CBD

Hobart, Australia

The historic centre, home to Pitzi's pasta and a growing wine bar scene.

Places in CBD

Ranita Ramen A walk-in-only nine-seat ramen shop with the city's finest noodle soups, using signature handmade organic wheat flour noodles.
Pitzi A pint-sized CBD spot specialising in hand-rolled and hand-stretched pasta, paired with seasonal sauces.
MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) A provocative private museum reached by ferry from the CBD, one of Australia's most talked-about cultural attractions.

Best time to visit: December to February, Tasmania's summer, brings the mildest weather; the shoulder months of October-November and March-April offer fewer crowds.
Getting around: Central Hobart, the waterfront, and Salamanca are all walkable; a ferry connects the CBD to MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) further up the river.
Currency: Australian Dollar (A$)
Language: English.
Timezone: AEST (UTC+10, UTC+11 in summer)
Current trends: A busy Japanese share-plates and cocktails eatery was crowned Tasmania's People's Choice bar in Time Out's 2026 Food & Drink Awards, reflecting Hobart's increasingly adventurous, internationally influenced dining scene.

Waterfront (Brooke Street Pier) — Home to ALØFT's harbour-view dining and the city's main dining and drinking hub.
Berriedale (MONA precinct) — Home to the Museum of Old and New Art, the Moorilla winery, a brewery, bars, and high-end restaurants, 13km from the CBD.