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With sweeping water views of Sullivan’s Cove and the Derwent River, The Glass House is Hobart’s premium dining bar perched at the end of Brooke Street Pier.

Enjoy Tasmania’s finest produce, wine, spirits and cocktails in style and celebrate with your family and friends amidst this iconic waterfront view.

They offer a variety of flexible venue arrangements to create the perfect space for your event.

The Glass House offers exclusive use of the venue for function bookings and is perfect for up to 120 guests seated or 160 people standing.

The venue layout provides flexible space, which paired with their stunning views across Hobart’s waterfront and their fine dining, The Glass House is the ideal venue for weddings, birthday celebrations or corporate dinners.

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The Glass House Hobart, Exclusive Hire

With sweeping water views of Sullivan’s Cove and the Derwent River, The Glass House is Hobart’s premium dining bar perched at the end of Brooke Street Pier.

Enjoy Tasmania’s finest produce, wine, spirits and cocktails in style and celebrate with your family and friends amidst this iconic waterfront view.

They offer a variety of flexible venue arrangements to create the perfect space for your event.

The Keep at The Glass house is nestled on the northern side of the pier, and an exclusive space for your next birthday event or team celebration. 

The Keep offers a comfortable space to entertain for an exclusive dinner for up to 40 guests seated or 50 standing. With a heavy tapestry curtain that divides the space from the main venue and gives you private access to part of the bar, The Keep provides a comfortable and luxurious space for a private dinner function.

The Keep makes a truly impressive backdrop for your next special event.

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The Glass House Hobart, The Keep

Centrally located in the heart of Hobart’s waterfront, Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart has a wide array of large, airy, and flexible event spaces that are perfect for any style of event.

For meetings and special events, the hotel offers a range of meeting rooms from intimate boardrooms, spaces for gala dinners, right up to major conference and convention facilities for 1,100 people. The venue's inhouse audio visual partner Scene Change offers a range of AV packages so you can connect with interstate colleagues, international speakers or make sure you have the perfect lighting for your big speech. The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart has also hosted cocktail receptions, sit down dinners, weddings, and fundraising balls.

Overlooking Hobart’s working waterfront, Harbour View Room One boasts views envied by every other meeting venue in Hobart. It has floor to ceiling glass along two walls that will allow your guests to feel like they are actually on the waterfront. With views like this, this space is ideal for dinners, cocktail parties, breakfast meetings as well as formal meetings and conferences (plenary, concurrent and board meetings), accommodating up to 100 guests. 

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Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Harbour View Room One

Located in the city centre, Crowne Plaza Hobart connects its visitors, business or leisure, to the heart of Tasmania. Be inspired by the hotel's modern meeting rooms boasting a touch of Hobart’s history. A range of spaces from a ballroom to the boardroom and a 24 hour business centre, whatever your business you can do it with ease.

Crowne Plaza Hobart is the perfect hub for corporate or social events. The ballroom and function rooms are fully equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Distinctive indoor and outdoor event spaces are available for various events.

AURA Lounge and Event space is centrally located on the level 12 rooftop, where the ocean meets the mountain, enveloped by sky. This space is bathed in sunlight during the day and illuminated by city lights at night. The dining experience is relaxed and versatile, offering an extensive list of drinks to be paired with share plates that highlight the best of Tasmanian produce with something that will suit all tastes.

AURA is the perfect choice for your professional event or personal celebration. This space can accommodate up to 150 guests, from small team training, business presentations and office Christmas parties to fairytale weddings & birthdays with all the family. AURA’s dynamic floor area, high specification AV & flexible catering options means they have everything you need for a truly memorable event.

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Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel, AURA Event Space

Centrally located in the heart of Hobart’s waterfront, Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart has a wide array of large, airy, and flexible event spaces that are perfect for any style of event.

For meetings and special events, the hotel offers a range of meeting rooms from intimate boardrooms, spaces for gala dinners, right up to major conference and convention facilities for 1,100 people. The venue's inhouse audio visual partner Scene Change offers a range of AV packages so you can connect with interstate colleagues, international speakers or make sure you have the perfect lighting for your big speech. The Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart has also hosted cocktail receptions, sit down dinners, weddings, and fundraising balls.

Natural light and stunning views of the waterfront make Harbour View Room Two a must use space for your next event. It can accommodate up to 60 guests. Popular for board meetings, breakout sessions, or private dinners, this room is sure to impress. 

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Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Harbour View Room Two

Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42) has been on the waterfront since 1997 and is a newly renovated iconic venue in arguably Hobart’s best location. This venue boasts a double waterfront in a heritage building and can cater for end of year functions, parties and private dining in their Dining Spaces or Function Lounge. 

Their Head Chef, Angga Ovidi hails from Sokyo at The Star in Sydney where he spent years paying homage to the traditions of Japanese cooking and techniques, whilst utilising the best Australian ingredients. Their general manager Alex Watson has been in the industry for over a decade opening restaurants in London, Melbourne and in Hobart. Having worked for industry icons like Nobu, Langham Hotel Group and Gordon Ramsay, Alex's attention to detail and understanding of venues help their team deliver a memorable experience to all of their guests.

The  restaurant features double-sided water views and modern seating incorporating some banquet-style within a refurbished space. The semi-private Dining Spaces are available for groups of 2 to 110 for sit down meals. They offer à-la-carte, set menus and Chef's choice (6 courses). The menu lends itself to share plate style dining utilising the best in local produce and seafood. 

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Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42), Dining Spaces

Billy's Burger and Bar is located in Hobart's Elizabeth Pier.  Their Indoor Space can hold up to 60 guests. With a full view of the stunning waterfront, any function or event you hold at Billy's will be a memorable one. 

The furniture can be adjusted for all seated or a mix of standing and seated. They can also be adjusted to make space for dancing. Live music can also be arranged at this venue. Guests will have access to food, lighting, music and a bar. Extra outdoor space is available should the weather permit.  

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Billy's Burgers and Bar, Indoor Space

Anchored to the waterfront precinct and embraced by scenic Kunanyi/Mount Wellington, The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart sits comfortably between Hobart’s CBD, picturesque Derwent Harbour, a MONA Ferry terminal and the iconic Salamanca and Battery Point neighborhoods.

With its sandstone walls, original windows and doors and a fireplace, the Printing Room celebrates The Tasman's storied past. Combining the best of the hotel's 1840s splendor and modern luxury, this space is the ideal setting for an intimate, uniquely local dining experience. The room can accommodate up to 24 guests.

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The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, The Printing Room

Hadley’s Orient Hotel is situated at 34 Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, right in the heart of Hobart’s Central Business District—just a short five-minute stroll from the waterfront, Salamanca Place, and Constitution Dock.

Housed in a heritage-listed Victorian-era building dating back to 1834, Hadley’s Orient Hotel radiates timeless elegance and historic charm. The boutique hotel features a grand facade, opening into a light-filled atrium and sophisticated bar and dining spaces. Inside, guests are welcomed by beautifully restored period features—such as original brickwork, soaring ceilings, and a curated art collection—paired seamlessly with modern amenities, including stylish rooms, walk-in showers, and distinctive Tasmanian design touches.

The George Cartwright Room at Hadley’s Orient Hotel offers a refined setting distinguished by its high ceilings, heritage chandeliers, and sweeping views across Murray Street to St David’s Cathedral. Named in honor of George Cartwright—who purchased the land in 1830 and established a grand house, a pastry shop, and the Golden Anchor Inn—this elegant space blends historical significance with modern functionality. Equipped with portable audio-visual equipment, in-room heating and cooling, and complimentary Wi-Fi, the room is ideal for a variety of meeting formats and social events. Natural light floods the space, and it is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring comfort and convenience for all guests.

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Stop searching and let the perfect venue by the water in Hobart find you!

Find the best event spaces and book with confidence. Trusted by 100k+ planners. 10 years of venue expertise. 100% free to use.

Discover the charming venues by the water Hobart offers

Discover the best by the water venues in Hobart

The Glass House Hobart - Exclusive Hire

The Glass House Hobart - The Keep

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart - Harbour View Room One

Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel - AURA Event Space

Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart - Harbour View Room Two

Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42) - Dining Spaces

Billy's Burgers and Bar - Indoor Space

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart - The Printing Room

Hadley's Orient Hotel - George Cartwright Room

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