Launceston
Arrive early and begin with an aperitivo at the bar of Launceston’s most savvy restaurant. There's an up-to-the-moment menu of shared plates, wood-fired…
Must-see restaurants in Launceston
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Bryher's super-appealing 1920s stained-glass shopfront and well-loved floorboards set the scene for a rootsy, meaty menu. The baked giant beans, black…
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The much-awarded Stillwater, inside a historic flour mill on the Tamar (parts of which date back to 1832), has long been at the top of Launceston’s dining…
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Go to the source (or the butter, in this case) in this cavernous new cafe inside a former motorcycle warehouse turned butter factory. With its black walls…
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Sweet indeed is this cafe – the best in the city centre – cooking up an interesting breakfast and brunch menu, including miso wild mushrooms, turmeric…
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Beef is big in Launceston (as you'd expect with Cape Grim so close). A mod-industrial space near Cataract Gorge, C on P specialises in steaks cooked on…
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Atop the terrazzo steps of the gentlemanly old Northern Club, this handsome red-brick building is now home to a fine-dining restaurant and a sassy lounge…
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This classy bistro in an old art-deco butcher shop specialises in Tasmanian free-range, grass-fed, artificial-hormone-free, dry-aged beef. It claims to be…
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One of the best breakfasts in Launceston is served at this hybrid cafe/homewares store in far-flung Kings Meadows. Eggs done in a variety of ways (we love…
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Locals recommend family-friendly, unpretentious Metz, a good-time bar/eatery in the former St George Hotel building (the old pub signage and resident…
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Pierre's has been here since 1956 and the retro trim – velour walls, gold-starred ceiling, theatre lighting – is so gaudy it's good. Days begin and end in…
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Part cafe, part grocer, part juice bar, black-painted Earthy East is an unexpected find on little Kingsway. Super salads, panini, lush cakes and slabs of…
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Sixties retro cool and 21st-century chic collide at Milkbar, which serves excellent coffee, organic tea, huge milkshakes, delicious sandwiches and home…
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It's all things Latin (Mexican, Venezuelan, Brazilian, Spanish…) at this brightly coloured corner cantina near Royal Park, plating up great-value burritos…
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Contemporary French dishes, romantic vibes, knowledgeable staff…what's not to like? Claim a candlelit table in the intimate dining room and order from the…
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Look forward to wonderful fresh pasta with authentic sauces, all made on site at this pint-sized operation. Pull up a bar stool and enjoy spaghetti,…
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A boho vibe, BYO policy and reasonable prices mean this small eatery on the Charles St strip is almost always full – book ahead or get here early to…
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This is the pick of the eateries in the Seaport enclave. Chill with a beer at the bar, then migrate to your table for superior Asian-inspired fare and…
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This much-loved Italian restaurant is the type of place where local families celebrate big occasions and young couples come for first dates. The tight…
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In a converted chunky-concrete power station next to the Queen Victoria Museum, this cool cafe serves creative local, organic dishes to architecture…
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Pickled evenings and holidays go hand in hand, but a visit to this excellent Indian restaurant will not (necessarily) involve excessive drinking. What you…
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This place conjures up nautical vibes – like the inside of a very spacious yacht – with friendly service and super-fresh seafood, particularly crayfish…
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Crowded with conversations, this local favourite faces onto St Georges Sq on top of the hill in East Launceston. Beyond the beautiful old shopfront …
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It’s worth eating here for the photogenic setting alone, especially when sitting outside in summer watching the peacocks strut their stuff. Walk off your…
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Many locals will tell you these are the best burgers in Launceston. They're healthy, too: lean, preservative-free meat and low-sugar bread, plus gluten…
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Wandering New Zealanders (and everyone else) are welcome at this affable city-centre pizzeria. Fab discs (made with Tasmanian flour) emerge straight from…
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Serving old-fashioned faves as well a few newfangled dishes, Me Wah specialises in fresh Tasmanian seafood (crayfish, abalone, scallops, oysters and more)…
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Charles St's pioneering cafe serves sandwiches, pastas, risottos, salads and all-day breakfasts, plus an interesting array of craft beers and wines…
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The Seaport development on the North Esk riverbank can feel contrived and soulless, but most of the eateries here are at least decent. Spice Lounge is…
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When magically unified, locally roasted Ritual beans and Ashgrove milk create an excellent cup of coffee. That's what they serve here, along with a range…
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Amelia is a lovely little wood-panelled coffee shop on the lower leg of George St, keeping strict Monday to Friday business hours (when those most in need…
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This cafe in a neighbourhood foodie enclave on the Trevallyn hillside uses organic produce as much as possible. There’s fair-trade coffee and particularly…
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The late-afternoon sun on the riverfront deck here makes for a memorable meal. Seafood is cooked fresh to order, and there are salads, antipasto platters…
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Launceston’s best Thai joint does generous, value-for-money Thai staples, as well as at least 10 more adventurous chef’s specials that you won’t find…
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The best sushi in Luanceston emerges from the kitchen at this bright corner shop on Charles St. Grab a rice bowl to go, or hit the footpath tables if it's…
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Cleverly crafted little chocs, choc-themed tasting plates, ice creams, handmade cookies, hot chocolate… It's all here, and it's all good.
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A super-casual drive-up food hall where you can score budget eats dipping into a variety of cuisines (plenty of carbs).