The Glass House

Glass-walled cocktail bar on the waterfront — Hobart's most photographed view, glass in hand

Address Brooke Street Pier, Hobart
Opening Hours Wed–Sun 17:00–late
Admission Free entry; cocktails AU$22–28

A glass-walled cocktail bar wrapped around the upper level of Brooke Street Pier, with views straight up the harbour to Mount Wellington. The cocktail list is creative and well-executed, with a long section dedicated to Tasmanian spirits — Lark and Sullivans Cove single malts, Hartshorn vodka, McHenry gin. Snacks (oysters, charcuterie, smoked fish) come from the pier's produce hall below.

The view does the work. The bar fills early on warm evenings; book a window seat for sunset. The downside is the price (cocktails sit around AU$24), but for the view it is fair. Smart-casual dress.

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