Best & Cool Bars in Hobart

"Floating at the end of Brooke Street Pier, this bar is predominately made of glass so you can enjoy unparalleled water views of Sullivan’s Cove and the River Derwent. It also an impressive glassware collection on display, housed in a glass cabinet – but of course!. Cocktails incorporate Tasmania’s world-class spirits and the food offering puts the Apple Isle’s produce front and centre."

"Address: Brooke Street Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart TAS 7000Phone: 0437 245 540. If you're all about the romance, The Glass House is your go-to destination!. With breathtaking views suspended over Sullivan's Cove, this place is renowned for it's elegant cocktails, Tasmanian inspired small plates, international flair and 280 degree water views."

"Degustation and Wine PairingSelect from two options of a chefs menu with an emphasis on locally caught and grown produce from our Executive Chef, with a pairing of award winning local wines put together by our Restaurant and Bar..."

"Escape the madness of Salamanca Place for the inspired lunacy of Preachers, a student hang-out that happens to serve some of Australia’s best ales and ciders. You’ll find 17 great beers on tap here, with names such as 4 Pines, Mountain Goat, Hobgoblin, Stone & Wood and White Rabbit on the list. Since Preachers was launched by Hobart locals, Chris Cooper and Brett Allchin, to promote Tasmanian craft beer, the bar does not serve any mainstream options."

"It may be a casual bar-restaurant vibe, but Preachers is a Hobart institution and rightfully deserves its place on a ‘best eats’ list. Preachers is a backyard type of affair (quite literally) and does some of the most mouth-watering salads, burgers, and fries in town. Open nightly with a fun and care-free al fresco and an on-trend atmosphere, Preachers makes for a great mid-week dinner or casual dinner date spot."

"Restaurant of Preachers is considered by many as a Hobart institution and best cheap eats Hobart offers to younger generation. This institution, without a doubt, should be on your list of restaurants. Preachers is a backyard restaurant that serves most delicious salads, burgers as well as fries in town."

"It’s warm and inviting, popular with locals and those who are on a first-name basis with the bartenders. It has hearty fare, which always warms your bones on chillier evenings and a smile comes with every ‘hello’. It also has live music nightly and back-garden BBQ facilities to make the place feel even more like home."

"Along the North Hobart strip you can indulge in a drink or two at Room For a Pony, grab some mouth-watering food at Pancho Villa or Capital, or see some live music at the Republic Bar. ALTERNATIVE: If Mount Wellington and Salamanca don't tickle your fancy, a trip to Bruny Island may be a great alternative."

"If you’ve ever visited Hobart before, you’ve probably stumbled across Republic. With old men propping up the bar and a pumping beer Garden filled with locals, it looks pretty true-blue Aussie pub. But this honest-to-goodness pub is one of the busiest joints in town."

"Hobart’s Japanese gastropub Bar Waizakaya has a brand new online ordering system for pick up and delivery daily between 12pm and 9pm. Their Tokyo-style menu features favourites like ramen, panko-crumbed pork belly and gyoza complete with a selection of sake, Japanese beers and cocktails. They’re even live-streaming their Sunday BBQ cook-up, which is available to order alongside a serving of live music from their upstairs bar."

"If you’re looking for the best Japanese restaurant in Hobart, you’ll find it on Elizabeth Street. While the city, and Tasmania in general, boasts nowhere near the amount of top-quality Japanese eateries as say Melbourne or Sydney, this modest izakaya-inspired space more than holds up the flag for fans of sake and sashimi. If you could pick any time of day to experience Bar Wa Izakaya, make it the early afternoon."

"Across the street from the imposing St David’s Cathedral, Hadley’s Orient Hotel was built in 1834 by convicts. Its history is reflected in its decor, with black-and-white chequered floors lining the atrium, Victorian-era furniture dotting the interiors and opulent chandeliers enhancing the high ceilings. Rooms are just as maximalist, with ornate carpets and bedding, while those wanting to embrace the experience fully can book in for a horse-and-carriage tour of the surrounding area."

"Hadley’s Orient Hotel was originally built by convict labour in 1834 and plays host to almost two centuries of stories, scandals and secrets to be explored. Tucked behind the original Heritage-listed facade in the heart of Hobart’s CBD are 71 elegantly appointed accommodation suites, hotel rooms and stunning event spaces. Step inside and be enchanted by the stunning chandeliers, vintage wallpaper and charming atmosphere."

"The convict built Hadley’s Orient Hotel opened its doors in 1849 and often accommodated whaling crews who hunted in the Southern Ocean. Later the hotel was home to Antarctic explorers including Douglas Mawson and Roald Amundsen and to this day visitors can stay in the Amundsen Suites, rooms 201 and 202."

"Dāna is a modern South-east Asian restaurant and cocktail bar located in the heart of Hobart’s CBD. We're socially minded and passionately driven to bring you the freshest seasonal produce and a uniquely ethical dining experience. The Dāna experience encourages fun, lively dining and service that...See More"

"Mouth-watering South-east Asian flavours collide with a Modern Australian twist at Dana Eating House on Murray Street in Hobart’s CBD. This restaurant is a fresh and innovative place to eat, drink and... "Hobart's Must Dine At Bar"

"Mouth-watering South-east Asian flavours collide with a Modern Australian twist at Dana Eating House on Murray Street in Hobart’s CBD. This restaurant is a fresh and innovative place to eat, drink and..."

"For fruity cocktails, DJs spinning ambient tunes, fun décor, inspired share plates, and bottomless brunches, Botanica is the bar to visit in the heart of Hobart."

"Since 1840' is the tag-line here… Well, the building maybe. But 'WBM' is one of a new brigade of Salamanca Place booze rooms, focused on excellent craft and small-batch beers and live music Thursday to Saturday...."

"Address: 65 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 6234 4866 St. Joseph's, in the city centre, is a small Roman Catholic church, dating back to the mid-19th century. Featuring regular parish services, St. Joseph's is a friendly place with charming architecture and many original features. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"Address: 164 Harrington Street, Hobart, Tasmania (TAS), 7000, Australia Tel: +61 (0)3 6234 4463 St. Mary's Cathedral is the head of the Roman Catholic faith in Tasmania and situated in the heart of the city centre. Featuring magnificent Gothic-Revival architecture and spectacular stained-glass windows, St. Mary's also features regular services and welcomes all religions. Open hours: hours vary Admission: free"

"The relaxed and friendly nightclub is the home of cheap drinks and cruisey vibes. With 8-ball tables and chalkboards you can actually draw on, your two left feet won’t prevent you from having a good time. The bartenders are known around town as some of the best in the business – make sure you order the local special."

"Head to Parklane Espresso for your caffeine fix when you’re exploring the cobblestones and old merchant buildings of Salamanca Place. This niche purveyor of quality coffee is tucked off the square and packs a big punch for a small space; it also has a short but sweet food menu."