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The Best Bars in Hobart for an Unforgettable Night Out
All the best bars in Hobart to soak up all the goodness of this gorgeous city, with a well-earned tipple in hand.
Hobart drinks exceptionally well. Tasmanian whisky appears in waterfront tasting rooms and subterranean bars, natural wine flows beside pasta and gildas, and old sandstone buildings keep finding new lives after dark. From tiny wine rooms to breweries, listening bars and late-night izakayas, these are the Hobart bars worth building an evening around.
GOTHAM at The Still
LARK Distillery’s Argyle Street bar has been reborn as GOTHAM at The Still, bringing a darker, after-hours energy to central Hobart. The new menu runs from Tasmanian oysters and Robbins Island wagyu skewers to fried chicken and a cheeseburger built for late nights, while the drinks list moves between freezer-pour Sweet Manhattans, gin martinis and a DARK LARK Irish Coffee laced with wattleseed, maple and Pigeon Whole coffee. Pitt & Giblin’s sound system sets the tone, with live jazz each Wednesday and a martini-and-oyster happy hour from 4–6pm, Wednesday to Sunday.
30 Argyle Street, Hobart
Teddy’s
Upstairs on Elizabeth Street, Teddy’s feels less opened than found: timber, red tones, low lamps, blackboard doors, a small bar and the promise of a courtyard when Hobart warms up. Owner Jeffrey Thaow brings wine-world pedigree from Peppina, The Tasman, Supernormal and Negociants, while chef Glenn Byrnes folds a heavyweight CV into something looser, warmer and more neighbourly. The food is Asian-tilted and made for wine: beef tartare, tuna with celeriac and ponzu, pork belly with turmeric and herbs.
The list shifts often, with Tasmanian sparkling, textural whites, lighter reds and grower Champagne by the glass. Walk-ins only, which suits the whole thing beautifully.
325A Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
Ours Hobart
At Ours, the music is the reason you came. Built by Hobart loudspeaker makers Pitt & Giblin, the Melville Street listening room gathers couches, rugs and a central playback console around speakers that reveal every detail in a record. Public openings are occasional, pairing vinyl selectors and drinks with just 35 seats in the room. Keep an eye on the socials, arrive early and settle in. Few nights in Hobart ask so little and sound this good.
80 Melville Street, Hobart
Don Frico
Don Frico gives Hobart’s late-night scene the room it has been missing. Behind an unassuming Salamanca door, maroon booths, a disco ball and Pitt & Giblin speakers frame nights of New York slices, Detroit squares, martinis and DJs. The pizza runs from spicy pork and pepperoni with whipped ricotta and hot honey to cacio e pepe and vodka-sauced Detroit pies, while a 3am licence keeps the evening moving. Start with dinner, stay for one more drink and let the night stretch.
22 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point
Sullivans Cove
Sullivans Cove has opened a $14 million distillery and visitor experience in Cambridge, giving whisky lovers a closer look at one of Tasmania’s most respected producers. Designed by Studio Y, the warm, timber-rich space hosts tastings and daily tours through the stills, Myrtle, Eva and Goldie, along with the slow, exacting process behind each release. It sits slightly outside the traditional bar brief, but the calibre of the pours and the access to the distillery make it essential for anyone serious about Tasmanian whisky.
Sullivans Cove Distillery, 1/10 Lamb Place, Cambridge
Callington Mill Cellar Door & Restaurant
Callington Mill brings its Oatlands-made whisky to Hobart’s waterfront, with guided tastings, cocktails and a dining menu built to sit alongside the spirit rather than compete with it. Set inside MACq 01, the timber-lined room feels cocooned from the bustle outside, making it an easy place to work through a flight or settle in for dinner. The culinary whisky menu draws on Tasmanian produce, while the bar also pours the distillery’s gin and whisky-led cocktails.
18 Hunter Street, Hobart
Altar Bar
In the depths of Hobart’s nightlife, Altar is more ritual than bar, a sacred space where guitars wail, basslines shake the walls, and the faithful gather under neon light. From cult comedy to sweat-drenched gigs, this live music temple fuels nights of reckless abandon. Step inside, surrender, and let the sermon begin.
In The Hanging Garden, 112 Murray Street, Hobart
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Voodoo Bar
Behind Pancho Villa, a coffin-shaped door opens onto Voodoo Bar, North Hobart’s rum-heavy after-dark detour. Daiquiris, tiki-leaning drinks and a formidable back bar set the pace, while Thursdays bring $5 tacos and live music. The room is compact, red-lit and just theatrical enough, built for the drink after dinner that turns into another round.
1 Pitt Street, North Hobart
Westside Laundry
By day, Westside Laundry pours coffee. From Thursday night, it becomes a compact North Hobart bistro and bar, with natural wine, cocktails and a short menu built for grazing. The room carries a touch of old diner character, but dinner moves in a more modern direction: smart snacks, generous plates and bottles chosen for the table. Open from 5pm to 9pm, it works equally well for a quick drink, an unplanned dinner or the first stop in a longer night.
87 Goulburn Street, Hobart
Cascade Brewery Bar
Australia’s oldest operating brewery sits beneath kunanyi / Mount Wellington, its Gothic sandstone façade rising behind lawns and established gardens. Order a Cascade beer at the source, or choose from Tasmanian wine and spirits alongside a menu of snacks and larger plates. It is an easy place to spend an afternoon, particularly when the weather allows for a table outside and a wander through the grounds. Few Hobart drinking spots come with two centuries of brewing history and a setting this commanding.
140 Cascade Road, South Hobart
The Winston
North Hobart institution The Winston is a delightfully divey corner pub decked out with vintage signs and American license plates. A favourite with locals, it’s laid-back but usually pretty chock-full of drinkers and diners, who flock to the Winston for its extensive range of beers on tap and outrageous burger specials. Cosy in winter and a vibe in summer, the “Winnie” is a must visit for a drink and a (large) bite to eat, and one of our favourite bars in Hobart.
381 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
IXL Long Bar
For a relaxed night out, IXL Long Bar delivers something special. Heritage details and soft lighting give the room an easy warmth, and the bartenders know their craft without making a fuss about it. The drinks list runs deep with thoughtful cocktails, local spirits and good wine, and the live jazz adds a gentle rhythm to the evening. It’s a lovely place to settle in, whether you’re starting slow or finishing late.
Sitchu Tip: Pair your drink with a locally inspired small plate (or two).
The Henry Jones Art Hotel, 25 Hunter Street, Hobart
Void Bar
Seventeen metres beneath MONA, Void Bar trades daylight for stone, shadow and excellent drinks. The cocktails are precise, the room feels removed from the world above, and a martini makes complete sense after several hours of art-induced disorientation. Museum entry is required, making the descent part of the experience. Strange, subterranean and distinctly MONA, it remains one of Hobart’s most memorable places to order a drink.
Inside MONA, 655 Main Road, Berriedale
Mary Mary
Behind the sandstone walls of Hobart’s former St Mary’s Hospital, Mary Mary pairs leather, marble and low lighting with one of the city’s more intriguing spirit collections. The cocktail list draws on Tasmanian fruit and native botanicals, placing local flavours alongside unusual bottles sourced from further afield. Drinks are clever without becoming overly complicated, and the historic room carries enough character before anything reaches the glass. Order at the bar, claim a marble-topped table and let the evening develop from there.
2a Salamanca Place, Hobart
Manky Sally’s
Manky Sally’s is Moo Brew’s Salamanca Place outpost, part nano-brewery, part taphouse and part MONA-designed dive bar. The carpet alone gives you plenty to look at, while the taps pour Moo Brew alongside bottles from Moorilla Estate. Food stays sharp and beer-friendly, with Tasmanian scallop skewers, Sichuan-spiced olives and okonomiyaki among the reasons to order another round. It is playful, strange and far more considered than the dive-bar label suggests.
25 Salamanca Place, Hobart
In The Hanging Garden
In The Hanging Garden occupies almost an entire Hobart city block, with bars, kitchens and live music spread beneath a canopy of greenery and festoon lights. Mother Mexico handles tacos and larger Mexican plates, while Oryza serves pan-Asian dishes made for sharing between rounds. The size gives the venue several personalities at once: an afternoon drink in the courtyard, dinner under the trees or a packed night when the music takes over. Few Hobart bars can hold a crowd without losing their sense of occasion.
112 Murray Street, Hobart
Grinners Dive Bar
Grinners runs on $5 tacos, cold beer and the understanding that nobody came here for an early night. The Elizabeth Street dive pours local brews, pét-nat and cocktails alongside jalapeño poppers, loaded fries and generously filled burritos. Live blues regularly takes over the room, while Sundays bring $15 burritos and $18 jugs from 3pm to 5pm. It is scrappy, cheerful and reliably busy, with prices that leave room for another round.
132-134 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
La Sardina Loca
Inside one of Hobart’s oldest sandstone buildings, La Sardina Loca spreads through converted stables and a courtyard made for long lunches. The menu moves through Spanish-leaning plates such as Boomer Bay oysters and mussel flatbread glossed with garlic and white wine butter, backed by cocktails, wine and bottles from local makers. Lock in an Anim wild cider, claim a courtyard table and keep the plates coming.
100 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Sonny
Sonny is a tiny Elizabeth Street wine bar built around records, pasta and an ever-changing blackboard list of more than 45 wines. The room is pared back, the music matters and the bottles move between familiar producers and more intriguing finds. Seasonal pasta and small plates come from the open kitchen, followed, ideally, by tiramisu. With limited seating and no wasted detail, it remains one of Hobart’s most assured places to drink wine.
120a Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Ogee
Euro-Italian charm runs deep at this intimate corner spot, where Ogee seamlessly blends wine bar and bistro energy. With just 26 seats, it’s all about honest food, exceptional wine, and good conversation. A Gatsby-era playlist sets the mood early, before giving way to ’70s disco as the night unfolds. Drop in for a glass and a snack, or settle in for the evening to savour the perfectly curated menu and wine list. It’s no wonder Ogee has reached cult status in Hobart’s buzzing wine scene.
374 Murray Street, North Hobart
Evolve Spirits Bar
In MACq 01 on Hobart’s historic waterfront, Evolve is a snug, stylish haven celebrating Tasmania’s world-class distilling scene. With a trophy cabinet full of awards, this bar delivers an impeccable drinks menu: signature cocktails, expertly curated Tassie whisky flights, and standout serves like the Queen Bee, made with Forty Spotted Bush Honey Gin. Pair your drink with a selection of refined snacks and soak up the atmosphere; the ancient fossils add a touch of intrigue to every sip.
18 Hunter Street, Hobart
The Story Bar
Another Hobart bar set within the MACq 01, The Story Bar turns Tasmania’s past into something you can drink beside the water. Convict records, artefacts and stories of early settlers shape the room, while the deck opens onto the harbour and passing boats. The list stays close to home, moving through Tasmanian whisky, gin, wine and beer, with bartenders ready to guide the curious. It works best at dusk, when the waterfront darkens, the lights come on and one local pour easily becomes another.
18 Hunter Street, Hobart
Rude Boy
Rude Boy is a rum bar with a Tasmanian brain and fried chicken at its centre. Cocktails pull local fruit and the team’s own Punch & Ladle aperitifs and vermouths into drinks that are inventive without becoming homework. The kitchen follows with gluten-free fried chicken, jerk seasoning, burgers and strong vegan alternatives. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4pm, it has the technical chops of a serious cocktail bar and none of the hushed reverence.
130 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
The Den
The Den opened its doors in late December 2017, and to no surprise, has quickly become a favourite with the locals. This intimately-lit bar is located in the city’s historic Salamanca Place, and sets the mood as soon as you step into its luxurious sandstone and timber space. The menu here is short, sharp and tasty, suited for sharing, but it’s their selection of classy cocktails where The Den truly shines. Try the ‘Apple Isle’ option, it won’t disappoint.
63 Salamanca Place, Hobart
Lucinda
Lucinda is the room you pass through on the way to Dier Makr, though plenty of nights end here instead. Beneath a pressed-tin ceiling, the broad timber bar becomes the meeting point for Kobi Ruzicka’s daily-changing pours: minimal-intervention bottles, serious old-world finds and whatever has caught the team’s attention. Food follows the same restless logic, moving through oysters, raw fish, terrines, pasta and plates that disappear once the ingredients do. Take a stool, ask what is open and surrender the next decision.
123 Collins Street, Hobart
Gold Bar
At Gold Bar, all that glitters is truly golden. This intimate Hobart hideaway is where top-tier drinks meet good conversation, with laughter and stories flowing as freely as the cocktails. The bartenders aren’t just mixologists, they’re storytellers, weaving bold tales of the spirits they pour. Sip on a stellar lineup of local gins, whiskies, and custom cocktails crafted with finesse.
Sitchu Tip: Get comfy in the cushioned outdoor bath tub.
Suite 3, Ground Floor/11 Morrison Street, Hobart
Preachers
Preachers is the neighbourhood hangout everyone seems to know about. It’s relaxed, a bit quirky in the best way, and always busy with people catching up over good beer and easy comfort food. The courtyard has its own charm, complete with the old bus that locals treat like a second lounge room. It’s casual, welcoming and exactly where you end up when you want a low-key night that still feels fun.
5 Knopwood Street, Hobart
Bar Wa Izakaya
Bar Wa runs late, pours generously and treats Tasmanian produce with an izakaya sensibility. Bruny Island wallaby wings arrive with pickled plum and shiso, miso-glazed Brussels sprouts earn their permanent following, and the kitchen keeps plates moving well past dinner. The drinks list stretches to 22 pages, covering sake, Japanese whisky, local gin and cocktails such as the yuzu whisky sour. Open beyond midnight every night, it remains one of Hobart’s safest answers when the evening refuses to end.
216-218 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Willing Bros
With a strong focus on local produce, Willing Wine Bar is a cosy neighbourhood wine bar with a no-fuss charm. The ever-evolving selection of 15 to 20 wines by the glass pairs effortlessly with an Italian-inspired menu of handmade pasta and irresistible snacks. For those after a bottle, the extensive list of around 300 options ensures the perfect pour for every palate.
Sitchu Tip: If wine isn’t your drink of choice, there’s a stellar lineup of artisanal beers and spirits to explore.
390 Elizabeth Street, North Hobart
Got more time up your sleeve while in Tassie and looking to explore more than the best bars in Hobart? Try our list of cafes to try and things to do in Tasmania for more inspiration.
