Best Pubs in Tasmania (2026)
Looking for the best pubs in Tasmania? We've rounded up 29 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.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Tasmania's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
29 spots
Brewlab Craft Beer Cafe
$$Brewlab Craft Beer Cafe is a brewery located in Derwent Park, Hobart, specialising in craft beer.
New Sydney Hotel
$$Laid-back pub on Bathurst Street in Hobart with brick walls, cosy booths, craft beer and eclectic pub meals.
Crescent Hotel
$$Pubs in Hobart, Tasmania.
Dunalley Hotel
Bars in Port Arthur, Tasmania.
Irish Murphy's Hobart
$$Classic Irish-themed watering hole with wooden decor, offering craft beer, cider, burgers & stew.
Shipwrights Arms Hotel
$$Enduring 1840s fishermen's pub with an open fire, plus a bistro serving seafood dishes and steaks.
Telegraph Hotel
$Pubs in Hobart, Tasmania.
Hope & Anchor
$$Local seafood and grills in a stately 1807 pub with vintage rifles and wall-mounted deer heads.
Miners Gold Brewery
$$Breweries in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.
The Waggon
$$Bars in Hobart, Tasmania.
The Brick Factory
$$James Squire beers matched with food in a sleek brewhouse with stone walls and polished floorboards.
The Tasmanian Inn
$$Pubs in Salamanca, Tasmania.
The Royal Oak Hotel
$$Pubs in Launceston, Tasmania.
The Kentish Tasmania
$$Pubs in Salamanca, Tasmania.
Spotty Dog Brewery and Taphouse
Breweries in Hobart, Tasmania.
The Plough Inn Launceston
$$Bars in Launceston, Tasmania.
Fern Tree Tavern
$$Pubs in Salamanca, Tasmania.
Sports Garden Hotel
$$Pubs in Launceston, Tasmania.
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Read guide →Pubs in Tasmania — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Tasmania?+
Our top-rated pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs 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 pubs are listed in Tasmania?+
We currently feature 29 pubs across Tasmania and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.