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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.

Core Restaurant And Bar is the place to discover the best of Tasmania's produce. The menu has been designed to embrace the seasons, with classic dishes reinvented and new flavours explored. Located at Level 4, this space can accommodate up to 250 guests for a cocktail event.

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Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel, Core Restaurant And Bar

Discover Hobart's rich culture, history and award winning cuisine with Movenpick Hotel Hobart.

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart - the first Mövenpick in Australia, offers sophisticated event spaces for social or business meetings and events and can host up to 150 guests. Meetings and events at Mövenpick Hobart are a wonderful blend of authentic local flavour, curated experiences and the sweet things in life, bringing a revived sense of adventure to the Hobart events scene. Enjoy a warm welcome and immerse yourself in ultimate luxury whilst creating unforgettable moments in this very special hotel.

With intimate interiors, plush banquette seating & vibrant wall murals by Australian artist Steve Cross, the Tesoro Private Dining Room is available for venue hire. Add in bold Italian catering from the Tesoro kitchen & you have the recipe for a memorable event. This exclusive dining space can seat up to 32 guests.

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Mövenpick Hotel Hobart, Tesoro Private Dining Room

Nestled at 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel occupies a heritage-listed building that traces its origins to around 1900 when it served as a wool storage and treatment facility. The historic exterior, crafted in sturdy red-brick industrial style, features a distinctive saw-tooth roofline that originally allowed natural light to flood the upper wool-treatment floors. 

The Half Merino is a versatile event space located on the ground floor of The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel. Created by dividing the larger Merino Room with a soundproof concertina door, this flexible venue is ideal for dinners, meetings, or cocktail parties. Guests benefit from the support of a dedicated Events Coordinator to ensure seamless planning and execution.

This well-equipped space features a private serviced bar, air-conditioning, wheelchair accessibility, and a dance floor upon request. It also includes modern AV capabilities, such as a ceiling-mounted HDMI-compatible projection system, Apple AirPlay, one screen, and reliable Wi-Fi—making it a practical yet stylish setting for a wide range of events.

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The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Half Merino

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 classic Leadlight Room embodies Hadley’s Orient Hotel’s timeless elegance, with natural light streaming through its original 1910 curved leadlight ceiling—an exquisite example of Arts & Crafts design. Rich in character and detail, the room features exhibition-standard track lighting, in-room heating and cooling, and mobile audio-visual capabilities, making it ideal for both private and corporate events, including exclusive Group Afternoon Teas. Each year, this unique space transforms into a stunning gallery for the Hadley’s Art Prize Finalist’s Exhibition—an esteemed acquisitive Australian landscape prize awarding $100,000 to the winning entry. Fully wheelchair accessible and equipped with Wi-Fi and optional staging, the Leadlight Room offers both beauty and functionality in equal measure.

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Hadley's Orient Hotel, Leadlight 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 John Webb Room is Hadley’s most versatile event space, conveniently located on the ground floor of the hotel. Designed to accommodate a wide range of meeting, presentation, and dining styles, the room features gallery-quality lighting and benefits from natural light filtering through a central internal light well. Equipped with inbuilt audio-visual systems, in-room heating and cooling, and complimentary Wi-Fi, it provides a comfortable and functional environment for any occasion. The space also includes exhibition-standard track lighting, and is fully wheelchair accessible. For more dynamic events, a stage and dance floor are available, making the John Webb Room ideal for everything from professional gatherings to vibrant celebrations.

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Hadley's Orient Hotel, John Webb Room

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.

The Function Lounge resides inside T42 and looks out to the northern side of their double waterfront venue. 

This Function space has a mix of casual, comfortable seating and standing room. It can accommodate up to 80 guests. The Function Lounge has direct access to an adjacent outdoor area which can be opened up depending on the weather. Guests can have access to the 42's well-stocked bar, regular live music and a dance floor. Furniture can be adjusted to suit. 

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Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42), Function Lounge

Nestled at 1 Macquarie Street, Hobart, Tasmania 7000, Australia, The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel occupies a heritage-listed building that traces its origins to around 1900 when it served as a wool storage and treatment facility. The historic exterior, crafted in sturdy red-brick industrial style, features a distinctive saw-tooth roofline that originally allowed natural light to flood the upper wool-treatment floors. 

The Lion’s Den is an intimate, private event space located within Stockmans Restaurant on the ground floor of The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel. Ideal for private dinners, meetings, or presentations, this venue combines comfort with functionality in a refined setting. Guests benefit from the expertise of an on-site Events Coordinator and Executive Chef to ensure a seamless experience.

Equipped with a 75-inch LCD TV with HDMI connectivity, the Lion’s Den also features high-speed Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and wheelchair accessibility. An on-site AV technician is available to support technical requirements, making it a well-appointed choice for both social and professional gatherings.

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The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel, Lions Den 

The Tasman has a diverse selection of meeting spaces to choose from including our executive space, The Boardroom. This room boasts natural daylight, along with heritage sandstone and timber features. For the comfort of your meeting, there is a large Tasmanian-made timber boardroom table with internal power access and executive boardroom chairs.

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The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, The Boardroom

Discover Hobart's rich culture, history and award winning cuisine with Movenpick Hotel Hobart.

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart - the first Mövenpick in Australia, offers sophisticated event spaces for social or business meetings and events and can host up to 150 guests. Meetings and events at Mövenpick Hobart are a wonderful blend of authentic local flavour, curated experiences and the sweet things in life, bringing a revived sense of adventure to the Hobart events scene. Enjoy a warm welcome and immerse yourself in ultimate luxury whilst creating unforgettable moments in this very special hotel.

Located on the 1st floor of the hotel including natural light, Kannenner can be divided into 2 smaller rooms, and features a pre-event area and full bar. State of the art audio/visual facilities complete this flexible function space. The entire floor area can accommodate up to 150 guests. An array of refreshments and conferencing food is also available to keep you and your guests energised and motivated with a focus on healthy and sustainable options.

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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

Crowne Plaza Hobart, an IHG Hotel - Core Restaurant And Bar

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart - Tesoro Private Dining Room

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel - Half Merino

Hadley's Orient Hotel - Leadlight Room

Hadley's Orient Hotel - John Webb Room

Tavern 42 Degrees South (T42) - Function Lounge

The Old Woolstore Apartment Hotel - Lions Den

The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart - The Boardroom

Mövenpick Hotel Hobart - Kannenner

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