This relaxed and unpretentious bar's commitment to local music makes it a great place to swing by and catch at live performance by the next big thing.
If you're looking for live original music at any time of the week, there's no doubt that Trout Bar is the place to go, hosting a chorus of local talent most nights. Arguably, no bar in Hobart supports up-and-coming artists the way that Trout does. The eclectic selection of music ranges from experimental drum'n'bass to '70s surfer rock and everything in between.
With a friendly and relaxed attitude and no dress code, Trout is a perfect place for chilling over a few drinks, playing pool or looking for the next big band. It's the kind of place where most of the patrons are draped in black and students' expressionist art is displayed on the walls.
To sustain you through a long night of back-to-back gigs, there's a decent range of tap beers and basic spirits, as well as a sizeable menu of hearty eats.
Sadly, due to licensing laws, Trout turns into a pumpkin at midnight but it can also be a great place for a few quiet drinks or before moving on to a club. It's also ideal for a drink on a school night, when the relatively early closing time ensures you can be up bright and early for work the next morning.
Jeremy O'Wheel
