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 authentic South East Asian cuisine. Head Chef Chau designs her menus with presentation and quality top of mind, and the rest of the crew are dedicated to procuring the...
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
Grain Cafe
89 Lindsay Street, Invermay
This beautiful café within Grain of the Silos serves paddock to plate goodness from a range of Tasmanian producers, with a... Read more
Ice Creamery Cafe
1 Bridge Road, Launceston
Whether you pop in before or after enjoying the cliff walks, zip lines, and boat rides offered by Penny Royal Adventures,... Read more
Boathouse Centre Launceston
55a Lindsay Street, Invermay
Whether you're organising an engagement party, a milestone birthday, or a corporate event, the team at Boathouse Centre... Read more
Boathouse Coffee
55a Lindsay Street, Invermay
Conveniently located within walking distance of the bustling CBD, take in stunning views from the water's edge while... Read more
Hokkaido Sushi
94 Brisbane Street, Launceston
All aboard the sushi train! Whether you are grabbing a bite to-go from their pick-up window, or sitting down and grabbing... Read more
Le Petit Chou
76 George Street, Launceston
Craving a taste of France without having to book an international flight? A French Pâtisserie specializing in Choux pastry... Read more
1808 Lounge Bar
186-188 Charles Street, Launceston
There's a new bar on the Launceston scene creating a stir – one entirely dedicated to its owner's love of rum. Aptly named... Read more
Felix
112 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
This Italian-inspired neighbourhood bar – from the creators of Tinka Coffee Brewers – adds to the steadily blossoming... Read more
Diverge at Hotel Verge
50 Tamar Street, Launceston
Hotel Verge's restaurant is where delicious cuisine meets immersive storytelling in Launceston. Presenting a simple. honest... 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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Grain Cafe
89 Lindsay Street, Invermay
This beautiful café within Grain of the Silos serves paddock to plate goodness from a range of Tasmanian producers, with a... Read more
Ice Creamery Cafe
1 Bridge Road, Launceston
Whether you pop in before or after enjoying the cliff walks, zip lines, and boat rides offered by Penny Royal Adventures,... Read more
Boathouse Centre Launceston
55a Lindsay Street, Invermay
Whether you're organising an engagement party, a milestone birthday, or a corporate event, the team at Boathouse Centre... Read more
Boathouse Coffee
55a Lindsay Street, Invermay
Conveniently located within walking distance of the bustling CBD, take in stunning views from the water's edge while... Read more
Hokkaido Sushi
94 Brisbane Street, Launceston
All aboard the sushi train! Whether you are grabbing a bite to-go from their pick-up window, or sitting down and grabbing... Read more
Le Petit Chou
76 George Street, Launceston
Craving a taste of France without having to book an international flight? A French Pâtisserie specializing in Choux pastry... Read more
1808 Lounge Bar
186-188 Charles Street, Launceston
There's a new bar on the Launceston scene creating a stir – one entirely dedicated to its owner's love of rum. Aptly named... Read more
Felix
112 Cimitiere Street, Launceston
This Italian-inspired neighbourhood bar – from the creators of Tinka Coffee Brewers – adds to the steadily blossoming... Read more
Diverge at Hotel Verge
50 Tamar Street, Launceston
Hotel Verge's restaurant is where delicious cuisine meets immersive storytelling in Launceston. Presenting a simple. honest... Read more