Hope & Anchor

The Hope & Anchor sits on Macquarie Street in central Hobart, in the heart of the Tasmanian capital. A much-loved historic pub — one of Australia's oldest licensed pubs — it's a genuine Hobart institution, combining a gorgeous, characterful heritage building full of fascinating history and memorabilia with quality pub food, good drinks and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

The appeal is that combination of genuine heritage character, quality pub food and drinks and a wonderfully atmospheric, history-filled setting in central Hobart, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or soaking up the history. There's something special about a pub with such deep heritage and character, and the Hope & Anchor has clearly won over both locals and the many visitors to the city.

With a 4.4 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a meal, a drink and a wonderfully characterful, historic pub atmosphere, it's often just a matter of dropping in at the Hope & Anchor in central Hobart.