WunderBar & Restaurant

WunderBar & Restaurant brings French culinary tradition together with seasonal Tasmanian produce at 45 Goulburn Street in Hobart. The venue presents itself as a Tasmanian brasserie, with an approach that moves from relaxed afternoon dining to intimate European-style evenings. Its menu is shaped by seasonality, sustainability and ingredient availability, so the selection is intended to change rather than remain fixed. The restaurant also notes that online menu examples may differ from what is served during a visit.

For daytime diners, WunderBar offers an à la carte lunch as well as a fast-lane service aimed at people working within a typical business lunch break. The kitchen’s focus is on food that is balanced, satisfying and thoughtfully prepared, with takeaway available for those who do not have time to dine in. In the evening, the setting is geared towards a more considered meal, while the venue’s broader direction includes a laid-back bar atmosphere during the afternoon. It is a useful option for a business lunch, a relaxed catch-up or a dinner where the food and drinks are given equal attention.

The drinks list is curated around both Tasmanian vineyards and European wine regions, with selections chosen to complement the food. WunderBar is also explicitly cashless, so visitors should be prepared to pay by card or another cash-free method. The restaurant describes its space as warm and hospitable, and its location in an 1830s Hobart building adds a sense of history to the setting without overshadowing the food-led experience.

The venue is led by owner and chef Julian Volkmer, who trained in classic French cuisine and worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, cruise liners and senior hospitality roles before moving to Hobart. His local experience includes six years at MONA, along with leadership roles at Peacock and Jones and Cascade Brewery. Restaurant Operations Manager Mateo Ortiz brings more than a decade in Australian hospitality, experience with Melbourne venues and a background that includes MACq01 Hotel and The Den in Salamanca. Together, their stated aim is to highlight local farmers, growers and makers while creating a polished but welcoming Hobart dining experience. WunderBar should suit visitors and locals looking for French-influenced food with a clear Tasmanian focus, particularly for lunch, an intimate dinner or a relaxed afternoon drink.