Boatyard Launceston

Boatyard Launceston is a casual restaurant at 13 Park Street, positioned on the Launceston waterfront beside a slip yard. The setting looks across the Tamar River and towards Cataract Gorge, with the deck providing an outdoor place to take in the changing light around sunset.

The restaurant’s approach is relaxed and accessible, making it suitable for a daytime meal, an evening booking or a family gathering. The menu focuses on familiar dishes with a modern touch, balancing smaller plates intended for sharing with larger meals designed for individual diners. Seafood is a key part of the offering, alongside cooking that showcases seasonal Tasmanian produce without becoming overly complicated.

Boatyard’s atmosphere is shaped by its waterfront position and flexible dining areas. The main dining room features polished timber floors, cathedral ceilings and broad views across the Esk and Tamar rivers. The deck extends the dining space outdoors, with overhead heating and retractable blinds that allow it to be used in a range of weather conditions. The combination of indoor comfort and open-air seating gives the venue different moods across the day, from an easy lunch setting to a more atmospheric dinner location.

The restaurant welcomes families and children, while the shareable menu format also works for groups who prefer to order several plates for the table. Larger gatherings can be arranged through the venue, with event spaces suited to weddings, corporate occasions and private functions. A private Wine Room is also available for bookings made directly with the restaurant.

Boatyard is open Tuesday to Saturday, with lunch and dinner service. Lunch runs from midday to 2.30pm, while dinner runs from 5.30pm to 8pm. The venue’s listed operating hours are 11.30am to 9pm on those days, allowing time around the main meal periods for a relaxed waterfront visit. Reservations are available, and larger parties or short-notice bookings require direct contact with the restaurant.