Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm – 12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm – 12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm – 12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm – 12 am |
| Friday | 11 am – 12 am |
| Saturday | 11 am – 12 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm – 12 am |
Times shown in local time (Hobart). Public holiday hours may differ.
- Address39 Salamanca Place, Battery Point TAS 7004
- Websitethewhaler.com.au
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
39 Salamanca Place, Battery Point TAS 7004 · 570 m from Hobart centre
Popular times
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At a glance
- TypePub
- CuisinePubs & Bistros
- AreaBattery Point, Hobart
- StateTasmania
- HoursOpen 7 days, open late most nights
About The Whaler
Located in Battery Point, TAS, The Whaler is a pubs & bistros pub serving locals and visitors alike. You'll find it at 39 Salamanca Place, Battery Point TAS 7004, roughly 570 m from the Hobart city centre.
The Aussie pub bistro is an institution — hearty counter meals, chicken parmis, steak nights and roasts, served alongside a cold beer and the footy on the big screen.
The Whaler is open 7 days, open late most nights; the venue offers dine-in.
Planning a night out in Battery Point? 10 other venues are within a short distance, including LNB Chicken and Retro Cafe.
Amenities & services
- 🍽️Dine-in
- 🍸Licensed / bar
What to order
Signature pubs & bistros dishes to look out for.
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Closest restaurants to The Whaler
The 10 nearest places to eat, with distance and travel time.
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LNB Chicken 🍔 Burgers & Chicken · Battery Point20 mS · 1 min walk -
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Retro Cafe ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Battery Point20 mW · 1 min walk
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3
Drifters ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Battery Point30 mSW · 1 min walk
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4
Dr Coffee ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Battery Point40 mW · 1 min walk -
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Maldini Café Restaurant 🍝 Italian · 47 Salamanca Place, Battery Point50 mE · 1 min walk -
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PavLovas ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Salamanca Place, Hobart60 mE · 1 min walk
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7
Solstice ☕ Cafés & Brunch · Battery Point60 mW · 1 min walk
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8
Suzie Luck's 🥢 Asian Fusion & Filipino · 2 Salamanca Square, Battery Point60 mSE · 1 min walk
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9
Cargo Bar Pizza Lounge 🍕 Pizza · 51 Salamanca Place, Battery Point70 mE · 1 min walk
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10
Manky Sally’s 🍺 Pubs & Bistros · 25 Salamanca Place, Battery Point70 mW · 1 min walk
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Eating out in Battery Point
Battery Point is home to 96 places to eat in our guide, part of the wider Hobart area with 404 venues. The local dining scene leans towards cafés & brunch, pubs & bistros, international restaurants. Within 25 km of The Whaler there are 546 restaurants, cafés and pubs to choose from.
Nearby suburbs worth exploring include Hobart (570 m), Sandy Bay (1.2 km), Hobart Regatta Grounds (1.3 km), Glebe (1.5 km).
Cuisine mix in Battery Point
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Whaler located?
The Whaler is located at 39 Salamanca Place, Battery Point TAS 7004. It is about 570 m from the centre of Hobart. Tap the map on this page to start turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of The Whaler?
The Whaler is open 7 days, open late most nights. Today's hours are highlighted in the opening hours table above, which shows whether it is open right now (Australia/Hobart time). Hours can change on public holidays, so it is worth confirming before you visit.
What kind of food does The Whaler serve?
The Whaler serves Pubs & Bistros cuisine. Browse our pubs & bistros menu guide for typical dishes and dietary options.
How can I contact The Whaler?
You can reach The Whaler or via its website.
What is the closest restaurant to The Whaler?
The closest venue is LNB Chicken, about 20 m to the south (1 min walk). Other close options include Retro Cafe (20 m), Drifters (30 m), Dr Coffee (40 m).
What are some recommended places to eat near The Whaler?
Popular, well-documented choices nearby include Da Angelo (Italian, 360 m), Sapa Rose (Vietnamese, 590 m), Cugini (Italian, 3.2 km).
Where else can I find pubs & bistros food near Battery Point?
Other pubs & bistros venues close by include The Brick Factory (80 m), Irish Murphy's (90 m), Customs House (230 m).
How many restaurants are there in Battery Point?
Our guide lists 96 places to eat in Battery Point, most commonly cafés & brunch (33), pubs & bistros (12), international restaurants (10). Within 25 km there are 546 venues in total.