Callington Mill House of Whisky & Dining at MACq 01

Callington Mill House of Whisky & Dining sits on Hobart’s waterfront inside the MACq 01 Hotel, at 18 Hunter Street. It combines a restaurant with a dedicated whisky and gin experience, bringing Callington Mill Distillery’s single malt whiskies and premium gins into the city. The venue describes itself as intimate, with food and drinks designed to be enjoyed together rather than as separate experiences.

The restaurant’s offering is centred on Tasmanian produce, with fresh seafood, locally sourced meat and other fresh ingredients forming the basis of the menu. Food is intended to complement the whisky selection, and the venue provides à la carte, vegetarian, sharing, dessert and beverage menus. Set menus can change, so checking the current menu when booking is sensible. A 2025 Tasmanian Hospitality Awards accolade for Best Unique Bar Experience adds recognition to the venue’s drinks-led approach.

Whisky fans can book a tasting of four 15ml pours of Callington Mill single malt whiskies. Guided whisky and gin tastings, cocktails and the Serendipity experience are available during the day, including while food service is running. The Serendipity experience is the more involved option: guests taste five premium cask-strength raw whiskies, work with a guide to create their own single malt whisky, and take home a personally labelled 700ml bottle of their blend. The site lists this experience at $295 and the four-whisky tasting at $30.

This is a natural fit for visitors who want to explore Tasmanian whisky alongside a meal, as well as locals looking for a drinks-focused waterfront dinner. Its intimate setting and tasting options could work well for a date, a small group or a solo guest interested in learning more about whisky and gin. It is less a conventional restaurant stop than a combined dining and distillery experience, with the food providing a Tasmanian setting for Callington Mill’s spirits. Hobart sessions run from Wednesday to Sunday, with the kitchen opening in the evening; bookings are available through the venue.