Debbie’s guidebook
Food scene
Pigeon Hole is our local café ideal for breakfast or brunch serves great coffee too.
90 locals recommend
Pigeon Hole
93 Goulburn StPigeon Hole is our local café ideal for breakfast or brunch serves great coffee too.
This bar has won Tasmanian bar of the Year many times. It has the largest range of Tasmanian spirits in the world. Specializing in gin and whisky and our daughter is co-owner.
16 locals recommend
Society Salamanca
22 Montpelier RetreatThis bar has won Tasmanian bar of the Year many times. It has the largest range of Tasmanian spirits in the world. Specializing in gin and whisky and our daughter is co-owner.
A fantastic middle eastern restaurant. Never disappoints. The food is fresh and delicious.
17 locals recommend
Syra
8 Salamanca SquareA fantastic middle eastern restaurant. Never disappoints. The food is fresh and delicious.
Raincheck Lounge
392 Elizabeth StGreat food and ambience, fabulous coffee,
Neighbourhoods
West Hobart is an inner city, trendy suburb with some quaint weatherboard and sandstone period homes. It also has Knocklofty Reserve which is a 10 minute walk from our home. The reserve is a peaceful bush haven where locals walk their dogs and enjoy the stunning views and bush setting
West Hobart
West Hobart is an inner city, trendy suburb with some quaint weatherboard and sandstone period homes. It also has Knocklofty Reserve which is a 10 minute walk from our home. The reserve is a peaceful bush haven where locals walk their dogs and enjoy the stunning views and bush setting
Sightseeing
A must do if you are visiting Hobart on a Saturday. One of the best markets in the world. Great food and authentic Tasmanian made produce.
402 locals recommend
Salamanca Market
Salamanca PlaceA must do if you are visiting Hobart on a Saturday. One of the best markets in the world. Great food and authentic Tasmanian made produce.
You must visit MONA if only for the amazing architecture. Be prepared to see some crazy, confronting and wonderful artwork.
565 locals recommend
MONA
655 Main RdYou must visit MONA if only for the amazing architecture. Be prepared to see some crazy, confronting and wonderful artwork.
City advice
Book before you go
Some restaurants need to be booked in advance
Make sure you book in advance for the more popular restaurants.
What to pack
Hobart can have 4 seasons in one day always take a jacket
Hobart can have 4 seasons in one day always take a jacket even in summer and make sure you have an umbrella in spring.