Amazing places to eat and drink in Launceston, Tasmania

After living and working on King Island for over a year, I flew to mainland Tasmania to travel around, covering most of the state. Starting in the south of Tasmania, I slowly made my way up to the north. In the south, Hobart is the perfect spot to start exploring. In the north, Launceston will be the ideal city to begin your trip. Nevertheless, Launceston itself is beautiful and worth seeing. It has the best of both worlds; it’s not a big city, so it’s not very busy, but it’s big enough to make it an exciting and fantastic place to hang around. When I lived on King Island, it also became my go-to city for some time off the island. After multiple visits, I compiled this list of fantastic places to eat and drink in Launceston.

Below the after-movie that I made on one of my trips to Launceston, you will find the list of places you should go to when you are in Launceston to eat and drink. If you feel I need to include some places, let me know in the comments.

Buddha Thai – 168 Charles St.

Since 2012, this authentic Thai restaurant has brought the best flavours of Thailand to Launceston. The small cozy restaurant is a 5-minute walk from the city centre and a must-go-to on your trip to Launceston. It is a favourite with many locals, so I recommend booking in advance as it’s almost always full! Check out their website here.

Samuel Pepy’s Cafe – 106 George St.

This small and quirky café lives in the heart of Launceston and is 100% gluten-free! Although besides being gluten-free, this café has something for everyone. It’s excellent to have brunch with friends or to go on a date. Check out their Facebook page here.

Burger Junkie – 105 St John St.

The best burgers in Launceston by far! They have an extensive range of burgers, including beef, chicken, vegetarian and even vegan. If you don’t feel like a burger, you will find many other options, including chicken wings, hot dogs, and loaded fries. Also, if you happen to be in Launceston on a Wednesday, hit up their Wings Wednesday special! Check out their website here.

Rupert & Hound – 30 Seaport Blvd.

Set on the Tamar waterfront, this new restaurant in Launceston is a must-do if you want a slightly more fancy night out. Sourcing an extensive array of local products, including its highlights of sustainably caught seafood, this is a great restaurant to experience some fantastic tassie food. Check out their website here.

Charlie’s Dessert House – 74 Charles St.

This dedicated and delicious dessert restaurant is the perfect place to finish your night out. With a large selection of all things desserts, including warm cookies, waffles, brownies and thick shakes, you cannot stop here while in town! Check out their website here.

Sweetbrew – 93 George St.

This espresso bar/café is a must-do for any coffee lover, one of Launceston’s two original specialty coffee places. Alongside an all-vegetarian menu and extensive coffee and tea list, a visit here will make anyone happy! Especially if you are a lover of good Chai, as they are one of the few places in Launceston that use Avalon’s favourite Prana Chai! Check out their website here.

The Metz – 119 St John St.

With a menu that has plenty of options and amazing wood-fired pizzas, this family-owned “Urban Oasis” provides the perfect environment to catch up with friends and family and eat some of the best Tasmanian food. Check out their website here.

Jailhouse Grill – 32 Wellington St.

This steak restaurant is a must-do for any meat lover. The building itself is impressive, built with convict bricks in the mid-1800s, giving your dinner even more character. They are the go-to Tasmanian steak specialists, using only premium grass-fed tassie yearling beef. However, if you don’t like steaks, there is an extensive menu with other options! Which makes for the perfect ending on my eat and drink in Launceston list. Check out their website here.

Mojo on the Avenue – 70a Brisbane street.

Mojo is the perfect jazz-infused cafe to enjoy fantastic food. They specialise in coffee and have an excellent food selection, either from the menu or the display cabinet. Further, if coffee is not what you are looking for now, you can sit and relax with a gorgeous locally-produced wine or beer. Centrally located on Brisbane Street, you must visit this place on your next trip to Launceston.

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