Mid Trail Treats

The Experience Somerset guide to terrific trail side tucker!

Let’s face it. You certainly work up a hunger when adventuring along Australia’s longest recreational rail trail, the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. So why not swap your trail mix for a hunger fix at one of Somerset’s local cafes or pubs? Here in Somerset, we love nothing more than to dig into a generous serve of home-cooked tucker. That’s why our local watering holes and eateries always serve up the goods, packed with fresh Somerset flavours. We’ve put together some of our favourite flavour hubs along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, just perfect for a mid-trail treat. You’re welcome.

Fernvale:

• Try a famous pie at the Old Fernvale Bakery Café
• Tantalise your taste buds at Tree Change Café
• Delicious snacks and meals Barb’s Kitchen
• Have a counter meal at Fernvale’s first pub, the Fernvale Hotel Motel
• Enjoy a great meal and cold brew at the Brisbane Valley Tavern
• Buns, breads and baked delicacies at Fernvale Bake House and Patisserie

Lowood:

• Home made sweets, treats and gifts at the Folk Art Cooperative
• Park up for a brew or two at Coffee at the Park
• Coffee and cakes at Rudy and Ada’s
• Baked treats galore at the Lowood Bakery
• Country meals and hospitality and Hotel Lowood
  

Coominya:  

• Drop in for a brew and a yarn at the Bellevue Hotel Coominya
  

Esk:

• Country cuisine at its finest at the Esk Grand Hotel
• Tasty toasties and locally roasted coffee at the Brisbane Valley Roasters
• Fresh flavours with a side of art at Nash Gallery Café
• For treats on the go visit Smiley’s Café
• Sweet and savoury treats at the Esk Bakery 
  

Toogoolawah:

• Hand-made fudge, sweets and treats at Sister Bake and Co
• For all your picnic needs visit The Picnic Society
• Hav’ a chat over a delicious meal at Hav’A’ Chat Café
• Coffee with a smile at Thee Coffee Shack
• Craft beers and your old favourites all on tap at the Handle Bar
• Icy cold beers and heart meals at the Toogoolawah Hotel
• Grab a brew and a bite at the Exchange Hotel Toogoolawah
  

Harlin:

• Drop in for a bite and a beer at the Harlin Hotel  
  

Moore:

• Relax and unwind with a cocktail and canape at Kai Lounge
• Country gourmet gifts and treats at Moore Cafe
• Tea and cakes at the Supper Room Gallery at the Moore Soldiers Memorial Hall

Linville:  

• Hearty meals and a brew with a view at The Linville Hotel
• For a meal on the go visit Linville Store and Café

Keen to explore somewhere off the trail? Check out more tantalising places to eat in Somerset.