Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant
A historic bar and restaurant near Cataract Gorge, offering a cozy atmosphere and diverse menu, perfect for drinks and meals.
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Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A historic bar and restaurant near Cataract Gorge, offering a cozy atmosphere and diverse menu, perfect for drinks and meals.
"Step into a cozy cabin with better lighting and a fully stocked bar."
Bar Seating Alternative
If the restaurant is full, the bar area still offers great food and service.
Secret Menu Hack
Ask staff for the secret menu to unlock off-menu items like double patty burgers.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Bar & Restaurant
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+61 3 6331 6483
Address
147 Paterson St, Launceston TAS 7250, Australia
Website
kingsbridgebar.com.au/Highlights
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Seafood Platter Perfection
Indulge in a visually appealing seafood platter featuring fresh oysters, smoked salmon, and perfectly cooked calamari.
Rustic Charm & Cozy Atmosphere
Step into a cozy cabin-like setting with warm wood accents and unique decor, perfect for a relaxed dining experience.
Steak & Burgers Done Right
Savor perfectly cooked steaks and handcrafted burgers, including a secret off-menu double patty option.
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Bar Seating Alternative
If the restaurant is full, the bar area still offers great food and service.
Secret Menu Hack
Ask staff for the secret menu to unlock off-menu items like double patty burgers.
Parking Tips
Visit early for dinner to secure parking due to congestion from nearby restaurants.
Cozy Seating Choice
Opt for tables away from cold metal chairs for enhanced comfort.
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Bar Seating Alternative
If the restaurant is full, the bar area still offers great food and service.
Secret Menu Hack
Ask staff for the secret menu to unlock off-menu items like double patty burgers.
Parking Tips
Visit early for dinner to secure parking due to congestion from nearby restaurants.
Cozy Seating Choice
Opt for tables away from cold metal chairs for enhanced comfort.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant offers a charming atmosphere with unique decor and friendly staff, praised for its seafood and burgers. However, some diners have experienced significant wait times and found certain dishes to be lacking in flavor or quality, with inconsistent preparation noted.
"Seefood for one person, 4 oysters to choose from fresh or cooked, a super juicy and tasty salad, a good portion of grilled salmon, squid and battered fish with a good bowl of chips and 2 sauces. Spectacular goodness, quantity and price. You have to come because the place has these environments (pup and restaurant) both with a peculiar decoration. And last but not least: the very nice staff.
45$"
Thamar Gual
"You walk in, and it's like stepping into a cozy cabin, but with better lighting and a fully stocked bar. All that wood gives it a warm, inviting vibe.
Plenty of space to soak up some rays and watch the world go by. And the ginger beer? Fantastic. Seriously, it had that perfect balance of spicy and sweet. I could've sat there all day, sipping ginger beer and pretending I was on vacation.
The service was solid, the atmosphere was chill, and the whole experience was just… pleasant. If you're looking for a place to relax, enjoy a good drink, and bask in the sunshine, Kings Bridge Bar & Restaurant is a solid choice."
Krish
"Totally surprised to find this place open early on a Sunday morning. Stopped here for coffee and ended up getting a breakfast burger as well. It was fantastic had the perfect ratio of egg and bacon. Check out the pic below. Quick and friendly service, even sightseeing advice. The building itself has a heap of history and multiple rooms for different atmospheres. Was nice and warm on a cold winter's morning."
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant has a cozy, cabin-like atmosphere with warm wood accents and unique decor, making it a pleasant place to relax.
Yes, if the restaurant is booked out, you can still enjoy great food and service at the bar area.
Diners can ask for off-menu items, such as double patty burgers, for an extra treat.
It's recommended to visit early for dinner to secure parking, as nearby restaurants can cause congestion.
The seafood platter, steaks, and handcrafted burgers are frequently praised by diners.
The menu indicates some items are Gluten-Free (GF) and Vegetarian (V) or (VG).
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Fine Dining Restaurants in Launceston
Kings Bridge Bar and Restaurant is a family-friendly venue serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Inside you’ll find our own cosy spot in the front bar, by the crackling fire in the colder months, in the spacious Watermill Conservatory Room, out in the sun or under the shade of the umbrellas in the courtyard. Make sure to visit when staying at Leisure Inn Penny Royal as it’s also the ideal spot for a few drinks & snacks at the bar and a game of Pool after a busy day.
Explore Launceston's Cataract Gorge
For something gentle, walk across Cataract Gorge’s iconic Kings Bridge (a true feat of engineering!) That leads you to a beautiful Victorian Garden blooming with colourful flowers. If you want to test your lungs, the Zig Zag track will take you to a lookout above Cataract Gorge with rewarding views over the reserve.
Cataract Gorge | Discover Tasmania
Key features of the gorge are Kings Bridge, built in 1867, and the chairlift, which operates year-round. At 308m, the chairlift’s central span is the world’s longest of its kind. It’s a delightfully slow retro ride, with a chair coming every few minutes from 9am and evening closure times dependent on the season.
Cataract Gorge | Tasmania | Australia
If you are walking to Cataract Gorge from the Launceston city center it will be easier to begin from the northeast end of the loop, where Zig-Zag Track descends to Kings Bridge by the start of Cataract Walk (more on this location later).
Urban picnics: outdoor dining in the city
With weekly cocktail specials, a great bar menu, regular live music and close proximity to the Gorge, Kings Bridge is a fantastic spot to settle in for an evening of frivolity after a day spent enjoying the sun.
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