The Story Bar
Hobart waterfront, Hobart
Bar in Hobart, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
The Story Bar is worth choosing for a relaxed Hobart waterfront drink, especially on Sunday when acoustic sessions and seasonal food and drinks give the room more purpose. Go for atmosphere, comfort, and a broad beer, wine, and spirits offer; skip it if the night needs a specialist cocktail or rare-spirit destination.
About The Story Bar
The Story Bar in Hobart is best treated as a simple option when the practical facts fit your plan: casual dress, a listed price of $25 per person, and daily opening from 3 PM.
The verdict: consider it for an easy Hobart stop when the timing and price are the main decision points. Do not build the whole night around assumptions about a destination drinks program, a particular food offering, or a special format. If you need a more targeted plan, compare it with other Hobart options before committing.
A Hobart bar to judge by timing, price, and fit
The Story Bar’s clearest confirmed details are practical. It opens at 3 PM every day, closes at 10 PM from Sunday through Thursday, and extends to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. That makes it easier to slot into an afternoon or evening plan than venues with narrower hours.
That should shape expectations. Choose it when the decision is about a casual Hobart stop with confirmed hours and a listed $25 per person price. If the night needs a sharper route, use our full Hobart bars guide to compare other options.
The stronger play is a casual evening plan
The most grounded way to use The Story Bar is for a casual afternoon or evening visit. The dress code is casual, and the opening hours make it workable before or after other plans in Hobart. Friday and Saturday offer the latest confirmed closing time at 11 PM; the rest of the week closes at 10 PM.
Food should not be treated as the main reason to choose the bar unless you confirm current details directly with the venue. If dinner is the anchor, start with our full Hobart restaurants guide, then decide whether The Story Bar fits before or after. If the hotel decision is part of the same trip, our full Hobart hotels guide is the more useful companion.
For a straightforward plan, use the 3 PM opening for an early start, keep the $25 per person price in mind, and dress casually. For wider trip planning around the city, Hobart coverage also includes wineries and experiences.
Planning details
- Location
- 18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
- Website
- macq01.com.au/eat-and-drink-en.html
- Phone
- +61 3 6210 7602
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined but relaxed waterfront bar inside a storytelling hotel, with historic newspaper headlines as décor, comfortable seating, and a lively atmosphere that picks up during Sunday acoustic sessions.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Acoustic Sets by Local Tasmanian Performers on Sunday Afternoons.
- Live Music
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Planning details
Location
18 Hunter St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Evolve Spirits Bar, Notable alternative
- The Henry Jones Art Hotel, Notable alternative
- IXL Long Bar, Notable alternative
- Ti Ama, Notable alternative
- Franklin Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Hobart
For a spirits-first decision, Evolve Spirits Bar is the cleaner pick over The Story Bar because its positioning is clearer from the name and category. The Story Bar works better as a convenient Hunter Street stop when location matters more than a defined drink specialty.
If ambiance is the priority, compare it with The Henry Jones Art Hotel and IXL Long Bar. Those are safer choices for a polished hotel-bar feel; The Story Bar is the more casual add-on if the night is already centered around the waterfront.
For food and drinks together, Franklin Bar & Restaurant is the stronger comparison, while Ti Ama only makes sense if the brief shifts away from central Hobart. For a wider shortlist, also scan Deco Lounge, an '70s-inspired bar in Sydney, 10 Oceanside Promenade in Mullaloo, and ¡BE! Club in San Sebastián for context on how Pearl sorts bar choices by occasion.
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Compare The Story Bar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Story Bar | Hobart | No published awards |
| Evolve Spirits Bar | Hobart | No published awards |
| The Henry Jones Art Hotel | Hobart | No published awards |
| IXL Long Bar | Hobart | No published awards |
| Ti Ama | Battery Point | No published awards |
| Franklin Bar & Restaurant | Hobart | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Story Bar open late?
It is open until 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. From Sunday through Thursday, it closes at 10 PM.
Is The Story Bar worth the prices?
It depends on what you want from the visit. The price is $25 per person, so it suits a casual Hobart plan if that spend fits your expectations.
Is The Story Bar good for a date?
It can work for a casual Hobart date if the hours, $25 per person price, and casual dress code suit your plan. Specific atmosphere, seating, and menu details are not confirmed here.
