First established in the 1850s, this pub has still moved with the times and feels mod and minimalist inside. A large range of European beers are available on tap.
This place can be summed up as Hobart playing uber cool, pulling off a mixture of grunge and chic styling, with lots of chrome and track lighting.
The Telegraph is located near the docks, right on the edge of the CBD and amid a few blocks of concentrated bars and restaurants. The competition within the area means every bar down here has to try hard and the Telegraph has poured a lot into its image and appearance. You feel as though you have to drop in to see what it's like inside.
There are a few pool tables and the furniture is minimalist. The stools and benches are not at all uncomfortable, but after all, this isn't the place to lounge in an easychair in front of the fire. DJs play house tracks on Wednesdays and Fridays, and live bands perform on Thursdays and Saturdays. The restaurant has just had a facelift and looks appealing, and the bar is a popular place for students, city workers and corporate suits.
Behind the bar you can find a dozen beers on tap from all over the world. Most of these interesting amber fluids are from Europe (brands include Hoegaarden and Kronenbourg 1664), but there's also some Tasmanian brew on hand.
Robert Stevenson
