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Don Frico is now open for pizza and martinis in Hobart.

The best new bars and restaurants in Hobart (and beyond) for winter

Whether you’re heading to Tassie for Dark Mofo or a chilled winter break, these are the best new spots for coffee, wine, lobster and wood-fired deliciousness.

  • Riley Wilson

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Quasi, by Ronnie van Hout, on a waterfront rooftop at Dark Mofo 2025.

To get the most out of this music pilgrimage, be sure to pack a ‘Tassie tuxedo’

If you like your music heavy and don’t mind the cold, this is the perfect winter escape.

  • Jane Rocca
Outside Six Russell in Sandy Bay.

Six Russell

Sourdough and pastries by day, sleek bistro by night.

  • Tomas Telegramma

Lost in Asia

Casual, South-East Asian cuisine by the Bar Wa Izakaya team.

  • Tomas Telegramma
French brasserie, Wunderbar in Hobart.

Wunderbar

German chef, French cuisine.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Golden turmeric roasted muesli at Leoht.

Leoht

A warm, light-filled cafe with misty mountain views.

  • Tomas Telegramma
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Organic wheat-flour noodles are the star of the show at Ranita Ramen.

Ranita Ramen

Where organic wheat-flour noodles are the star of the show.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Scholé restaurant and wine bar has just opened in an old Hobart lolly shop.

Scholé

A Japanese-influenced restaurant and wine bar in an old lolly shop.

  • Tomas Telegramma
Inspiring life: Dr Bob Brown holding a photo of soprano Amy Sherwin.

Sculpting a revival: new statues bring a forgotten diva back into the spotlight

An Australian performer who travelled the world and sang for royalty has been largely forgotten for a century. But former Greens leader Bob Brown is on a mission to change that.

  • Carolyn Webb
Sydney to Hobart 2025

Master Lock Comanche takes line honours in Sydney to Hobart filled with mass retirements

Defending back-to-back winner LawConnect begun their day of sailing with a torn sail and couldn’t catch Comanche in the lead.

  • Frances Howe