My mom and I visited and we both ordered very differently since I'm vegan and she's pescatarian…read more She ordered seafood chowder and fresh oysters and she thought they were delicious, and I on the other hand ordered a vegan curry and thought it was totally subpar and absolutely meh. Then again perhaps they just don't do vegan food well there and can only be trusted to do well on their specialties. That's why I gave this four stars -- because I get a sense that most of their menu items they probably do well, but there's a few duds on the menu are that are probably not in the chefs wheelhouse.

This is gonna be a weird review…read more Here's the thing: St Albi isn't what I expected at all. I'd seen so many photos of the hip fitout that I had my assumptions about the menu, and those assumptions were way off. What St Albi is, secretly, but far more accessibly for the locals, is a gastropub. The menu is tried and true pub style, fancied up around the edges. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, and once my dining pal and I had gotten our heads around this, our meals were awesome. I'd go so far as to say my steak was the best steak I've had in Hobart. Yep, I'm gonna make that call. But having said that, I didn't head to St Albi that night expecting to eat a steak. My friend and I started with an entree and a half each, because we both needed to try the chowder but also another thing each. The chowder was out of this world delicious, and I'm pretty sure it had some sage in it (or just the right combination of other herbs and spices that tricked me into thinking it was sage), but I've been back since just for the chowder and it didn't have quite that same flavour to it. I was a little disappointed, but the chowder is still super, super delicious and comes with an enormous prawn hanging out in it (entertaining but awkward to eat, nobody look at me please). I won mains hands down with my steak, which I forced my friend to try as well (ok I didn't have to force her very hard). I chose the Cox coffee rub for it because I was intrigued. I chose medium rare because that's how steak should be cooked. And I chose some duck fat potatoes and honey brown mushrooms for sides because I couldn't not. Seriously, so good. But so much food. Because this is a gastropub, not a fine dining restaurant. If someone had explained this to me before I went, maybe I wouldn't have had 1.5 entrees before my enormous main, leaving less than zero room for my dessert (yes, even my dessert stomach abandoned me) and giving me actual pains because I was so full (and yet still got most of my sides to take away and devour the following day with some scrambled eggs because I'm a genius). I love you, St. Albi, now that I properly understand you. Maybe next time I'll know how to leave room for one of your desserts?

Good menu, but I didn't try the food. I came for the bands. It's a comfortable place with a variety…read moreof couches, chairs and tables. Band space is smallish, but they seem to have a fair bit of events on, from blues to drum & bass. Very relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere.

The homestead has great drink specials which revolve around the day in which you come. Any time…read more That you come here however you feel a part of a family and are always welcome. Even if you're new in hobart you're bound to find a few friends in the homestead.

Society is the only place I actually want to drink in Salamanca. I tend to avoid that corner of…read moreHobart, because it's touristy and gross, but it's so nice to know that somewhere like Society exists down there and I can take refuge there. The gin selection is exceptional and there's always a gin of the week, which is a great opportunity to try a gin you may not have encountered before. Society also now makes their own tonic syrup in house, and I believe they're the first place in Hobart to be doing that. ALL THE KUDOS! It's such a special sort of offering and shows how much they care about their drinks. Also back to gin again, Society do gin tasting platters... correct. Half nips of four different gins (be it a Tasmanian platter, an Australian platter or a tailored platter) with a splash of tonic and a garnish to suit each different gin. A really fun way to try a few different variations in one sitting, because gins can be so different! I LOVE GIN! There are always plenty of events happening at Society too, all posted on their facebook, from regular weekly events like Tapas Tuesday to one-off events like fundraiser dinners and spirit masterclasses.

We're just visiting Tassie for a few days and got a recommendation from a couple of locals to check…read moreout this "cool bar", and it really is that - modern feel, great chill music. This Thursday was raclette night and they take bookings for the few tables they have for a 6pm or 8pm seating - we booked 8pm but decided to sit on one of the comfy couches. The raclette was delicious and a generous portion of melted and crispy raclette cheese and prosciutto over potatoes with a bit of salad for $15. There is a huge selection of spirits though we had a nice bottle of Cabernet which was also good value.

Our travel group had a team dinner here in a comfortable (albeit a bit dark) back area of this…read morereally busy Irish Pub. It was only midweek and our guide told us that this place was always packed. There was lots of local energy here, of which we should have stayed longer and soaked it all in. The food and drink was a set menu, but in an Irish Pub, that meant that a burger, chicken parma, or fish and chips were always on the menu. The beer choices were on the light side, in which I should have insisted on a Guinness or a Kilkenny, instead of the local lager. It was all good, both in terms of taste, quantity, and good craic.

Liked this place. Visited during the day so quiet apart from the local mid afternoon drinking crew!…read more Big wood fire. Some outside dining spaces. They had a waitress set or which was a nice touch. We had meat pie and chips was great and tastie sat on bed of mushy peas which were great. Apparently really busy at night. Pretty close to downtown and would try it again. Oh and the steak was also apparently good.

Amazing friendly and so informative service from a young-Tim Curry-lookalike! Had the Goat Curry…read more(v. hot) - delicious, moist and glorious. Chicken wings were great could have had 100 more, and the Bammies (little tortilla taco things) were braised beef when we visited. Had 3 cocktails (all delicious) but still coveted the Jungle Juice (Jungle something??) that my husband had - so sweet and funky to look at. Really fantastic experience and even enjoyed the rainforest toilet oasis - remember to pee when you visit!!

Fantastic venue, great service and really tasty meals...pastrami cubanette and ripped chicken were…read morewinners.

Went there for late Friday afternoon beer in sun. Mission accomplished. Obviously hip place with…read morebud in outdoor yard on large garden area. The whole thing on the edge of Battery Point and Salamanca. Parking a bit limited but worth sorting it out to enjoy wide range of beers. Inside numerous rooms which seem common in oldish pubs in Tasmania.

Great burgers and atmosphere. Also, staff happy to help out with drink selections. Good for a…read morechill afternoon or evenings with friends and family

As I was walking by this place, I wondered why Yelp failed to show it on the map. Someone had…read moreincorrectly categorized the restaurant as "coffee & tea". When I saw BBQ Lamb on the menu by the front door, I dropped my initial dinner plans. The bartender was very helpful in guiding me as she could tell I was in need of guidance. Once I ordered a beer, I gave her my card to start a tab. Unlike American bars, I was given a laminated card with my tab number. It made ordering on my tab during the evening very convenient. Although the lamb was delicious, there were not much of it. I had been confusing information when I had ordered. That same bartender took my order and asked if that was all I was ordering. Another bartender confirmed it was a main entree. As I was finishing my ginger beer, the staff was slowly taking away my plate and utensils. Not seeing any dessert items on the menu, I decided to tab out and go elsewhere.

Fantastic place for a quiet drink. Previously a nightclub and now a tapas bar. Just loved the feel…read moreof the heaters under the umbrellas - very suited to the Hobart chills.

Great service - coffee and scones were delicious perfect on the way down from Mount Wellingtonread more

Had three great seafood dishes, all well presented with quality and flair. Salmon and trevalla…read moreskewers on mango salad, garlic prawns and rice, and salt and pepper squid. Sat outside in the fresh air. Couldn't fault a thing.

Visited in 2023 and really liked the place for a drink. Lots of beer choices. Great outside patio…read moreand relaxed outside. Thought it felt like. Four star bar. Just went again in 2026january and the place still feels great and looks great but food was poor ( boa buns) and the person who took our order just felt rude. Like we were being a nuisance to order and not know our choices. Food took forever and was rally one star at best. Most of the great garden area was " closed off" at 8 pm on a wonderful warm night and like sheep brought up to the deck or inside. The server did give us 20 mins notice of the required move so when I asked if the food would come in the next 20 minutes or before we were forced to move- it did not go down well. Great looking place. Great beer choices poor food and attitude. Go for a drink outside but plan to eat somewhere else after 8 pm.

Prices were decent, food was average, and the service was very poor. The bartender was rude when we…read moreordered and even more so when we asked about non-alcoholic drinks. If you're working in customer service, especially in such a social setting, you should have better people skills.

Nice and warm mull wine good to warm the cockles of your heart…read more Good diverse menu with friendly service

Ok. Let's talk about the Den. It's been open for around a month and still smells deliciously like…read morepine or some other lovely wood, because it's got a ridiculously expensive fitout that's around 97% wooden. If that scent never leaves, it will be too soon. I would go to the Den just to take a nice big deep breath into my lungs. What scares me is that the Den is on the Salamanca strip, and the Salamanca strip is for tourists and people who aren't really My Kind of People, so I can love the Den all I like but if the people in there are horrible, what's the point? Maybe I'm jumping the gun here. It's all the way down the far end. Maybe I'll be safe? I just get anxious about these kind of things. Here's what I can also say for certain: the cocktails are unique and bangin', and the food is absolutely delicious. The loaded fries are so, so good, and the banana spring rolls for dessert are selfishly unshareable. Give your spring rolls to nobody. Eat them all yourself. No sharesies. Get your own. Everything's at Salamanca prices but something has to pay for that fitout. Five stars if you turn the thumping Salamanca music volume down a bit so my friends and I can actually hold a conversation.