EAT & DRINK
Where To Do Brekky, Brunch & Coffee on Tassie’s North West Coast
Tassie’s north west region doesn’t tend to get the airtime of its big brother counterparts in Hobart and Launceston, but those in the know have been eating and drinking very well out here for years. From bagels with their own cult following, to a converted 1960s milk bar on the foreshore, the north west has quietly built one of the most character-filled breakfast and coffee scenes in the state. Here’s where to start your day while you’re there.
Boozy Tours & Tastings To Make The Most Of Your Dark Mofo Itinerary
Dark Mofo draws people south for its provocations, but Hobart and its surrounds hold their own: some of the most interesting beverage producers in the country within striking distance of the CBD, and a growing roster of guided experiences that go well beyond the tasting paddle. While you build your Dark Mofo itinerary, we’ve done the legwork on how to drink your way around it.
North Hobart’s Best Dinners For Every Occasion
From date-night wine bars to fast fixes, group feasts and family-friendly haunts, North Hobart delivers a dinner for just about every mood and moment. Consider this your go-to guide for eating your way up and down Elizabeth Street - and a few side streets beyond.
Hobart’s Best Eats Under $25
Three years after it was named Macquarie Dictionary’s Word of 2023, ‘cozzie livs’ chat doesn’t look to be slowing down any time soon. So when we asked the Bottom of the World team for their hottest tips on navigating Hobart’s food scene economically, the brief was clear: delicious, filling, and definitely not a bank-breaker. Turns out our people know as much about outsmarting inflation as they do about Tassie’s best eats.
Launceston’s Best Breakfast Spots
Launceston takes its breakfast seriously. From tiny neighbourhood cafes with impossibly good coffee, to market mornings spent grazing between stalls, here are six of our favourite ways to start the day in the north.
Recipe: Aløft’s Mushroom Dumplings
The truism “If it ain’t broke it, don’t fix it” holds special significance to a stalwart dish as Hobart’s Aløft Restaurant celebrates 10 years in 2025.
The Tasmanian Chef Turning Food Waste Into a Feast
A pedigreed chef, a passionate local service team, and 200 guests: it’s a recipe for a night of exceptional dining replicated in hundreds of restaurants around Tasmania every night of the week. But one uncommon factor sets this dinner apart from the rest.
Q&A: Tom Ambroz
Sixty kilometres northeast of his tiny island home, the opportunity to make some of the southern hemisphere’s most delicious spirits on a tinier island still was an opportunity too good to pass up for this Tasmanian repatriate.
Ten Years At The Top: Aløft Turns 10
When Christian Ryan left Hobart to pursue a cooking career, his hometown had little to show for itself on the national culinary map. By the time he returned, Tassie’s capital was more than ready for the immersive dining experience that Christian had dreamt of bringing to its waterfront.
Same Oldest Licence, New Licensee
In a matchmaking story for the ages, one of Tasmania’s most beloved independent breweries has taken on the lease at Australia’s oldest pub (or so it says).
Double Shots & Doggos: Abercrombie Coffee Does Both
A North Hobart specialty coffee venue is laying out the welcome mat to people and pooches alike, and making a real difference in the lives of Tasmanians to boot.
Two Days To Eat & Drink Your Way Through Launceston
Two days in Launceston are all it takes to see why Tasmania’s northern hub is a worthy recipient of UNESCO’s City of Gastronomy recognition.
Good Things Are Brewing South Of Hobart
Sandwiched between rolling green paddocks 20 minutes south of Hobart, Hopfields Brewery is bringing fresh vibes and very good brews to Margate.
Your Guide To The Great Eastern Wine Week Festival
Now in its 11th year, the Great Eastern Wine Week has become just as much a part of Tasmania’s iconic east coast as its white sandy beaches, scenic walks, and friendly locals who make your stay that little bit more memorable.
The Father’s Day Gift Guide: Tassie-Style
On the hunt for a way to honour the father figure in your life this Father’s Day? Look no further than Tasmania’s local makers and retailers.
The Beer Down Here
Here’s the rundown of the city’s best breweries and taprooms to visit on a beer-drinking walkabout in Hobart.
The Tasmanian Inn: A Pub For The People
On North Hobart’s industrial strip, The Tasmanian Inn offers up classic pub fare and an atmosphere to match.
Multitask Your Leisure Time At These Hobart Hybrid venues
Wine and books? Arcade games and cocktails? Coffee and homewares? Take a little from Column A and a little from Column B at these multi-use venues around Hobart. From storied establishments to newer hotspots, these hybrid havens are catnip for productive people.
Be Gin-Spired At These Tasmanian Gin Distilleries (Copy)
Whether you’re a G&T tragic or a slave to a gin martini, these Tassie gin distilleries will keep your bar cart well and truly stocked.
The Ultimate Dark Mofo 2025 Itinerary
For nigh on two weeks every June, an extraordinary line-up of unconventional art installations, exclusive musical acts, fabulous food and a glut of fire pits lures Tasmanians and visitors alike out of their winter hibernation and into Hobart’s most mysterious spaces. It’s Dark MOFO season, baby.