Parks & Nature
Beautiful for a walk or jog, the rivulet track takes you straight into Hobart CBD. Whilst you meander down the rivulet, keep an eye out for the local platypus !
7 locals recommend
Hobart Rivulet
Beautiful for a walk or jog, the rivulet track takes you straight into Hobart CBD. Whilst you meander down the rivulet, keep an eye out for the local platypus !
If you wander up the rivulet towards the mountain you will find this peaceful setting
11 locals recommend
Cascade Gardens
2 Mcrobies RdIf you wander up the rivulet towards the mountain you will find this peaceful setting
Whilst in Hobart the best views are from above. The drive up Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington is spectacular enough and on a clear day at the top you can see some much of this beautiful city.
283 locals recommend
Mount Wellington
Whilst in Hobart the best views are from above. The drive up Kunanyi/ Mt Wellington is spectacular enough and on a clear day at the top you can see some much of this beautiful city.
Arts & Culture
MONA is a Tasmanian icon and can be easily reached by a 20 minute car journey. Otherwise walk down to Brook Street Pier and jump on the ferry that will drop you there
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdMONA is a Tasmanian icon and can be easily reached by a 20 minute car journey. Otherwise walk down to Brook Street Pier and jump on the ferry that will drop you there
TMAG recently underwent a significant transformation and is now one of Hobart's premier sites. The buildings alone are spectacular and the exhibition on Antarctica one not to be missed.
220 locals recommend
Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery
Dunn PlaceTMAG recently underwent a significant transformation and is now one of Hobart's premier sites. The buildings alone are spectacular and the exhibition on Antarctica one not to be missed.
Food & Drink
Arguably some of Hobart's best coffee and about 100 metres from our door!! The food is delicious and all the staff will make you feel at home. A definite must try whilst in Hobart
92 locals recommend
Ginger Brown
464 Macquarie StArguably some of Hobart's best coffee and about 100 metres from our door!! The food is delicious and all the staff will make you feel at home. A definite must try whilst in Hobart
A new kid on the block for the SOHO community and its fabulous! Great coffee and food, with a funky vibe and hipsters aplenty.
23 locals recommend
Bear With Me
399 Macquarie StA new kid on the block for the SOHO community and its fabulous! Great coffee and food, with a funky vibe and hipsters aplenty.
Great Asian restaurant and takeaway minutes from our door. Be sure to try their red duck curry!
20 locals recommend
Vanidol's Asian Cuisine South Hobart
361A Macquarie StGreat Asian restaurant and takeaway minutes from our door. Be sure to try their red duck curry!
If you want fantastic food and atomsphere Susie Luck's in Salamanca Square will hit the spot.
13 locals recommend
Suzie Luck's
2 Salamanca SquareIf you want fantastic food and atomsphere Susie Luck's in Salamanca Square will hit the spot.
Great Italian food with a great vibe, Capital is a winner! On the North Hobart restaurant strip, is a short 10 minute drive/ UBER ride away
29 locals recommend
Capital Antipasti-Pizze-Vino
364 Elizabeth StGreat Italian food with a great vibe, Capital is a winner! On the North Hobart restaurant strip, is a short 10 minute drive/ UBER ride away
Frank does South American inspired food of the highest quality. Another funky Hobart addition in the last few years, and it is always busy. Food that is of that quality is begging to be eaten
73 locals recommend
Frank Restaurant
1 Franklin WhrfFrank does South American inspired food of the highest quality. Another funky Hobart addition in the last few years, and it is always busy. Food that is of that quality is begging to be eaten
Part beer garden, part live music venue, part food hall, this “cultural precinct” is almost all things to all people. Taking up nearly an entire city block, the split-level space is decked out with a huge stage, loads of seating, plenty of shade and toasty fire pits. It’s all serviced by shipping containers offering a slew of reasonably priced Tassie beers and wines (Moo Brew and Moorilla getting a fair look in here). To eat: Oryza does pan-Asian dumplings, rolls and noodles, you’ll find tacos and nachos at Mother Mexico and there’s stall selling Mod Oz and Detroit-style pizza that’s called, rather obviously, Pizza Pizza. 112 Murray St, Hobart;
20 locals recommend
In The Hanging Garden
112 Murray StPart beer garden, part live music venue, part food hall, this “cultural precinct” is almost all things to all people. Taking up nearly an entire city block, the split-level space is decked out with a huge stage, loads of seating, plenty of shade and toasty fire pits. It’s all serviced by shipping containers offering a slew of reasonably priced Tassie beers and wines (Moo Brew and Moorilla getting a fair look in here). To eat: Oryza does pan-Asian dumplings, rolls and noodles, you’ll find tacos and nachos at Mother Mexico and there’s stall selling Mod Oz and Detroit-style pizza that’s called, rather obviously, Pizza Pizza. 112 Murray St, Hobart;
Taking up residence in the old Franklin site (once Hobart’s best restaurant) is The Still, a whisky bar from Lark that gives a tasting-room-meets-moneyed-Manhattan cocktail bar vibe. There are scheduled tastings and masterclasses, but you can swing by for a drink anytime. In fact, they’re open seven days, which is a blessing in this town. The list features hundreds Aussie whiskies, plus a smattering of internationals, all the other distilled liquids you can handle, and a cocktail menu illustrated by local artist Zoe Lovell. The food offering is minimal, a shame considering the Franklin kitchen still stands, so make this your go-to for a pre- or post-dinner tipple. 30 Argyle St, Hobart
The Still, LARK Whisky Bar
Taking up residence in the old Franklin site (once Hobart’s best restaurant) is The Still, a whisky bar from Lark that gives a tasting-room-meets-moneyed-Manhattan cocktail bar vibe. There are scheduled tastings and masterclasses, but you can swing by for a drink anytime. In fact, they’re open seven days, which is a blessing in this town. The list features hundreds Aussie whiskies, plus a smattering of internationals, all the other distilled liquids you can handle, and a cocktail menu illustrated by local artist Zoe Lovell. The food offering is minimal, a shame considering the Franklin kitchen still stands, so make this your go-to for a pre- or post-dinner tipple. 30 Argyle St, Hobart
This Spanish-leaning spot can be found in an old carriageway off midtown’s main drag (it’s the closest thing Hobart has to a laneway bar). With a name that translates to “the crazy sardine” it’s not surprising that excellent parties happen here – what was once a sunny courtyard for sipping spritz turns into a dancefloor in the wee hours. The aperitivo-style menu runs until 10pm weekdays and midnight on the weekends, think salt cod croquetas, juniper-cured mackerel, charred zucchini with curd and white bean puree. 100 Elizabeth St, Hobart
La Sardina Loca
This Spanish-leaning spot can be found in an old carriageway off midtown’s main drag (it’s the closest thing Hobart has to a laneway bar). With a name that translates to “the crazy sardine” it’s not surprising that excellent parties happen here – what was once a sunny courtyard for sipping spritz turns into a dancefloor in the wee hours. The aperitivo-style menu runs until 10pm weekdays and midnight on the weekends, think salt cod croquetas, juniper-cured mackerel, charred zucchini with curd and white bean puree. 100 Elizabeth St, Hobart
With just 20 seats, Templo is an intimate trattoria-style restaurant serving nourishing Italian-inspired food. The pasta is handmade, the produce is from local small-scale producers and the wines are sourced from Australia and around the world.
The menu changes with the seasons, but you can expect dishes like burrata topped with roasted spaghetti squash, crisp sage and pine nuts; roasted leeks with buttermilk; braised brisket with salsa verde and mustard fruits; or ricotta agnolotti with saffron milk caps and taleggio. A constant crowd-pleaser is the gnocco fritto: crispy pillows of deep-fried pasta served with ribbons of prosciutto.
71 locals recommend
Templo
98 Patrick StWith just 20 seats, Templo is an intimate trattoria-style restaurant serving nourishing Italian-inspired food. The pasta is handmade, the produce is from local small-scale producers and the wines are sourced from Australia and around the world.
The menu changes with the seasons, but you can expect dishes like burrata topped with roasted spaghetti squash, crisp sage and pine nuts; roasted leeks with buttermilk; braised brisket with salsa verde and mustard fruits; or ricotta agnolotti with saffron milk caps and taleggio. A constant crowd-pleaser is the gnocco fritto: crispy pillows of deep-fried pasta served with ribbons of prosciutto.
Massimo Mele’s nostalgic Italian restaurant resides in Hobart’s newest luxury hotel, The Tasman. The acclaimed chef, who named the eatery after his grandmother, was born in Hobart and raised in Naples, a cross-cultural influence that guides Peppina’s modern Italian offering. The restaurant seats 200 diners, with generously spaced tables that centre around an open kitchen and bar area, wall-to-wall brickwork and olive trees lending a courtyard vibe. The menu is largely fire-based. Mains include char-grilled pork chops and whole fish alongside handmade gnocchi, and the antipasti section makes for filling bar snacks. 2B Salamanca Pl, Hobart
Peppina
Massimo Mele’s nostalgic Italian restaurant resides in Hobart’s newest luxury hotel, The Tasman. The acclaimed chef, who named the eatery after his grandmother, was born in Hobart and raised in Naples, a cross-cultural influence that guides Peppina’s modern Italian offering. The restaurant seats 200 diners, with generously spaced tables that centre around an open kitchen and bar area, wall-to-wall brickwork and olive trees lending a courtyard vibe. The menu is largely fire-based. Mains include char-grilled pork chops and whole fish alongside handmade gnocchi, and the antipasti section makes for filling bar snacks. 2B Salamanca Pl, Hobart
Ogee, a Euro-style bistro in the back streets of North Hobart, takes its name from an architectural term for an S-shaped moulding. “A meeting place,” says Rachelle Guastella, who runs Ogee’s 26-seat dining room with chef Matt Breen (of natural wine bar Sonny). Her minimal intervention wine list leans heavily on France and Italy, with a few well-known Aussies in the mix, complementing Breen’s now-signature octopus and anchovy gildas and superb hand-made pastas. You’ll need to show up early or late to skip the inevitable queue, but a pint at the adjacent Crescent Hotel while you wait isn’t the worst thing. Ogee is closed for February 2023, reopening March 2. 374 Murray St, Hobart
Ogee
Ogee, a Euro-style bistro in the back streets of North Hobart, takes its name from an architectural term for an S-shaped moulding. “A meeting place,” says Rachelle Guastella, who runs Ogee’s 26-seat dining room with chef Matt Breen (of natural wine bar Sonny). Her minimal intervention wine list leans heavily on France and Italy, with a few well-known Aussies in the mix, complementing Breen’s now-signature octopus and anchovy gildas and superb hand-made pastas. You’ll need to show up early or late to skip the inevitable queue, but a pint at the adjacent Crescent Hotel while you wait isn’t the worst thing. Ogee is closed for February 2023, reopening March 2. 374 Murray St, Hobart
Whether for a cocktail, wine or beer, a snack, lunch or dinner, The Glass House is perfectly situated on the waterfront, with stunning views over Sullivan’s Cove
79 locals recommend
The Glass House Hobart
Franklin WharfWhether for a cocktail, wine or beer, a snack, lunch or dinner, The Glass House is perfectly situated on the waterfront, with stunning views over Sullivan’s Cove
Essentials
One of Hobart's best grocers and providore's with everything you will need for a fabulous picnic including that much needed bottle of sparkling!. They even have gourmet meals that are ready to be heated. AND only a short 10 minute walk from your door
40 locals recommend
Hill Street Grocer - South Hobart Salad Bowl
362 Macquarie StOne of Hobart's best grocers and providore's with everything you will need for a fabulous picnic including that much needed bottle of sparkling!. They even have gourmet meals that are ready to be heated. AND only a short 10 minute walk from your door
Shopping
Salamanca Market is Hobart's iconic market. It operates every Saturday from 8:30am - 3:00pm. With over 300 stalls specialising in hand-worked glass, Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing, bespoke jewellery, organic produce, artworks, bath and body care, ceramics, leather goods, handcrafted cheeses, breads, wines and spirits, and delicious hot foods there is something for everyone! It has won many awards and is considered the heart of Hobart
402 locals recommend
Salamanca Market
Salamanca PlaceSalamanca Market is Hobart's iconic market. It operates every Saturday from 8:30am - 3:00pm. With over 300 stalls specialising in hand-worked glass, Tasmanian timbers, stylish clothing, bespoke jewellery, organic produce, artworks, bath and body care, ceramics, leather goods, handcrafted cheeses, breads, wines and spirits, and delicious hot foods there is something for everyone! It has won many awards and is considered the heart of Hobart
If fresh local produce is what you are looking for, a visit to the Farm Gate Market on Sundays is a must. Here you will buy the best local produce direct from the grower
138 locals recommend
Farm Gate Market
104 Bathurst StIf fresh local produce is what you are looking for, a visit to the Farm Gate Market on Sundays is a must. Here you will buy the best local produce direct from the grower