Consumable keepsakes: take home a taste of Launceston

Coal River Farm brings the Tassie countryside to the city centre, and is beloved by many Launnie locals for their hot chocolates and coffees. Their specialty seasonal chocolates are perfect for gifting, and are handmade from the finest chocolate from around the world.

📍 82 George Street

If there is one thing that generations of Tasmanians have savoured for decades, it’s the sweets they have enjoyed from Gourlay's. This Tasmanian icon has been manufacturing its own sweets in Launceston since 1896, and they still use the same equipment and sweet-making techniques today. Purchase your sweets from their shopfront in Quadrant, then book a tour at their factory located in South Launceston.

📍 12 Quadrant Mall

Shopping for the perfect gift can be intimidating, but the experts in gift giving at Georgios + Co are here to help. They take pride in using the finest Tasmanian ingredients to craft everything from gooey, chunky cookies to traditional Italian biscuits. Their baked goods are just one part of their luxurious hampers, carefully curated to make every occasion feel extra special.

📍236 Charles Street

Named Australia's New Brewery of the Year in 2023, Du Cane Brewing is the place for locals, families, bushwalkers, and outdoor adventurers to gather and celebrate the character and culture of Tasmania’s outdoors tradition. This ethos informs their approach to brewing, with beers inspired by the Tasmanian wilderness. After enjoying their wood-fired pizza and beers on tap, grab cans to-go for gifting.

📍 60-64 Elizabeth Street

Of all the producers on our list, none have called Launceston home longer than Boags. Over 160 years ago, James Boag moved halfway around the world from Scotland to the untamed island of Tasmania. There he began brewing in the township of Launceston on the banks of the Esk River, with the humble plan of using the outstanding local water and ingredients. Take a tour before purchasing beers and gift items from their newly rebuilt brewhouse.

📍39 William Street

While the brews are not made by Saint John Craft Beer Bar, the passion for (and variety of) craft beer is a unique offering of Launceston. The Saint John team pride themselves on their selection and knowledge of the finest international, Australian and Tasmanian craft beers, with over 170 bottled beers to either drink in or takeaway, and eight to fourteen rotating kegs on tap. They also serve gourmet burgers, chicken wings, and an array of other rotating meals made from locally sourced ingredients.

📍 133 St John Street

A love for food, wine and Launceston are what led to the creation of Havilah in 2020. A place for locals and visitors to learn, taste and understand Tasmanian wine in context alongside other regions of the world; as well as to taste wines from the Two Tonne Tasmania and Havilah wine brands.

📍178 Charles Street

Highclare Estate has brought their cellar door experience from the Tamar Valley to the Launceston CBD. Located steps away from the main entrance of City Park, they are welcoming of wine lovers and novices alike, and the helpful staff will guide you through a tasting or happily pour you a glass of your favourite wine to go with their DIY charcuterie platters.

📍68 Tamar Street