Old Hobart meets new inside Henry Jones Art Hotel, where IXL Long Bar resides. Here, heritage architecture meets novel cocktails inside the historical jam factory on Hobart’s waterfront.

Housed within the walls of MACq 01 Hotel, this moody bar is for those who love quality spirits served with a side of history. Throughout the bar, fossils and artefacts dating as far back as 550 million years ago watch over patrons.

For fruity cocktails, DJs spinning ambient tunes, fun décor, inspired share plates, and bottomless brunches, Botanica is the bar to visit in the heart of Hobart.

This is a go-to watering hole for those with discerning tastes. The Den in Salamanca has one of the best cocktail menus on the island, featuring ingredients that cleverly represent the produce-driven Apple Isle – think Granny-Smith-infused vodka and beetroot syrups.

Light, airy and laidback, Preachers proffers a large selection of fun, new brews, and hearty pub food in a historic building. On a sunlit day, take a seat outside in the sprawling beer garden.

For visitors to Hobart, this cosy speakeasy provides a chance to sample specialty local flavours – from the best in Tasmanian spirits, to locally sourced ingredients served up in Gold Bar’s share plates.

Despite its locality, Rude Boy feels decidedly tropical. Start your evening with a rum flight and end it with late-night snacks, including five-spice chicken scratchings.

A lively venue where live music and local brews are the order of the day, Hobart Brewing Co. is a relaxed locale for leisurely nights. Better yet, its waterfront site forms an idyllic spot for daytime beers with a view.

A wine-centric eatery with a food tasting menu to write home about, Dier Makr focusses on minimal intervention and biodynamic wines. This one’s worth calling ahead to secure your spot.