FERME at Byron Bay Spirits Co.

FERME brings a food-focused dining experience to Byron Bay Spirits Co., pairing the distillery’s house-made spirits and cocktails with cooking from Mullumbimby chef Luke Haroon. The menu is built around seasonal, local produce gathered from both the coast and farms, with each ingredient treated carefully and presented in distinctive ways. It is a considered option for diners who enjoy food with a strong sense of place, without relying on a long list of named dishes or elaborate descriptions.

The menu is meat-free, with sustainably sourced seafood and farm-grown vegetables at its centre. FERME gives vegetables the same attention as any meat-based dish, creating a balanced offering for seafood eaters and vegetarians alike. Age-old methods such as pickling and fermentation are central to the kitchen, bringing colour, freshness and added depth to the food. The cooking is described as simple but precise, with a zero-waste approach that makes use of every part of the produce, including ferments, pickles and sauces made from scraps and bones.

Drinks are an important part of the experience. FERME’s food is paired with cocktails from Byron Bay Spirits Co., made using small-batch, in-house distillations and recipes shaped by traditional methods. That connection between kitchen and distillery is part of the venue’s story: FERME was created from a shared respect for careful, patient craft. Rather than treating the food and drinks as separate attractions, the venue presents them as complementary parts of the same dining experience.

Located in the heart of Byron Bay Spirits Co.’s spirit room, FERME offers an easy fit for diners looking for a meal built around seasonal produce, seafood, vegetables and fermentation, with cocktails alongside. It should appeal particularly to vegetarians, seafood lovers and anyone interested in thoughtful, low-waste cooking. The source material does not provide enough detail to describe the room’s layout, service style or suitability for specific group types, but it does establish a clear focus: honest food, considered technique and a close relationship with the local distillery. For a meal in Byron Bay that connects the kitchen to the bottle, FERME is a focused and distinctive choice.