Restaurant
New Sydney Hotel
87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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87 Bathurst St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
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Step off Bathurst Street into the warmth of a roaring open hearth, a creamy pint of Guinness, and genuine craic. Vintage license plates deck the timber walls. Out back, a breezy courtyard; inside, the rowdy pull of a weekend trad session where strangers quickly dance together in tight quarters. Regulars swear by the kitchen's hefty comfort plates—fork-tender braised beef cheek with roasted shallots, colossal crisp-skinned pork knuckle, or a spicy cauliflower bag tossed with chilis and hand-cut chips. Take a stool near the wood fire, grab a skewer, and toast complimentary marshmallows right over the coals.
- Hefty Comfort Plates: The kitchen turns out massive pork knuckles, fork-tender beef cheek with shallots, and spicy cauliflower bags.
- Hearthside Marshmallows: An open wood-burning fireplace sits at the pub's center, stocked with complimentary marshmallows to toast over the embers.
- Live Trad Sessions: Acoustic folk and traditional Irish sessions pack the floor with spontaneous dancing and communal singalongs.
What's On at New Sydney Hotel
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
Event
🕯️ SAMHAIN IS BACK AT THE NEW SYD 🕯️ Saturday 31st October
🕯️ SAMHAIN IS BACK AT THE NEW SYD 🕯️ Saturday 31st October Our 3rd Annual Samhain Celebrations are coming up.. and this year, Halloween falls on a Saturday 👻 Expect a night of Irish folklore, live music, storytelling, tarot readings, best dressed pri...
Special
What’s On at the New Sydney Hotel
What’s On at the New Sydney Hotel Weekly Line-Up | Monday–Sunday Halfway through October already! Keep the good times rolling at the New Syd with $10 Guinness pints during Happy Hour, Monday–Friday from 2–5pm. The week brings trivia and Whiskey Wedn...
Why Choose New Sydney Hotel
Why patrons choose New Sydney Hotel for authentic Irish hospitality, roaring fires, and hearty comfort food
Open Hearth with Fireside Marshmallows
Warm up beside a roaring wood fire complete with complimentary marshmallows provided for guests to toast.
Roaring fire and a bowl of free marshmallows to toast.
Felix Genuinely Authentic Irish Atmosphere
Enjoy an unpretentious atmosphere that captures the warmth, hospitality, and charm of a traditional Irish local.
Feels like stepping into a real Irish pub, without being gimmicky or trying to be an Irish pub, just is.
CPV Lively Trad Folk Sessions and Dancing
Catch energetic traditional Irish folk sessions where patrons sing along and dance together in the cosy pub space.
even though there was no dance floor and it is a tight space people were merry and happy to dance together.
Shahida Taha Welcoming Camaraderie and Craic
Soak in the warm community spirit where travelers, bartenders, and locals seamlessly mingle over music and pints.
Saturday night folk music was amazing, real sense of community. Real fire out of the cold with marshmallows, good whiskey, good wine, good dancing.
Galena Distinct Irish Specialties and Hearty Feeds
Feast on Irish pub staples, from slow-cooked beef cheek and Guinness pie to authentic Irish spice bags and crispy pig ears.
We ordered crispy potatoes , pig ears and a spice bag and all of it was just so delicious.
Ava Perfect Pours and Generous Pub Classics
Settle in for properly poured pints of creamy Guinness and generous pub portions that hit the spot after a long day.
The food was sensational, we had the chicken parma, burger, and the Guinness pie, which was to die for
Baz K
Most popular items
Signature braised classics, pies, and draught pours
Slow cooked beef cheek
I had the Slow Cooked Beef Cheek with turnips and roasted shallots - it was delicious!
Brendan Murnane Guinness on tap
The Guinness here is the creamiest and tastiest, best in Tassie, $10 pints too
Ava Guinness pie
Guinness pie, which was to die for
Baz K Chicken parma
The meals look great (chicken Parma was huge)
Donna Travels
Other favorites
Irish specialty snacks, shareable cuts, and hearthside treats
Spice bag
the house speciality spice bag comes with chips, peppers, jalapeños, onions and cauliflower and definitely has some spice to it but it’s very big and flavorful and so worth it!
PheNom603 Pork knuckle
Unbelievable pork knuckle. It is the size of your head and impossible to finish yourself unless you are one of those competition eaters.
jroc BDizzle Pigs ears
Pigs ears are the perfect snack to pair with a good pint!
kau sampaio Marshmallows
Roaring fire and a bowl of free marshmallows to toast.
Felix
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality, cozy hearth amenities, and community details that elevate your pub visit
Open Fireplace Marshmallow Roasting
Guests warming up beside the open wood-burning fireplace are treated to complimentary marshmallows ready to toast over the fire.
Meticulously Poured Pints of Guinness
Bar staff take deliberate, traditional care when pulling pints of Guinness on tap, ensuring proper resting and creamy head presentation.
Attentive Personal Recognition
Front-of-house team members go out of their way to recognize returning guests from previous visits and stop by specifically to say hello.
Front Entrance Street Library
Patrons and passersby can browse or exchange books at an outdoor street library set up right in front of the venue entrance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you toast marshmallows by the fire?
The pub is known for its roaring open fireplace where guests can warm up and toast complimentary marshmallows.
What food specialties and portion sizes should you expect?
The kitchen serves substantial Irish pub staples and bar snacks, including house specialties like the spice bag, slow-cooked beef cheek, Guinness pie, crispy pigs' ears, and a very large pork knuckle that easily feeds multiple people.
Is there live music or entertainment?
Yes, the pub regularly hosts live acoustic sessions, traditional Irish folk music, and trivia nights, where patrons often sing and dance along.
Should you book a table in advance?
Table bookings are accepted and recommended during peak hours and for larger groups, though staff can often accommodate drop-ins or quick calls ahead when space allows.
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