Just like the new owner back in 2012, I too fell in love with the Man 'O Ross Hotel and the Ross…read moreregion. I did not, however, fall in love with the food. This is one of those classic Aussie hotels you can perch at the bar all day in and on our visit there were plenty of locals doing just that. The restaurant had a roaring fire going and reserved tables soon filled with a mix of young tradies ordering parmas and a pint, and possibly the oldest residents of Ross, a quirky couple who stared at me all evening. My daughter and I ate there twice in order to give them a second chance (and because our only alternative was instant noodles). She had the kids meals and I had the roast and second night the chicken salad. You wouldn't think anyone could get a chicken salad wrong, and yet, it's a very real surety here. Our tiramisu took 3 games of pool after dinner and 2 reminders to arrive and even then tasted like it had just come out of the freezer. The second night dessert was sticky date pudding ... Just. The staff are friendly country people and you can't really get beer wrong, although they had run out of Boags the first night. After dining there, I think I will try to remember to shop prior and eat at our accommodation (which probably won't be the Man 'O Ross) should we ever return.

Since 1856, this huge wine, beer, liquor & snack shop has been here. Fabulous selection at all…read moreprice points & wonderful gifts! Friendly helpful staff. It was the Costco of liquor shops here, aisles & aisles filled with Tasmanian & exotic products. It's about a 1/3 of mile or an 8 minutes walk from the cruise ship terminal. I was able to bring a box of wine on the ship. The Tasmanian wine was very nice, reasonable, but 2 liters is a bit much.

Beautiful bottle shop right as you head into Hobart wharf area. Great local wine and beer…read moreselection. Ask for Angelo if you don't know what to get. He made some delicious suggestions that prompted some tastings a few days later at the wineries themselves.

Tucked unassumingly between the mall and Brisbane street, this surprisingly large bottle shop has…read moreall sorts of odd, rare, hard to find and specialty wines and beers. You'll pay for the convenience though- some single bottles of imported American Beer will cost $40(!). The staff know about the stuff they sell, can give you genuine advice, and they can spin stories about the brewers, their products and "behind the scenes" type stories. My only complaint is they put the prices up with an old school, sticker type price gun, and the price tags often fall off so you have no idea how much things cost!

THE place in the city to get all sorts of weird and wonderful wines, beers and ciders, warm or…read morestraight from the fridge. There are always a few specials if you're looking for something at the lower end of the budget, but there's also a range of gorgeous Tasmanian wines, as well as drinks from all over the world. If you want it, they'll probably have it, and if they don't have it, they'll probably get it in for you. Cool Wine even have some random spirits and liqueurs on their shelves that'll serious tempt you! As a gin fan, I was impressed with their unexpected selection and I definitely know where to go in the future if I'm looking for something fabulous to add to my liquor cabinet.

The Cornelian Bay Boat House is deceiving from the outside; a casual affair with a dirt car park in…read morethe middle of a waterfront park. However, walk inside and you'll find a classy restaurant serving high-quality food. The location is also fantastic; right on the waterfront looking back towards the bridge.

From the owner: An excellent reputation for exceptional food and professional friendly service.read more