The Best Happy Hours in Hobart for a Post-Work Bevvy

Happy Hour is an Australian staple, and we’ll take any excuse to elevate a good time! Whether you’re planning post-work drinks or a casual catch-up with a mate, scoring savings on drinks and dinner is always a win in our books.

Hobart is buzzing with lively pubs, trendy restaurants, and chic cocktail bars, each serving delightful deals on tipples and affordable bites every night of the week. We’ve done the hard work for you—when it’s time to unwind with a 4 or 5pm let-your-hair-down cocktail, beer, or vino, these are the best happy hours in Hobart!

Marla Singer

Swing by Marla Singer, a charming neighbourhood gem in Bellerive, for the ultimate happy hour every Friday and Saturday from 3 to 5pm! Known for its fresh, produce-driven dishes and fun wines, this relaxed eatery transforms into a vibrant wine bar on weekends. Sip on $10 wines and schooners while indulging in mouthwatering snacks like oysters topped with a delightful blackberry mignonette, fried chicken and waffles, or crispy wings.

Happy hour 3pm to 5pm, Fridays and Saturdays

34-36 Cambridge Road, Bellerive

Fox Friday Brewery

This beloved brewery has a lineup of happy hour specials that you won’t want to miss! On Wing Wednesdays, dive into mouthwatering wings—choose from a half kilo paired with a large pale ale for just $20 or go all out with a full kilo and pale ale for $30. Thursdays bring the delicious Hot Dog special, where you can enjoy a tasty hot dog paired with a large pale ale for only $20.

But the fun doesn’t stop there! Join the vibrant atmosphere during their regular happy hour from 4 to 6pm, Wednesdays through Fridays, and indulge in their fantastic Core Range brews at pocket-friendly prices. Come for the great deals, stay for the incredible flavours—cheers to a good time!

Happy hour 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Friday

105 Murray Street, Hobart 

Frogmore Creek Wine Bar

Looking for the perfect spot to unwind after a long day? Look no further than Frogmore Creek Wine Bar! During happy hour from 4 to 6pm, indulge in $10 wines, $12 cocktails of the week, and $10 tap beers. Complement your drinks with a tempting selection of bites, including miso butter slathered on fresh bread, spiced loaded fries crowned with crispy salumi and cheddar, an abundance of fresh oysters, and crispy fried whitebait served with zesty peri peri mayo. Why not take a seat on the waterside deck and soak in the breathtaking sunset views while sipping a refreshing glass of Frogmore sparkling Rosé? 

Happy hour 4pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Saturday

MACq01 Hotel, 18 Hunter Street, Hobart

Pearl + Co

On the Hobart waterfront at Victoria Dock, Pearl + Co serves freshly shucked oysters, sashimi, local wild fish ceviche, Tasmanian squid, and stunning water views. Enjoy fresh Tasmanian Pacific Oysters or a curried scallop pot pie as you watch local fishing boats glide in and out of the marina thanks to the restaurant’s floor-to-ceiling windows. The fresh seafood pairs perfectly with one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails, with happy hour cocktail specials from 4pm to 5pm.

Happy Hour 4pm to 5pm, daily

Victoria Dock, Hobart

The Deck

A gorgeous rooftop bar in the heart of Hobart’s CBD, The Deck is the perfect spot for a sunset tipple while soaking up stunning views of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington. Enjoy Tasmania's best beers, wines, and cocktails at wallet-friendly prices during their generous happy hour from 4 to 6pm, featuring $8 house wines and discounted nibbles with a drink purchase.

Need something heartier? The Deck has a fabulous menu to satisfy your cravings, from small bites like Caprese salad and grilled calamari to larger meals like pizza and pasta. Cheers to good times and great views!

Happy hour 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday

Level 4/110 Liverpool Street, Hobart 

Mr. Good Guy

When cravings hit for Southeast Asian food and delicious cocktails, head straight to Mr. Good Guy for the best vibes and one of the top happy hours in Hobart. The food is flavour-packed with a modern twist on traditional dishes, designed to be shared with friends, so make sure you bring your colleagues or besties along. From bao buns filled with char siu pork or soft-shell crab to Thai green curry and Singaporean laksa, you’ll want to order more than one dish!

For drinks, the 4pm to 5pm happy hour is the perfect time to indulge, featuring $10 cocktails, $6 house wines, and schooners of Tiger for just $8.

Happy hour 4pm to 5pm, daily

173 Macquarie Street, Hobart

Rude Boy

For a taste of the Caribbean and a lively bar scene, head towards Rude Boy on Elizabeth Street. This funky and easy-going venue offers a great selection of cocktails—for which they were recently awarded best cocktail bar in Tassie—many revolving around the Caribbean’s signature spirit, rum.

You'll fall in love with the interior, adorned with tropical wallpaper, velvet-upholstered booths, and an entire wall showcasing a gallery of framed Caribbean posters. Here, the delightful combination of fried chicken and cocktails awaits you. Be sure to book a table during happy hour to indulge in a refreshing $8 peach spritz or a $10 raspberry spritz.

No matter the weather or occasion, these vibrant sips are guaranteed to hit the spot!

Happy hour 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Saturday

130 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

Bar Wa Izakaya

Happy hour isn’t just about the drinks—especially when Bar Wa Izakaya is serving up half-price oysters from 4pm to 6pm every day! This gem is a crowd favourite, thanks to its delectable oysters that keep locals coming back for more. They switch up the styles regularly, but you can often find them tempura-fried, drizzled with a three-flavour dressing, or simply served fresh with lemon.

Pair your oyster feast with a refreshing Yuzu whisky sour or explore their impressive 22-page drink menu packed with local gins, craft beers, and tantalising cocktails. Cheers to that!

Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm, daily

216-218 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

In The Hanging Garden

Encompassing nearly an entire city block in the heart of Hobart, In The Hanging Garden is an expansive tiered beer garden and cultural precinct, featuring outdoor dining, bars, markets, and live music. Enter this garden of earthly delights, adorned with hanging plants and twinkling lights, and prepare for good times in its alfresco space, perfect for any occasion.

Two onsite kitchens, Mother Mexico and Orzya, serve up Mexican cantina specialties and pan-Asian delights, along with a variety of cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic drinks. On Fridays, happy hour offers $5 house wines and $9 pints, setting the stage for an epic night of dancing and DJ sets.

Happy hour 5pm to 6pm, Fridays

112 Murray Street, Hobart

Society

If you haven't yet visited Hobart's whisky, gin and cocktail bar in Battery Point - consider this your sign. Society Salamanca are the pros in an expertly-shaken or stirred drink, and they're spreading the love come happy hour.

You won't find tap beer and house wines here. Instead, choose from a classic gin and tonic and Paloma with pink grapefruit soda for $8.50, or get the party started early with a $15 espresso martini and a $10 house spritz with lemon.

Sitchu Tip: Keep an eye on their socials, the team are known to throw in a one-day-only drinks special here and there to celebrate sunshine, or say, Friday. 

Happy hour 4pm to 6pm, Wednesday to Saturday

22 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point

Preachers

While most happy hour deals fall on a weekday, Preachers are giving us something to fight the impending Sunday Scaries, with $5 mimosas from midday to late. Whether it's the cheeky hair of the dog or a little something to go with lunch, there's just something about drinking a mimosa in the sunshine that we can always get around. 

With a bus parked in the courtyard, it's relaxed and homely with a spacious string light-laden dog and kid-friendly beer garden accompanying the old-style pub interiors, perfect for fuss-free good times, good vibes and great drinks. 

Now that you've enjoyed a drink or two with the best happy hours in Hobart, it's time to sort out dinner. Check out our guides to the best Italian and romantic restaurants in Hobart.