It was our first night in Hobart and we had heard about the Hope and Anchor Tavern so we decided to…read morego... We're glad we did! Here's what we noticed: - It was a Monday night and we came in around 6:30 PM, and the place was already packed. We didn't have a reservation and the wait was going to be about 45 minutes or more, so luckily we were able to find a couple of open spots at a table in the bar area, where you order at the bar and the food is delivered to your table. It worked great! - There are a lot of great beers on tap, including several from Hobart Brewing Company. - Based on prior reviews, my wife and I ordered the Fish and Chips and the Seafood Chowder to split both dishes between us. The Fish and Chips were excellent, not overly breaded and the fish was perfectly cooked, very juicy. And, it came with a little salad. The Seafood Chowder was really good, including the bread that came with it. - The vibe inside is really fun, just a bit loud as you would expect a pub to be. Bottom line: We're glad we spent our first night at the Hope and Anchor Tavern.

The Hope and Anchor bills itself as the oldest licensed pub in Australia. It was located just…read morearound the corner from our Downtown Hobart Hotel, and was our first meal after landing in Australia (19 hour time difference). Fish and Chips and a local beer were on tap for our meal, and it was all very good. We ordered and paid for our meal at the bar, and enjoyed our time at a high table by the window. We were here early afternoon, so things were relatively quiet, vs. an more boisterous and crowded evening pub atmosphere. There's 3 rooms (including the one with the bar) downstairs and an upstairs, with the local Hobart Brewing Company running this historical establishment. It looks like they have some work ahead of them in terms of upkeep of this elderly building, but the food, clientele, and atmosphere all fit together well.

A nice local bar with amazing fish and chips. The fish is catch of the day with a nice light better…read moreand crispy fries. The salad is an added bonus fresh ingredient and cut to mimic coleslaw. They don't brew their own beer, but they have a local brewery which make signature batches. I like this stout on tap, but prepare yourself. It's 11%.

Been here a few times. A good selection of beers. We had dinner and everything we had tasted great…read morefor pub food. We had a cozy corner. Service was quick. Well worth a visit. I'll rate the whaler as a 5

Dined with 8 others looking forward to our meals…read more Unfortunately 1 of our meals - lamb back strap smelt odd - like off meat to the diner. Not the actual problem. But when she highlighted to the wait staff and it was taken back to the kitchen we were confronted by the owner who yelled at the diner that there was nothing wrong with the lamb. That he sold 10 others that day and no one complained. He looked at another diner who had the lamb back strap also the owner commented that it diid look under cooked. He aggressively offered her something else - she asked for Risotto - Butternut pumpkin and sage with parmigiano Reggiano - it came out with balsamic vinegar on top. When the diner asked why it had balsamic vinegar on it he said looked at her and said "are you for real" its on the menu- its not .. who would put balsamic vinegar on a risotto... what a horrible experience to end our Tassie Trip.

As fabulous as ever!! Always our first and reliable port of call on our regular visits to Hobart…read morefrom the Hunter Valley. We always start with Bloody Mary oyster shots. Spectacular. Surf and turf for me. Delicious! Guinness pie for my wife. Looked so good that I wanted that too!! Great food, good service, great value for money.

Overall really liked all of the dishes we ordered. They were well presented and had great flavor…read morecombinations. The eggplant, beef cheek, and pulled pork were the favorite dishes in our group. Service left something to be desired, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. They weren't that busy but didn't really check on us after getting the initial order of drinks and food -- we would've ordered more drinks and one more dish if we had the chance. Restaurant was clean and well decorated, no real complaints there. Would definitely go again if I'm in the area.

Great ambience, outside is great on a sunny day! Wine list is extensive and it's a must see when in…read moreHobart!

Service was impeccable! At the start of the night our waiter was Opeti and by the end of the night…read morehim and I became homies! The food was really nice and the presentation was great Would definitely recommend!

Small servings, most like tapas. Delicious food. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful…read more Fantastic wine choices and spot on pairing suggestions. Enjoyed the view of the harbor.

In our last night on the island, we hopped down to Peacock and Jones for dinner. It's on the…read moresection of town that Peacock and Jones (two separate individuals) apparently had jam empires located back in the day, so the decor when you step in is basically the same as it was in the past - lots of old brick structures with some concrete filled in here and there for repairs over the years. As such, it's got a bit of a cozy hipster vibe. Getting seated was pretty quick, and the service was also quite quick as well - we were done with our meal in a little over an hour. The drink selection isn't all that large; I ended up sticking with a glass of local red, which was alright but nothing too spectacular. As for the food...sadly, I came away pretty disappointed. We started out with a table salad and grilled octopus as the appetizer, both of which fell short of the mark. The salad was just lettuce in a bowl and nothing else - there was a faint whiff of vinaigrette, but that was it. The octopus, while it had a nice curry sauce with it, was cooked poorly - a rubbery, chewy texture that is what you try to avoid with this dish. The mains were a bit better; my dry-aged strip loin had pretty solid flavor (although it was a bit dry), and the slices were a bit on the thicker side. My wife's duck missed the mark a bit, IMO - while the flavor was pretty standard, the slice was way too thick, and each bite was pretty chewy. Perhaps I got my expectations up a bit high - Peacock & Jones showed up on some of the 'Best Of' lists when looking at where to dine in Hobart - but sadly, I don't think the cuisine would be worth another visit. I did enjoy the ambiance, and the waterfront / old industrial location is nice, but it doesn't offset the food missing the mark.

I would come back to Peacock and Jones again if just for the service. So many gorgeous, smiling…read morestaff members, introducing themselves by name and just being utterly charming with every interaction. Oh, stop! I'd made a booking for our group of four (super easy online) and didn't know much about the layout but was utterly delighted to be led through the small bar-style restaurant out the back to a little courtyard. After such a warm day, sitting out there was stunning (but I'm expecting it to get more than a little cooler out there over winter and will be interested to see how they handle it). The food itself was also kind of perfect. The menu isn't huge, but full of delicious bits and pieces that can change not just every night, but even by the hour. Our meal started with fresh bread and butter, and my only disappointment for the evening is that the profiterole entrees weren't available that night (it just means I'll have to go back, though, which can't be a bad thing). We ate the salt ling fritters, french fries, heirloom tomatoes, chicken liver parfait, and the meat for two, which was a lamb shoulder. I said the menu changes by the hour because there were a couple of lamb shoulders left by the time we got to ordering, or there were roast chickens (we quickly bagsed a shoulder). Everything was outstanding and capped off with the gingerbread creme brulee, because how could we not? Possibly the best brulee I've ever had, and served in a BOWL. No little plopped out brulee mould for Peacock and Jones diners, no sir! The four of us agreed we could easily come back just to eat the fries and the brulee any day... so that's ilkely exactly what we'll do. Treat yourselves! P.S. the "thank you" text message after we left for the evening was the cherry on top. You absolutely won me over, P&J. Nicely played.

Hipster vibe with nice HH oysters. Dinner reservations recommended. Beer and sake on tap.read more

We decided to try Bar Wa after a recommendation by the staff at Sullivan's Cove. 5 stars for the…read morevibe! They really hit the mark in crafting an environment that felt like an authentic izakaya but in Tassie. The food was a bit hit or miss for us but it was great to be able to checkout a local spot and drink Tassie beer.

In my list of top 5 places to go eat in and around Hobart!…read more An absolutely beautiful spot that isn't too far away from the CBD but just far away enough to feel like you've gone somewhere new. We came here on a slightly grey day, but the weather didn't dampen the mood one bit! We ordered to start; -The tasting platter: duck liver parfait, hot smoked salmon, pork and pistachio terrine, pear relish, grape salad and crisp breads $26 Yeah this was delicious and helpful in serving size! The parfait was silky, creamy and full of flvaour and there was something about that pear relish that I couldn't stop myself going back for more! Rare to say that about pear! Haha Main; -Twice cooked butterfly quail on braised cabbage, peas, smoked bacon lardons and brown shallots $24 -Venison shank slow roasted with port and mountain pepper, baby carrots and cauliflower gratin $28 These were SENSATIONAL! Cooked so well, modern cuisine with a very hearty country feel to it. I love the unique menu and way in which they play with the ingredients! You can tell the chef has a love for the produce and a love for diners that appreciate a good sized meal! Dessert; -Coconut milk pannacotta, raspberry sorbet, crumbled shortbread, coconut and raspberry crisps $12 Heaven on a plate! Excellent choice of ingredients and a great play with all the textures. We also tried some of the locally made on site chocolates and those cigars!! I wish I bought home 3 boxes of those back with me to Perth! Oh well, it's back to Tasmania I go then!

Oh wow!! This place has everything here. Great food at their modern restaurant. They also have a…read moreresident chocolatier that makes goodies to die for. Stay for lunch or dinner pick your own berries and buy some chocolates. The owners have lovingly thought of it all. And in a few short years they'll be bottling their own wines too!! Well worth the visit!!!