Dier Makr

Is it possible that Dier Makr exists somewhere other than Hobart? From the moodily lighted entrance (past outstanding sister wine bar Lucinda) to the dark wood palette of its Georgian dining room and almost primitive open kitchen – little more than a hibachi and a couple of hot plates – from which great flavours emerge, it's utterly of its place. Ravioli filled with celeriac cream and exquisite smoked gummy shark bacon lolling in dark, clear mushroom broth with sliced slippery jacks, grilled skewers of octopus and kipfler potatoes doused in a bright hot sauce, or a perfectly simple apple granita spiked with fennel seeds could all be on the set-course menu.

The majority of the ingredients are sourced locally, with some (like the apples) coming from just a few streets away, while the wine selection includes hidden gems like aged sake and minimal intervention crémant from all over the world. Service that is refreshingly reserved caps the deal.

Address:123 Collins St, Hobart, Tas

Phone:(03) 6288 8910

Website:diermakr.com