Hobart's Liquid History Pub Tour
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Hobart, Australia
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Why choose between learning about Hobart’s history and getting better acquainted with its pub scene on your vacation when you can book this tour and do both? Visit Australia’s oldest pub, sample your choice of a glass of beer, wine, or cider at each stop, and hear local stories from your local guide that most other tourists miss out on.
- Drink like a true Tasmanian at local watering holes
- Feel free to pick your guide’s brain in a small group capped at 15
- A drink per stop is complimentary—no nasty budget surprises
- It’s a laid-back, relaxed pub crawl through Hobart
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesA choice of beer, wine or cider is offered to guests in each of the 4 venues we visit on the pub tour
- SnacksThis tour doesn't include food
- LunchThis tour doesn't include food
- DinnerThis tour doesn't include food
- Bottled waterBeer is generally 95% water, wine is generally 88% water...drink that
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 65 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
We meet guests in the bar of the Hope & Anchor
End point
- Salamanca PlaceSalamanca Pl, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
We'll finish our pub tour in one of the venues in Salamanca Place
Itinerary
1
Salamanca Place
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Hobart
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Franklin Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 26 reviews
A good way to walk around Hobart, enjoy and few drinks with a local learning about Hobart culture past and present.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Bradley! A wander through Hobart, a few local drinks and some stories from past and present is exactly what the Liquid History Pub Tour is all about. Glad you had a good one!
Cheers,
The Daves
Sarah was great. We enjoyed spending the evening with her and all the pubs she took us to. We would definitely do this again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Annie! Great to hear Sarah made your evening exploring Hobart’s historic pubs such a good one. We’d love to have you back for another round!
See you at the bar,
The Daves
Had a fantastic time with our tour guide Andrew and a group from Sydney. Learnt a lot about Hobart’s past which even I didn’t know! Loved Manky Sally’s which I’ve never ventured to before. Well worth it and definitely recommended 👍👍
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks Isaac! Always a win when a local discovers a few new Hobart stories and a pub they haven’t ventured into before. Great to hear Andrew made the Liquid History tour such a fantastic night.
Until the next round,
The Daves
4 pubs each close to each other a bit of local history similar to minimal online research. So expensive for effectively 4 beers
Fun tour with a "taste" of Hobart's beer and history. Relaxing pace and delicious beer and cider. Would recommend!
Great walking tour very interesting history of Hobart pubs tour guid Sarah was great very fun afternoon
This tour was a great way to learn about Hobart history and have a few drinks together with a local.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi there,
Thanks for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the Liquid History Pub Tour — learning Hobart’s history while sharing a few drinks with a local is exactly what we aim for.
Cheers,
The Daves
An amazing tour. Dave (Greg) made it so entertaining and informative. The history we learnt of each Pub was great. Would recommend to anyone as you learn both history and the locations of good pubs. Having trainee Dave's made it even better.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the great review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Hobart’s Liquid History Pub Tour and thanks for name dropping me so i can show all the other Dave's i've still got it haha!
Learning the stories behind Hobart’s historic pubs while finding some great spots to drink is exactly what the tour’s all about — and glad the trainee Daves added to the fun too.
See you at the bar,
Gregg (Short Fat Dave)
Josh was our tour guide for the evening, with one other customer (training to be a guide) - making a group of 4.
Josh was an enthusiastic guide, with many stories of Hobart and colonial settlement of greater Tasmania, and kept up the energy and vibe throughout the 2.5 hours which in a small group can be a challenge.
We loved the first pub (great atmosphere, historical vibe and craft beers), but the 2nd and 3rd pubs were a bit average, there were no craft beers at either (only cascade/boags), the 2nd pub super rowdy with no table booking, the 3rd (also no table booking) seemed historical upstairs but we don’t recall hearing about it. Manky Sally’s (4th and last pub) was ok, had craft beers, not historical but has a cool Mona vibe (same owner).
Overall, we enjoyed the night, but we think it would benefit from pub selections more appropriate to a historical tour, and with craft beer available, along with confirmed table bookings so we aren’t wandering about looking for seats.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Jaimes,
Apologies for the late response. We do get buried in reviews that are mostly 5 stars, so they are not always checked as often as they should be.
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a detailed and considered review, and we’re glad to hear you enjoyed the night overall.
We’re especially pleased to hear your kind words about Josh. Leading a very small group for a full 2.5 hours can be challenging, and it’s great to hear his enthusiasm, storytelling, and knowledge of Hobart’s colonial history helped keep the energy and vibe strong throughout the evening.
In terms of the venues, Hobart presents a unique challenge when it comes to “historic” pubs. Starting at Australia’s oldest continually operating pub doesn’t leave a huge number of options as the night goes on, particularly on a busy Saturday evening. While we always aim to balance history, atmosphere, and local flavour, availability and crowd levels can vary — especially on weekends.
Regarding bookings, this is very much a reality of pub touring. With constantly changing group sizes and venues that prioritise walk-ins, confirmed table bookings aren’t always possible, particularly on high-demand nights. That said, we absolutely take your feedback on board and continually review venue flow and pacing.
On the beer front, while this isn’t a craft beer–specific tour, we do focus on Tasmanian beer — the vast majority brewed locally, many within walking distance of the pubs themselves. Manky Sally’s, as you noted, offers a more contemporary counterpoint and a strong local connection.
We appreciate your thoughtful feedback and will continue refining the tour to strike the best balance possible between history, atmosphere, and enjoyment — while also recognising that busy Hobart nights come with their own character.
Thanks again for joining us, and we’re glad you enjoyed the experience overall.
Cheers,
Gregg
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