Savour Melbourne’s flavours with our shareable snacks and local sips. Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast buffet with plated options and unwind with dinner or a weekend high tea. The bar serves amazing drinks, inspired by vibrant spirit of Melbourne.
Cuisine: Continental
Location: Lobby Level 2
Restaurant phone: 61-4-97125809
Fern Bar and Dining tucked off Little Collins Street serves Modern Melbourne cuisine with flair. From sesame prawn toast to dry aged Aylesbury duck breast with honey, orange and star anise. Our dishes are as bold as they are approachable. Share a charcuterie, sip a cocktail crafted with our neighbourhood partner Little Lon Gin or linger over a Yarra Valley Rosé because here, the food is expressive, the drinks adventurous, and the nights a little more memorable than you expected.
Hours:
6:30 AM–9:30 PM
Breakfast:
Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 6:30 AM-10:30 AM
Lunch:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Dinner:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Fern Focaccia — 10
House made, blistered over fire. There to share.
Mortadella Skewer — 15
Salsa verde, chargrilled lemon.
Marinated Artichokes — 10
Poached in olive oil.
Warm Marinated Olives — 9
Rosemary, fennel seeds, orange & chilli.
Manzanilla Olive Dip — 9
Manzanilla olives, cream cheese, lemon & parsley.
Stracciatella — 8
Fresh cheese originating from Apulia, Italy.
Anchovies — 8
Lemon oil.
Peperonata — 8
Sicilian slow-braised bell peppers, tomato, onion.
Dry-Aged Aylesbury Duck — 46
Duck leg croquette, honey, orange & star anise.
Market Fish — 46
Green pea purée, mushrooms, mussel escabeche.
Grilled Asparagus — 28
Poached duck egg, black olive butter, aioli, garlic pangrattato.
Rigatoni — 30
Confit tomato, olives, lemon, chilli & stracciatella.
House Cut Fries — 12
Herb salt.
Grilled Broccolini — 14
Garlic, almonds, shallots.
Caesar Salad, Fern’s Way — 12
Cos, Caesar dressing, garlic pangrattato.
Mixed Leaf Salad — 12
Alto merlot dressing.
Potato Fondant — 14
Café de Paris butter.
Sesame Prawn Toast — 16
Black & white sesame, Yarra Valley salmon caviar, gochujang aioli.
Chargrilled Octopus — 26
Chorizo oil, smashed chickpeas.
Tuna Crudo — 24
Tomato consommé, avocado purée, herbs.
Half Shell Scallops — 24
Grilled, Nduja butter, pangrattato.
Vegetable Tart — 18
Whipped ricotta, lemon, chilli, flat leaf parsley.
Laneway Board — 36
Salumi, cheese, chicken liver parfait, house pickles.
Oysters (3 / 6 / 9) — 18 / 36 / 54
Freshly shucked, mignonette, lemon.
All served with house cut herb salted fries.
Dry-Aged Ribeye — 80
400g, dry-aged 21–42 days. Gippsland, Vic.
Wagyu Scotch Fillet — 90
MB 8–9 Black Opal, 220g, North East Vic.
Brined ½ Hazeldene Chicken — 46
Salsa verde.
Dry-Aged Beef Tenderloin — 48
180g Gippsland, 21 days.
Whole Jumbo Prawns — 52
Chargrilled, brushed with chilli oil.
Fern Steak Frites — 52
MB 4 Little Joe aged porterhouse, Fern No 1 sauce, house cut herb salted fries.
Butcher’s Cut — MP
Please ask your wait staff for today’s cut.
Sauces for Steaks: Fern No 1 · Peppercorn · Red Wine Jus · Mushroom.
Gratin of Berries — 20
Prosecco sabayon, raspberry gelato.
Dark Chocolate Mousse — 22
Callebaut, broken cannoli.
Caramelised White Chocolate — 20
Poached rhubarb, crème fraîche, chocolate soil.
Fern’s Sorbet — 20
Ask your host for today’s flavour.
Australian Cheese — 32
Shepherd's Whey Farmhouse Brie, Mount Shadwell Organic Tomme, Shepherd's Whey Farmhouse Blue, quince.
CHEF’S TASTING MENU
Six courses to share, our kitchen team’s favourite dishes. Whole table, minimum two guests.
120 PP
GF gluten free · DF dairy free · V vegetarian · VG vegan · VGO vegan option · A Australian · I imported seafood Please advise staff of any allergies or dietary requirements. Most dishes can be adapted on request.
Fern Focaccia — 10
House made, blistered over fire. There to share.
Mortadella Skewer — 15
Salsa verde, chargrilled lemon.
Warm Marinated Olives — 9
Rosemary, fennel seeds, orange & chilli.
Stracciatella — 8
Fresh cheese originating from Apulia, Italy.
Pepperonata — 8
Sicilian slow braised, bell peppers, tomato, onion.
Manzilla Olive Dip — 10
Manzanilla olives, cream cheese, lemon & parsley.
Anchovies — 8
Lemon oil.
Sesame Prawn Toast — 16
Black & white sesame, Yarra Valley salmon caviar, gochujang aioli.
Tuna Crudo — 24
Tomato consommé, avocado purée, herbs.
Vegetable Tart — 18
Whipped ricotta, lemon, chilli, flat leaf parsley.
Oysters (3 / 6 / 9) — 18 / 36 / 54
Freshly shucked, mignonette, chargrilled lemon.
Chargrilled Octopus — 26
Smoky chorizo oil, smashed chickpeas.
Half Shell Scallops — 24
Grilled, Nduja butter, pangratto.
Laneway Board — 36
Mr Cannubi salumi, cheese, chicken liver parfait, house pickles.
Peroni Nastro Azzuro — 10 / 14 / 18
Stone & Wood Pacific Ale — 10 / 14 / 18
James Squire 150 Lashes Pale Ale — 10 / 14 / 18
Little Creatures Hazy IPA — 10 / 14 / 18
Kirin Ichiban — 10 / 14 / 18
Heineken — 10 / 14 / 18
Carlton Draught, 375ml — 11
Corona Extra, 355ml — 12
Asahi Super Dry, 330ml — 11
Stella Artois, 330ml — 12
Little Creatures Pale Ale, 330ml — 12
Guinness Draught Stout, 470ml — 11
White Rabbit Dark Ale, 330ml — 11
Coopers Pale Ale, 375ml — 12
Five Seeds Apple Cider — 11
James Squire Ginger Beer — 11
James Squire Zero, 330ml — 9
Emily by Redbank Prosecco — 15 / 75
King Valley, VIC.
G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut — 42 / 220
Champagne, France.
Clover Hill Pyrenees Cuvee — 16 / 80
Pyrenees, VIC.
NV Tar & Roses Prosecco — 65
King Valley, VIC.
Caledonia Australis ‘UMBRA’ — 93
Gippsland, VIC.
H Lanvin and Fils — 28 / 145
Champagne, France.
NV Roederer Collection NV — 288
Champagne, France.
Ruinart Blanc de Blancs — 686
Champagne, France.
Dom Perignon Vintage — 895
Champagne, France.
Henschke Peggy's Hill Riesling — 16 / 75
Eden Valley, SA.
Stonier Chardonnay — 90
Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
Redbank Pinot Grigio — 15 / 70
King Valley, VIC.
2024 Kooyong Beurrot Pinot Gris — 105
Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
Kismet Moscato — 15 / 70
Multi-Regional, VIC.
Motley Cru Sauvignon Blanc — 80
King Valley, VIC.
2024 Kooyong Estate Chardonnay — 140
Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
Sticks Chardonnay — 15 / 70
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc — 90
Marlborough, NZ.
2023 TarraWarra Estate Chardonnay — 120
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Redbank Sauvignon Blanc — 15 / 70
King Valley, VIC.
Giant Steps Applejack Chardonnay — 165
Yarra Valley, VIC.
2023 Brokenwood Indigo Vineyard Chardonnay — 230
Hunter Valley, VIC.
Dal Zotto Pinot Grigio — 85
King Valley, VIC.
Absolut Vodka — 15
Grain Shaker — 16
Vansetter Cucumber & Mint — 15
Grey Goose — 16
Constable Proudfoot — 12
Little Miss Yoko — 16
Four Pillars Rare Dry — 13
Hendricks — 14
Tanqueray 10 — 16
Olmeca Tequila — 12
Patron Silver — 15
Patron Anejo — 16
Olmeca Altos Plata — 15
Olmeca Altos Reposado — 16
Bundaberg — 12
Angostura 1919 — 16
Bacardi Blanco — 14
Bacardi Spiced — 15
Jim Beam — 12
Wild Turkey — 16
Makers Mark — 15
Woodford Reserve — 16
Little Lon Single Malt — 15
Monkey Shoulder — 15
Bushmill Malt 10 YO — 15
Ardbeg Single Malt — 16
Talisker Malt 10 YO — 16
Starward Nova Single Malt — 16
Starward Fortis — 19
Johnnie Walker Black 12 YO — 15
Johnnie Walker Blue Label — 29
Jameson — 17
Chivas Regal 18 YO — 19
Glenfiddich 18 YO — 21
Glenlivet 18 YO — 21
Oban Malt 14 YO — 21
Balvenie 14 YO — 28
Canadian Club 12 YO — 15
Aperol — 12
Campari — 12
Kahlua — 14
Baileys — 14
Midori — 12
Cointreau — 12
Frangelico — 12
Drambuie — 14
Little Lon Absinthe — 15 FERN BAR FINAL DESIGN PDF downl…
Our signature cocktails have been developed in collaboration with Little Lon Distilling Co. inspired by the characters.
Night Jasmine — 24
Ginger Mick Gin, Jasmine Butterfly Pea Cordial, elderflower, dry vermouth, bitters, lemon.
Yoko Sunset — 24
Miss Yoko Gin, Malibu, Cointreau, coconut water, honey, cranberry, lemon.
Curious Monkey — 24
Proudfoot Gin, Blue Curacao, passionfruit, pineapple, honey, lemon, soda water.
Midnight Ritual — 28
Orange Cane Rum, Licor 43, espresso, chocolate liqueur, simple syrup.
Lychee Reverie — 26
Miss Yoko Gin, lychee liqueur, Yuzu, Vanilla, lemon, Wonderfoam.
Coco Fashioned — 28
Cane Rum, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, coconut water.
Fern-Tini — 26
Miss Yoko Gin, Lillet Blanc, dry vermouth.
Negroni — 24
Miss Yoko Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth.
Charred Apricot Sour — 28
Little Lon Aged Rum, charred apricot, brandy, lemon, maple syrup.
G&R — 26
Little Lon Giger Mick Gin, Lillet Blanc, Campari, grapefruit, rose syrup, rose water.
Rameau d'Or Provence Rosé — 16 / 75
Provence, France.
Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rosé — 86
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Giant Steps Pinot Noir — 18 / 85
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Giant Steps Syrah — 90
Yarra Valley, VIC.
2020 Tarra Warra K-Block Merlot — 105
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Redbank Shiraz — 15 / 70
King Valley, VIC.
Rising Gamay — 85
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Henschke Five Shillings Shiraz Blend — 100
Barossa Valley, SA.
Redbank Sangiovese — 15 / 70
King Valley, VIC.
Heathcote Estate Shiraz — 120
Heathcote, VIC.
Tar & Roses Heathcote Sangiovese — 70
Heathcote, VIC.
Sticks Cabernet Sauvignon — 75
Yarra Valley, VIC.
Shadowfax Minnow Grenache Mataro — 80
Port Phillip, VIC.
Yabby Lake Single Vineyard Pinot Noir — 140
Mornington Peninsula, VIC.
Two Cells Shiraz — 77
Beechworth, VIC.
2022 The Fifth Wave Grenache — 155
Barossa Valley, SA.
2023 Heathcote Winery Cravens Place Shiraz — 80
Heathcote, VIC.
2022 Yalumba ‘The Signature’ Cabernet Shiraz — 220
Barossa Valley, SA.
Yalumba Antique Muscat — 15
Eden Valley, SA.
Penfolds Father 10 yo Tawny Port — 19
Multi-Region, SA. FERN BAR FINAL DESIGN PDF downl…
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