Hobart’s pub and bar scene are known for its rich history and its bustling atmosphere. There are many rooftop bars and waterfront bars to enjoy a night out with your friends or to relax after a long day of work and sip some refreshing Tasmanian wine, beer and spirits. Here’s a list of rooftop bars and waterfront bars the team at Localista recommends.
Rooftop bars
Telegraph Hotel houses one of Hobart’s iconic bars and overlooks the River Derwent. Their menu displays a wide range of pub meals such as chicken parmigiana, fish and chips and pizza that are made from local Tasmanian produce. Their public bar offers live sport and entertainment, where you can watch your favourite sport whilst enjoying your favourite beverage.
Located on the top floor of the Crowne Plaza in Hobart, you can enjoy a drink with a stunning view at the AURA hotel. Its lunch and dinner menu showcases a wide variety of flavourful Tasmanian food, wine, cocktails and shareplates.
Check out The Deck’s stunning rooftop bar that has a vibrant view of Hobart’s CBD whilst you enjoy some of Tasmania’s best beers, wines and cocktails. Their menu ranges from small bites like Caprese salad and grilled calamari to larger meals like pizza, pasta and fried chicken. They have a happy hour between Monday and Friday from 4pm-6pm, where you can sip various wines, bottled and tap beer along with some nibbles at a discounted price.
Waterfront bars
Waterline is the only bar and eatery in Hobart that lies comfortably at the water’s edge on Brooke Street Pier and offers a stunning view of Sullivan’s Cove. They offer an intimate breakfast, lunch and dining experience with an open experience, where you can witness the chefs apply cooking techniques such as fermentation, curing and preserving on meats, vegetables and seafoods. You can enjoy a variety of wines, beers and cocktails whilst savouring the lovely view of the waterfront.
Situated in Franklin Wharf, Kelp Bar is a modern bar where you can kick back and watch the sunset with good company and your favourite drink. Their menu offers an extensive range of Tasmanian seafood that you can pair up with local beers, spirits, cocktail and wine.
If you are looking for a casual fine dining experience and an extensive list of beverages, T42 in Hobart is a popular bar & restaurant with a waterside terrace that offers both an indoor and outdoor seating options. They have a large beverage menu full of local wines, cocktails and spirits and a variety of share plates that are made from local produce.