Mary Mary — Restaurant in Hobart

I don’t usually leave reviews, but I was really disappointed by my experience at Mary Mary. My partner and I had just finished a great dinner at Peppina and thought we’d head through the connecting entrance for a cocktail to finish the night. We hadn’t been before and entered through the back entrance, not realising there was a process to be seated. When we approached the bar, a staff member asked if we were right. We said we were just figuring things out, and the response we got "Do you have a table?" followed by "Well, go to the front then" was really abrupt and left us feeling pretty uncomfortable. It wasn’t clear what the set-up was, and we were made to feel like idiots for not knowing how it worked. I completely understand if it’s a table service only venue, but a more welcoming explanation like “Hi there, we’re a table service bar, if you head to the front someone can help you find a seat” would have made all the difference. After that interaction, we decided not to bother asking for a seat and went elsewhere for a drink. First impressions matter, and unfortunately, this one...

Exceptional. The best bar in Hobart, without question.

Set in a disused hospital, the interior is moodily lit with exposed sandstone walls, cosy fireplaces and private anterooms adorned with plush rugs and leather chairs.

The drinks are divine. Cocktails made by expert bartenders cheekily reference the locale- you MUST try the ‘medicinal’ take on an espresso martini- and many are infused with local ingredients. The delightful Nitesh made my husband- a devoted negroni drinker- the best negroni he’s ever had, all the while spinning bottles and pouring complex and delicious concoctions and simultaneously educating us about the bar’s history and the drinks on offer.

The service really sets Mary Mary apart. Everyone who assisted us was warm and attentive without ever being obtrusive.

In short, Mary Mary is a delight. Do yourselves a favour and...

We were having a before dinner drink at the bar at Mary Mary last night before heading next door to Peppina for our dinner reservation. We were advised by staff we could take our drinks next door but would be required to pay before doing so. I attended to the payment of our drinks and we headed next door with drinks in hand. We had barely made it through the door before abruptly being approached by a staff member from Mary Mary who proceeded to tell us we needed to come back and pay for our drinks. I advised we had already paid and had the receipt. The staff member didn't wish to see the receipt and instead advised that she would go and check and come back.

The staff member never returned. We were very embarrassed to be pulled up infront of other patrons and very disappointed the staff member did not return to apologise for...