Guidebook for Sandy Bay
Food Scene
Ginger Brown
464 Macquarie StGreat coffee and food, super friendly staff, child friendly.
Deli goods, fantastic butcher, local free range meats, cheese, wine, pre made meals.
16 locals recommend
Wursthaus Kitchen
1 Montpelier RetreatDeli goods, fantastic butcher, local free range meats, cheese, wine, pre made meals.
Syra
8 Salamanca SquareAlways amazing food. Mediterranean cuisine.
Fico
151A Macquarie StAmazing food and service. Modern Italian
Try the honey from Sweet and Raw. It's raw honey. We love the creamed varieties and our friends interstate can never get enough when we bring it over as presents. Described as 'sunshine in a jar'.
138 locals recommend
Farm Gate Market
104 Bathurst StTry the honey from Sweet and Raw. It's raw honey. We love the creamed varieties and our friends interstate can never get enough when we bring it over as presents. Described as 'sunshine in a jar'.
Budget friendly. Whole cakes at fantastic prices and you can't go past their lamington packs.
10 locals recommend
Sandy Bay Bakery & Cafe
164-168 Sandy Bay RdBudget friendly. Whole cakes at fantastic prices and you can't go past their lamington packs.
For a good cheap eat I love their Pho. Cyclo also does Pho and Banh mi and is open reasonably late.
UnPhởgettable
147 Collins StFor a good cheap eat I love their Pho. Cyclo also does Pho and Banh mi and is open reasonably late.
Cibo e Vino by Angelo
45 Hampden RdFantastic coffee
2 minutes walk from the studio. Local food wine and craft by the river
9 locals recommend
Hobart Twilight Market
17 Beach Rd2 minutes walk from the studio. Local food wine and craft by the river
Lovely water views, right on the river 5 mins walk from the studio
21 locals recommend
Seagrass Long Point
19 Beach RdLovely water views, right on the river 5 mins walk from the studio
Hill Street Grocer Sandy Bay
2 Churchill AveFresh produce, great deli and pre prepared meals
Deli, wine, pre prepared meals a 5 minute walk away
30 locals recommend
Lipscombe Larder | A World of Fine Foods
3 Sandy Bay RdDeli, wine, pre prepared meals a 5 minute walk away
Sightseeing
Mount Wellington
The views and snow fights in winter
Parks & Nature
Great views of Hobart and the river without having to go up the mountain. Especially when it's overcast on Mt Wellington, you can head to the signal station at Mt Nelson for great views instead.
16 locals recommend
Mount Nelson
Great views of Hobart and the river without having to go up the mountain. Especially when it's overcast on Mt Wellington, you can head to the signal station at Mt Nelson for great views instead.
Gorgeous scenery, beautiful beaches, wildlife and great food and wine. Only a 45 minute drive from the CBD.
147 locals recommend
Bruny Island
Gorgeous scenery, beautiful beaches, wildlife and great food and wine. Only a 45 minute drive from the CBD.
Close to the city and great for kids to burn off some energy. Also not far from Smolt Kitchen which does great brunches
13 locals recommend
Train Park
Close to the city and great for kids to burn off some energy. Also not far from Smolt Kitchen which does great brunches
Drinks & Nightlife
Tavern 42 Degrees South
4 Franklin WhrfSit out on the waterfront and take in the views
Upstairs is a hidden secret - the bar's decor is like stepping back in time. Completely different to the decor downstairs, so do go upstairs and take a look. It could be a film set.
9 locals recommend
Hope & Anchor Tavern
65 Macquarie StUpstairs is a hidden secret - the bar's decor is like stepping back in time. Completely different to the decor downstairs, so do go upstairs and take a look. It could be a film set.
The Glass House Hobart
Franklin WharfPerfect place for a cocktail or beer right on the water
Great spot for people watching at Salamanca. Their food is also very yummy
21 locals recommend
The Den Salamanca
63 Salamanca PlGreat spot for people watching at Salamanca. Their food is also very yummy
Entertainment & Activities
The Great Escape
On a rainy day if you need to burn off some energy with your kids.
Shopping
The best face oil. I also love their moisturisers. Chemical free and made in Tassie.
Beauty and the Bees
33 Salamanca PlThe best face oil. I also love their moisturisers. Chemical free and made in Tassie.
Shalldesign
36-38 Sandy Bay RdHandmade quirky clothes and homewares from vintage fabrics.
Ice cream in cones for the kids and a shed containing antiques to retro items. You never know what you'll find in there.
13 locals recommend
The Margate Train
1567 Channel HwyIce cream in cones for the kids and a shed containing antiques to retro items. You never know what you'll find in there.