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The Agrarian Kitchen

11a The Avenue, New Norfolk TAS 7140, Australia

Recommended by 36 people

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11a The Avenue, New Norfolk TAS 7140, Australia

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+61 3 6262 0011
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About The Agrarian Kitchen

Set across the expansive grounds of a restored nineteenth-century asylum in New Norfolk, this paddock-to-plate destination turns estate agriculture into immersive dining. Guests start their three-hour meal wandering the working garden, stepping into the greenhouse for initial snacks and an aperitif before settling into the dining room. Course after course leans entirely on hyper-seasonal harvests—seared artichoke hearts, house-made burrata with pickled lemon miso, and garden vegetables served minutes from the soil. House-fermented tonics and botanical syrups form a dedicated non-alcoholic pairing alongside boutique wines. Out on the lawn, the weekend kiosk turns out flaky lamb sausage rolls and warm quiche beside burning fire pits.

  • Greenhouse & Garden Degustation: The multi-course degustation begins with snacks and drinks served right inside the working greenhouse and gardens before guests transition inside.
  • House-Crafted Pairings: House-fermented concoctions, seasonal syrups, and foraged botanicals form a bespoke alcohol-free flight crafted entirely on-site.
  • Weekend Lawn Kiosk: A walk-up lawn counter serves lamb sausage rolls, quiche, and seasonal plates alongside open-air fire pits on weekends.
  • Historic Restored Grounds: Adaptive reuse transforms the sprawling grounds and masonry of a historic asylum into a regenerative restaurant and agricultural space.
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Why Dine at The Agrarian Kitchen

Experience hyper-seasonal dining rooted in estate-grown produce, bespoke house ferments, and historic Tasmanian grounds.

  • Greenhouse & Garden Course Transition

    Begin your degustation amongst the crops in the greenhouse or yard for starters and drinks before transitioning inside for the main courses.

    walked through the garden and enjoyed our first course and a wine in the greenhouse before making our way back to the main dining room

    Sarah Ashmore

  • Unhurried Regional Degustation

    Immerse in an unhurried, multi-hour dining journey celebrating hyper-seasonal Tasmanian produce harvested directly steps from the kitchen.

    No restaurant has offered a better representation of place then the agrarian! A taste of tassie in every bite with each course lending itself to the next.

    Asher Sernack

  • Bespoke House-Crafted Non-Alcoholic Flight

    Complement your menu with an entirely in-house crafted non-alcoholic flight made using wild foraged botanicals, house syrups, and ferments.

    These drinks feature house made syrups and fermented concoctions using foraged and homegrown ingredients, crafted with just as much care and creativity as the wine.

    Arron Orlando

  • Educational Working Garden & Composting Tours

    Gain practical horticultural insight and observe zero-waste cultivation methods through dedicated guided walks across the working acreage.

    We all left feeling very inspired to cultivate our own garden and start composting.

    Holly Greenwood

  • Lawn Dining, Fire Pits & Weekend Kiosk

    Dine in the open air with picnic rugs, lawn tables, and roaring fire pits for an accessible weekend feast of seasonal kiosk bakes and salads.

    The combination of excellent food, beautiful outdoor setting, huge fire pits, winter sunshine and the opportunity to see some of what is being created behind the scenes made this feel like much more than simply stopping somewhere for lunch.

    Victoria Strong

  • Adaptive Reuse of Historic Asylum Grounds

    Experience the thoughtful transformation of historic psychiatric asylum grounds into an elegant, regenerative farm-to-table destination.

    I love the juxtaposition of this converted insane asylum into a modern farm with all locally made & sourced produce.

    Liz C

Signature dining experiences and garden-led highlights

  • Degustation

    The degustation is generous, relaxed, and filled with so many thoughtful little surprises.

    Arron Orlando

  • Garden Tour

    The Garden Tour was fantastic and well worth doing.

    Holly Greenwood

  • Non-alcoholic Pairing

    My business partner chose the non-alcoholic pairing, and I have to say, it was a standout in its own right.

    Arron Orlando

  • Lamb Sausage Roll

    we had the Lamb sausage roll and the quiche

    Jane R

Beyond the menu

Distinct hospitality touches that elevate the dining journey

  • Glasshouse Welcome Course

    Guests begin their degustation with starters and a drink served inside the glasshouse and garden grounds before transitioning into the main dining room.

  • Bespoke House-Fermented Non-Alcoholic Pairing

    Rather than commercial sodas, the venue crafts an alcohol-free flight using housemade fermented concoctions and syrups from estate botanicals.

  • Guided Agrarian Garden Walk

    Diners are invited on an educational walk through the working beds and compost systems, learning cultivation practices directly on the grounds.

  • Lawn Fire Pits and Blankets

    Large fire pits burn across the expansive lawns, allowing guests to relax outdoors with blankets and warm sunshine during cooler weather.

Before you head over

Practical timing and planning advice for dining and garden visits

  • Allow at least three hours for lunch

    The multi-course degustation includes walking through the working garden and beginning courses in the greenhouse or grounds before moving inside, so allocate at least three unhurried hours for lunch.

  • Book garden tours in advance

    If you plan to attend a guided garden tour alongside lunch, book the tour session in advance, as garden tours operate on set daily schedules prior to dining.

  • Arrive early for weekend kiosk visits

    The casual outdoor Kiosk operates on weekends and lines can stretch deep for baked goods, so arrive early if you want popular items like pastries or quiche without long waits.

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