Hobart Pub Tour: Australia's Oldest Pub & Local Brews

Trace Hobart’s convict past as you sip craft brews in its oldest pubs

Hobart's Liquid History Pub Tour is a 2.5-hour walking tour through Hobart's waterfront and historic districts with a live English-speaking guide. You'll visit four local venues including Australia's oldest pub, sampling craft beers, wines and ciders made on Tasmania while hearing stories of early settlers, convict heritage and maritime legends. The tour combines Hobart's past with its present-day pub culture, narrated with humor by your guide Dave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hobart's historic pubs and sites

• Visit Hobart's oldest buildings with bars
• Enjoy a drink at Australia's oldest pub
• See statues in a square of dubious men

The experience

The tour starts in Hobart's oldest buildings, some of which still operate as bars. You'll walk through the waterfront and historic districts, stopping at four venues where each one offers a sample of Tasmania's craft beers, ciders or wines. Australia's oldest pub is one of the stops. A place where you'll taste a drink and hear the stories that shaped the city around it. A square with statues commemorating men of dubious character is another landmark on the route, each stop adding a layer to Hobart's social and maritime past.

Dave, your guide, narrates the walk with humor and enthusiasm, weaving together tales of early settlers and convict heritage with the rise of Hobart's social scene. The 2.5-hour pace lets you absorb both the history and the present-day pub culture without rushing. You come thirsty for knowledge as much as drinks: the two feed each other as you move through the streets.

What’s included

• A choice of beer, wine or cider at each of the four venues visited.
• live guide commentary in English throughout the 2.5-hour walk.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 14:15 and 18:15

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Daves Tours

Is this one for you?Dave delivers the tour in English, so you'll follow the stories and humor as they're told. This suits anyone 18 or older who wants to learn Hobart's history while tasting local drinks, whether you're a craft beverage enthusiast or simply curious about the city's past.

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Top questions

What's inside Australia's oldest pub that makes it worth visiting?

Australia's oldest pub is one of the four stops on the tour, and you'll enjoy a drink there while hearing its stories. The pub itself is the attraction. It's a working bar inside one of Hobart's oldest buildings, so you experience the place as it still functions today.

Do I need to be a beer expert to enjoy this tour?

No expertise is needed. You'll taste craft beers, wines and ciders made on Tasmania at each of the four venues, and Dave will guide you through the flavors and stories behind them. The focus is on Hobart's history and pub culture, not on rating or analyzing drinks.

What kind of stories will I hear about Hobart's past?

The tour covers early settlers, convict heritage, and maritime legends that shaped Hobart. You'll also hear about the rise of Hobart's social scene, all tied to the buildings and streets you're walking through. Dave delivers these stories with humor and enthusiasm as you move between venues.

How much walking is involved over the 2.5 hours?

You'll walk through Hobart's waterfront and historic districts, stopping at four venues. The pace is designed to let you absorb the history and enjoy each stop without rushing, though the exact distance depends on the route Dave takes between the pubs.