Institut Polaire reviews . (Restaurant) in Hobart (Tasmania).

Institut Polaire

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75 Comments

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1/7 Murray St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

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H. L.

Tasmania trip (last minute as usual due to ever changing covid restrictions 🤦🤣). Dinner at @institutpolairetasmania - amazing food with lots of Asian ingredients/flavours, and a great drinks selection (delicious cocktails!). Service was excellent - efficient and friendly. . Brioche bun, miso butter, laver oil: the bread was super soft as you'd expect from a brioche. The miso butter was very tasty! . Sea urchin, tamago, creme fraiche: I'm not normally a huge fan of sea urchin, but this was excellent. I think the tamago and the creme fraiche softened the sea urchin flavour and texture for me. Excellent dish. . Scallop sashimi, yuzu, white soy, sesame, lovage: these scallops were absolutely fantastic! I loved it 😍. . Rock lobster cocktail (+99$): we normally enjoy Chinese style lobster much more than western style, but this lobster was so good! Especially half of it is a whole piece of lobster meat, and the other half was made into a lobster salad. Very nicely done. Definitely it's something you should get if you're looking to splurge a little bit 😜😜😜. . Burrata, apricot, mirin, coriander seed: lovely soft and gooey burrata, which worked really well with the tartness and sweetness of the apricot. . Homemade pasta: saffron handkerchief pasta, walnut butter, duck egg yolk. The pasta was nicely done. The duck egg yolk with the walnut butter was gloriously creamy and delicious! Super yummy 😋😋😋. . Cape Grim eye fillet, pink eye, black garlic, with radicchio salad. This beef was perfectly cooked - rare and super tender. The flavours were nice and bold with the black garlic sauce. Amazing! The mashed potatoes was like a whipped texture - it was so soft and light 😮😮! Never had anything like that before. . Dessert: Leatherwood honey panna cotta, spiced cherry. The panna cotta was very soft, and the flavour was delicate. The cherries were a nice touch. Nice way to end the meal 😍.

D. C.

A nice way to spend New Year's Eve. Great food and service. The wine options were good also.

G.

Absolutely delicious. Amazing cocktails- different from your run of the mill you see elsewhere with beautiful presentation. Feed me menu was incredible with the best eye fillet I’ve ever had. Would recommend

J. D.

Absolutely amazing! The team was super friendly, great food and drinks. Overall atmosphere was great. Will go back!

C. K.

Intimate modern fit out, Service amazing and the food was phenomenal we had the Seasonal set menu and it blew us away! Squid ink pasta, mozzarella, peach and rosemary, the eye fillet! Highly highly recommend!

P. B.

Fabulous! Great cocktails & Lachie was so good! We loved the cocktail Masterclass. Great value for money. The food is totally delicious too… we ate it too quickly to take photos! Do it!

W. L.

Attention to detail! Thank you to Louise and her team for a special night. We had a wine tasting when we arrived, all wines were from their vineyard, Domaine Simha, and Louise talked of the love and passion which is put into their harvest. We were a group of 16 riders on the twowheeltours trip to Hobart and there was plenty of food to fill us up for the next days adventure. We had a private room which added to the fantastic ambience of the lovely restaurant and I cannot fault their food, service, style and care for what they do 10/10!

S. R.

Small but mighty! Delicious food and great service. The peach, mozzarella rosemary dish was just a flavour sensation! Good work team!

S. E.

Great sharing menu prepared with care. Nice and cosy and attentive wait staff. The bar was uncomfortably warm and stuffy on Valentine’s Day wished they had conditioning. Their cocktails are among the tastiest we’ve had as they tend to be hit and miss at other places we’ve been - these were delicious. Their rendition of beef tataki wasn’t what we expect as the beef were very cooked (expecting a much rawer rendition). The dish I least enjoyed was the butter poached leeks - I don’t imagined I’d ever pay 15-20 dollars for 1-2 slices of leek, but everything else was nice.

P. B.

Great cocktails and wine. Personally I wasn't that much of a fan of the food. I would go back again for cocktails but not the food unless the menu changes

F. C.

Institute Polaire is a gorgeous sleek little bar located just behind the Hobart wharves. There’s a good selection of cocktails which you can watch being prepared at the bar, one of ours had torched rosemary, the smell subtly filled the bar, before our drinks were served to our table. Tassie spirits and wines are on offer. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable of the wines/spirits on their menu. Great spot for a before or after dinner drink.

W.

A great place for a pre-dinner drink - we enjoyed a breakfast martini and a salty dog cocktail on the recommendation of Lachie, one of the friendly bar staff. We also tried a few of the fresh Bruny Island oysters with yuzu sorbet, the sea urchin sashimi and shell-on scallops, all of which were delicious! The Simla field blend white wine was also a great accompaniment to the appetisers. Thanks to Lachie for the bar and restaurant recommendations as well, they worked out perfectly 👍 overall Institut Polaire has friendly staff, delicious cocktails (prepared in front of you), tasty appetisers and a welcoming atmosphere, thanks guys!

J. K.

Really enjoyed this charming boutique bar and kitchen during a recent trip to Hobart with my daughter. The ‘Sud Polaire’ gin and Pinot Noir floats were a fun experience and the oysters were divine. The couple who own the business work in the bar and kitchen and I think this contributes to a warm and inviting atmosphere.

K. W.

Most amazing Japanese fusion restaurant. Better than our favourite restaurant in the Hunter which is a hatted restaurant. Sensational cocktails!

J. M.

Lovely cocktail bar with friendly staff who gave us some good leads for restaurants in Hobart to check out... Cocktails never disappoint! Shame we didn't try the food as it looked amazing!

O. T.

Had the most amazing night here. We had been in Tasmania for two weeks and this was the highlight of our trip. Got served some beautiful wines by Lochy & incredible tasting triple aged brie. Catered to our gf options and were so nice to chat with. Thank you so much guys. Would highly recommend.

D. C.

Food is delicious, love the gnocchi and showcasing of fresh Tasmanian produce and the staff and owner were very lovely and helped me with my travel queries

S. K.

Great gin and wine but big shout out to the exceptional service. A cellar door for local gin and wine so lots of enthusiasm - the staff are really friendly and seem to really care about their work. Takes the experience to another level.

C.

Great vibes smart surroundings and a good wine list featuring many organic and low fi wines including Simla wines produced by the owners made in a natural fashion and by the glass!

P. D.

Bloody great meal. Warm and friendly service. The food and the Simha wine to match was excellent. Must visit on your trip to Hobart. Thanks Rav and Louise and the team for a lovely evening

M. W.

Exceptional cocktails, wine and food. One of the best bars we've been to in Australia (and globally really). Loved the knowledgeable, friendly staff and stylish decor too! Will be back.

T. O.

Every course of the chef's menu was incredible. Highly recommend the drinks match as well. A beautiful night out with lovely staff.

R. R.

Amazing bartender and exceptionally yummy cocktails! Will be back for sure!!

J. T.

Awesome staff and great atmosphere. You have to try the Gin Flight!!!

E. G.

Absolutely superb. Freshest local ingredients. Portion size perfect in chefs menu and flavours perfectly balanced. Don’t go though because we don’t want it to get too popular!

A. A. A.

We recently held our customer end of year event. The venue and the team were great and really attentive. I worked remotely with the venue and they were able to deliver to all our event requirements. Our customers really enjoyed the Gin experience, dessert station and food was plenty. Great job done. Great place to hold a corporate function with engagement activities. Keep up the good work

M. S.

Cool space. Very fresh and well balanced menu. Great selection of drinks. Reasonable prices considering the quality.

H. C.

Such a cool venue. Great atmosphere, laid back service, great cocktails. Negroni and Old Fashioned were great. Very boutique selection of products from Tasmania and abroad. If you have the time the tasting/flight experiences offered are fantastic! A great spot for a casual pre/post dinner drink or an afternoon filler. Love it!!

G. S.

Great bar. Small and quiet with plenty of room. Great for a casual drink with attentive staff and quiet enough to hold a conversation. Decor is modern and comfortable. Great cocktails, spirits, beer and wine. They have started doing some bar food but only stayed for a after dinner drink.

j. B.

My partner and I were very impressed with this wine bar and restaurant. The Domaine Simha wines were fantastic, and the food was exceptional. We are both vegan so the lovely chef customised a number of dishes just for us. We also received excellent information about our wines. Highly recommended and we will definitely return.

B. P.

If you’re a foodie & a cocktail aficionado whilst in Hobart head directly to Institut Polaire. The minimal chic Antarctic white decor of the restaurant embodies the philosophy of the preparation & presentation of the sublime food and handcrafted cocktails (Antarctic Negroni and Tasmanian Aurora are highly recommend) made from the house made Gin - Süd Polaire. You’re probably thinking with a description like the above that the service would be pretentious and snooty, well you’d be wrong! The service was outstanding, very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and very down to earth but still professional and on par with the quality of the food & cocktails. Thanks to the Chef & Staff, you made our stay in Hobart remarkable and something that we will always remember! Cheers - Parker & Jeff

D. C.

This place was great, very friendly staff and delicious cocktails. Only thing it lacked was a bit of atmosphere - perhaps it was just a bit of a quiet Saturday night. Loved the theme, it's something you can't experience anywhere else.

a. j.

a calming chilled drink in a charming little spot.

C. F.

Marvellous, upmarket, but very friendly and comfortable wine bar. Decor is to die for, cocktails varied and superb. Plates are fresh, natural and inspired food choices. Well worth regular visits!

N. K.

Sleek & Chick place for cocktails. Fresh oysters with sorbet was sensational!!

A. L.

Delicious cocktails, worth a look in if you are in the area. I had the Salty Dog and my other half had a Manhattan.

S. T.

Need pictures of pretty gin drinks for your insta? Then go here! 😅👌

B. G.

One of the best places I have been to for some time. Huge range of gins, perfect food.

G. E.

Always a good place to visit whether it be their cocktail specials or choice dish of the day. Superb wine and spirits choice in a relaxed and friendly setting.

K. C.

Great cocktail selection. Very friendly bar staff, always happy to give a recommendation.

A. V.

Small but cosy with an extensive wine list. Loved all the Tassie pinots on the menu and especially loved the pinot flight of 3 wines by Domaine Simha.

M. S.

Fun little bar inspired by all things of a colder climate, all drinks are sourced from these areas. Friendly staff, good atmosphere.

J. B.

Great range of wine, spirits and cocktails. Professional and friendly staff and fantastic food. Everything you need. Highly recommended.

D. B.

Nice, distinct design with knowledgeable and friendly staff and pleasant cocktails. Good for something different in Tassie.

R. S.

Excellent and loved the local experience

M. L.

Smart, friendly bar. Well presented gin and tonics. Rather expensive for what you get. Not a huge bar, so you may not get a seat.

e. d.

Only place in town for absinthe! Great location and knowledgeable and friendly owner

S. K.

Incredible boutique cocktail bar, every girls dreams. Fabulous to meet the amazing Lou who is the distiller.

A. C.

Owners are really into flavours and it come across in their drinks and food. Stop and have a chat with then if you get the chance.

O. D.

A terrific place, food and wine was sensational. Highly recommend a visit.

D. T.

We had an excellent time meeting up with two others here on our final night in Tassie, great choice of selection as well as services.

C. B.

Great cocktails and food. Staff are friendly.

K. A.

Fantastic place with great service and wonderful cocktails. Well worth a visit!

H. M. C.

Delicious food, expansive wine list and incredibly lovely staff

R. _.

Great gin bar with their own house gin. Fantastic service with a smile.

A. G.

Excellent food, cocktails and service.

A. T.

Cosy wine bar. Excellent list, nice fare!

P. M.

That is not Aesop in the bathrooms that is an inferior hand wash product in an Aesop dispenser. Other than that ok

J. S.

Wonderful Gin and Tonics

H. B.

Amazing food and wine and service 🙏

C.

Perfection. I could stay forever, but the prices & my wallet won't let me

C. T.

Great choice of food and drinks. Warm welcome.

M.

The food and service is sensational.

P. L.

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D. K.

(Translated) The newest bar in Tasmania! While enjoying the white Antarctic theme of the bar, you can taste the wine of the bar owner's own brand! Louise, the owner of the bar, is very enthusiastic and charming. She introduced me this refreshing citron martini. When you are in Hobart, you must come here for a drink! Tasmania's newest bar! It was lovely to have a nice glass of the bar owner's own brand of wine while enjoying the white Antarctic theme of the bar! Louise was an absolute delight and definitely charming as she introduced me to this nice yuzu sour martini. Would recommend stopping by when you are in Hobart! Great hospitality! (Original) 塔斯马尼亚州最新的酒吧！在享用酒吧的白色南极主题的同时，可以品尝到酒吧老板自己品牌的酒！Louise, 酒吧的老板娘, 非常热情与迷人. 她介绍我这个清爽的柚子酸马丁尼。 当你在霍巴特时，必须来这里喝一杯! Tasmania's newest bar! It was lovely to have a nice glass of the bar owner's own brand of wine while enjoying the white Antarctic theme of the bar! Louise was an absolute delight and definitely charming as she introduced me to this nice yuzu sour martini. Would recommend stopping by when you are in Hobart! Great hospitality!

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