The 20 Best Bars in Hobart Right Now
Whether you’re a seasoned bar-hopper or someone looking to unwind after a long day, this is your go-to resource for finding the most exceptional bars in Hobart. We’ll take you on a journey to explore hidden gems, trendy establishments, and iconic hotspots that will satisfy your taste for quality drinks, lively atmospheres, and memorable experiences. Let’s dive in and raise a glass to the exciting world of bars in Hobart! Whether you fancy sipping a cocktail at a quirky bar, enjoying a glass of wine at a hidden wine bar or cosy pub, our curated list of the best bars has something for everyone.
Here are our 20 top picks of the best bars in Hobart 2023.
Society Salamanca – Specialising in fine cocktails, gin and whisky. Crafted here in Tasmania and abroad. A diverse drinks selection featuring Tasmania’s finest spirits.
Location: 22 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point, TAS
Phone: (03) 6288 7876
Bar Wa Izakaya – A welcoming, casual bar with a truly submersive experience, where you can share and enjoy great Japanese dishes along with a fully stocked bar specialising in Japanese sake, beers and cocktails. A truly social dining experience.
Location: 216-218 Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS
Phone: (03) 6288 7876
Rude Boy – Hobart’s favourite funky hot spot for all things chicken and rum. They believe in creating a fun, energetic environment for everyone to enjoy. Their passion is rum, let them take you on a journey through their back bar which showcases 200+ rums from all over the world. Their famous fried chicken and their award winning cocktails are just a few reasons to join them.
Location: 130 Elizabeth St, Hobart
Contact: (03) 6236 9816
Gold Bar – One of Hobart’s most loved little hideaways. They make great drinks while their customers enjoy a relaxing atmosphere in which conversations flow easily and jokes and stories are shared. They have an excellent selection of local spirits, and can spin more than a few tales about their origins and makers, as well as whip up almost any custom or classic cocktail.
Location: Ground Floor, 11 Morrison St, Hobart TAS
Contact: 0480 279 912
The Still – A celebration of Tasmania’s world class whisky industry and will showcase and serve some of the most impressive local whiskies from across the state. In the heart of Hobart, housed in Argyle Street’s iconic old Mercury Print room, The Still is the premier destination for Tasmanian whisky enthusiast and cocktail lovers.
Location: 30 Argyle St, Hobart TAS
Contact: (03) 6288 8101
The Glass House – Suspended over Sullivan’s Cove, The Glass House has redefined style on Hobart’s waterfront. Elegant cocktails, Tasmanian inspired shared plates, international flair and 280 degree water views.
Location: Franklin Wharf, Hobart Tas
Contact: (03) 6223 1032
Aura – Hobart’s first rooftop venue. AURA Lounge Bar + Dining sits in the heart of Hobart, just a little higher than eye-level. Their soft industrial space is airy and sunlit by day, moody and ignited by city lights at night.
Location: Level 12, 110 Liverpool St, Hobart Tas
Contact: (03) 6236 9001
Void Bar – A cocktail bar buried seventeen metres underground. Nurse a martini at the bar, hang out in the lounge over a bottle of wine or a coldie, and listen to musician-in-residence Ben Salter. Located in the museum, so you’ll need to book MONA museum entry to visit.
Location: MONA, 655 Main Rd, Berriedale Tas
Contact: (03) 6277 9900
IXL Long Bar – A charismatic bar on Hobart’s waterfront within the historic sandstone walls of the IXL Jam Factory, now The Henry Jones Art Hotel. Enjoy live tunes, sips and a bite from the Tasmanian-inspired small plates menu.
Location: 25 Hunter St, Hobart Tas
Contact: (03) 6210 7700
Ogee – A meeting place, on a small corner in North Hobart’s outskirts, where they want to celebrate the simplistic beauty of great food, great wine, and sharing it with great company.
Location: 374 Murray Street, North Hobart Tas
Contact: 1800 375 692
Gin Bar – A completely unique Tasmanian experience from start to finish, Gin(bar) offers locals and visitors the opportunity to experience Tasmanian gin like never before. Used for special gin blending workshops and cocktail classes throughout the day, the bar carries the full Forty Spotted Gin range as well as an exceptional selection of rare and hard-to-find gins from Tasmania and beyond.
Location: 30 Argyle Street, Hobart Tas
Contact: 0428 059 192
The Den – Tucked away beneath a heritage-listed sandstone building, The Den is a hidden gem in Hobart. This speakeasy-style bar serves up innovative cocktails and has a cozy, intimate atmosphere. The Den is an exploration of surprising combinations of unique ingredients in our cocktails and Tasmanian tastes. They are renowned for their rich and delicately balanced cocktails, fusing the best of Tasmanian, international and house made ingredients.
Location: 63 Salamanca Place, Hobart Tas
Contact: 0499 888 233
Molto – A lot of wine, a lot of love. A new wine bar by Stefano Lubiana Wines. Their heritage building is located on Melville Street, and is the perfect spot to pop into for an after work drink.
Location: Melville St, Hobart, Tas
Contact: 0499 595 624
Mary Mary – A portal to a world of fine drinking hidden behind sandstone walls. Taking its name from the St Marys Hospital building that it is set within, Mary Mary showcases Tasmania. Cocktails are created with local fruits and indigenous botanicals, while the hospital’s old coal chute has been repurposed into the spirits library housing surprising and rare offerings from local producers.
Location: 2a Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tas
Contact: (03) 6240 6057
Pavilion Salamanca – Located in the heart of Salamanca is Hobart’s premiere sports bar venue catering for lovers of all live sports.
Location: 61 Salamanca Place, Hobart, Tas
Contact: (03) 6245 3874
Sonny – A little wine bar in town for the simple pleasures, located in the heart of Hobart. Seasonal pasta dishes, simple snacks, records spinning, friendly service and a good vibe. Wine, vinyl and food, walk ins only.
Location: 120a Elizabeth Street, Hobart, Tas
Evolve Spirits Bar – As a luxury lounge bar, Evolve Spirits Bar offers a sophisticated and intimate hospitality experience on Hobart’s historic waterfront. Its ornate design, rare spirits list and engaging service are befitting of Hobart’s most enviable wharfside location, within the MACq 01 Hotel building.
Location: 18 Hunter Street, Hobart TAS
Contact: 03 6210 7656
Institut Polaire – Tasmania’s coolest locale. Settle by the fire in the snowy, luxe interior of marble and plush grey leather at Institut Polaire. This cold climate wine and spirits bar embraces Tasmania’s long held status as the gateway to Antarctica with a passion for everything coldhearted.
Location: 1/7 Murray Street, Hobart TAS
Contact: 0432 925 895
The Story Bar – Inspired by the egalitarian nature of Tasmanian society, where class divisions are less obvious. With this in mind, our bar team offer everything from draught beer to the finest wine and spirits in an enigmatic watering hole, adorned with newspaper headlines from decades past.
Location: 18 Hunter Street, Hobart TAS
Contact: 03 6210 7600
Grinners Dive Bar – Located in the mid town precinct of Hobart, serving Mexican street food and cheap beer, wine and cocktails.
Location: 132-134 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS
Contact: 0439 190 031
Preachers – Relaxed Bar and Beer Garden in historic Battery Point, Tasmania. A heritage listed Battery Point Cottage with large outdoor Beer Garden. Great burgers. Even better beers.
Location: 5 Knopwood Street, Battery Point
Contact: 03 6223 3621
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