Shipwrights Arms Hotel
ProHighlights
- Two enclosed private dining rooms seating up to 16 and up to 26 guests
- Private rooms set in former cottages with their old fireplace openings
- Kitchen built around Tasmanian seafood and local produce
About Shipwrights Arms Hotel
Shipwrights Arms Hotel, known to locals as Shippies, is a corner pub on Trumpeter Street in Battery Point. It has looked after sailors, boat-builders and neighbours for more than a century and a half, and sits a short walk from Salamanca Place and the centre of Hobart. For a private group, the pub has two fully enclosed dining rooms. Trim seats up to 16 guests with a minimum booking of 8, while Mer seats up to 26 with a minimum of 15. Both rooms were once separate cottages, and you can still make out where their fireplaces used to be. Beyond the private rooms, Shoal is a glass-walled garden pavilion with an open fire and an indoor rainforest that includes a Huon pine. Slip faces the cobbles of Trumpeter Street with locally made timber furniture and Tasmanian paintings, and Hold is a small lounge bar whose fireplace was made from a salvaged ship's boiler. The kitchen leans on Tasmanian seafood and local produce. The front bar pours local beers from nine taps alongside wine, cider and spirits, and keeps its nautical memorabilia and old-school pub feel. Standard sittings run for two hours, though an earlier booking can run longer if you ask for it when booking. Seating preferences are noted where possible, and there is free parking behind the pub.
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Frequently asked questions
How many guests fit in the private rooms?
Mer seats up to 26 guests and needs at least 15 for a private booking. Trim is the smaller room, seating up to 16 with a minimum of 8.
Are the function rooms fully private?
Yes. Both are enclosed rooms set apart from the main dining areas, in what were once cottages. They are bright and full of character, with traces of the original fireplaces.
How long is a sitting?
Bookings are usually for two hours. Earlier in the day the team can often stretch that, so mention a longer sitting when you book.
What food is served?
The kitchen works mainly with Tasmanian seafood and local produce, and menus change with the seasons. A separate bar menu is served in the front bar and in Hold.
Is there parking at the pub?
Yes, there is free parking on site behind the pub. Inside, general access is by stairs, with a staff-operated lift available.
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Rachel Berry
a month ago
Fantastic service, friendly from the second we walked in and patient with food allergy restrictions. Really appreciated that! Absolutely delicious food - try the Chocolate Mousse! Best I've ever tasted. Thanks for a love…
Victoria Strong
2 months ago
What a fantastic pub! I visited the Shipwright’s Arms for dinner and was so impressed by both the beautiful surroundings and the quality of the meal. The renovations are outstanding. The restaurant and dining areas have…
M
2 months ago
We wanted a proper pub, which we found (5/5 stars, old timey vibes of the bar were perfect). To eat we went to the restaurant… where we felt underdressed haha. It feels like a very modern extension, given the classic pu…
Jessica McNally
5 months ago
I had a wonderful dinner in the Slip area on Friday night with my husband and our daughter. It was such a beautiful setting with a fireplace to keep us warm. The waiting staff were very friendly and attentive. The Tasman…
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