IXL Long Bar

IXL Long Bar is a relaxed Hobart waterfront bar in Tasmania, set within an art-filled space at 25 Hunter Street. The venue brings together the character of the city’s waterfront and the atmosphere of a compact hotel bar, with the option to settle into the adjoining lobby and lounge for a more open, easygoing setting.

The drinks list centres on cocktails, including signature blazer cocktails, barrel-aged creations and cocktail flights. Classic cocktails are also available, alongside beer on tap and other bar drinks. The bar team prepares drinks in view of the room, giving the service a considered, hands-on quality without making the setting feel formal.

Food comes from the Landscape kitchen in the form of small plates and bar food, making the venue suitable for a light meal, shared snacks or something to accompany a drink. The compact layout works well for conversations, casual evening drinks and the start of a night out, while the lobby and lounge provide a little more room for guests who prefer a slower setting.

Live music forms part of the bar’s character, with performances selected to suit the intimate room. Friday evening music and occasional live trios bring styles such as classic rock, jazz and swing into the program. The waterfront position also gives the venue a connection to Hobart’s changing light, with the Hunter Street setting suited to a drink around sunset.

IXL Long Bar suits cocktail drinkers, visitors looking for a relaxed waterfront stop and guests wanting small plates in an art-focused hotel environment. It can work as a quiet place for conversation or as an informal meeting point before dinner and other evening plans. The combination of cocktails, beer, bar food, music and lounge seating gives the venue several ways to spend an evening without requiring a formal dining occasion.