An almost 200-year-old former boot repair shop might seem an unlikely candidate for a contemporary European bistro in the heart of Hobart, but its recent makeover and Italian chef have catalysed a transformation into Euro-inspired Hampden Bar & Bistro.

From cafés to wineries and some local institutions, here’s our list of the best family-friendly places to eat out in greater Hobart.

A new dining and coffee venue in Hobart has harnessed its light-filled Battery Point location to bring light and positivity through nourishing food and specialty coffee.

Christian Ryan's signature dessert at Restaurant MARIA was inspired by his own travel experience in the Mediterranean - he tells the story here.

Here’s the rundown of the city’s best breweries and taprooms to visit on a beer-drinking walkabout in Hobart. 

From the north to the south, here’s where to get your hands on the tastiest rings of dough in lutruwita/Tasmania.

Ten minutes out of Hobart's CBD, an unlikely mini-metropolis is making its mark as a coffee mecca.

For an intimate couples’ weekender or getaway, a one-bedroom, ultra-private tiny home is the ideal destination. Dotted all around Tasmania, purpose-built cabins, studios and small revamped shacks lie nestled in bushland or on secluded waterfronts just waiting for you to check in and switch off. 

When Emma and Josh Petterwood moved to nipaluna/Hobart from Naarm/Melbourne in 2016, they had a one-year-old, a second baby on the way, and a keen appetite to find their forever family home.

Local institution, tourist’s delight, and champion of small producers, nipulana/Hobart’s Sunbear is a warm hug dressed up as an inner-city café.

With two young children and a third on the way, it was time for Saskia and Darren Vos to upsize from their two-bedroom house in North Hobart.

A Victorian-era home has been lovingly restored to its 1890s glory, seamlessly integrating contemporary touches to create a luxury stay that feels like home.

Overwhelmed by the world of baby nutrition, a Hobart mother took matters into her own hands, creating a range of nutrient-rich Tasmanian baby food and toddler snacks.

For Emma and Diego Atterbury, it was always going to be about the sun.

A wall of vulvas, oysters on tap, overflowing coupes of sparkling wine, and cozy nights by the fire with your besties: Hobart is the ultimate girls trip destination.

A new generation of drinks alchemists is putting Tasmania on the map for more than just wine.