Best Bars in Tasmania (2026)
Looking for the best bars in Tasmania? We've rounded up 66 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
From rooftop and laneway bars to intimate cocktail dens, Tasmania rewards a bit of wandering after dark. The picks below cover the spectrum — wine bars, craft cocktails and buzzy late-night spots alike.
66 spots
Empress Craft Beer Bar
$$Bars in Devonport, Tasmania.
Grinners Dive Bar
$$Bars in Hobart, Tasmania.
Boodle Beasley
$$Pubs in Hobart, Tasmania.
Jack Greene Bar
$$Gourmet burgers, share plates and craft beer in a warm, dimly lit tavern with sandstone walls.
The Whaler
$$Bars in Hobart, Tasmania.
Iron Horse Bar & Grill
$$Pubs in Launceston, Tasmania.
Manky Sally's
Pubs in Battery Point, Tasmania.
Bark Mill Tavern
$$Bars in Freycinet, Tasmania.
Bar Urbane
Bars in Launceston, Tasmania.
Pavilion @ Salamanca
$$Pubs in Salamanca, Tasmania.
IXL Long Bar
Bars in Hobart, Tasmania.
Midnight Rambler
Bars in Launceston, Tasmania.
Molly Malones Irish Pub
$$Bars in Devonport, Tasmania.
Bruny Island House of Whisky
$$$$Bakeries in Bruny Island, Tasmania.
The Story Bar
Bars in Hobart, Tasmania.
Grape Food and Wine Bar
$$Bars in Salamanca, Tasmania.
Mary Mary
Bars in Hobart, Tasmania.
Botanica Bar Salamanca
$$Restaurants in Battery Point, Tasmania.
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Read guide →Bars in Tasmania — FAQs
What are the best bars in Tasmania?+
Our top-rated bars in Tasmania are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Tasmania bars ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter bars by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many bars are listed in Tasmania?+
We currently feature 66 bars across Tasmania and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.