The Whaler
Salamanca Pl, Battery Point TAS 7004, Australia
ClosedToday 11:30 – 02:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours
A popular bar at Salamanca on Hobart's historic waterfront with a 4.3 rating across more than 1,000 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 00:30
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 00:30
- Wednesday
- 11:00 – 01:30
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 01:30
- FridayToday
- 11:30 – 02:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 00:30
Menu
Menu link from the venue's own website. Prices and items can change — the venue's page is the source of truth.
Open menuWhy it's worth checking out
The Whaler is a pub and bar at 39 Salamanca Place in Battery Point, Hobart, centred on drinks, food and good company. Its offering spans expertly made cocktails, a considered selection of local Tasmanian wines and a broad range of craft beers, with food served alongside. Bookings and delivery are available through the venue.
The atmosphere is presented as warm, social and welcoming, with friendly faces, conversation and a strong sense of place. The Whaler describes itself as Salamanca’s iconic watering hole, restored to its roots and original name, making it a natural stop for locals, visitors and anyone wanting to spend time in one of Hobart’s best-known precincts.
The venue also has a long local story. Its site says the pub was established in the early 1800s by Reverend Robert Knopwood and has served as a gathering place for community and travellers for more than two centuries. It is open daily from midday until late, at least midnight, with the kitchen operating from midday to 9pm. The mix of drinks, food and shared atmosphere suits casual catch-ups, visiting groups and solo guests looking for a drink in a historic Hobart setting.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.3 from 1,059 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 72
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 92
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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