Interesting Tasmanian bars We often get asked by interstate visitors which bars, restaurants and other food and wine places they should experience while they are in Tasmania. This list includes places that we think provide a good representation of the best Tasmania has to offer. We have also provided a […]
Small Grain – Introduction Small Grain has delighted market-goers at the highly regarded Harvest Launceston market in Launceston on Saturday mornings and they continue to do so. But they have also taken to bricks and mortar opposite Princes Square and right next door to Prince’s Square Bar where customers can […]
The Devil’s Own – Introduction After a pleasant walk from the centre of Launceston through the iconic City Park, turn left along Lawrence Street and you will find a set-back cottage serving the best ice cream in that northern city, called The Devil’s Own Ice Creamery. This used to be […]
CWA Gift Shop -Launceston We must have walked past the CWA Gift Shop hundreds of times over the past decades and never walked inside. However on a recent trip we stopped and marvelled at the range of biscuits and cakes lined up in the window. So we went in and […]
Turkish Tukka – Introduction Turkish Tukka is a welcome addition to the Launceston dining scene. It is informal, it has friendly staff and the food is very good. The meats are chicken and lamb which are marinated overnight and then cooked over charcoal. You can order a plate or a […]
Princes Square Bar – Introduction Princes Square Bar is one of our favourite places for coffee in Launceston. This tiny place run by Damien Webber manages to squeeze into a tiny space opposite the namesake park all that you need for a pleasant breakfast or a quick caffeine hit on […]
Off Center – Introduction Off Center (yes, that is the way they spell it) can be found in a quiet back street in the Launceston CBD. It is worth seeking out as it has some of the best coffee in the city and some good snacks such as toasties, mortadella […]
The Best of Launceston – Introduction Launceston has always waxed and waned in the food and drink offerings that are available. It seems to shine for a year or two and then go to sleep. That is our observation in more than thirty years of visiting this northern city. This […]
Cinco Passiones – Introduction Cinco Passiones occupies a delightful, airy space on the second floor of the Earls Court 1950s building in Launceston where they serve snacks, cocktails, some wines and some beer. But the real reason to go here is for the welcoming service and the skillfully-made cocktails, many […]
Havilah – Introduction Havilah has become a must-visit part of the Launceston bar/restaurant scene. It is comfortable, it provides efficient service, it serves modern wines and it serves very tasty food. Havilah is a place we always visit on our trips to this northern city, because we know we will […]