HOT OFF THE PRESS 2024
All the latest news and information about Launceston Restaurants, the food scene, openings, closures and changes.
DARE DARLIN’ RESTAURANT
01 March 2024
The decision to close Dare Darlin’ Restaurant must have been difficult for owners Courtney Hill & Muzz James.
The surprise announcement was published on a Facebook post on Friday, 01 March 2024:
“Dare Darlin,
CRUZIN’ IN THE 50s DINER – DELORAINE
16 February 2024
The much loved and popular Cruzin’ in the 50s Diner has closed down. The 50s inspired diner offered an experience like no other with its authentic memorabilia, a true 50s menu which included all the old faves from yesteryear, from Spiders to Milkshakes, Fries, Hamburgers & Hotdogs to Pancakes & Muffins. It will be sorely missed, especially for the kids who absolutely delighted in exploring the memorabilia and experiencing a step back in time.
SALLY’S VEGETARIAN VIETNAMESE
TEMPORARY CLOSURE DUE TO LUNAR YEAR
BLUE CAFÉ INC. HAS A BRAND NEW NAME
The much loved Blue Café at Launceston’s Inveresk precinct, has been renamed Blue Social Eatery – a fabulous new name that depicts what the Blue Café is all about!
YUM CHA LOVE
Yum Cha has been introduced to the Dong Sheng Menu!
Dong Sheng Chinese Restaurant is now offering Yum Cha as a new lunch time service on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 am – 2:30 pm.
Following on from the Dong Sheng commitment to freshly made dishes, using locally sourced and premium produce, the Yum Cha menu is sure to delight. Bookings highly recommended: (03) 6344 7768
Visit our Dong Sheng listing page for more details & menus HERE.
THE EXCHANGE HOTEL – BEACONSFIELD
A recent refurbishment has brightened up the establishment and the hotel is back up and running with live entertainment, cool beverages and plates of food to whet the appetite. On-site facilities include a lounge bar which is open Fridays 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm and a guest breakfast room. The back deck area is also available for private use.
EXCHANGE HOTEL MENU
- Garlic bread $9 – Sweet wheat baguettes topped with butter, garlic and parsley ~ Cheesy add $1 V GFO VGO
- Triple cooked chips $9 – Boiled then fried twice with herbs, spices and relish GF VG
- Grilled mushrooms $14 – An ensemble of mushrooms with butter, sage and thyme with a porcini sauce GF V VGO
- Warm marinated olives $14 – A harmony of Warmed olives topped with thyme served with slices of sweet wheat sourdough V VG GFO
- Haloumi fries $14 – A chorus of haloumi fries with a side of herb aioli GF V
- Lamb cutlets $24 – A trio of grilled lamb cutlets topped with mint and a beurre blanc sauce GF
- Arancini $24 – A quartet of Arancini on a Parmesan Garlic sauce topped with Thyme and Oregano V
- Platters available by booking only
ph. (03) 6383 1410 to book a platter or to guarantee a table.
A NEW PUB IN TOWN!
The Northern Public House is the newest pub to open in Launceston. After so many years of trading as O’Keefe’s Hotel, then the shortest of stints as New Caledonia Wine Vault, the pub has come to life again with a new name! Opening hours are as follows: Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 pm – late. You’ll find the Northern Public House on the corner of George & York Sts. in downtown Launceston. See the Northern Public House full listing page for all details.
And a sneak peek at the menu!
SALLY’S VEGETARIAN VIETNAMESE
Yet another Vietnamese restaurant has opened, this one at the spot where Riverview Vietnamese was located, in Elouera St., Riverside overlooking the Tamar River.
See details and more info. for Sally’s Vegetarian Vietnamese here.