Our Favourite Hobart Breweries

Where Tasmania’s craft beer culture meets good food, good company and a slow afternoon close to home

Hobart’s brewing culture reflects the character of the city and is shaped by its water, climate, community and deeply connected to Tasmania. Breweries here favour balance over bravado, producing beers that are generous, well-judged and grounded in place. From small neighbourhood breweries to lively taprooms pouring locally made craft beer, there are plenty of places to settle in for a good afternoon, discover a new favourite and taste a little of what Tasmania’s brewers are creating.

Shambles Brewery
A Hobart institution, Shambles is relaxed and welcoming, with a breadth of beers that suit different tastes and moods. Set slightly away from the city’s busier pockets, it feels like a place locals return to often and visitors quickly understand why.

The atmosphere is unpretentious and generous. Outdoor tables spill into the afternoon, drawing in sun when it’s available and encouraging long stays when it is. Beers are well balanced and approachable, ranging from easy-drinking classics to more characterful brews, all served with an ease that invites exploration without instruction. Shambles is ideal for easing into the day — a place where conversation stretches, dogs linger under tables, and the hours pass almost unnoticed.

Shambles (left) brings good beer, shared tables and easy conversation. T-Bone (right) is all about bold flavours, cold beers and a lively Hobart atmosphere. Image: Luvi Photography and T-Bone.

T-Bone Brewing Co
Lively and social, T-Bone pairs its beers with a casual food offering that makes it easy to settle in. The space hums with energy, drawing a mix of regulars, groups and visitors looking to experience Hobart’s brewing culture at full volume.

There’s a sense of abundance here — a wide range of beers on tap, generous pours and a menu designed to be shared. The atmosphere encourages movement between tables, spontaneous conversations and relaxed decisions about what to try next. T-Bone suits afternoons that turn into evenings, when the plan is simply to stay where things feel good and let the local scene unfold around you.

Hobart Brewing Co
Set within a former industrial site, Hobart Brewing Co balances history with innovation. The building retains its raw edges — concrete, steel and open volume — softened by warmth, light and the steady rhythm of people coming and going.

Beers are expressive but well judged, brewed with clarity and confidence rather than excess. The kitchen anchors the experience, with wood-fired food that encourages staying longer than planned. There’s space to spread out, to gather with friends, or to sit quietly with a glass and watch the room shift. Hobart Brewing Co feels expansive yet grounded — a place where scale never overwhelms atmosphere.

Manky Sally’s
Bold, creative and distinctly Tasmanian, Manky Sally’s from the makers of Moo Brew produces beers with personality. This is a destination for those curious about flavour and process, and for drinkers who enjoy seeing brewing pushed in thoughtful, unconventional directions.

The offering leans experimental, but always considered — beers that invite attention and reward curiosity. The space reflects that same spirit: confident, energetic and a little unexpected. Conversations here often revolve around what’s in the glass, with staff and patrons alike engaged in the craft behind it. Manky Sally’s suits those moments when you want to try something new and let the beer lead the experience.

Deep South Brewing Co.
Deep South Brewing Co. has the easygoing character of a neighbourhood brewery — relaxed, welcoming and made for settling in with a good beer. There is an unpretentious quality to the place that makes it easy to linger, whether you are dropping by for a quick tasting or settling in for a longer afternoon with friends. The beers are brewed with a sense of curiosity and craft, giving you plenty of reason to work your way through the range.

It is the kind of brewery where the experience feels uncomplicated: good beer, good company and nowhere you particularly need to be. Come for a taste of Hobart’s local brewing scene and stay for the atmosphere, where an ordinary afternoon can easily become one of the better parts of your stay.

Manky Sally’s (left) brings a playful energy to Hobart after dark, while Deep South Brewing Co. (right) is easygoing, local and made for a long afternoon over good beer. Image: Crafty Pint and Australian Traveller.

Mountain Culture
With its roots in Katoomba’s Blue Mountains, Mountain Culture brings a well-established Australian craft beer name to Hobart, with a permanent home and brewing operation here in Tasmania. The Hobart venue has its own energy — contemporary, relaxed and distinctly beer-focused — with a range that moves from bright, hop-forward pale ales to more expressive brews. It is the kind of place where you can settle in for a tasting flight, discover something new and find yourself staying longer than planned.

While Mountain Culture is not originally Tasmanian, its Hobart brewery now produces beers locally in Moonah, including beers made specifically for the Tasmanian market. There is a sense of curiosity and experimentation throughout the range, making it an easy stop for both committed beer drinkers and those simply curious to explore Hobart’s evolving craft beer scene. Come for a taste, stay for another pour and let the afternoon unfold.

A Final Note from Captains Cottage

There is something wonderfully uncomplicated about a good local beer, a generous table and an afternoon with nowhere else to be. Hobart’s breweries offer an easy way to experience the city through its makers and the people who gather around them. After exploring the local beer scene, return to Captains Cottage and settle into your own quiet corner of Hobart — perhaps with a few Tasmanian provisions gathered along the way.