The best places to eat and drink in Hobart

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There’s never been a better time to eat and drink your way around Australia’s southernmost capital.

It’s a no-brainer that https://www.australiantraveller.com/tas/south-tasmania/hobart/’s eating and drinking should be so good; there are few other places in Australia with such an onslaught of insanely fresh, super seasonal, hyper local everything on its doorstep. Forget food miles; from whiskey to wagyu, saffron to sparkling wine, it’s all made here – and ridiculously well, too.
So, organise your flights and get ready to savour the good stuff. Hobart will be sure to have you dreaming of open fires, harbour views, briny oysters and cosy whiskey bars until you next return.
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Dier Makr

Atmospheric newcomer Dier Makr continues to win new fans.

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123 Collins ST, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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Run by Melbourne expats Kobi Ruzicka and Sarah Fitzsimmons, this venue is winning fans for its serious cocktails, low-intervention wine list, and boundary-pushing, produce-driven seasonal tasting menu. The vintage tunes and lo-fi fit-out win points too.
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Fico

Another welcome new addition to Hobart's scene is Fico, a likable Italian-accented bistro.

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151 macquarie st, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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Headed up by ex-Vue de Monde chef Oskar Rossi and his Italian partner Frederica Andrisani, you’ll find exemplary pasta and contemporary takes on old Italian ideas, with outstanding Tassie produce starring at every turn.
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The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery

Also new this year is Rodney Dunn’s The Agrarian Kitchen Eatery and Store, a short drive out of town in New Norfolk.

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11A The Avenue, New Norfolk, TAS, Australia, 7140
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Allowing his lovingly-raised produce to speak for itself, simplicity rules here. Everything is done in-house, from growing to curing, fermenting and smoking, which means you’ll get a true taste of Tassie terroir.
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Franklin Bar & Restaurant

Established player, Franklin, recently said adieu to founding chef, David Moyle, welcoming ex-Bar Brosé chef, Analiese Gregor.

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30 Argyle Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia
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She has brought some of her hometown signatures along for the ride. Sit by the open kitchen, order a glass of local fizz and some Angasi oysters and let the savvy staff guide you through.
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Frank Restaurant and Bar

Fancy a Latin American meat fix? Say hola to buzzy waterside hotspot Frank.

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Hobart, TAS, Australia
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Here, you can snack on pork and chipotle empanadas or fresh Tassie oysters topped with chorizo and salsa dressing before moving onto a charry skirt steak from the charcoal grill.
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Aløft

Along Franklin Wharf you’ll find Aloft, a minimal, sophisticated attic space where local produce gets a deft mod-Asian touch.

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Brooke Street Pier, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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Equally suited for drinks and snacks as it is for a long slow dinner, Aloft’s uninterrupted harbour-side views offer a fine excuse to switch your operating speed to ‘slow’.
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Pigeon Hole

Carb lovers always know to detour past Pigeon Hole for a fix.

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93 Goulburn St, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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This quaint and homely fave does solid coffee, wholesome comfort food and delicious pastries.
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Born in Brunswick

A relatively new addition to Hobart's dining scene, Born in Brunswick adds a slick, modern and airy touch along with top coffee & more.

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410 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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If it’s cold, order the porridge, and always get a pastry to go.
At fresh-faced newbie Born in Brunswick you can forget the fatty fry-up; here you’ll brunch on the likes of koji marinated pork shoulder with soba noodles and a ginger shiitake broth, or house-smoked Huon salmon with black sesame and Tasmanian wasabi.
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Sweet Envy

Up on the hill in NoHo (North Hobart), Alastair Wise’s Sweet Envy is like all your sugar-laced childhood fantasies made a reality.

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North Hobart, TAS, Australia
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Wise, a classically trained pastry chef, churns out next-level cookies, cake, ice-cream and pies. Our tip? Don’t get paralysed by choice, just order more (you can always eat it on the flight home).
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Queens Pastry

Similarly sweet-toothed newcomer Queens Pastry keeps the brief tight: just pastries and specialty coffee.

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144 Harrington St, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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If its Instagram pics aren’t reason enough to get you there, you should probably check your pulse.
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Straight Up Coffee and Food

When all that sugar is making your teeth ache, there’s Straight Up Coffee and Food as a great fallback.

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202 liverpool street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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Here, #cleaneats are the order of the day. Think miso marinated pumpkin with cauliflower ‘couscous’ and tahini yoghurt along with house-roasted coffee and fresh juices.
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The Story Bar

The Story Bar at the stunning new MACq 01 Hotel has brought a new level of glitz and glam to the local bar scene.

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18 Hunter Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
03 6210 7602
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Grab a fireside posse, order some Tassie sparkling and allow your spirit to be soothed by the twinkling lights on the water.
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Lark Distillery

The cosy Cellar Door at Lark Distillery makes for a fitting refuge during the winter months.

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14 Davey Street, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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In winter, when bracing gales are whipping off the top of snow-capped Mount Wellington, cosy old fave, the Cellar Door at Lark Distillery makes for a fitting refuge. With over 150 single malts on offer, you’ll be toasty in no time.
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The Glass House Hobart

For more killer waterside views, The Glass House, set on Sullivan’s Cove makes a superb perch.

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Brooke St Pier, Franklin Wharf, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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This pretty venue is idealfor both pre-dinner cocktails or a deep immersion into Tasmanian wine and spirits.
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Ettie's

A worthy nominee for both eating and drinking, Ettie's is a Euro-accented wine bar and bistro.

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100 Elizabeth st, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 7000
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Ettie’s sports the kind of effortless elegance and confident charm that you might expect from an industry stalwart, not a freshly opened newcomer.
Go for the epic wine list, stay for steak frites and local (and French) cheese selection.

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