The Metz

The Metz is a Launceston restaurant and bar built around modern Australian food with international influence. Its kitchen works with seasonal produce, with a focus on supporting local growers, producers, distillers and farmers. The venue describes its food as drawing from Tasmania and Australia’s land, sea, earth and river, while its beverage list highlights Tasmanian wines, gins and whiskies alongside drinks from further afield. Menus change with availability, so the emphasis is on the produce and the season rather than a fixed list of signature dishes.

The space is designed for different kinds of visits. There is a bar for a drink after work, a lounge area suited to a relaxed catch-up over wine, comfortable booths for families, and round tables intended for a more leisurely meal with cocktails and food. That makes The Metz a flexible option for a casual drink, a meal with friends or a longer evening out. A children’s menu and takeaway offering are also available, although takeaway orders depend on how busy the dining room is.

Food is served at lunch and dinner seven days a week, with the kitchen’s lunch service running from midday into the afternoon. Dinner arrangements vary through the week, including timed sittings on Friday and Saturday, so booking ahead is sensible, particularly for those wanting a particular time. The venue also notes that menus and availability can change, and that the kitchen may close earlier during quieter off-peak periods.

The Metz is family-owned and operated by Launceston locals Kendra and David Lewis, who bought the restaurant in 2016 after spending a decade in Adelaide. They brought a strong interest in hospitality, food and drinks to the business and have developed it with an experienced team. In practical terms, the venue suits diners looking for local and seasonal ingredients in a relaxed contemporary setting, whether they are visiting alone at the bar, meeting friends, bringing the family or settling in for an intimate evening.