Jackman & McRoss – Battery Point
57 Hampden Rd, Battery Point TAS 7004
A Hobart institution. Beautiful bread, pastries and cakes baked in-house daily — perfect for grabbing something delicious to go.

Lēoht – Battery Point
46A Hampden Rd, Battery Point TAS 7004
Bright, fresh vibe with a newer food and drinks line-up we’re really excited about. A lovely spot for a relaxed coffee or bite.

Ti Ama – Battery Point
Shop 13, 13 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point TAS 7004
Our go-to for sourdough pizza takeaway — simple, tasty toppings and always hits the spot.

Magic Curries – Battery Point
41 Hampden Rd, Battery Point TAS 7004
Tandoori and curries from northern India. Cosy, comforting, and reliably great.

Blue Eye Seafood Restaurant – Battery Point Waterfront
1 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point TAS 7004
A favourite for oysters and a glass of wine, plus they usually have tasty seasonal specials on the board.

Shipwrights Arms – Battery Point
29 Trumpeter St, Battery Point TAS 7004
One of Hobart’s oldest pubs (est. 1846). A classic local hangout with a great meal and a proper pub atmosphere.

Da Angelo – Battery Point
47 Hampden Rd, Battery Point TAS 7004
Old-school, family-run Italian with great pizza and pasta — relaxed, warm, and a local favourite for a reason.

Berta – Hobart CBD
119 Liverpool St, Hobart TAS 7000
Berta is all about great coffee, food, and wine. Open daily for smart breakfasts and wholesome lunches — an easy, reliable go-to.

Room for a Pony – North Hobart
338 Elizabeth St, North Hobart TAS 7000
The best Chinese omelette in town, great coffee, and a sunny outdoor space we love when the weather’s playing nice.

Bear With Me – South Hobart
399 Macquarie St, South Hobart TAS 7004
A local favourite with interesting breakfast options and a laid-back vibe — great if you want something a little different for brekkie.

Erda – Hobart
167A Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000
One of the newer favourites blending Japanese flavours with Tassie produce. It’s a big hit for a reason and feels refreshingly different to the usual brunch fare.

Westside Laundry – West Hobart
87 Goulburn St, West Hobart TAS 7000
A newer deli-style brunch spot that went cult-fast — stacked sandwiches/bagels, great coffee, and a fun, no-fuss vibe.

Farzi – Salamanca / Waterfront
13 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point TAS 7004 (Salamanca Wharf precinct)
A playful waterfront brunch spot with pretty plates, excellent coffee, and a lively weekend atmosphere.

Bar Wa Izakaya – Hobart CBD
216–218 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000
Izakaya-style Japanese plates, a great sake list and a fun, buzzy vibe. Perfect for a relaxed dinner that still feels special.

Suzie Luck’s Canteen – Salamanca / Battery Point
2 Salamanca Square, Battery Point TAS 7004
A Southeast Asian twist with fantastic cocktails and warm, friendly service. Great for a fun night out.

Pitzi Pasta Bar – Hobart CBD
4 Victoria St, Hobart TAS 7000
A tiny pasta-and-wine bar by the Fico crew. Handmade pasta, a cosy little room, and a fun “drop in for a bowl and a glass of red” vibe. Walk-ins welcome, and perfect when you want something casual but still a bit special.

Trophy Room – North Hobart
342 Argyle St, North Hobart TAS 7000
A small, cosy neighbourhood spot doing seriously good food in a relaxed way. Great for an easy lunch or a low-key dinner with a nice wine.

Booking tip: These spots are very popular in peak periods, so we recommend booking at least 4 weeks in advance wherever possible (even earlier for weekends and holiday dates).

Aloft – Brooke Street Pier
Pier One, Brooke St Pier, Hobart TAS 7000
Fine food in a relaxed setting with truly stunning waterfront views. Aloft isn’t just dinner — it’s a whole Hobart experience (especially at sunset).

Restaurant MARIA – Brooke Street Pier
Brooke St Pier / 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000
Coastal Mediterranean dining right on the water. Beautiful flavours, a warm atmosphere, and one of the best harbour views in town.

Peppina – Salamanca Place
2B Salamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000
Warm, trattoria-style Italian inspired by the way Italians celebrate food, family and friends. A beautiful space for a long, shared meal.

Fico – Hobart CBD
151 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000
Modern Italian with a playful, European-leaning menu and a set-menu experience we rate very highly. One of Hobart’s most awarded dining rooms.

Templo – Hobart
98 Patrick St, Hobart TAS 7000
A tiny, hatted neighbourhood restaurant that does Italian-inspired sharing plates brilliantly. Intimate, local, and always special.

Landscape Restaurant & Grill – Hunter Street Waterfront
23 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000
If you’re after a proper steak night, this is our pick — premium grill, big flavours, and a beautiful historic setting down on the waterfront.

Ogee – North Hobart (walk-ins only)
374 Murray St, North Hobart TAS 7000
Chef Matt Breen (also behind Sonny) has created a Euro-style neighbourhood bistro with great wine and a cosy, buzzy vibe. Walk-ins only, so arrive early or be ready to queue.

The Agrarian Kitchen – New Norfolk (Derwent Valley)
11A The Avenue, New Norfolk TAS 7140 (about a 30–35 min drive from Hobart)
A true destination lunch — garden-driven, seasonal Tasmanian cooking in a beautiful old asylum-grounds setting. Worth the short day trip if you’re a foodie.

Cocktails & Fun Nights Out

Rude Boy – Hobart CBD
130 Elizabeth St, Hobart
Caribbean rum bar with cracking cocktails and (honestly) the best fried chicken in town. Lively, inclusive, always a good time.

La Sardina Loca – Hobart CBD
100 Elizabeth St, Hobart
Aperitivo + small plates with a buzzy Euro feel. Come for a spritz, stay for “just one more” snack and drink.

Gold Bar – Hobart CBD
319–321 Liverpool St, Hobart
Tiny, candle-lit cocktail den (very Hobart). Clever drinks, cosy vibe — perfect for a date or a late-night tipple.

Mary Mary – Salamanca / Battery Point
2A Salamanca Pl, Hobart
A hidden, speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked into The Tasman’s sandstone. Moody, special, and a seriously good list of cocktails and local spirits.

Wine Bars & A Bit Special

Institut Polaire – Hobart CBD / Waterfront
1/7 Murray St, Hobart
Cold-climate wine bar with that beautiful, icy-white interior (a nod to Hobart’s Antarctic ties). Excellent Tasmanian and cool-climate wines, plus seasonal plates — relaxed but quietly fancy.

Sonny – Hobart CBD (walk-ins)
120A Elizabeth St, Hobart
Compact, cosy wine bar with a killer list and proper “neighbourhood living room” energy. Tiny, warm, and always great.

Lucinda – Hobart CBD
123R Collins St, Hobart
One of Hobart’s most loved wine bars — natural-leaning list, great snacks, and a low-key but special feel.

Pubs & Beer Gardens (Proper Local Vibe)

Preachers – Hobart CBD
5 Knopwood St, Hobart
Beloved beer garden near the docks. Great tap list, woodfired pizzas, and always buzzing.

The Whaler – Salamanca / Battery Point
39 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point
A Salamanca staple with a strong line-up of Tassie craft beer, gin, whisky and cocktails. Easy, reliable spot any night of the week.

New Sydney Hotel – Hobart CBD
87 Bathurst St, Hobart
Irish-hearted local institution — great Guinness, top pub grub, and a cosy, lively atmosphere in the best way.

Our go-to picks for no-fuss, tasty food
(Most of these are on Uber Eats too!)

Still Thai – Hobart CBD
112 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000
Fresh Thai with plenty of veg and good-quality protein. It doesn’t taste heavy or overly MSG-y. You can also grab it on Uber Eats if you’re feeling lazy in your room.

Vietnamese Pho – Battery Point
Shop 9, 33 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point TAS 7004
My pho spot. The broth tastes clean (I don’t think they go too hard on MSG), everything’s fresh, and they’re always busy — which is a good sign.

Ti Ama – Battery Point
Shop 13, 13 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point TAS 7004
This is where I’ll go for sourdough pizza takeaway — simple, tasty toppings, always reliable.

Kinoko Deli – Hobart CBD
110 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Quick, tasty Japanese from the bain-maries — perfect for an easy, no-fuss lunch.

Szechuan Kitchen – Sandy Bay
16A Princes St, Sandy Bay TAS 7005 (as you noted)
When I’m craving Chinese, this is where I head for that spicy Szechuan hit.

Van Diemens Land Creamery (VDLC Punt) – Hobart Waterfront
Constitution Dock / 1 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000
Hours: Sun–Thu 12pm–8pm | Fri–Sat 12pm–9pm
My go-to for ice cream. I usually order hazelnut chocolate and peppermint — you’re welcome.

Pigeon Whole Bakers – Hobart CBD
32 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000 Pigeon Whole Bakers+1
Legendary sourdough, incredible croissants and the best “grab-and-go” pastries. I’ll usually sneak in for a coffee and something flaky and buttery (the morning bun is dangerously good). grabyourfork.blogspot.com

Queens Pastry – Hobart
144 Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000 Yelp+1
A tiny pastry shop doing multiple fresh bakes through the morning — think croissants, cruffins and donuts, plus excellent coffee. Perfect if you like your pastries still warm from the oven.

Little Miss Patisserie – Hobart
151–153 Argyle St, Hobart TAS 7000
Yum. The pastries and cakes here are a little bit special — interesting flavours, beautifully done, and so tasty.

Nutpatch Chocolates – Hobart CBD
1 Murray St Pier, Hobart TAS 7000 (opposite Parliament House gardens)
Handmade chocolates made with love — and their hot chocolate is a must too.

A few of my favourite ways to get outside around Hobart — good walks, good dips, and a little ocean therapy.

Swimming at Opossum Bay
About a 50-minute drive from the hotel on the Eastern Shore and absolutely worth it. Calm, clear water, a stunning little beach, and you’ll often spot stingrays gliding past.

Nutgrove Beach Swim – Sandy Bay
For a quick dip close to town, I head to Nutgrove. Easy to get to, lovely stretch of sand, and perfect for a simple beach swim.

Knocklofty Reserve Walk – West Hobart
A great close-to-town bushwalk with beautiful views over Hobart. Lots of dog walkers, plenty of wallabies, and the occasional snake — so keep an eye out. I usually do the full loop up and back, which takes about an hour.

Bellerive to Howrah Beach Walk
I love heading over to Bellerive (you can drive, or jump on the ferry from the waterfront). From there, it’s a lovely coastal walk along the beach, over the headland and out to Howrah Beach, then back again. Easy, scenic, and a great change of pace — with plenty of good cafés nearby for lunch afterwards.

Lauderdale to Seven Mile Beach Coastal Walk
I start at the Lauderdale Yacht Club car park (off Kirra Rd at Roches Beach) and walk along the coast towards Seven Mile Beach. On a sunny day the water is that unreal aqua colour — one of my happy places. I often finish with lunch at Angie Sue in Lauderdale.

Street Eats @ Franko (Franklin Square) – Hobart CBD
Franklin Square, 70 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000
When: Every Friday 4:30pm–9:00pm during the warmer months — 5 Dec 2025 to 24 Apr 2026 for the 2025–26 season.
A fun Friday-night street-food market right in the city, with Tasmanian producers, rotating food stalls, bars and live music. Easy, casual night out.

Farm Gate Market – Sunday
Bathurst St (between Murray & Elizabeth Streets), Hobart CBD
When: Sundays 8:30am–1:00pm (year-round).
Hobart’s best farmers market — beautiful seasonal produce, bakery goods, cheese, and ready-to-eat breakfast/lunch. Proper local vibe.

Hobart Twilight Market – seasonal (selected Friday nights)
Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000 (sometimes also Long Beach, Sandy Bay)
When: Selected Fridays 4:30pm–9:00pm, mostly Oct–Mar — dates change seasonally so worth a quick check closer to your stay.
Evening market with food trucks, local makers, bars and music — a lovely waterfront wander at dusk.

Salamanca Market – Saturday
Salamanca Place, Hobart TAS 7001
When: Saturdays 8:30am–3:00pm (year-round; except if Anzac Day or Christmas Day fall on a Saturday).
Still one of the best places to soak up Hobart’s buzz and pick up amazing Tassie produce and handmade goods.

Hill Street Grocer – Sandy Bay
Corner of T.T. Flynn St & Churchill Ave, Sandy Bay TAS 7003
I love going to Hill Street for supplies — especially the cheese deli. They’ve got all the yummy French and local cheeses and are very generous with tastings. The fruit and veg is some of the best in Hobart too.

Mako Seafood – Constitution Dock
Constitution Dock, Hobart TAS 7000 (Sullivans Cove waterfront)
Always beautifully fresh seafood — simple, local, and consistently great.

Easy day-trip markets (if you feel like a drive)

Richmond Village Market – Sunday
Richmond Town Hall, Bridge St, Richmond TAS 7025
When: Sundays 10:00am–3:00pm.
Cute historic village + an all-weather indoor/outdoor market. Great for a slow Sunday wander.

Cygnet Market – 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly
Cygnet Town Hall, 14 Mary St, Cygnet TAS 7112
When: 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, 10:00am–2:00pm.
One of Tassie’s best country markets — artsy, handmade, produce, and a proper Huon Valley community feel.

Willie Smith’s Artisan & Produce Market – Saturday
Willie Smith’s Apple Shed, 2064 Huon Hwy, Grove TAS 7109
When: Saturdays 10:00am–2:00pm.
Local produce + makers in a gorgeous apple-shed setting. Easy to pair with cider and lunch.

Art & indoor wandering

MONA – Museum of Old and New Art (Berriedale)
Hop on the ferry and make a day of it. Wild, beautiful, sometimes weird-in-a-good-way, and totally perfect for a wet day. Open Thu–Mon, 10am–5pm (closed Tue/Wed).

Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery (TMAG) – Hobart CBD
Free entry and always interesting — Tassie history, art, natural wonders, plus rotating exhibitions. Open 10am–4pm most days.

Salamanca Arts Centre galleries – Salamanca Place
A great rainy-day wander through sandstone warehouses full of studios and galleries (Long Gallery is a fave). Easy to pop into while you’re down at Salamanca.

Waterfront / Antarctic geek-out

Maritime Museum of Tasmania – Waterfront
Nautical history, ship models, and Hobart’s seafaring past. Open daily (usually 9am–5pm).

Convict / heritage indoors

Cascades Female Factory – South Hobart
World-Heritage site telling the stories of convict women. Fascinating and very moving — and entirely a rainy-day activity. Open daily.

Warm & cosy (with a drink)

Lark Whisky tasting – Hobart CBD / Waterfront precinct
A fun, indoorsy hour: learn a bit, taste a few Tassie whiskies, and stay warm while it pours outside.

Sullivans Cove Whisky experiences – Cambridge (short drive)
If guests are up for a little drive, their tours/tastings are excellent and very Hobart-Tassie.

Movies / shows

State Cinema – North Hobart
Such a good rainy-day classic. Grab a wine, settle in, and make an afternoon of it.

Theatre Royal – Hobart CBD
Australia’s oldest working theatre. If there’s a show on, it’s a lovely night out — and they also do behind-the-scenes tours on selected days.

IteStart early and drive 30 minutes from Hobart to Kettering to catch the ferry to Bruny Island. The 20-minute crossing offers stunning views of the D’Entrecasteaux Channel.

• Breakfast stop – Begin with a visit to Bruny Island Cheese Co. for a leisurely breakfast and a tasting of their award-winning cheeses.

• Scenic lookout – Climb the steps at The Neck for one of Tasmania’s most iconic views over turquoise waters and sweeping beaches.

• Adventure Bay – Explore the beach and history here, or join a Pennicott Wilderness Journeys eco-cruise to see Bruny’s dramatic coastline, seals, dolphins, and seabirds.

• Lunch – Enjoy fresh Tasmanian produce and handcrafted wines at Bruny Island Premium Wines, a family-owned vineyard surrounded by rolling countryside.

• Cape Bruny Lighthouse – Take a guided tour of one of Australia’s oldest lighthouses and soak up the rugged southern coastline.

• Tastings – Call into Bruny Island House of Whisky for locally distilled whisky or gin.

• Oysters – Finish at Get Shucked for freshly shucked oysters before heading back to the ferry.

End the day with the return ferry to Kettering and an easy drive back to Hobart.m description

A scenic region north-west of Hobart, the Derwent Valley is perfect for nature, wine, and food lovers.

• Nature walk – Start at Russell Falls in Mount Field National Park for an easy, beautiful rainforest walk.

• Scenic towns – Drive through New Norfolk and on to Hamilton, a charming historic village.

• Spirits – Visit Lawrenny Estate in Ouse for Tasmanian gin and whisky tastings.

• Wine – Stop at Derwent Estate for exceptional wines and stunning views over the River Derwent.

• Lunch – Book ahead for The Agrarian Kitchen in New Norfolk, a paddock-to-plate experience famous for its sourdough scallop potatoes.

• Shopping & afternoon tea – Browse curated homewares at Miss Arthur, enjoy tea at Black Swan, and explore The Drill Hall Emporium, known for its beautifully presented, high-end antiques.

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Heading north of Hobart, Richmond is a charming destination. Take a walk along the river and under the oldest stone span bridge in Australia. The scenic drive from Cambridge to Richmond is lined with beautiful vineyards, making it a pleasant journey.

Lunch options:

• Frogmore Creek Winery(Cambridge) – breathtaking valley and waterway views

• Pooley’s Vineyard(Richmond) – wines, wood-fired pizzas, and cheese platters

• Larder & Vin local charcuterie, cheeses, preserves, conservas and fresh seasonal goods.

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The Tasman Peninsula offers dramatic scenery, rich history, and outstanding local produce.

• Coastal walk – Start with the walk from Remarkable Cave to Crescent Bay for stunning views.

• Historic town – Explore Port Arthur, our favourite town in the region, full of heritage and charm.

• Wine & oysters – Stop at Bangor Vineyard Shed in Dunalley for tastings, fresh oysters, and generous platters.

• Lunch – Enjoy local produce and Tasmanian wines with sweeping views at the 1830 Restaurant at the Port Arthur Historic Site Visitor Centre.

• Coffee with a view – Cubed Espresso Bar in Eaglehawk Neck is perfect for coffee and cake with a spectacular lookout.