The Cornelian Bay Boathouse
Tasmania
At a glance
The Cornelian Bay Boathouse is a waterfront restaurant and kiosk on the foreshore at New Town, around five kilometres from Hobart’s CBD. Set beside Cornelian Bay, the venue looks across the water towards the Tasman Bridge, with a park, playground and local birdlife nearby. The setting gives both restaurant meals and casual kiosk stops a clear connection to the bay.
The restaurant serves a fresh seasonal menu for lunch and dinner. The offering suits different types of visits, from a light bite with a drink to a full meal. Its dining room works for relaxed daytime meals, romantic evening occasions and celebrations with friends or family. The waterfront setting adds a calm, open feel without taking the focus away from the food and company.
The kiosk provides a more casual option throughout the day, with coffee, ice cream and lunch items available to enjoy outside or take along for a walk beside the water. Its position next to the playground makes it practical for families fitting food or refreshments around time in the park. The foreshore also gives dog walkers and other visitors a place to pause near the bay.
The venue’s restaurant and kiosk create two distinct ways to experience the location. The restaurant is suited to a planned meal, an evening gathering or a special occasion, while the kiosk supports shorter visits and takeaway-style stops. Outdoor seating is associated with the kiosk, allowing food and drinks to be enjoyed beside the water and near the playground.
Functions are also accommodated, including intimate weddings, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate events. Flexible spaces can be arranged for relaxed or more formal occasions, with capacity for groups of up to 150 people. This makes the venue suitable for gatherings that benefit from a foreshore setting without leaving the Hobart area.
With seasonal restaurant cooking, casual kiosk fare and a location beside one of Hobart’s bays, The Cornelian Bay Boathouse offers an easygoing dining stop in Tasmania. It suits families, couples, local walkers and groups looking for food or drinks near the water.
