The Branch

A wine, cocktail and tapas bar in Swansea Tas.

Open Friday- Tuesday 1pm – LATE

The Commercial Bank of Australia in Swansea, was the first of it’s kind on The East Coast of Tasmania. In 1920 the site started construction and in 1921 the first manager was appointed and it officially opened!

The bank was operational until the 1940’s.

From the roaring 40’s to the hip 70’s this stunning building was a private home to many a Swansea family, you will see little notes of this through the venue!

After this is was a antique shop, then a rug shop and then finally a restaurant.

The wonderful Subi & Helen (Farm Shed) created a wonderful space for the community with beautiful produce.

John bailey then put his unique spin on it & then followed Jenette Vos.

In 2016 Ruth and Phil created Tellers, a east coast wine bar with a funky feel!

Now in 2023 we (Luke & Kelsey) are excited to show off Tasmania’s best produce in a Wine & Cocktail bar that also has a ‘Tasmanian Tapas’ Menu.

Our Menu is made to share, small tapa’s style plates with uniquely Tasmanian Produce.

Please note, we are more of a walk in venue, if you’d like to make a booking call us on

6117 0002, but really only required for groups over 6pax!

The Vault

A Private Dining Experience

The Vault, is our newly released or (re-imagined) private dining room.

If you are looking for a group booking of up to 12 People (we can fit up to 16 in a different configuration) or a standup function of up to 30pax then the vault might be for you. Hidden behind a secret door you will enter a intimate warm and moody space for your that has it’s own adjoining court yard. We are flexible with this space and if you are looking for different dining options such a ‘nbbles’ a ‘set menu’ or ‘rolling food’ then we want to help you best experience ‘The Vault’. 

To enquire with us about The Vault or even just a booking in general phone us on 03 6117 0002 or email us at info@thebranchswansea.com.au