Illustrative cool-dusk scene evoking Hobart's evening wine culture — an AI-generated scene, not a photograph of a specific venue.

Independent Guide · Hobart, Tasmania · Wine bars · 2026

Hobart's standout wine bars.

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Hobart

Cool-climate, small-scale, local.

Hobart's cool-climate wine culture spills into a tightknit set of wine bars and wine-led kitchens celebrating Tasmanian sparkling and Pinot. This guide ranks the standout wine bars on the public record: editorial best-of lists and public ratings.

11
Wine bars listed
10
With public rating
27
Editorial mentions
4
Neighbourhoods

The best of the best

Standout wine bars

5 of Hobart's most celebrated wine bars — recognised by editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings. Tap any card to visit.

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Illustrative wine-bar scene for Institut Polaire — not an actual photo of the venue

Institut Polaire

Hobart CBD · wine bar
cold-climate wine, organic & biodynamic, natural wine & more · wine bar menu / seasonal set menu (ethical seafood, salumi, handmade pasta)
Tripadvisor 4.5/5The Urban List 2026Sitchu 2025Australia's Wine List of…
 Illustrative wine-bar scene for Sonny — not an actual photo of the venue

Sonny

Hobart CBD · wine bar
natural wine, Tasmanian focus, small producers & more · snacks/small plates (oysters, toast, pasta, cheese)
Tripadvisor 4.8/5The Urban List 2026Sitchu 2025
 Illustrative wine-bar scene for Lucinda — not an actual photo of the venue

Lucinda

Hobart CBD · wine bar
natural wine, small producers, 300-strong bottle list & more · snacks/small plates (from the Dier Makr team)
Tripadvisor 4.3/5The Urban List 2026Time Out 2026
 Illustrative wine-bar scene for Ogee — not an actual photo of the venue

Ogee

North Hobart · wine bar
European list, local & Australian, cult by-the-glass & more · European bistro small plates (from Sonny chef Matt Breen)
Tripadvisor 4.6/5The Urban List 2026Sitchu 2025
 Illustrative wine-bar scene for Willing Wine Bar — not an actual photo of the venue

Willing Wine Bar

North Hobart · wine bar
young Tasmanian producers, 15-20 by the glass, 300-ish bottle list · seasonal comfort food / neo-bistro (croquetas, pasta, steak frites)
Tripadvisor 4.5/5The Urban List 2026Sitchu 2025

The full list

All 11 — by neighbourhood.

The complete ranked directory, grouped by suburb. Every wine bar links straight to the source. "Recognised by" denotes editorial best-of lists and wine-list awards — not a universal score. Venues without a public rating simply had no citable rating in our research.

Hobart CBD

Illustrative scene for Institut Polaire — not an actual photo

Institut Polaire

Hobart CBD
cold-climate wine, organic & biodynamic, natural wine & more
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Illustrative scene for Sonny — not an actual photo

Sonny

Hobart CBD
natural wine, Tasmanian focus, small producers & more
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Illustrative scene for Lucinda — not an actual photo

Lucinda

Hobart CBD
natural wine, small producers, 300-strong bottle list & more
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Illustrative scene for La Sardina Loca — not an actual photo

La Sardina Loca

Hobart CBD
Tasmanian, Iberian & Euro, vermouth & more
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Illustrative scene for Pitzi — not an actual photo

Pitzi

Hobart CBD
Tasmanian & Italian focus, small producers
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North Hobart

Illustrative scene for Ogee — not an actual photo

Ogee

North Hobart
European list, local & Australian, cult by-the-glass & more
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Illustrative scene for Willing Wine Bar — not an actual photo

Willing Wine Bar

North Hobart
young Tasmanian producers, 15-20 by the glass, 300-ish bottle list
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Hobart Waterfront (Brooke Street Pier)

Illustrative scene for Rosie in My Midnight Dreams — not an actual photo

Rosie in My Midnight Dreams

Hobart Waterfront (Brooke Street Pier)
natural wine, small/interesting producers
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Salamanca

Illustrative scene for Peppina — not an actual photo

Peppina

Salamanca
Italian & Australian, Coal River pinot grigio, amari & more
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Illustrative scene for Grape Food and Wine Bar — not an actual photo

Grape Food and Wine Bar

Salamanca
extensive wine list, Tasmanian & international, signature cocktails
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Illustrative scene for Mary Mary — not an actual photo

Mary Mary

Salamanca
all-Australian wine selection, Tasmanian focus, native botanicals & more
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About this guide

Independent — and honest about it.

Editorial note. Rankings reflect an evidence-weighted editorial assessment based on publicly available information — editorial best-of lists, wine-list awards and public ratings — and are subject to change. "Recognised by" or "reviewed by" denotes editorial inclusion, not an objective score. Inclusion is not a commercial endorsement; where we earn a commission on affiliate links, it is disclosed. Always check the venue's own site for current hours and bookings. 18+ only. Drink responsibly.
Image disclaimer. Unless specifically credited, hero and listing images on this site are AI-generated illustrative scenes. They are not actual photographs of the named wine bar, venue, interior, premises, labels, products, staff or trade dress. Business names and trademarks are used only to identify the businesses covered editorially; inclusion, links, rankings or imagery do not imply affiliation, sponsorship, endorsement, permission or approval by the listed business. If you represent a listed business and would like an image corrected, removed or replaced with an approved image, contact editorial@theaustralianwineman.com.au.