Independent cafes - best coffee
Consistently good. Coffee is great and the food is delicious, prepared to order and reasonably priced.
15 locals recommend
Inside Cafe
10-14 Paterson StConsistently good. Coffee is great and the food is delicious, prepared to order and reasonably priced.
Great coffee and pastries and bread freshly made on the premises. Set in an adapted industrial building. Reasonably priced.
20 locals recommend
Bread & Butter
70 Cimitiere StGreat coffee and pastries and bread freshly made on the premises. Set in an adapted industrial building. Reasonably priced.
Very friendly service, delicious food you can see being prepared. Always busy, but extra seating available at rear of cafe. Food freshly prepared off menu. There are several great cafes on this street which feels a bit like Paris - with an avenue of trees and old buildings.
31 locals recommend
Sweetbrew
74-82 George StVery friendly service, delicious food you can see being prepared. Always busy, but extra seating available at rear of cafe. Food freshly prepared off menu. There are several great cafes on this street which feels a bit like Paris - with an avenue of trees and old buildings.
Even though I'm not a vegetarian, I love this cafe. As you walk up the path fresh veggies are growing either side, this guarantees fresh ingredients. Chefs prepare food from the menu to order and the coffee and cake are great.
6 locals recommend
Mad Apple Café
122 St John StEven though I'm not a vegetarian, I love this cafe. As you walk up the path fresh veggies are growing either side, this guarantees fresh ingredients. Chefs prepare food from the menu to order and the coffee and cake are great.
An Independent cafe run by a cool young couple who do great coffee with a simple but delicious menu. By the way, the cafe owner (guy) does the b&w photography - scenes of Tasmania, and it's for sale at a very reasonable $100...I know because I asked. 😊
Tinka Coffee Brewers
147 St John StAn Independent cafe run by a cool young couple who do great coffee with a simple but delicious menu. By the way, the cafe owner (guy) does the b&w photography - scenes of Tasmania, and it's for sale at a very reasonable $100...I know because I asked. 😊
Great little cafe for a quick bite to eat, choose from freshly prepared food in the display case. They do a great coffee as well.
Formerly a well known icon, Alberto's was the name of the hairdresser/owner (last photo) and was originally a hair salon of the same name.
Alberto's Espresso
94 George StGreat little cafe for a quick bite to eat, choose from freshly prepared food in the display case. They do a great coffee as well.
Formerly a well known icon, Alberto's was the name of the hairdresser/owner (last photo) and was originally a hair salon of the same name.
To be honest this is high on my list of cafes to visit, but I hear nothing but good things. Set in an isolated area just off the highway this Victorian era conservatory The Tasmanian Food & Wine Conservatory is a cafe/providore stocking 100% Tasmanian produce from the best growers & producers across the state.
15 locals recommend
Tasmanian Food and Wine Conservatory
9 Conservatory RdTo be honest this is high on my list of cafes to visit, but I hear nothing but good things. Set in an isolated area just off the highway this Victorian era conservatory The Tasmanian Food & Wine Conservatory is a cafe/providore stocking 100% Tasmanian produce from the best growers & producers across the state.
Lovers of all things chocolate, this the place! They put it in drinks, on chocolate taste platters and the make good coffee - all creatively presented and served.
You can also take some home with you in the form of beautifully boxed gifts.
8 locals recommend
Cocobean Chocolate
82 George StLovers of all things chocolate, this the place! They put it in drinks, on chocolate taste platters and the make good coffee - all creatively presented and served.
You can also take some home with you in the form of beautifully boxed gifts.
If you're in Hobart, this cafe is in an old service station. Great place to go for breakfast or visit the bar at the rear for drinks at night. Sit outside or in. Cool vibe. This area in North Hobart is often missed by tourists, it has other great bars, cafes and shopping.
110 locals recommend
Room For A Pony
338 Elizabeth StreetIf you're in Hobart, this cafe is in an old service station. Great place to go for breakfast or visit the bar at the rear for drinks at night. Sit outside or in. Cool vibe. This area in North Hobart is often missed by tourists, it has other great bars, cafes and shopping.
If you're in Hobart this is an excellent place to go for breakfast or lunch. Great atmosphere, friendly staff set in a quiet area of South Hobart. Wander around afterwards and check out the vintage shops nearby.
23 locals recommend
Bear With Me
399 Macquarie StIf you're in Hobart this is an excellent place to go for breakfast or lunch. Great atmosphere, friendly staff set in a quiet area of South Hobart. Wander around afterwards and check out the vintage shops nearby.
This cafe has an Eastern European vibe that I love. Set in the historic town of Richmond, Czegs (pr. Cheggs) offers an amazing breakfast and lunch menu which includes Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options. Great coffee and cakes you won't see anywhere else all made on the premises.
15 locals recommend
Czegs' Cafe
46 Bridge StThis cafe has an Eastern European vibe that I love. Set in the historic town of Richmond, Czegs (pr. Cheggs) offers an amazing breakfast and lunch menu which includes Gluten Free, Vegetarian and Vegan options. Great coffee and cakes you won't see anywhere else all made on the premises.
Part of Tasmania's Apple growing history, and set in the Huon Valley. Large cafe/restaurant (licensed) set in an old apple shed, with a small museum celebrating our apple history. Well worth the stop.
98 locals recommend
Willie Smith's Apple Shed
2064 Huon HwyPart of Tasmania's Apple growing history, and set in the Huon Valley. Large cafe/restaurant (licensed) set in an old apple shed, with a small museum celebrating our apple history. Well worth the stop.
My pick of restaurants
Sublime japanese food, served up on a sushi train, fast efficient if you're in a hurry. Beautiful Japanesque decor.
17 locals recommend
Kosaten Launceston
254 Charles StSublime japanese food, served up on a sushi train, fast efficient if you're in a hurry. Beautiful Japanesque decor.
Set within the heart of the Gorge, this restaurant offers a special winter menu that is very reasonably priced. Superb dining amongst the beautiful Gorge grounds where peacocks can be seen.
Not suitable if you can't walk down steps, steepish decent to restaurant. Does have a handrail.
22 locals recommend
Gorge Restaurant
74 Gorge RdSet within the heart of the Gorge, this restaurant offers a special winter menu that is very reasonably priced. Superb dining amongst the beautiful Gorge grounds where peacocks can be seen.
Not suitable if you can't walk down steps, steepish decent to restaurant. Does have a handrail.
Peppers Silo Hotel has a number of dining options, set within a repurposed old silo this is recommended for a more upmarket experience. Woody's Barrel Bar is in the same complex if you are just after a drink.
8 locals recommend
Grain of the Silos
89 Lindsay StPeppers Silo Hotel has a number of dining options, set within a repurposed old silo this is recommended for a more upmarket experience. Woody's Barrel Bar is in the same complex if you are just after a drink.
Consistently good food and service, mid range prices - part of a group of cafes, bars and restaurants at Seaport, looks out on large boardwalk and marina on the Tamar River.
9 locals recommend
Levee Food Co
27 Seaport BlvdConsistently good food and service, mid range prices - part of a group of cafes, bars and restaurants at Seaport, looks out on large boardwalk and marina on the Tamar River.
Delicious authentic Indian food, nice vibe, very friendly, attentive service.
23 locals recommend
Pickled Evenings Indian Restaurant
135 George StDelicious authentic Indian food, nice vibe, very friendly, attentive service.
25 min drive from Airbnb, a great food and wine experience. High end restaurant in beautiful rural setting in Josef Chromy Vineyard.
60 locals recommend
Josef Chromy Wines
370 Relbia Rd25 min drive from Airbnb, a great food and wine experience. High end restaurant in beautiful rural setting in Josef Chromy Vineyard.
Excellent seafood menu, reasonably priced (35 min drive from airbnb) including the fish and chips, sit outside on the patio or in and enjoy the river view. Very friendly service. Other choices besides seafood - licenced to serve alcohol.
6 locals recommend
The River Cafe
225 Flinders StExcellent seafood menu, reasonably priced (35 min drive from airbnb) including the fish and chips, sit outside on the patio or in and enjoy the river view. Very friendly service. Other choices besides seafood - licenced to serve alcohol.
For an upmarket dining experience, Timbre is a restaurant a few minutes away from my Airbnb, set in Velo Winery.
13 locals recommend
Timbre kitchen
755 W Tamar HwyFor an upmarket dining experience, Timbre is a restaurant a few minutes away from my Airbnb, set in Velo Winery.
I haven't dined here but I have heard from people who have that it's a good experience.
14 locals recommend
Rupert & Hound
30 Seaport BlvdI haven't dined here but I have heard from people who have that it's a good experience.
Independent bars
Favourite independent bar for a drink and snacks, good range of handcrafted beers from around Australia.
78 locals recommend
Saint John Craft Beer Bar
133 St John StFavourite independent bar for a drink and snacks, good range of handcrafted beers from around Australia.
Gatsu Gatsu ガツガツ
17-19 Wellington StreetVery cool bar in Launceston CBD, chic decor great service.
With options to sit outside or in this bar is popular with locals, meals are also available.
15 locals recommend
Star Bar
113 Charles StWith options to sit outside or in this bar is popular with locals, meals are also available.
Trendy place for a drink or a delicious meal, situated on Seaport Boulevarde in Launceston. It's where business people go to chill after work.
64 locals recommend
Mud Bar & Restaurant
28 Seaport BlvdTrendy place for a drink or a delicious meal, situated on Seaport Boulevarde in Launceston. It's where business people go to chill after work.
A longtime favourite pub of the young and not so young locals, good meals, classic pub setting, live music, great vibe.
25 locals recommend
The Royal Oak Hotel
14 Brisbane StreetA longtime favourite pub of the young and not so young locals, good meals, classic pub setting, live music, great vibe.
This is a popular nightspot for young hip locals, set in a laneway in Launceston's cbd.
16 locals recommend
Bakers Lane
81 York StThis is a popular nightspot for young hip locals, set in a laneway in Launceston's cbd.
Delicious pub meals
Set in a leafy avenue, this pub offers consistently good quality pub meals, reasonably priced. (These first few photos don't do it justice)
24 locals recommend
Sporties Hotel
252 Charles StSet in a leafy avenue, this pub offers consistently good quality pub meals, reasonably priced. (These first few photos don't do it justice)
Excellent mid-range priced pub/restaurant featuring delicious seafood dishes on their extensive menu. Restaurant is set close to the Tamar River which provides a beautiful backdrop while you're dining.
30 locals recommend
Rosevears Hotel
215 Rosevears DrExcellent mid-range priced pub/restaurant featuring delicious seafood dishes on their extensive menu. Restaurant is set close to the Tamar River which provides a beautiful backdrop while you're dining.
Super friendly staff, excellent service, great food and atmosphere. Set in heart of Launceston CBD.
13 locals recommend
The Metz
119 St John StSuper friendly staff, excellent service, great food and atmosphere. Set in heart of Launceston CBD.
Attractions
Beautiful scenic walks, historic setting, lovely water views of gorge. Free entry.
204 locals recommend
Cataract Gorge Reserve
74-90 Basin RdBeautiful scenic walks, historic setting, lovely water views of gorge. Free entry.
Great for families, this adventure theme park is situated next to the Cataract Gorge. It has several cafes and restaurants within the park with several different family eating options.
62 locals recommend
Penny Royal Adventures
1 Bridge RdGreat for families, this adventure theme park is situated next to the Cataract Gorge. It has several cafes and restaurants within the park with several different family eating options.
The seahorses you will see here are found in the Tamar River. Beautiful drive with river vistas to Beauty Point where Seahorse World is located.
60 locals recommend
Seahorse World
200 Flinders StThe seahorses you will see here are found in the Tamar River. Beautiful drive with river vistas to Beauty Point where Seahorse World is located.
Only 15 minutes from my airbnb, you can get up close to Tasmanian Devils.
36 locals recommend
Tasmania Zoo
1166 Ecclestone RdOnly 15 minutes from my airbnb, you can get up close to Tasmanian Devils.
With a tragic past in many respects, this site has tasteful and creative displays depicting the convict history. Well worth the entry fee.
119 locals recommend
Port Arthur
With a tragic past in many respects, this site has tasteful and creative displays depicting the convict history. Well worth the entry fee.
Sightseeing
Cradle Mountain is a pristine wilderness experience, choose from a moderately easy walk around Dove Lake on a well constructed boardwalk. This is a Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, where ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains. You can do several other harder walks. Be prepared for the cold, weather can change suddenly.
163 locals recommend
Cradle Mountain
3718 Cradle Mountain RdCradle Mountain is a pristine wilderness experience, choose from a moderately easy walk around Dove Lake on a well constructed boardwalk. This is a Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, where ancient pines fringe glacial lakes and icy streams cascade down rugged mountains. You can do several other harder walks. Be prepared for the cold, weather can change suddenly.
Freycinet National Park should be high on your list of sightseeing. Visit the interpretation Centre first and ask the rangers about how to get to Sleepy Bay, Cape Tourville, Bluestone Bay, Hazards and the now famous Wineglass Bay (I recommend visiting this either early morning or late afternoon to avoid the tourist crush).
11 locals recommend
Freycinet
Freycinet National Park should be high on your list of sightseeing. Visit the interpretation Centre first and ask the rangers about how to get to Sleepy Bay, Cape Tourville, Bluestone Bay, Hazards and the now famous Wineglass Bay (I recommend visiting this either early morning or late afternoon to avoid the tourist crush).
An emerging trendy town with gorgeous shops and antique shops galore. Visit Willow Court (an old mental asylum) where many interesting antique shops and a cafe have inhabited the old brick buildings.
16 locals recommend
New Norfolk
An emerging trendy town with gorgeous shops and antique shops galore. Visit Willow Court (an old mental asylum) where many interesting antique shops and a cafe have inhabited the old brick buildings.
This bird sanctuary has a boardwalk which is an easy walk to Tamar Island, a must for bird lovers. Free Entry
44 locals recommend
Tamar Island Wetlands Centre
West Tamar HighwayThis bird sanctuary has a boardwalk which is an easy walk to Tamar Island, a must for bird lovers. Free Entry
A place full of history, an eerie setting amongst a rocky river with a swinging bridge and small museum. Not visited much by tourists but known to the locals.
6 locals recommend
Duck Reach Power Station
A place full of history, an eerie setting amongst a rocky river with a swinging bridge and small museum. Not visited much by tourists but known to the locals.
The Evandale Village Fair and the National Penny Farthing Championships is on Sat. Feb 22nd 10 am - 4 pm. Set in an historic village this is an annual event and is a day well spent.
30 locals recommend
Evandale
The Evandale Village Fair and the National Penny Farthing Championships is on Sat. Feb 22nd 10 am - 4 pm. Set in an historic village this is an annual event and is a day well spent.
Battery Point is an historic part of Hobart with great cafes (Jackman & McRoss) and book shops and antique shops. It's the suburb next to where Salamanca Market is held.
67 locals recommend
Battery Point
Battery Point is an historic part of Hobart with great cafes (Jackman & McRoss) and book shops and antique shops. It's the suburb next to where Salamanca Market is held.
Just South of Hobart, this has it's fair share of pretty towns set along the Huon River.
14 locals recommend
Huon Valley Council
Just South of Hobart, this has it's fair share of pretty towns set along the Huon River.
Wineries
Travel through the Tamar Valley Wine Route, visiting some of the best cold climate wineries in Tasmania. Drive through spectacular views of the Tamar River.
15 locals recommend
Tamar Valley Wine Centre
49 Main RdTravel through the Tamar Valley Wine Route, visiting some of the best cold climate wineries in Tasmania. Drive through spectacular views of the Tamar River.
Located along the East Coast of Tasmania and only a scenic 1.5 hours drive from Launceston. It's the architecture that grabs you first, then the stunning views of Freycinet, The Hazards granite hills. Stop for a casual wine tasting and seafood experience - or just a coffee.
61 locals recommend
Devil's Corner Cellar Door
1 Sherbourne RdLocated along the East Coast of Tasmania and only a scenic 1.5 hours drive from Launceston. It's the architecture that grabs you first, then the stunning views of Freycinet, The Hazards granite hills. Stop for a casual wine tasting and seafood experience - or just a coffee.
This small winery is an enjoyable stopover on the way to or from Freycinet National Park. Sample delicious seafood and casual dining at Mel's Kitchen and wine tasting experience at the Spring Vale cellar door.
40 locals recommend
Spring Vale Vineyard
130 Springvale RdThis small winery is an enjoyable stopover on the way to or from Freycinet National Park. Sample delicious seafood and casual dining at Mel's Kitchen and wine tasting experience at the Spring Vale cellar door.