Things to do on Valentine's Day in Hobart: Date Spots, Fun Events & More
For a Valentine's Day in Hobart with a difference, these are the top restaurants, bars and venues hosting romantic and fun experiences.
Whether you're a die-hard romantic, an on-the-fencer, or you just want an excuse for a long overdue date night with your significant other or bestie, Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse to book in a boujee night with your beloved.
But if you're stumped for ideas (do not, we repeat! Do not opt for a corny card and wilted roses from the servo), we've taken it upon ourselves to help all you star-crossed lovers and rounded up the most special, unique and fun dinner dates across our intimate little city by the water.
Here's your guide to the best places to book this Valentine's Day (or Galentine's Day) in Hobart to impress your partner or gal pals.
Speed Dating at Society
Are you single and ready to mingle? Get off your dating app this Valentine's Day in Hobart and live like it's 1998 with this speed dating night at Society.
Salamanca's hottest bar is welcoming everyone from ages 25 to 35 for a series of matched 3-minute quickie dates. Meet a lover or a friend at this queer friendly event.
It's all about having fun, with a dress code set to 'date night vibes', plus a welcome cocktail and an aphrodisiacal snack plate included in your ticket.
All up, you'll have a chance to get to know 20 cuties...and who knows, maybe even find true love! There'll be drink intervals in between and ice breaker questions provided at each table to get the ball rolling.
Bring a friend to share in the experience and come early to make the most of happy hour.
$25 per person (ages 25 to 35 welcome)
Book here
Wednesday 14th February, 6.30pm to 9.30pm
22 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point, Tasmania
Mr Good Guy
It's all about sharing the love at Mr. Good Guy this Valentine's Day in Hobart. Embark on a culinary love journey as this charming diner transports you and your beloved to South East Asia with an exquisite three-course Valentine's Day menu. Carefully curated by Chef Ted Lee to tantalise your taste buds - and ignite the flame within!
Highlights of the evening include a complimentary glass of sparkling upon arrival to set the mood; a Tasmanian seafood platter featuring the finest local catches (to impress your own catch) as well as a main course of market fish curry and melt-in-your-mouth Thai-marinated beef short rib.
Conclude your culinary journey with a decadent dessert of fragrant pandan caramelised coconut custard pudding.
If food is your love language, this is the Valentine’s Day event for you!
Wednesday 14th February, 5.30pm to 8.45pm
Book here
173 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania, 7000
Tesoro Hobart
You'll be saying ti amo all night long at Movenpick Hotel Hobart's delicious restaurant, Tesoro, where you and your love can indulge in an Italian feast - with a complimentary dessert included! Simply order your choice of entrée and main course per person from the exquisite modern Italian à la carte menu and then you'll receive a complimentary strawberry and lemon cream semifreddo. Macerated strawberries, honey and a white chocolate combo, designed to share? Buonissimo!
If you're looking to amp things up this Valentine's Day in Hobart, you can extend the celebration beyond dinner with an overnight stay at Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, starting from $285 per night. Book your stay here.
RSVP by Tuesday 13th February
Wednesday 14th February, bookings between 5.30pm and 8.00pm
Book here
28 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Valentine's Day at The Telegraph Hotel
Nothings says ‘I love you’ like treating that special someone to a romantic evening with delicious food and their favourite drinks. That's where The Telegraph Hotel steps in. Let the team wine and dine you both, as you choose from their delicious a la carte menu of popular pub classics. Or, if you're looking for something extra special, why not opt for their Feed Me menu, offering a range of the chef's favourite seasonal dishes.
The Telegraph's beloved rooftop bar will be open all day Valentine's Day, where you can enjoy freshly-made cocktails and stunning views of the harbour together.
If you’re looking to add a little aphrodisiac to your romantic outing, why not enjoy the hotel's summer special as the sun goes down? Tuck into a dozen fresh local oysters, paired with a bottle of award-winning House of Arras sparkling wine.
Feed Me menu, $69.00 per person
Summer special (oysters and House of Arras sparkling), $120.00
Book here
19 Morrison Street, Hobart
Galentine's Drag Trivia at Telegraph Hotel
Make this Valentine's Day in Hobart one for the girls at Telegraph Hotel. Join in for a fun night full of laughter, cocktails and glam, where the hotel's fabulous Drag Queen, Rosa Rita, will be hosting Drag Trivia!
Test your general knowledge with your besties, whilst swaying along to epic tunes between rounds and enjoying a performance from the Queen Rosa herself. There's free entry and prizes for the winning team!
Wednesday 14th February
Book your table here from 6.00pm onwards; trivia begins at 7.00pm
19 Morrison Street, Hobart
Silent Reading Party - Valentine's Day Edition
This Valentine's Day, why not make a date with a book? After a year hiatus, Read Tasmania is bringing back silent reading parties - and they're returning to last year's Valentine's Day location, the wonderful cafe, Stábla!
The venue will be open from 5.30pm with the silent reading part of the evening falling between 6.15pm to 7.15pm. When the hour is up, you are welcome to hang around for more drinks, chats or more reading.
You can bring your own material – a novel, magazine, comic, biography, collection of short stories...it's your choice! For a gold coin donation, you can even have a blind date with a book. They have a number of books wrapped up with clues on the outside, so take your pick and hopefully you'll find your perfect match.
There can be plenty of talking before and after but during the reading portion of the evening, silence is golden (but yes, you can go to the bar to get another drink or some food).
Stábla are putting together a special menu of snacks and tapas - enough to pull together a light dinner or keep your tummy quiet until you head elsewhere for a meal.
Wednesday 14th February
5.30pm onwards, with 6.15pm to 7.15pm as the silent reading portion of the evening
Find out more and book here
Stábla, 4 Barrack Street Hobart
If you're in the mood for more date ideas after reading our guide to Valentine's Day in Hobart, it's time to check out our guide to the best wineries around the state, as well as some beautiful Huon Valley accommodation offerings worth their weight in romantic gold.
