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Afterword Café at Fullers
Hobart’s iconic Fullers Bookshop has been at the forefront of the city’s cultural and literary life since it open in 1920. In 1996 Fullers opened the Afterword Café on the mezzanine level of the Collins Street store with the theory that books and coffee were a natural mix and and the decision was a popular one.
Avenue Restaurant
A stay at Hotel Grand Chancellor Launceston is something special. Situated in the historic district, just steps from the Central Business District and Brisbane Street Mall, they pride themselves in surpassing the expectations of discerning business and leisure travellers with 4.5-star accommodation, superb dining at Avenue Restaurant and impressive venues for conferences and events.
Ball & Chain Grill
Situated in the heart of Hobart’s historic Salamanca Place, the Ball and Chain Grill is one of Hobart’s longest standing restaurants, offering diners quality, consistency and friendly service. The present day site of the Ball and Chain, was originally called “Haig’s Store”, after the original owner, Captain Andrew Haig, and was used as offices by Shipping Agents dealing with wool, whale oil, food and grain stocks. In 1842, the building was sold to Mr. George Reid for 2000 pounds sterling, and the property passed from his hands to the Kennedy family in 1891.
Basin Café
The Basin Café was born in late 2005 when the existing mid 1900`s building (then known as the Basin Kiosk) was given a complete renovation resulting in the form in which it stands today. Now a modern architect designed building that melds into the surrounds, the café features an enclosed dining room with a glassed frontage that offers unrestricted views over the spectacular Cataract Gorge Reserve and First Basin.
bridestowe lavender estate
Established in 1922, Bridestowe Estate is an acclaimed supplier of the finest lavender oils for the world fragrance market. The vast fields of luscious lavender blooms have become an iconic tourist destination in North East Tasmania. Each year, more than 55,000 visitors travel to the site to experience the sensory delights of the plantations and the stunning landscapes.
Brisbane Street Bistro
After twenty plus years of owning restaurants in Tasmania starting with “Quigley’s Balfour Terrace” in the eighties, “Schouten House” through all the ninety’s, “Fidler’s Brasserie” and then “Fidler’s on the Bay” at St Helens in the naughties, Terry Fidler has returned to Launceston to open the “Brisbane Street Bistro”.
Bruny Island Cruises by Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Robert Pennicott and his team of passionate local guides have been showcasing Bruny Island on their award-winning cruises since 1999. Bruny Island Cruises explores the awesome rugged coastline of the South Bruny National Park in Southern Tasmania in custom built, iconic yellow boats. This eco adventure was recognised as Australia’s Best Tourist Attraction in 2012, 2014 and 2015 with silver medals in 2013 and 2016.
Cafe Umami
Situated in the main street of Wynyard, a beautiful town which is home to the Table Cape Tulip Farm and its celebrated Tulip Festival, Cafe Umami was opened in late 2015 by Kelly and Jason Butterfield. Umami is a Japanese word that describes savoury taste, which, along with sweet, sour, bitter and salty, make up the five basic tastes.
christmas hills raspberry farm cafe
Christmas Hills Raspberry Farm Café and Farm, a family business, was established in 1984 as a commercial raspberry farm with a roadside kiosk selling directly to the public. Thirty years later they have a 100 plus seat café overlooking a picturesque lake and raspberry fields.
Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village
Situated in the temperate rainforest of the Cradle Valley, right on the edge of the World Heritage listed Cradle Mountain/Lake St Clair National Park in Tasmania, Cradle Mountain Wilderness Village offers self-contained accommodation that fulfills the needs of families wanting room to move, outdoor enthusiasts desiring ready access to nature, and romantic couples seeking an extra touch of luxury in a wilderness setting.
Cultura Espresso Bar & Restaurant
Opened December 2010 by Luke Rocchia and two previous partners, Cultura was designed to offer a warm and inviting venue for city workers and shoppers to enjoy quality breakfasts and lunches. Luke took sole ownership in January 2013 and decided to introduce dinner service on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings to Cultura’s repertoire.
Devils Corner Cellar Door and Lookout
The home of Devil’s Corner wine incorporates the best that the East Coast of Tasmania has to offer. Nestled on the winding road between Swansea and Bicheno, Devil’s Corner Cellar Door and Lookout incorporates the breathtaking view of the Hazard’s mountain range overlooking the Moulting Lagoon.
Frank’s Cider Bar and Café
Frank’s Cider Bar and Cafe is located in the historic town of Franklin, in Tasmania’s Huon Valley. It is a scenic, 35 minutes drive just south of Hobart, to the quaint riverside town that was settled in the 1830s. Built in the 1870s, the former St John’s Church Hall is now a cosy bar and cafe, which specialises in gourmet local produce.
Frederick's @ Ormiston House
Leslie Price and Steve Bennett moved to Strahan mid-August 2015 to open their first Tasmanian venture - Bushman’s, which they still own and operate in the centre of town. Always on the lookout for other opportunities, they met the owners of Ormiston House, a grand Federation mansion on the shores of Macquarie Harbour, and discussed the resurrection of Frederick's restaurant, which at that stage, had been lying dormant for more than a decade. Their vision for Frederick’s was simple - refined dining, locally sourced ingredients, Tasmanian.
Freycinet Lodge
Overlooking the blue waters of Great Oyster Bay and with the rugged Hazards mountain range as your backdrop, the location of Freycinet Lodge is second to none. Set within the Freycinet National Park, just past Coles Bay, you will fall in love with this captivating escape in Tasmania.
Fudge‘n’Good Coffee
Gallery Tasmania which incorporates the “Fudge’n’Good Coffee” café opened mid 2012 in the famous mural art town of Sheffield. Owners Chris and Rini Puccetti discovered Tasmania in 2008 and decided to move their family from Tuscany. Their dream to open a magnificent, Victorian era gallery and cafe was realised in the historic bakery building which proudly faces the Sheffield Hotel on Main Street.
Gorge Restaurant
The Gorge Restaurant is nestled in the Victorian style gardens of Launceston’s spectacular Cataract Cliffgrounds. The building that now houses the Gorge Restaurant was first constructed in 1896 as tearooms. Prior to this, there was a large white refreshments tent on the site to cater to the visiting locals and picnickers.
hellyers road distillery
While it might help to be a devotee of fine single malt whisky, it doesn’t necessarily mean that a visit to Hellyers Road Distillery in Burnie is an experience that’s solely the domain of those who imbibe in the pleasures of a crisp, flavor-some single malt whisky. There’s much, much more on offer.
House of Anvers Chocolate Factory
Igor Van Gerwen, a chocolatier from Belgium, started the House of Anvers as a small cottage industry in his garage in 1989. Those humble beginnings have now flourished into a thriving business making fine couverture chocolate products for the retail and fine dining markets.
Iron Horse Bar & Grill
A Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle V-rod Destroyer takes pride of place over the front bar of the Iron Horse Bar & Grill, the Harley-Davidson themed restaurant attached to Launceston’s Richardson’s Harley-Davidson® complex. The dealership, which was established in 1978, is recognised as one of the best (if not the best) in Australia, winning Australia’s No 1 Harley-Davidson® Dealership four years in a row.
Jackman & McRoss
On November 6th 1998, a cook - Chris Jackman, a baker - Justin McRoss, and a waiter - Nerida McRoss opened a bakery/café specialising in fine breads, cakes and pastries. Jackman & McRoss was established in a heritage building in the historic area of Battery Point that, at the turn of last century, in a previous life, had boasted a bakery.
Jailhouse Grill
The Jailhouse Grill is continuing a 140 year tradition by offering fine food and beverage to locals and travellers alike. The building was built in the mid 1800’s using handmade convict bricks from the local brickfields some 500 meters away and is typical of a Victorian Georgian Inn or Public House of the era.
Josef Chromy Wines and Restaurant
Josef Chromy provides a truly unique location for you to experience superb Tasmanian wines and fine cuisine featuring fresh local produce. The function centre includes a stunning restaurant that overlooks the picturesque lake and vineyard. Perfect location for functions, events and weddings.
Landscape Restaurant & Grill
The centrepiece of the Landscape kitchen is the wood-fired Asado Grill, fuelled daily with a blend of Tasmanian hardwood fragments and off-cuts of port, sherry and bourbon barrels from a local distillery – each gifting a unique flavour to these exceptional cuts.
Le Café on St George
Le Café was established in 1996. It was an easy decision to create a French-styled café opposite St Georges Square taking advantage of the unique position overlooking the park. Tiny, cute, unique unlike any other café in the state Le Café will capture you and you will always want to return.
Maldini Italian Café Restaurant
Located in the heart of vibrant Salamanca, Maldini is a well-loved stalwart of the Hobart dining scene. The restaurant, housed in a Georgian sandstone warehouse, is adored by locals and tourists alike as much for its welcoming approach to hospitality as the mouth-watering Italian cuisine it creates.
Mures Upper Deck
Mures Upper Deck à-la-carte restaurant, located in Hobart’s working fishing port at Victoria Dock, is the flagship of a group of companies founded by George & Jill Mure over forty years ago. In 1973, Jill and George Mure opened Tasmania’s first licenced seafood restaurant and when they struggled to source quality, fresh, local seafood, George went fishing. Now, more than 40 years on, their son Will and his wife Jude proudly continue the tradition.
Peacock and Jones
Peacock and Jones is situated in the oldest surviving sandstone warehouse on Hunter Street, dating back to 1823, where the original walls, timber beams, pillars and trusses tell the story of the building’s former life. Head Chef Jeff Workman and Front of House Manager Emma Devlin head up a small but brilliant team working on the floor and in the dramatic open kitchen.
Peckish?
Having travelled around Australia, Steven and Rhonda Bulbrook fell in love with Tasmania, seduced by the beautiful scenery, great food, friendly caring people and laid back lifestyle. When the opportunity came for a career change in Launceston a few years later, they knew they couldn't turn it down.
Pedder Wilderness Lodge
Southwest Tasmania is one of the most beautiful places on Earth: vast and diverse, wild yet accessible. Pedder Wilderness Lodge sits on the edge of Lake Pedder, surrounded by the Southwest National Park and within easy reach of the ancient rainforests, sprawling button grass plains, towering mountains and white-sand beaches that make up Tasmania’s largest National Park and World Heritage Area. The diversity of this region is unparalleled.
Ristorante Da Angelo
Since Angelo Fraraccio opened the doors to Da Angelo in Battery Point way back in 1994, some things have never changed. There is a buzz in the air and the place is always packed with happy contented diners, enjoying a meal that is as close to traditional home style Italian cooking as you can get in a city half way around the world from central Italy.
Room For A Pony
Room for a Pony was opened by Drew and Mendel in the middle of the North Hobart restaurant strip in 2014 in a building that had started life as an Ampol service station. Christian Allen, formally of Knopwoods, together with Daniel Price, heads up the kitchen, with Drew and Mendel running front of house. Their staff are dedicated workers and their genuine concern for the business and its customers is evident.
Rosevears Hotel
Originally known as The Rosevears Tavern, the longest continuously licensed pub in Tasmania has been part of the local community since 1835. For 184 years the tavern has welcomed travellers and locals alike to its picturesque Tamar Valley location. With many changes over the years to the original building, it has now successfully integrated old charm and history with new contemporary design and space.
Rustic Bakehouse
Owner and master baker Jarrod Lamprey was born and bred in Tasmania and it was the lure of a unique oven that saw him return after nearly 20 years away working all throughout Australia. After spending almost a decade looking all over the country for a wood-fired Scotch oven to open their own bakery, Jarrod and his wife Katie found one back in Tasmania.
Solo Pasta and Pizza
Best friends since prep school, Simon Robustelli and Dimitri Giovanoglou became business partners in 2008. An extensive renovation for Solo in 2012 has resulted in a comfortable 120 seater restaurant, however Solo is still the 'local Italian' it was when born over 30 years ago.
Sporties Hotel, Bar & Kitchen
At the leafy end of Charles Street, you’ll find Sporties Hotel, Bar & Kitchen, located in the heart of Launceston’s café precinct. Built upon a legacy of great food, drinks and big fun within an awesome venue, Sporties has become Launceston’s favourite place for friends to congregate and enjoy a casual dining experience.
Stanley Hotel
Tracing their roots to Stanley in North West Tasmania back through six generations of farmers and seafarers, Julian and Tracey Jacobs vision was to restore the 1830 Stanley Hotel to its former glory and create a country style destination experience in an inspiring landscape.
Taj Palace Indian Restaurant
Right in the center of North Hobart’s restaurant strip is the Taj Palace Indian Restaurant - a Hobart instituton since 2005. Harry Gauba and his wife Kusum both came from careers in other industries to start this restaurant that has developed a strong following from Indian cuisine connoisseurs around Hobart.
Tall Timbers
Located in Smithton, on the far North West coast of Tasmania, Tall Timbers makes the ideal base from which to explore the many natural wonders of this region. Within an easy drive of this four-star rated complex is the Tarkine, Australia’s largest temperate rainforest area, with a multitude of walks to suit every level of fitness.
Tasmanian Food & Wine Conservatory
The Tasmanian Food & Wine Conservatory is a restaurant and providore, showcasing one hundred percent Tasmanian produce from all corners of the state. A family owned business, mother and daughter duo Vonda and Brielle Mason are passionate about good, honest food that can be traced back to its origins.
The Astor Grill
The Astor Grill is a unique restaurant situated in the 1920’s Art Deco building Astor House at 157 Macquarie Street, Hobart. Established in 1982, the restaurant has become one of Hobart’s icons and continues to welcome new generations with an ever evolving and innovative modern Australian cuisine.
The Drunken Admiral
The Drunken Admiral was opened by Craig and Leone Godfrey in 1979 above Knopwood’s Retreat, Salamanca Place and the restaurant quickly established a reputation for excellent seafood and service. A few years later, The Drunken Admiral moved into one of Hobart Town’s earliest convict built sandstone warehouses on Hunter Street, formally known as Hunter Island during early settlement, the island was only accessible at low tide and offered all the right conditions such as deep anchorage for early supply ships, shelter and protection from theft of provisions by the convicts.
The Lansdowne Crescent Café
The first café in a residential area in Hobart, The Lansdowne Café, was established in 2006 by Adam Mooney and was bought by current proprietors Laura Whalland and Simon Cruickshank in early 2014 who rebranded it as The Lansdowne Crescent Café. The business today is a thriving family run operation that employs six members of Laura and Simon’s family and embodies their ethos of attentive customer service, quality ingredients and consistent replication of high quality meals and beverages.
The Picnic Basket
The Picnic Basket café is set in the picturesque community of Taroona, a short ride or drive south along the River Derwent from the city of Hobart. Established in the town's old service station, the café continues to service the community with a selection of delicious gluten free and vegan treats, croissants, salads, sandwiches, house-made pies, an all day menu and a selection of hot and cold drinks, local beers, wine and most importantly coffee.
the wagyu pie company and bakehouse
Craig Brakey created the delicious Slow Cooked Wagyu Pie, perfected the Chunky and Minced Wagyu Pies, and so the Wagyu Pie Company & Bakehouse was founded. All of their pies are made the old fashioned way using their home grown, grass fed Wagyu Beef and butter pastry along with other quality Tasmanian ingredients.
Van Diemens Land Creamery
Established in 2005, Van Diemens Land Creamery was created by a Tasmanian dairy farming family in an endeavour to add value to their milk. Using milk from their farm, Jan and Paul Amourgis began creating some of the freshest ice cream available, with some batches going from cow to consumer in less than 24 hours.
Vanidol's South Hobart
Vanidols first started in North Hobart in 1991, making this their 25th year of operation. The original Vanidols was sold in 2012, and since then owner and chef Vanidol Lulitanond has opened the current restaurant on Macquarie Street called Vanidols South Hobart.
Whisk & Co.
When Georgia & Danny Veis stopped in for coffee at Lenah Valley’s Augusta Café, they quickly realised they had found the perfect location for the café they’d been planning – and it wasn’t long before they opened the doors to Whisk & Co, which has quickly become one of Hobart’s best and busiest suburban eateries.
Willie Smith's Apple Shed
Ciderhouse, Distillery, Eatery and Apple Museum.
An old apple packing shed, built in 1942 and full of character, the Apple Shed is home to Willie Smith’s award-winning ciders.
Just 25 minutes south of Hobart, in the Huon Valley, the Shed is a stone’s throw from the Smith family’s apple orchard.