Eat & Drink
Launceston: the City of Gastronomy
Discover your new favourite place to grab a bite or drink
Launceston is home to so many incredible cafes, restaurants, bars, and eateries. From casual to fine dining, sweets to savouries, seafood to paddock produce, and Australian to international cuisine, we have something for everyone.
Venues for fast lunches, Sunday brunch, leisurely dinners, Friday knock-off drinks, intimate dates, and big celebrations alike can all be found here.
We're here to help you uncover some of Launceston's best-kept secrets.
Our top picks
Some of our favourite places to eat and drink in the city
Bluestone is a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner that incorporates modern bistro cuisine with a focus on quality and comfort. Head Chef Ryan designs his menus with presentation and quality top of mind, and the rest of the crew are...
Bluestone Bar & Kitchen
12-14 Saint John Street, Launceston
Cinco Passiones is a libation lounge bar showcasing Tasmanian whisky, sparkling wine, cocktails, coffee and cigars. Perfect for date night or a quiet drink with friends, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into another space and time when you enter this...
Cinco Passiones Libation Lounge
Level 2, 47A Brisbane Street, Launceston
Established over twenty years, Mudbar is an ideal place to celebrate good times; with a fierce reputation for fresh, seasonal, handmade food. Achieving the rare feat of being all things for all people, Mudbar has created an ambience that suits those...
Mudbar Restaurant
28 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston
Located in the iconic Quadrant Mall in the heart of Launceston city is a celebration of Japanese cuisine. Find a cosy nook within this gorgeous eatery – perhaps up at the bar, or maybe under the illustrations of Tokyo life. With a selection of...
Pachinko
23 Quadrant Mall, Launceston
More places to eat and drink
Martini’s Cocktail Lounge
33 Kingsway, Launceston
Formerly the home of Kingsway Bar, a new business, Martini's Cocktail Lounge, will soon reopen in the space in late 2025.... Read more
Luvni
112 George Street, Launceston
What started as a humble grazing table catering business has grown into a cosy cafe on George Street. Stop in and you'll... Read more
Highclare Estate Wine Room
68 Tamar Street, Launceston
Expected opening December 2025. More details to come. Read more
Hello Georgie
93 George Street, Launceston
If you want to grab a filling and delicious meal, bring your mates to Hello Goergie for everything from fresh pastries to... Read more
Waffle Break
11 Centre Way, Launceston
You'll enjoy Waffle Break before you even step foot inside: the delicious smell of freshly-made waffles travels throughout... Read more
Kawan Dining
138 Charles Street, Launceston
Kawan Dining is a modern Southeast Asian restaurant created by Chef Efendi and his wife. Growing up surrounded by the... Read more
Salt and Chilli
14, 16 Quadrant Mall, Launceston
Salt and Chilli blends the rich, vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka with the diverse tastes of Australian cuisine. Located in the... Read more
Uncle Chicken
28 Brisbane Street, Launceston
A mum and pop chicken shop, Uncle Chicken serves delicious, authentic Korean-style fried chicken in a variety of signature... Read more
Spotlight on:
Food vans turned Launnie staples
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From food van to bricks and mortar
Catering for Launceston’s hungry diners every day is no mean feat. A number of businesses started slow and small and took advantage of the opportunities for food stalls and vans around the city...
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Martini’s Cocktail Lounge
33 Kingsway, Launceston
Formerly the home of Kingsway Bar, a new business, Martini's Cocktail Lounge, will soon reopen in the space in late 2025.... Read more
Luvni
112 George Street, Launceston
What started as a humble grazing table catering business has grown into a cosy cafe on George Street. Stop in and you'll... Read more
Highclare Estate Wine Room
68 Tamar Street, Launceston
Expected opening December 2025. More details to come. Read more
Hello Georgie
93 George Street, Launceston
If you want to grab a filling and delicious meal, bring your mates to Hello Goergie for everything from fresh pastries to... Read more
Waffle Break
11 Centre Way, Launceston
You'll enjoy Waffle Break before you even step foot inside: the delicious smell of freshly-made waffles travels throughout... Read more
Kawan Dining
138 Charles Street, Launceston
Kawan Dining is a modern Southeast Asian restaurant created by Chef Efendi and his wife. Growing up surrounded by the... Read more
Salt and Chilli
14, 16 Quadrant Mall, Launceston
Salt and Chilli blends the rich, vibrant flavours of Sri Lanka with the diverse tastes of Australian cuisine. Located in the... Read more
Uncle Chicken
28 Brisbane Street, Launceston
A mum and pop chicken shop, Uncle Chicken serves delicious, authentic Korean-style fried chicken in a variety of signature... Read more