Guidebook for Sandy Bay
Food Scene
A great traditional style Italian eatery. Perfect for families. The also do takeaway pizza.
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Solo Pasta and Pizza
50B King StA great traditional style Italian eatery. Perfect for families. The also do takeaway pizza.
Traditional unpretentious bakery. They make a great family meat pie that kids love. They also do simple but delicious cakes/loafs.
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Sandy Bay Bakery & Cafe
164-168 Sandy Bay RdTraditional unpretentious bakery. They make a great family meat pie that kids love. They also do simple but delicious cakes/loafs.
Excellent fine dining Chinese restaurant. They do fantastic Yum Cha. The service is perfect. It's not cheap eating but you won't be disappointed. They also do takeaway (the menus are online).
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Me Wah Restaurant
16 Magnet CtExcellent fine dining Chinese restaurant. They do fantastic Yum Cha. The service is perfect. It's not cheap eating but you won't be disappointed. They also do takeaway (the menus are online).
Lovely cafe in a garden setting smack in the middle of Sandy Bay. I love the tea served in gorgeous cups and saucers. The menu changes but is always interesting and good.
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The Duchess Cafe
231 Sandy Bay RdLovely cafe in a garden setting smack in the middle of Sandy Bay. I love the tea served in gorgeous cups and saucers. The menu changes but is always interesting and good.
The Brezel Backerei make fresh pretzels daily. They are delicious especially with jam and sour cream ;) but are also good on their own.
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The Brezel Backerei
5 Russell CresThe Brezel Backerei make fresh pretzels daily. They are delicious especially with jam and sour cream ;) but are also good on their own.
A casual friendly fish restaurant/cafe/takeaway that also sells excellent fresh fish.
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Poseidon Restaurant
A casual friendly fish restaurant/cafe/takeaway that also sells excellent fresh fish.
Traditional Italian food. Pasta is made fresh everyday. They do the best traditional style takeaway pizza in town though they don't do delivery. Menus are on-line.
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Da Angelo Ristorante
47 Hampden RdTraditional Italian food. Pasta is made fresh everyday. They do the best traditional style takeaway pizza in town though they don't do delivery. Menus are on-line.
Excellent bakery with a lovely cafe. The best bread selection. My fav is their 18 hour wholemeal.
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Jackman & McRoss
57 Hampden RdExcellent bakery with a lovely cafe. The best bread selection. My fav is their 18 hour wholemeal.
Buzzy busy atmospheric cafe. Great food and a huge coffee selection.
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Ginger Brown
464 Macquarie StBuzzy busy atmospheric cafe. Great food and a huge coffee selection.
In a "nothing" area just off the CBD but worth the drive or taxi ride from Sandy Bay. Excellent food and wine and perfect service. Definitely need to book.
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Templo
98 Patrick StIn a "nothing" area just off the CBD but worth the drive or taxi ride from Sandy Bay. Excellent food and wine and perfect service. Definitely need to book.
Buzzy restaurant with great food and service. May need to book.
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Frank Restaurant
1 Franklin WhrfBuzzy restaurant with great food and service. May need to book.
Atmospheric busy restaurant in the thick of the North Hobart/Elizabeth Street restaurant/cafe strip. Has a tapas type menu. Very casual. Good spot for a bite-to-eat before heading off to the State Cinema for a movie.
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Raincheck Lounge
392 Elizabeth StAtmospheric busy restaurant in the thick of the North Hobart/Elizabeth Street restaurant/cafe strip. Has a tapas type menu. Very casual. Good spot for a bite-to-eat before heading off to the State Cinema for a movie.
Dumpling World
50 Liverpool StreetGreat dumplings. Perfect quick snack while buzzing about town.
The place to go if you want outrageously fancy cakes and treats. I've only ever eaten their cakes but the other, healthier stuff, looks good too!
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Daci & Daci Bakers
9-11 Murray StThe place to go if you want outrageously fancy cakes and treats. I've only ever eaten their cakes but the other, healthier stuff, looks good too!
Good quality and well priced Thai that is only a quick walk from the house. They do takeaway too.
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All Thai restaurant
236-244 Sandy Bay RdGood quality and well priced Thai that is only a quick walk from the house. They do takeaway too.
Le Provencal has been around for many years. It's a consistently fabulous french restaurant run by a husband (genuine Frenchman) and wife (genuine Tasmanian) team who do all the cooking and service on their own. I have eaten there many times and never been disappointed. The menu doesn't change too often but it doesn't need to - it's always the perfect mix of traditional french dishes. One of my favourites is the steak with bernaisse sauce - you won't find a more perfectly cooked steak anywhere. You will also love the beautiful trompe l’oeil covered walls. Bookings essential (03) 6224 2526 open evenings only on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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Le Provençal
417 Macquarie StLe Provencal has been around for many years. It's a consistently fabulous french restaurant run by a husband (genuine Frenchman) and wife (genuine Tasmanian) team who do all the cooking and service on their own. I have eaten there many times and never been disappointed. The menu doesn't change too often but it doesn't need to - it's always the perfect mix of traditional french dishes. One of my favourites is the steak with bernaisse sauce - you won't find a more perfectly cooked steak anywhere. You will also love the beautiful trompe l’oeil covered walls. Bookings essential (03) 6224 2526 open evenings only on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
My very favourite thing at Banjo's Bakery is their Cape Grim beef and pepper pies. They are delicious! Cape Grim beef comes from the pristine and beautiful north west coast of Tasmania where they breed the happiest, healthiest and shiniest cows :) My other favourite thing is their scrumptious apricot danish pastries. My kids love their sausage rolls, party pies and mini pizzas. They make excellent baguettes/french sticks too.
Banjo's Bakery Cafe
201 Sandy Bay RdMy very favourite thing at Banjo's Bakery is their Cape Grim beef and pepper pies. They are delicious! Cape Grim beef comes from the pristine and beautiful north west coast of Tasmania where they breed the happiest, healthiest and shiniest cows :) My other favourite thing is their scrumptious apricot danish pastries. My kids love their sausage rolls, party pies and mini pizzas. They make excellent baguettes/french sticks too.
Great decor and amazing wood-fired pizza and pasta. Can walk-in but best to book - you can do this on-line https://tiama.com.au/
The same crew also run a pizza place out at Berriedale called Local Pizza, just down the road from Mona. Has a great atmosphere and fabulous pizza. So, if you are out that way looking for food after spending a couple of hours at Mona, I'd definitely recommend it. Walk-in only: http://www.localpizzatas.com.au/
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Ti Ama
13 Castray EsplanadeGreat decor and amazing wood-fired pizza and pasta. Can walk-in but best to book - you can do this on-line https://tiama.com.au/
The same crew also run a pizza place out at Berriedale called Local Pizza, just down the road from Mona. Has a great atmosphere and fabulous pizza. So, if you are out that way looking for food after spending a couple of hours at Mona, I'd definitely recommend it. Walk-in only: http://www.localpizzatas.com.au/
A 2 minute walk from the house. Fabulous Japanese food. Lovely staff but their service can be hit-and-miss; some days it's fine but other days it's bizarrely shambolic. But if you go knowing that, and muster some patience to cope if it's not coming together for them, the food will be worth your effort!
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Suminato Japanese Restaurant
48 King StA 2 minute walk from the house. Fabulous Japanese food. Lovely staff but their service can be hit-and-miss; some days it's fine but other days it's bizarrely shambolic. But if you go knowing that, and muster some patience to cope if it's not coming together for them, the food will be worth your effort!
I love UnPhogettable's chicken noodle soup (pho). It's perfect and the best in town. The staff are super lovely too.
UnPhởgettable
147 Collins StI love UnPhogettable's chicken noodle soup (pho). It's perfect and the best in town. The staff are super lovely too.
Essentials
Woolworths Sandy Bay
57 King StSupermarket that has everything.
Big supermarket that has everything (bizzarely it appears on this map in the wrong spot. It's actually on the corner of Russel Cres and Sandy Bay Road...it's the big orange/yellow box on the map)
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Coles Sandy Bay
246 Sandy Bay RdBig supermarket that has everything (bizzarely it appears on this map in the wrong spot. It's actually on the corner of Russel Cres and Sandy Bay Road...it's the big orange/yellow box on the map)
Vermey's Quality Meats Butcher
180 Sandy Bay RdExcellent butcher.
The best grocer in town. Hill Street is a locally owned business with shops scattered around Hobart. The Salad Bowl is my fav and my local. The staff are super friendly and helpful and it has the buzzy atmosphere of a well loved local. The deli includes fresh meats and fish (incl best priced free range chicken). They also have an extensive cheese selection and a good range of Tasmanian wines. The fruit and veg is always local when possible and better priced than the large supermarkets. If you have your car, I absolutely recommend shopping here. It's even worth the walk if you don't :)
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Hill Street Grocer - South Hobart Salad Bowl
362 Macquarie StThe best grocer in town. Hill Street is a locally owned business with shops scattered around Hobart. The Salad Bowl is my fav and my local. The staff are super friendly and helpful and it has the buzzy atmosphere of a well loved local. The deli includes fresh meats and fish (incl best priced free range chicken). They also have an extensive cheese selection and a good range of Tasmanian wines. The fruit and veg is always local when possible and better priced than the large supermarkets. If you have your car, I absolutely recommend shopping here. It's even worth the walk if you don't :)
Wursthaus has a diverse selection of quality fresh pre-prepared meals that are perfect for holiday-mode dinners. My families favourite is their bolognaise sauce - we have it nearly every week. Just grab some veggies and pasta from Salamanca Fresh across the road from the Wursthaus and you have a quick delicious gourmet dinner.
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Wursthaus Kitchen
1 Montpelier RetreatWursthaus has a diverse selection of quality fresh pre-prepared meals that are perfect for holiday-mode dinners. My families favourite is their bolognaise sauce - we have it nearly every week. Just grab some veggies and pasta from Salamanca Fresh across the road from the Wursthaus and you have a quick delicious gourmet dinner.
If you're after a huge selection and bountiful supply of fish and seafood Mures is the place to go. They run their own boats so the fish is as fresh as it gets. They also have a seafood/fish&chip cafe that kids love.
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Mures Lower Deck
Franklin WharfIf you're after a huge selection and bountiful supply of fish and seafood Mures is the place to go. They run their own boats so the fish is as fresh as it gets. They also have a seafood/fish&chip cafe that kids love.
Shopping
Small bottleshop (beer and wine etc). Not the greatest selection but only a short walk from the house.
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Cellarbrations
236 Sandy Bay RdSmall bottleshop (beer and wine etc). Not the greatest selection but only a short walk from the house.
BWS Aberfeldy Drive
124 Davey StA big bottleshop (beer and wine etc).
Fullers Bookshop
131 Collins StLovely bookstore. Also has a cafe.
This bottle shop (wine, beer etc) is about a 5-10 minute walk from the house or a very quick spin in the car. It has an excellent selection of Tasmanian wines.
9/11 Bottleshop St Ives
86 Sandy Bay RdThis bottle shop (wine, beer etc) is about a 5-10 minute walk from the house or a very quick spin in the car. It has an excellent selection of Tasmanian wines.
The Maker sells a mix of Tasmanian made clothes and jewellery and imported products. Everything is beautiful. Definitely worth a look.
The Faerie Shop
173 Elizabeth StreetThe Maker sells a mix of Tasmanian made clothes and jewellery and imported products. Everything is beautiful. Definitely worth a look.
Cosy bookstore in Salamanca. Great range of children's books.
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The Hobart Book Shop
22 Salamanca SquareCosy bookstore in Salamanca. Great range of children's books.
This is a small co-op knitting/wool shop. It's run by the people who knit or spin their own wool products that are sold in the shop. You will find some amazingly good quality woollen knits (beanies, jumpers, gloves etc) plus hand spun and died balls of wool.
The Spindle Tree
77 Salamanca PlThis is a small co-op knitting/wool shop. It's run by the people who knit or spin their own wool products that are sold in the shop. You will find some amazingly good quality woollen knits (beanies, jumpers, gloves etc) plus hand spun and died balls of wool.
Co-op jewellery store. All the jewellery is made my local crafts-people who also take turns working in the shop. Full of beautiful handcrafted jewellery.
FIND Contemporary Jewellery Collective
77 Salamanca PlCo-op jewellery store. All the jewellery is made my local crafts-people who also take turns working in the shop. Full of beautiful handcrafted jewellery.
Entertainment & Activities
The State has a number of very comfortable cosy cinemas. They screen everything from arthouse to Hollywood blockbusters; there is always a happy choice. And the best thing is, you can take your glass of wine in with you.
So pick a movie, grab a glass of Tassie wine and enjoy the entertainment! I can highly recommend it :)
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State Cinema
375 Elizabeth StThe State has a number of very comfortable cosy cinemas. They screen everything from arthouse to Hollywood blockbusters; there is always a happy choice. And the best thing is, you can take your glass of wine in with you.
So pick a movie, grab a glass of Tassie wine and enjoy the entertainment! I can highly recommend it :)
Drinks & Nightlife
Ever had a beer on a bus? You can at Preachers. They have the best beer garden/bus in town. Probably anywhere actually. They also have an interesting selection of beers and ciders.
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Preachers
5 Knopwood StEver had a beer on a bus? You can at Preachers. They have the best beer garden/bus in town. Probably anywhere actually. They also have an interesting selection of beers and ciders.
Be pre-warned: this place isn't cheap. I've only ever had a drink (which was a delicious Tasmanian gin) so can't comment on the food BUT if you can splash out on a fancy cocktail or glass of champers this is the place to do it: very cool decor and spekky outlook across the bay.
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The Glass House Hobart
Franklin WharfBe pre-warned: this place isn't cheap. I've only ever had a drink (which was a delicious Tasmanian gin) so can't comment on the food BUT if you can splash out on a fancy cocktail or glass of champers this is the place to do it: very cool decor and spekky outlook across the bay.
Great value burgers and a good selection of beers. Buzzy atmosphere. Works for young and old.
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The Winston
381 Elizabeth StGreat value burgers and a good selection of beers. Buzzy atmosphere. Works for young and old.
Arts & Culture
Amazing. A mix of crazy, kooky, confronting, beautiful artwork . There is permanent work and always a temporary exhibition that's never disappointing. Even if you're not into the art, the building itself is worth the visit. There are bars and fabulous restaurants too. You can get there by car or ferry from the warf in town. Check out the website: https://mona.net.au/
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Mona (Main Rd Stop 33) station
Amazing. A mix of crazy, kooky, confronting, beautiful artwork . There is permanent work and always a temporary exhibition that's never disappointing. Even if you're not into the art, the building itself is worth the visit. There are bars and fabulous restaurants too. You can get there by car or ferry from the warf in town. Check out the website: https://mona.net.au/
I love this museum. It has the usual museum type exhibits/collections but also some very Tasmanian specific exhibits. It has a temporary exhibition art gallery and a herbarium which houses the State Collection of Tasmania. Kids will love it. https://www.tmag.tas.gov.au/home
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Museo y Galería de Arte de Tasmania
Dunn PlaceI love this museum. It has the usual museum type exhibits/collections but also some very Tasmanian specific exhibits. It has a temporary exhibition art gallery and a herbarium which houses the State Collection of Tasmania. Kids will love it. https://www.tmag.tas.gov.au/home