Prince of Wales Hotel

Set in the historic village centre of Battery Point, the Prince of Wales Hotel is a long-running Hobart pub with three distinct reasons to stop by: a bar, a restaurant and hotel accommodation. The venue dates back to 1843 and presents itself as a local pub for both Hobart residents and visiting travellers, with renovated rooms for guests who want to stay in the area. Its accommodation has a cosy, boutique feel, while the pub provides a straightforward base for drinks, meals and an overnight visit.

The restaurant focuses on classic Australian pub food, using fresh Tasmanian ingredients. The menu covers familiar options alongside a few more distinctive choices, including Tasmanian crumbed scallops, macadamia-crusted blue eye trevalla, lime and pepper squid, and a 300-gram Scotch fillet served with bush-spiced potatoes and steamed greens. The Prince of Wales also offers house-style favourites such as chicken or beef schnitzel and parmigiana, lamb shoulder, stuffed chicken breast and a daily curry or roast. Vegetarian diners have a dedicated vegan burger and a roasted sweet potato dish with sesame greens, almonds and hummus.

For something to share or start with, the menu includes seafood chowder, baked brie wrapped in prosciutto, garlic cheese bread and chicken wings with a choice of sauces. Desserts are made for a traditional pub finish, with options such as apple and blueberry crumble, sticky date pudding, warm chocolate brownie and banana and macadamia spring rolls. Families are catered for with a children’s menu, while the broad selection makes the restaurant workable for groups with different tastes. The bar and restaurant setting also suits a casual solo meal or an easy catch-up rather than a highly formal dining occasion.

The hotel’s recent recognition at the 2025 Tasmanian Hospitality Awards for Excellence reflects its redevelopment and accommodation offering: it received silver awards for Best Pub Accommodation and Best Mid-Range Accommodation, along with bronze for Best Redeveloped Hospitality Venue. For visitors exploring Hobart, its Battery Point location places a historic neighbourhood pub and a place to stay in the same venue. It is a practical choice for travellers wanting accommodation with an on-site bar and restaurant, and for locals looking for classic pub meals in a welcoming setting.