Great bar and restaurant with friendly staff and a large selection of food. The nachos are recommended.

Always drove by this place and wanted to try it. Was headed to another spot in West Hartford with friends and I mentioned how one day I wanted to try this place. When we got to the place it was a 2 hours wait. My friends suggested we go to Fernwood, one word “wow”! It felt like all the food was home cooked. We absolutely enjoyed everything! Will be back. Shirley was our waitress, she was the best!!! Highly recommended.

Just good old fashioned comfort food...Tom and the rest of the staff were quite pleasant and attentive

On New Year's Eve had Roast Beef au jus ..fabulous! And the clam chowder delicious! For dessert blueberry pie's the Best! My companion said the Scrod was excellent !!!! Service great by real professional staff!

First time here this century, very retro vibe from ?1980s? Ate dinner near end of service, dining room still pretty busy, families & couples. Server friendly, welcoming & attentive. Drinks came fast & good. Same with food. Very traditional Connecticut menu. Good dinner, good value, we left happy. Parking in rear lot off New Britain Ave.

This was the most homey, Renaissance tavern-like place! Almost like I stepped into an Elizabethan movie scene. The stained glass windows are gorgeous! The service was impeccable and the locals were talkative, warm and nostalgic about there growing up coming to the Fernwood in the 60s and 70's. My salmon caesar salad was fresh, crisp and plain old good eats! My cranberry vodka was perfect and the clam chowder was thick and brimming with clam, cream and potato goodness! I wanted to come here forever and while I waited to get my nails done next door, I went for it. Not a mistake was made on this day. It's a must try! I've heard St. Patty's Day is a blast and if you like it ...they have liver and onions on the menu. Tell em Kitty sent you! You won't be disappointed in the least!

I can't believe we've never been here For whatever reason the inside looked exactly as I pictured it Very cozy type family restaurant with lovely staff and yummy foods We tried the fish and chips and fried shrimp and soup and chili and bread pudding The chili was super meaty which is how I like it The Mrs got pea soup and it was delicious and also thick in a very good way The fries were not our favorite but definitely cooked properly with a little crisp I'll try the tater tots next time The bread pudding was damn delicious. Wow it was so good we want to try more of the other home made desserts Definitely comfort food and fun staff Also a nice looking bar area

The Fernwood is, on the outside, a very unassuming restaurant. With dark brick, and stained glass windows, it often can be difficult to tell if the restaurant is even open. Once you enter however you are greeted by a classic pub dining room, and a team that seems to all share a sense of ownership of the restaurant. From the friendly greeting and conversation, to the wait staff being constantly cleaning nooks and crannies to make it exceptionally clean throughout, you will feel exceptionally comfortable and welcome. The food is somewhat eclectic, but in the best way. While there typical comfort food dishes, and something everyone will enjoy on the menu, there is an eclectic and interesting selection of more traditional pub foods. The food has been served perfectly cooked and was delicious every time I've been. The dishware is somewhat dated in appearance, but not in quality, condition, and cleanliness, which were all perfect. The dishware actually added to the environment by further contributing to the traditional pub feel. This is not the place to go for new age dishes or molecular gastronomy, but is perfect for a relaxed and extremely filling comfort meal. My biggest regret is the literal years I drove by simply thinking "I really should go there..." without ever stopping in.