Things to Do in Battery Point, Tasmania: The Local Guide
Battery Point is one of Hobart's most characterful waterside neighbourhoods, sitting just south of the city centre near the Salamanca area. The suburb is well served across a range
By Tasmania Spots · 19 June 2026
Battery Point is one of Hobart's most characterful waterside neighbourhoods, sitting just south of the city centre near the Salamanca area. The suburb is well served across a range of categories, including places to stay, restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, making it a convenient base for both visitors and locals looking to eat, drink and explore.
Why visit Battery Point
With a mix of accommodation, dining and drinking options clustered close together, Battery Point suits anyone wanting to settle into Hobart's harbourside character. Whether you're after a relaxed cafe, a sit-down meal, a casual pub or a bar to round out the evening, the suburb covers the essentials within easy reach of the waterfront.
What Battery Point is best for
- Travellers seeking accommodation close to Hobart's waterfront
- Cafe-goers looking for a daytime bite or coffee
- Diners wanting a choice of restaurants
- People after a pub or bar in the evening
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Battery Point?
Battery Point is a waterside suburb of Hobart in Tasmania, located close to the city centre and the Salamanca area.
What is there to do in Battery Point?
Battery Point offers a range of venues across accommodation, restaurants, bars, cafes and pubs, so you can find places to stay, eat and drink within the one neighbourhood.
Are there places to stay in Battery Point?
Yes. The suburb includes several accommodation options, such as St Ives Hobart Accommodation Tasmania and MONTACUTE BOUTIQUE BUNKHOUSE.
Where can I find a pub or bar in Battery Point?
Battery Point has pubs and bars including the Shipwrights Arms Hotel, Jack Greene Bar and Manky Sally's. We'd suggest checking each venue directly for current opening hours.