The Westbury Gingerbread Cottages

Coffee by morning. Wine by night. Based in the north of Tasmania and just 25minutes from Launceston and in the midst of the Northern Tasmanian Tasting Trail, Love Lucy Boots Wine Room is definitely a reason to take a detour off the highway. Love Lucy Boots Wine Room is a small intimate venue showcasing wines and light bites from regional and family owned businesses. The wine and food list is ever-changing based on seasonal and new wine discoveries. There is an onsite Providore available to allow you to take home to enjoy your favourite wine and cheeses. The venue offers a Takeaway Espresso Bar from 7.30-11am Thursday-Monday, offering pastries and sourdough from some of Tasmanian's top bakeries (*available daily until sold out). The Wine Bar is a small intimate venue, situated in the front room of an 1870's residential home, seating only 15, the venue is open Friday to Monday, and bookings are highly recommended. Created by Lucy, who has recently returned to her home state of Tasmania, she is committed to ensuring a hospitable experience and showcasing the delights of Tasmania. Expected the unexpected. Nights at Love Lucy Boots reimagine the days of old of hospitality and travel adventures.

The Westbury RSL, situated in the historic town of Westbury, was constructed in 1832 as a court house and gaol. Over the years, it served various purposes, including as a police station and council rooms. Since the 1940s, it has been proudly used as a fully licensed bar by the RSL. Every Thursday the RSL hosts either a Parmi Night or Burger Night, and on the first Friday of each month it is Steak Night. The venue is available for hire for functions and events, and catering services are available by arrangement Featuring amenities such as a pool table, a cosy lounge area, a wood heater, and a comfortable ambiance, the Westbury RSL provides a welcoming environment for all.

The Westbury Town Common is a flood plain that blends natural environments with open grassed spaces. Complete with views to Quamby Bluff, it provides easy walking to a central barbeque area and picturesque sites along Quamby Brook. Dogs on leads are welcome. Many native plants and animals inhabit the Town Common, even some endangered species. Examples of resident-threatened fauna are the Eastern Barred Bandicoot and the Green and Gold Frog. You may also note the purple loosestrife in the brook and slender water pepper in the drainage lines – both of them threatened species. Platypus are common in Quamby Brook, and birds known to visit the brook include owls and goshawks. Pets on leash only. Photo: copyright 2020 Jade Austen All rights reserved.