Hobart Liquid History Pub Tour
Five historic pubs, three hours, and the colonial drinking history of Australia's second-oldest city.
What this tour actually is
Five historic pubs in three hours, starting at the Hope & Anchor — said to be Australia’s oldest continuously-licensed venue — and walking through Hobart’s colonial drinking history toward the waterfront.
This is a history tour with a drink in your hand, not a pub crawl with a slideshow. Your guide knows the convict, whaling and working-port history cold, and the publicans by name.
The day, beat by beat
- 4:00 pm Stop 01
Meet at the Hope & Anchor Tavern
Australia's oldest continuously-licensed pub, said to be haunted, definitely worth a pint.
- 4:45 pm Stop 02
Salamanca's working-port pubs
Whaling, sealing, sandstone and the men who drank in their wake.
- 5:30 pm Stop 03
A drop of Tasmanian cider
Tasmania grows the apples — we'll explain why that matters.
- 6:30 pm Stop 04
A nightcap on the waterfront
Finishing with a view of the fishing fleet and a Tassie beer.
What's included
- A drink at five historic Hobart pubs
- Three hours of guided walking
- Colonial drinking history with a working-port slant
- Tasmanian beer, cider and wine featured throughout
Highlights
- Five Tasmanian licensed venues, one short walk
- Colonial history that doesn't airbrush the rough edges
- Small group, local guide, no megaphones
FAQ
Is dinner included?
No — the tour finishes around 7pm and most guests stay on at the final pub for a meal, or wander into Salamanca.
Any non-drinker option?
Yes — designated-driver tickets are the same price, with a curated soft and 0% drinks list at every venue.
Staying in Hobart for longer?
A lot of guests pair the food tour with the pub tour or a meet-the-makers day. Weekday departures are quieter and just as good.
