Restaurants, Cafés and Grocers
Launceston is one of Australia’s finest food destinations and has been recognised by UNESCO as one of only two Australian cities included in the world’s Cities of Gastronomy.
During your stay, we’d love for you to sample our fresh produce and make full use of La Banque’s fully equipped kitchen.
If you miss the Harvest Market on Saturday, here are some of our favourite spots to help you forage for the best produce you’ll ever taste:
Casalinga Butcher: Located on the corner of Charles and Elizabeth Streets, this is our favourite butcher in town. Be sure to stop by and chat with Rob and his team, who are passionate about crafting the most delicious cuts of meat and small goods.
Hammond Fish Monger: A great choice for fresh seafood.
Young’s Vegie Shed: A Launceston institution, this produce haven is just a short walk over the river.
IGA Express: Just a few metres away, this is perfect for picking up staples to complement your fresh produce haul.
Cultural supermarkets and grocers: A short drive north of La Banque, these stores offer a variety of international ingredients.
Café options nearby
Swamp Café: Ideal for breakfast or lunch, just a 2-minute walk away.
Manubread: Known for its artisanal breads, this small bakery supplies many of Launceston’s grocers but also has its own lovely café. It’s just a 4-minute walk – simply turn right onto Invermay Rd, and you’ll find it just before the independent Star Theatre cinema.
Star Theatre: An independent cinema with its own café. Awesome atmosphere, great for coffee and cake, or a quick bite before watching a film.
Dining in Invermay
Blue Social Eatery: Located between the museum and University. A 5-minute walk away and great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is owned and managed by the same restaurateur as the Mudbar.
Mee Wah: If you’re in the mood for high-end Chinese cuisine, this is the place. Located opposite the University, it is one of Tasmania’s finest restaurants. Make a booking for a special night with amazing service.
Dining AROUND LAUNCESTON
Bar Urbane: A great spot to relax with a drink. urbanebar.com.au
Levee Food Co.: Perfect for casual dining, especially if you’re in the mood for pizza.
Mudbar: One of our absolute favourites. It’s a wonderful cocktail bar, ideal for catching up with friends or a date night. Their food, made with produce from their own farm just outside the city, is exquisite. Be sure to order the mixed dozen oysters – they’re divine.
Stillwater: Casual fine dining in one of Australia’s best restaurants. We love to dine here for special evenings like anniversaries or birthdays. You will not find a better wine cellar and the menu is exquisite.
Rupert & Hound: A close second for dining, with its focus on fresh, local seafood.
Black Cow Bistro: Located in a sleek two-story art-deco building built in 1937 as Luck’s Butcher, is a rare Launceston treasure. The restaurant celebrates Tasmania’s origins with premium grass-fed, free-range, dry-aged beef from local producers. Non-carnivores can also enjoy a variety of locally-sourced vegetable and seafood dishes. The bistro’s award-winning wine list (Best Wine List in Tasmania, 2020) offers an impressive selection of Tasmanian wines, along with carefully chosen options from mainland Australia and beyond.
Open Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, bookings recommended
Grain of the Silos: International Chef Massimo Mele brings you Grain of the Silos, one of Tasmania’s finest restaurants. Massimo was born in Tasmania but raised in Naples and brings his flavour to Tasmania’s amazing produce.
Bread and Butter Café: This café has three locations around the city. The croissants are the best you will have ever tried. They are open early for coffee, breakfast and lunch.
Fast Food
McDonalds is a 1-minute drive and KFC a 3-minute drive away. Because we all need some fast food sometimes.
