Be sure to pack your appetite for a gastronomic tour of our southernmost city.

With its footings in the cool and enlivening waters of the Tasman and its back to Kunyanyi/Mount Wellington, Hobart/Nipaluna’s position on the Derwent River lends itself to a convergence of incredible produce and culinary talent. Radiating from the city to the fringe, you’ll find a proliferation and distillation of Tasmanian flavour within easy reach.

From exceedingly fresh seafood to meticulously compiled plates at fine dining establishments and artisanal treats, these are the best foodie experiences in Hobart right now.

1. Barilla Bay Oyster Farm Tour

For lovers of briny bivalves, take a 20-minute drive from town to Barilla Bay , where you can join a one-hour farm tour. You’ll get to slurp on six freshly shucked oysters as you learn about how these shelled delicacies go from spat to table, as well as try the local Gillespies Ginger Beer and see how abalone is dried.

If that little taster has only served to prime your palate for more saltwater creatures to savour, follow up the tour with a lunch and the restaurant that overlooks Pittwater and Kunyanyi/Mount Wellington.

Address: 1388 Tasman Highway, Cambridge

2. Salamanca Markets

Hobartian weather is not permitted to dampen the spirits of this historic market , which runs stoically through rain, hail or shine every Saturday between 8.30am to 3pm. Anybody who is anybody with anything to sell can be found here at the award-winning market peddling their Tassies wares, many of them delicious.

The 50-plus-year-old market unravels with around 300 stalls along the heritage Salamanca Place, funnelling some of the state’s most incredible eats into one area where you can buy and try.

From spirits to truffles and honey to baked goods, there’s plenty to snack on while you peruse the range of stalls. Once you’ve had your fill, scan Hobart’s hit list of markets for more edible finds to fill your itinerary.

Address: Salamanca Place, Salamanca, Hobart

3. Sirocco South Forage and Feast

Join foraging fanatic and chef Mic Giuliani on his Sirocco South  tour to literally unearth some of Tassie’s deliciously edible treasures.

From wild asparagus to fungus, pluck and pick what’s good to eat guided safely by Mic’s enormous wealth of knowledge.

The small group of six people will then enjoy a beautifully crafted six-course lunch finessed from their foraged finds and local ingredients and served with hand-selected wine while overlooking Frederick Henry Bay.

4. Mona Wine + Art

The Museum of Old and New Art  graces many a Hobart hit list, naturally for its namesake collection of said old and new art, but also as a foodie destination.

You can dovetail some cultural appreciation with a dining experience at the onsite fancy Faro Bar and Restaurant, The Source Restaurant, the fire-fuelled Heavy Metal Kitchen, the Moorilla Wine Bar and the cavernous Void Bar, or you can opt for the curated Wine + Art  excursion that includes wandering the Moorilla vineyard and the museum, enjoying a tasting at the cellar door and then lunch with a glass of wine.

It makes for a well-rounded day for appreciators of the visual and vine art forms.

Address: 655 Main Road, Berriedale

5. Bruny Island

Let’s not skirt around the island here, let’s drive right onto it, because if you love food and you’re visiting Hobart, you’ll want to wash ashore on Bruny. It’s a short, 30-minute drive and ferry ride onto Bruny and once here, a car is a good idea so you can get about to all the producers and sample their delicious wares.

Not to be missed is legendary dairy sorcerer Nick Haddow and his Bruny Island Cheese , where you can enjoy a cheese platter and some local brews at the restaurant.

Add to your roaming antipasto plate with a visit to Get Shucked Oysters  and slip the plump, salty treats into your mouth followed by a swirl of sparkling.

Follow on with a spoonful of sweetness at Bruny Island Honey  and Bruny Island Chocolate, before swinging by the Bruny Baker  for a loaf to go and finish with a tipple at Bruny Island House of Whisky  and Bruny Island Premium Wines . This will require the entire day.

6. Taste of Hobart

If you’d like to offset your gluttony with a moderate amount of exercise, book Premier Travel Tasmania’s half-day Taste of Hobart  private walking tour. You’ll get your steps up roaming from Battery Point to the waterfront while sampling treats from local providores. Enjoy chocolate, oyster and whisky tastings plus morning tea on this four-hour guided experience through the city.

7. Omotenashi

The Japanese concept of omotenashi means to wholeheartedly look after guests, and that is what the petite and highly awarded, two-hatted Omotenashi  in Hobart does so well.

The 10-seater housed in Hobart’s Lexus showroom is a must-reserve experience for those who love the intricacy of flavour and devotion to craft that is Japanese cuisine. You’ll be seated around the counter for a prompt 6.30pm start to embark upon a 15-or-so degustation course that includes tea and sake and concludes at 9.30pm in true Japanese-style punctuality.

Chefs Sophie Pope and Lachlan Colwill shape the menu around seasonal Tasmanian produce and will cook, serve and narrate your experience throughout for a truly memorable evening.

Address: 4/160 Elizabeth Street, Hobart

8. The Agrarian Kitchen

This incredible institute of culinary cleverness has been one of Australia’s premier food destinations since opening in 2008. Co-founders Rodney Dunn and Severine Demanet began The Agrarian Kitchen  in an old school house in Lachlan, but in 2022 joined the restaurant and kiosk at the much larger former mental asylum, Willow Court.

Food lovers can come for cooking, gardening or lifestyle classes amid the sprawling grounds, partaking in lessons on everything from cheese to charcuterie and cooking with a range of ingredients.

There’s also a rotating roster of tuition by Australia’s top chefs, from Peter Gilmore to Danielle Alvarez and Nadine Ingram, so it’s worth planning your trip around the class that whispers to your inner gourmand.

Address: 11a The Avenue, New Norfolk

9. Deep to Dish: Tasmanian Wild Seafood Cruise

The refreshingly frigid waters of the Tasman teem with wild seafood waiting to be hoisted aboard on this seafaring seafood experience.

You’ll push the boat out on the half-day ‘deep-to-dish’ Tasmanian Wild Seafood Adventures  sightseeing and culinary tour that reels in good times for ardent seafood lovers.

Watch as your diver harvests periwinkles and sea urchins to be prepared alongside abalone, rock lobster, oysters, mussels and Atlantic salmon all served onboard the luxury vessel. Along the way, you’ll spot towering sea cliffs and secluded coves, and be sure to keep an eye out for dolphins, whales and seals.

For more tried and tested tips for visiting Hobart, read our travel guide to Tassie’s capital city.