news & events
December 2008
Improvements
The new building is progressing well, luckily the construction has had no impact on our customers, which has been a relief.
We have also installed a new playground–near the cricket pitch–for the children to enjoy.
New summer menus and opening hours
Glen has designed two new fantastic menus for lunch and dinner that should suit everyone’s taste and budget.
We are continuing to show a children’s movie at 6.30pm to allow parents to relax over dinner.
Ironhouse Brewery’s special summer release, the Pilsener, has proved to be very popular.
During the summer holidays the White Sands Restaurant & IronHouse Brewery Bar will be OPEN from 11.30am until late for coffee & cake, beer tasting and sales and of course serving lunch from 11.30am to 2.30pm and dinner from 5pm onwards.
New Years Eve
New Years Eve will be a grand affair with live music, guests will be greeted promptly at 6.30pm and receive a complimentary drink and canapes followed by a four course dinner.
Tickets are $49 per person, so be quick and get some friends together and book a table as this event is sure to sell out fast.
Accommodation Specials
We still have a scattering of nights available between Christmas and New Years Eve. But for longer stays look at your calender from the 2nd weekof January onwards! Weekly stays start from $720 per double.
September 2008
Beer, Bangers and Blues Day
Featuring Pete Cornelius and the DeVilles
Join us in celebrating the launch of our new summer beer—Ironhouse Pilsener
- Free jumping castle & activities for the kids
- Enjoy a sirloin banger on the deck or dine à la carte
- Listen to some tunes while catching up with friends
Rain, hail or shine this will be a great family fun day on Sunday 19th of October 2008, from 11am onwards.
For accommodation bookings phone 03) 63 722 228 or go to our booking page.
July 2008
The Launch of Paddies Head Stout was a great success, we would like to thank everyone who came along to be the first to sample this great brew. Tastings are now available at White Sands bar. Takeaway sales will be available at the end of August.
Our Annual French Night was another recent event that was full of
good food, wine and company.
If you missed out on these events be sure not to miss out on our
August Event.
The Beef Eaters Dinner: Friday 22nd of August 2008
- 6 courses featuring the best of Tasmanian beef.
- $48 per person for true winter comfort food including a delectable dessert.
- 6.00 for 6.30pm start. Transport available and children are most
welcome.
- RSVP by 18th of August 2008. Get some friends together for the evening and experience something fun.
Past Events
Live Music: Saturday 5th July 2008
Join us for dinner on Saturday night and enjoy some relaxing tunes from Therese and Bruce.
Bastille Day: Friday 11th July 2008
Celebrate at White Sands Resort with our annual French evening.
Enjoy French inspired food by our higly trained head chef, Glen Cordwell and French wines presented by our guest sommelier, Kirk Denne from DWS.
- 5 courses with matching wines only $80
- 6.30 for 7 pm, so that meals and wines can be presented before each course
Beer Launch & Appreciation Night: Friday 18th July 2008
Ironhouse Brewery is launching their 5th style of Beer, called Paddys Head Stout. Join Michael at 6.30pm as he provides you with his brewing knowledge, ample tastings and winter comfort dishes to match.
- $35 includes beer, canapes and main course
- 6.30pm start
June 2008
The New Building is progressing well, with the steel frame being put together. It's a fantastic sight to watch the crane working! We are now
starting the 12 month countdown to opening.
Ironhouse Brewery continues to grow, and by the start of July we will be launching a new beer, Paddy’s Head Stout.
Glen has designed a new warming winter menu that suits a broader spectrum of tastes and budgets, whilst retaining the White Sands 'wow' factor!
Financially, we appreciate that times are getting tougher, so we have come up with some specials to entice you to come for a drive and beat those budget blues!
School Holidays Are Forever
All kids meals are $10, which includes main course, icecream and
a drink. Plus, kids can watch a movie @ 6.30 pm in our cinema opposite the restaurant, so that mum and dad can enjoy a relaxing meal, too!
Thank God Its Friday
Happy 2 hours between 5-7 pm with $5 schooners, spirits
& snacks—plus IHB giveaways! Get some friends together and welcome the weekend!
Midweek Madness
2 course Lunches: $20
2 course Dinners: $35
Live Music
To liven up our lives (on Saturday nights, at least!). Check
our music schedule by phoning us on 6372 2228
Special Mother's Day – May 2008
On mother's day weekend – children may stay free of charge when sharing a deluxe unit with their parents. So go on, treat mum to a weekend away, remember happy wife happy life!
When dining at White Sands Restaurant all mothers will receive a complimentary glass of wine or IronHouse beer. We will be serving our Autumn al la carte lunch and dinner menu, respectively.
Families who dine in our restaurant are also welcome to use the guest recreational facilities during mum's special day. Bookings are essential for both lunch and dinner on 6372 2228
Targa Tasmania – April 2008
On Thursday the 17th of April, Targa Tasmania will be cruising past White Sands Resort on their way to the start of Stage 16 Elephant Saddle.
Due to the increase of visitors in our beautiful area White Sands Restaurant and Ironhouse Brewery Bar will be open all day! Serving lunch, coffee and cake and of course our award winning Ironhouse Brews.
So call in stretch your legs and experience the best of Tasmanian food and beer.
New Multi-purpose Building Development Underway
The new building will house our accommodation reception, and a local produce store. Plus a conference/function facility that can be tailored to cater from 10-300 guests.
It will also incorporate a casual cafe in addition to our current modern Tasmanian cuisine restaurant. Which will allow us to cater for all levels of the Tasmanian food and wine experience.
The centre piece of the new building will be our microbrewery- IronHouse Brewery.
At present we have installed the microbrewery in one of our implement sheds to enable us to begin brewing.
Our products were launched on the 1st of December 07 at the Hobart Beerfest. We then hosted an inaugural tasting event at White Sands Restaurant & Bar on the 8th of December.
Iron House Brewery
Our handcrafted brews are made to traditional recipes from quality ingredients and Tasmanian water, sourced from our own spring.
Our brews are refreshingly unpasteurised and have no preservatives or additives.
Located at White Sands Estate, Ironhouse point; The first house on the east coast with an iron roof was situated on this coastal point on the beautiful east coast. The landmark is synonymous with farming, fishing, beach holidays and surfing.
Water, mountains and forest surround us and together with the locations history they provide us with the inspiration to continue the legacy of endeavour, enhancement and the will to share with you our natural attributes.
IronHouse and White Sands Restaurant at Festivale
On the second weekend in February White Sands restauarnt and Ironhouse brewery attended Festivale in Launceston. The event was a great succes and enabled us to intrduce our beers to the north and tourists alike. The beers were accpeted well and we now have more stockists from where you can purchase our refreshing Beers!
Our chef was able to showcase his skills in food and beer matching, as well as demonstrate what fantastic local produce we have on the east coast. The Freycinet Oysters dressed w/ Rapsberry and Star Anise were superb with the Wheat Beer.
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