To truly understand Tasmania, one must know its people and how they interact - The Story Bar makes for an iconic backdrop for both locals and visitors alike.
Our bar team offer everything from draught beer to the finest wine and spirits in a refined watering hole, adorned with newspaper headlines from decades past.
The Story Bar is partnering with Australia's most-awarded sparkling wine brand, House of Arras, to launch an exclusive tasting experience on Hobart's iconic waterfront for the first time. Join us for a flight of the brand's most-revered vintages paired perfectly with bites from MACq 01's culinary team.
Making their debut for the first time in such an experience, the 'Arras in the City' tasting includes:
• NV House of Arras Blanc de Blancs
• NV House of Arras Brut Elite Cuvée No. 1701
• 2014 House of Arras Grand Rosé
• 2014 House of Arras Grand Vintage
The wines and canapes will be presented on a custom-made Tasmanian Blackwood platter alongside a tasting storybook for guests to delve into the story of House of Arras and each wine.
The Story Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
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4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
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4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value
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Review summary
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The Story Bar offers a delightful mix of experiences with "fantastic" sparkling wine flights and "exceptional service." Guests appreciate the "welcoming and knowledgeable" staff, particularly Joel, who enhances tastings with engaging insights. Enjoy a cozy atmosphere with "great views" and "amazing cocktails," making it a perfect start to any celebration.
25 Reviews
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Tanya
Tasmania1 review
3.0
Dined on 29 October 2024
Overall 3
Food 3
Service 3
Ambience 3
Young Waiter / Bar person too chatty and even sat down with us us at one point.
Older waiter perfect.
Cocktails one average wall flower.
Next cocktail sleeping Beauty divine. Cocktails $$$
Food Average serves small. Price good
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KamaG
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 July 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
We loved our visit, our sparkling wine experience and the welcoming and knowledgeable team! Such a fantastic start to our Hobart getaway. Sent the boys to watch the footy and the girls to drink bubbles .. perfection!
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Gorgi VIP
Los Angeles31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Overall was a great experience, we had the sparkling wine flight, great opportunity to taste and learn about the different types of sparkling, the pairings were fantastic. Definitely worth it.
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OpenTable Diner
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 June 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My partner and I came down from Melbourne for my birthday and we wanted to bar hop for the last night. We happened to have stumbled onto booking the Arras experience at Story Bar while browsing and trying to look at menus etc. Turned out so well! Great area, great value, service was excellent. Special thanks and shout out again to James for the experience and lovely interaction/chats we had. We will definitely be back when we’re in Hobart again.
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ElizabethH
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
My friend & I went to the Story Bar for an Arras champagne tasting wh8ch included matching candles.
We loved the experience, presented by Joel (?) Who 2as personable, knowledgeable & made tge experience interesting & fun.
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AlexR
Adelaide1 review
5.0
Dined on 6 February 2024
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great place with awesome exhibits. Great hospitality.
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Belbie
Tasmania4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 November 2023
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
It was an amazing experience. I took my friend for her birthday and she was blown away as she had no idea what was in store for her.
Joel was fantastic and gave us the history of Arras with each glass.
The canapés were to die for.
I would definitely be coming back.
Cheers
Susan Kelly
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jennym
Tasmania1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 October 2023
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Highly recommend. Asked to have only first two tastings poured to retain bubbles. Joel happily agreed and returned when we were ready for the next two.
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ReneC
Denver1 review
1.0
Dined on 27 October 2023
Overall 1
Food 2
Service 1
Ambience 1
The worst service I have had in decades - do not recommend.
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LindaSoMad
New South Wales1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 August 2023
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Warm and friendly
Great view
Awesome cocktails
Great start to an evening celebration
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FAQs
The Story Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.