Hogs Breath Hobart
Finding a dining spot that keeps both adults and children happy can be a challenge while travelling, but Hog’s Breath Cafe Hobart makes it simple. Located at 2 Macquarie Street, this family-friendly restaurant operates out of a beautiful heritage building that was originally a gasworks. The historic venue pairs a unique architectural character with a relaxed, welcoming environment.
The restaurant is managed by Magneto, who moved from a Melbourne branch seven years ago. He leads a team of around 35 staff members who treat customers like an extension of their own family. This dedication to “Hog’spitality” ensures that families, grandparents, and children feel comfortable and well looked after from the moment they walk through the doors.
Where to Eat in Hobart
Hobart Restaurants
When deciding where to eat in Hobart, convenience and variety are key for families. Hog’s Breath Cafe Hobart stands out by offering table service, handling large group tables with ease, and allowing split bills—a highly useful feature when travelling with extended family or multiple groups.
The extensive menu caters to a wide range of dietary preferences and requirements. Clearly marked options include vegetarian dishes, vegan selections (utilising a plant-based schnitzel), and low-gluten choices accompanied by specific sides.
Families can start with shareable finger foods like garlic and herb bread (with options to add cheese and bacon), salt and pepper calamari, or loaded potato skins topped with bacon and sour cream. For those seeking lighter or alternative mains, the menu features:
Burgers and Wraps: Made with 100% Australian Angus beef, chicken, or plant-based patties, served alongside their signature Curly Fries.
Chicken and Seafood: Classics like Chicken Parmigiana, Southern Fried Chicken, beer-battered saltwater barramundi, and pan-fried salmon.
Salads: Hearty options including a Chicken Caesar or a seasoned Fiesta Bowl.
Steak Restaurants Near Me
For parents and grandparents searching for quality steak restaurants nearby, the venue is well-regarded for its signature Prime Rib Steak. Sourced from premium Australian Teys beef, these steaks are seasoned with a proprietary blend of salt, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, chilli, and espresso coffee beans, before being slow-cooked for 18 hours and flame-grilled to order.
The Prime Rib is available in Lite (200g), Traditional (300g), or Mega (400g) cuts, and comes with a choice of two sides, such as curly fries, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables, or house salad. Diners can customise their steak with toppings like avocado and bearnaise sauce, garlic prawns, or sautéed garlic mushrooms. Other grill options include grain-fed Black Angus Sirloin, Rump steak, and slow-cooked baby back pork ribs glazed in BBQ sauce.
Families and Children
Younger diners aged 12 and under have their own dedicated menu with meals priced between $12.95 and $16.95. Options include a cheeseburger, chicken nuggets, crumbed calamari, mac and cheese, chicken quesadillas, or a 150g Sirloin steak. Each kids’ meal comes with a choice of curly fries, salad, or vegetables, plus a free drink and free ice cream. For a small upgrade, children can choose strawberry jelly or a mini banana split.
Adults can pair their meals with a local Tasmanian beverage from the nearby Cascade Brewery, while the dessert menu—featuring Mississippi mud cake, churros, and sticky date pudding—provides a sweet finish for the entire family.
