The Story Bar

The Story Bar is a waterfront drinks venue at 18 Hunter St, Hobart, shaped around the characters and stories associated with Tasmania. Located within the MACq 01 hotel, the bar offers a relaxed place to pause for a drink before dinner or settle in after a meal.

The bar’s identity comes through its drinks list and setting. Cocktails take inspiration from colourful island characters, giving the menu a sense of place without losing the easygoing feel of a hotel bar. Local wines and Tasmanian spirits add a regional focus, with the selection suited to both a brief stop and a longer catch-up.

Storytelling is central to the atmosphere. Rather than presenting as a purely functional bar, The Story Bar connects its drinks with the people, history and personality of the island. That character-led approach gives the space a distinctive theme while keeping the experience approachable for waterfront visitors, hotel guests and diners looking for a drink around an evening meal.

The location makes the bar suitable for several points in a Hobart itinerary. It can provide a convenient meeting place before exploring the waterfront, a pre-dinner drink near the city’s restaurant precinct, or a quieter place to continue an evening afterwards. Its connection to MACq 01 also makes it a natural stop for guests already spending time at the hotel.

The Story Bar suits visitors who enjoy cocktails with a clear sense of place, regional wine and spirits, and a setting with more character than a standard hotel lounge. It also works for relaxed conversations, informal catch-ups and a considered drink beside Hobart’s waterfront. The focus remains on the bar experience, with its drinks, stories and setting providing the main draw.