Evolve Spirits Bar

4.7

63 Reviews

$40 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people

Jan 26, 2025

8:00 PM

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

As a luxury lounge bar, Evolve offers a sophisticated and intimate hospitality experience on Hobart’s historic waterfront. Its ornate design, rare spirits list and engaging service are befitting of Hobart’s most enviable wharfside location, within the MACq 01 Hotel building.

Humans have long tried to understand our world, explaining its complexities through theories of spirituality, biology, geography and astronomy. This insatiable thirst for understanding fuelled a period of unprecedented discovery during the 1800s with the mapping of our globe, the industrial revolution and the collection of countless botanical, zoological and geological artefacts. Our minds expanded with curiosity as mysterious fossils were uncovered; answering some questions, but presenting thousands more.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(03) 6210 7656
Website
http://evolvespiritsbar.com.au/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alvin Sim
Catering
Evolve Spirits Bar proudly celebrates the emergence of premium distilling in Tasmania. Local spirits are showcased among a broader list of international treasures. Providing an unforgettable experience in discerning spirits, for those who seek life's finest treasures. <br />To see current menus please see our website: https://evolvespiritsbar.com.au
Private party facilities
Please see our website: https://evolvespiritsbar.com.au for more information and details on private events or group bookings.

Location
18 Hunter St, Hobart, AU-TAS 7000
Neighborhood
Hobart City Center
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

63 Reviews

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Robert
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Dropped in on a quiet night for pre-dinner drinks, as we were guests at Mac01. The staff spent more time talking to themselves than providing even basic services to patrons. We ordered from their menu of spirits, only to be told after 15min they didn’t have it available, no problem, ordered another, 10min later told they didn’t have that either. One of us had their cocktail, the others went without. Popped over to Pearl & Co for dinner (great seafood). Joking asked if they had any top shelf spirits and great news they had both there… at a seafood restaurant. If a high end bar can’t stock decent spirits but a seafood restaurant can you know there are problems.
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Michelle
Tasmania
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic whisky list with very knowledgeable staff. Will definitely be back soon
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Julie-Anne
Tasmania
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous. Cocktails were amazing. Food was excellent.
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Sharon
Victoria
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a wonderful bar. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The fossils were so interesting. Cocktails divine! Loved everything about this bar.
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Peta
Tasmania
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great little bar for pre show food and drinks. Our waiter was very knowledgeable and attentive. The food and drinks were excellent. There was a lovely ambience and we got to watch the sunset out the window.
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TessC
Tasmania
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, great ambiance and a seemingly sophisticated design and theme for a cocktail bar. Fantastic cocktails and fairly priced when compared to surrounding options.
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BrettL
Tasmania
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great evening sampling some nice cocktails and a cheese platter Great spirited service and a nice view of the dock We will certainly be visiting again
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SonyaT
Tasmania
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The whole experience was wonderful, never been there before recommend by a close friend. Decor was spot on and very different from any where else I’ve been in Hobart or Australia m. The staff where very attentive but not too much so, just right for the mood of the group and even when had only book for six ten people turned up and the bar staff suggested we could have a bigger table which was fantastic service.
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ChrisK
Tasmania
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Firstly had no food but couldn’t proceed with ticking a box.. bizarre Well the team were exceptional especially Ainsley (English fellow - think that’s his name) The whole team went out of their way to provide exceptional service and provide our party with late honour options which were appreciated!
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OpenTable Diner
Brisbane
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff at Evolve Spirits Bar were friendly and nice. They took the time to talk about and recommend great Tasmanian produced gins, the whiskey cabinets and were overall quite helpful. Ambience and concept of the bar is unique and interesting - loved it and have shared this with friends. The food was alright; flavours were there for the duck croquettes, but texture was a little too wet and the flan was unfortunately a little on the eggy side, but the caramel sauce was delicious.
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Evolve Spirits Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 26, 2025

8:00 PM

18 Hunter St, Hobart, AU-TAS 7000

Additional information

Neighborhood
Hobart City Center
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am
Price
$40 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Tapas / Small Plates
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alvin Sim
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Wi-Fi available, Wine

Website
http://evolvespiritsbar.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 6210 7656
Catering
Evolve Spirits Bar proudly celebrates the emergence of premium distilling in Tasmania. Local spirits are showcased among a broader list of international treasures. Providing an unforgettable experience in discerning spirits, for those who seek life's finest treasures. <br />To see current menus please see our website: https://evolvespiritsbar.com.au
Private party facilities
Please see our website: https://evolvespiritsbar.com.au for more information and details on private events or group bookings.

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