Hobart is such a fantastic city. I think I’d be happy to stay here for a while, maybe even move here. It is just such a beautiful spot; the gorgeous little old houses on Battery point, eating fish and chips along the water, the renovated warehouses and the heaps of great spots to eat and drink. I love Hobart.
This time I purposely planned our trip to coincide with a Saturday morning so that we would visit the famous Salamanca market. Over 300 stallholders sell fresh and gourmet produce, arts, crafts and handiwork from all over Tasmania. Dozens of street performers, most either singing or playing instruments are dotted throughout the stalls. And it was packed, jam packed. We bought gorgeous apples picked just that morning, which were the best apples I have ever had, ever. I guess Tasmania is known as the Apple Isle for a reason …
In between visiting stalls and listening to street performers, we grabbed a table outside at Tricycle Café, part of the Salamanca Arts Centre. They have a spot inside the Arts Centre, filled with natural light from a large skylight. The walls and floors are covered with little old tricycles. We got a seat outside right next to the market so we could watch everything that was happening.
The problem with sitting outside is that you don’t get much service. My hot chocolate was also just ok. It looked rich and inviting but just didn’t taste like much, more like a glass of hot milk with a very slight chocolately taste. But it gave us a chance to sit and watch everyone walk by and because of this hot chocolate we discovered an absolutely fantastic cheese shop inside Salamanca Arts Centre which is a definite must stop.
Verdict: The food sounds great but you will be lucky to find a table here. Great spot to watch Salamanca Market come to life. Tricycle Café, Salamanca Arts Centre, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
