick waitlist". After 45 minutes of waiting in a seat that we found between many other open tables. We left. Beer looked good, food looks mediocre. Sounds like they build too much infrastructure for their lacklustre "capacity". If you're hungry or thirsty, you may want to drive down to Nanaimo. Probably quicker.

We came at around 5pm and the place was popping. The patio was already full and the restaurant had…read morelots of people inside. You order at the counter and you can either run up a tab or pay as you order. We got the spread to share which is recommended and also a salmon burger with a salad. The spread was quite large and can definitely feed 3 people. The fries were so good. The corn bread was perfect. Not too dry or sweet. The fried chicken was crispy. The sides complimented everything perfectly. The pulled pork was a bit too dry. But other than that it was pretty good. We devoured the whole thing. The beer wasn't really my cup of tea but to each their own. I love the flights so it gave you the perfect opportunity to try a bunch. The girls at the front were super nice and helpful. The food didn't come out super fast but fast enough. There's also one bathroom in the back. Overall loved the vibes here. There's not a lot of parking but you can park on the street as well. I can see why so many people come here

Cute stop near downtown Ladysmith. We were passing through on way to Nanaimo on a Tuesday at 5pm…read moreand nothing else was open! They had around 20 beers available and food. The food looked good but we only stopped for a beer. Service was friendly. They had an outdoor area which would be great except for today as it is 94! :)

I was so happy we stopped here! The food was absolutely delicious . Our favourite things was the…read moretaco crunch wrap but the taco crunch wrap was also the most expensive think we ordered. The hummus and soup were homemade too. All so good!!

When this restaurant first opened, I enjoyed their menu-it wasn't incredible but had a few decent…read morethings I enjoyed. At some point, either new management or a new chef came in and the whole menu was revamped. Three times my family tried it and every time something was wrong-undercooked chicken, bland items or receiving the wrong order. We stopped going because the food was just too inconsistent. The multilevel building is cool and has a nice patio, so it's unfortunate that their kitchen let me down so often. I will say customer service was always decent.

If I could give this place more than 5 stars, I would. My friend comes here all the time and she…read moreraves about the Vegan pizza. We wanted to try it so she ordered it for lunch. My other friend ordered a big salad with spicy tofu, and I ordered the Banh mi bowl. It was all amazingly delicious. We were so pleased to see so many Vegan options! But the highlight was the Vegan poutine. None of us had tasted poutine before and this version was amazing! Our server knew what she was talking about and was able to ensure all our dishes were fully vegan. Service was excellent and quick. The place was airy with the bay door open and the music was not too loud. Overall a magnificent experience! Don't miss this place!

One of the best Craft Breweries on Vancouver Island by far. From when you first walk in, and are…read moreoffered their new feature beer, to how they treat my pooch as we arrive, with a water bowl (and most times a treat!).. Great vibes all around and some of the tastiest beers on the Island. A must stop for anyone travelling through Duncan on their way to or from Victoria/Nanaimo.

A great find! Tucked away behind Stillhead distillery, this little gem will make you smile. A great…read morevariety of their own brews on tap, flights, glass, or growler. The service is friendly and welcoming. Great food available, several varieties of in-house ramen plus other appetizers served fresh and quick. Dog-friendly, table or bar seating, outdoor patio - what are you waiting for?

Nice little local brewery with way above average food and cool ambiance with board games to boot…read more Came in on our way driving from Victoria to Ucluelet for a decent beer and dinner after a long day of hiking and driving. We were pleasantly surprised by a small, but nice brewpub with board games to boot. They didn't have any tables for four because of reservations, but we were able to sit at the bar and set our kids up with a game of Battleship while we had some beer and food. The beer wasn't world class, but also didn't disappoint. The unicycle sour IPA, was my standout, but the porter and monster mash IPA were also good. The rest were fine, but not amazing. The food was (if anything) better than the beer. The plain cheese pizza my son got was good and had nicely browned cheese all over. The sauce was a bit on the sweet side, but not unpleasantly so. I'd probably lean more into pizza next time even if it's a bit too carb heavy. The spuds (potato wedges) were only OK. I got the Thai chicken salad, which was spicy with great greens and good chicken. Nice and fresh. My wife seemed to be less enamored of her bahn mi burger, but still said it was good. The service was attentive and happy to accommodate us and our kids. Would definitely come again.

There was a good selection of board games. The bathroom was very clean. The pretzel was really…read moregood because it wasn't greasy and there wasn't too much salt. The service was friendly and attentive and the cooks made the food super fast. The French press earl gray was very good. And when you added the cream, it felt like the creaminess wrapped around your tongue in a warm delicious hug. The ambiance was perfect and it had indoor-outdoor seating. It was a great family restaurant.It was overall a great experience.

Stopped in around 3 p.m. and had a really positive experience. Island Hoppin' had a very low-key,…read morefriendly, and relaxed atmosphere, exactly what I was looking for on Orcas Island. The Japanese-style lager on tap was excellent, and I enjoyed some pretzels and peanuts with it. The outdoor patio was very clean, with comfortable cushioned seating. A great place to unwind with a good beer. I would definitely return.

Great little brewery with really good beer. A must stop when visiting Orcas…read more Follow the signs to the parking lot and head down the staircase.