Venues

$6.66 beers + pool + gigs

Altar Bar

A multi-storey, inner-city hangout in the heart of Nipaluna / Hobart, slinging cheap drinks five days a week, with regular gigs from local and touring acts.

About

Spread over two levels including a lush outdoor rooftop, Altar Bar is your go-to haunt for live music and $6.66 beers—available all day every day. Open Wednesday to Sunday, drop in to enjoy a round of pool, an afternoon knockoff, a late night rock out, and everything in between.

Accessibility

Level 1 of Altar Bar, including the bandroom is fully accessible with an accessible toilet. Accessible entry is via the chevron laneway on 112 Murray Street. Unfortunately at this time, Level 2 is only accessible by stairs.

Opening Hours

Wednesday—Thursday 4pm—10pm
Friday—Saturday 4pm—3am
Sunday 4pm—10pm

Venue Hire

Throw your own late night belter inside Hobart’s temple of live music. Altar Bar can be booked out for cocktail style and theatre style private events for up to 700 people, subject to programming. To learn more, view our Venue Hire page.

What's on

July

Fri 04
Sat 05
Taking Brat Saturday
Emo vs Pop Night, Hobart
Fri 11
The Smith Street Band
with Special Guests Bad Neighbour
Sat 12
Latino Vibes
Winter White Party
Fri 18
Tim Boh
Moonlight EP Launch
Sat 19
Thy Art Is Murder
Brutality Across Australia 2025
Fri 25
Didirri & Rowena Wise
No Cure For Love Tour
Sat 26
All Ages
Smug Anime Face, My Deceased Estate, Sound Disorientation & Late Night Meat Thief
Wed 30