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The Royal Oak Hotel

Name: The Royal Oak Hotel
Address: 14 Brisbane Street, Launceston, TAS, 7250, AU
Telephone: +61363315346
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.3

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Bistro. Rooftop. Live Music. Cocktails. Tasmanian character & warm hospitality. It is unique, it is an icon. It is "a hotel of uncommon character".
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"A Hotel of Uncommon Character"

Begun in 1850, The Royal Oak Hotel has been continually licensed since that time. The Royal Oak Hotel is a 'home away from home' and is one of those rare modern pubs that eschews gaming machines and pay-tv, preferring instead the grand art of conversation and conviviality. The Royal Oak Hotel is a generational place; stories and legends have been made, and continu

e to be made, within its interior. "The Oak", as it is affectionately known, is the reference point for many of Launceston's citizens, past and present.

02/09/2026

🎸 SCOTT MAINWARING // TONIGHT

Wednesday night belongs to Scott Mainwaring.

A veteran of the Australian rock and blues scene, Scott brings decades of playing to the Front Bar, moving through rock, blues, roots, Americana and a few originals along the way.

Grab a table for dinner, find something good in your glass and settle in for two hours of live music.

Tonight // 7–9pm
Front Bar // FREE

Book the bistro: bit.ly/dineattheoak

31/08/2026

WHAT’S ON AT THE OAK THIS WEEK 🍻

September is here and we’ve got four nights of live music, Q***r Drinks and a special Father’s Day dinner with Lark.

Wednesday

🎸 Scott Mainwaring // Front Bar
7–9pm • FREE

More than 40 years in the Australian rock and blues scene and still going strong. Scott brings his own spin to classic Australian songs, Americana, rock and original material for Wednesday night.

Thursday

🎶 Molly O’Brien // Front Bar
7–9pm • FREE

Molly O’Brien is a soul and folk songwriter from the south of lutruwita/Tasmania, with evocative songs carried by a voice distinctively rich in depth and resonance.

Friday

🌈 Q***r Drinks
From 5pm

Friday knock-offs for Launceston’s q***r community and friends. Come as you are, grab a drink and start the weekend at The Oak.

🎸 Cam Illingworth // Front Bar
9–11pm • FREE

Then Cam Illingworth takes over the Front Bar from 9pm with two hours of live music to carry us into Friday night.

Saturday

🥃 Lark Father’s Day Dinner

We’re getting in early for Dad with our special Lark Father’s Day dinner on Saturday night. Book dinner and select the Lark Dinner option through our online booking system to get Dad in on the action.

🎤 Kate Rigby // Front Bar
9–11pm • FREE

Then Kate Rigby closes out the week. One of Northern Tasmania’s emerging singer-songwriters, Kate brings raw, vulnerable originals and an acoustic indie sound to the Front Bar.

Book the bistro:
bit.ly/dineattheoak

30/08/2026

🥃 FATHER’S DAY AT THE OAK

A reminder to get Dad booked in for our Lark Father’s Day dinner.

We’ve teamed up with Lark Distillery for a particularly Tasmanian Father’s Day treat. Dads dining with us will receive a complimentary Lark Fire Trail whisky, plus a Lark whisky glass to take home.

No set menu. Pick whatever takes your fancy from our seasonal bistro menu, find a good bottle of wine for the table and let us look after the rest.

When booking online, make sure you select the “Lark Dinner” option so we know Dad is joining us for the celebration.

🥃 Complimentary Lark Fire Trail for Dad
🥃 Lark whisky glass to take home
🍽️ Full seasonal bistro menu
📅 Saturday of Father’s Day weekend

Tables are limited, so get Dad organised now.

Book online and select “Lark Dinner”:
bit.ly/dineattheoak

30/08/2026

🁫 Who needs screen time when it’s playtime? 🃏

Grab your mates, find a cosy table and settle in for some good old-fashioned pub entertainment.

A round of dominoes? A game of cards? Something competitive to start a friendly war of mates vs mates...

Put the phones away, order a pint, a glass of wine or something delicious from the kitchen and rediscover the fine art of sitting around a table and actually playing together.

We’ve got the tables. You bring your best poker face.

Wednesday + Thursday 3 pm–midnight
Friday + Saturday noon–late

Book into the bistro via bit.ly/dineattheoak

🁫🃏🍻

Pics by Sileo Media

29/08/2026

🍴 Fork it, it’s Friyay 🍴

Forget about cooking tonight, let us do it for you.

Flogging it out in the kitchen? Cleaning the dishes? Nah, fork it, it's friyay– come to The Oak for something delicious instead.

Order your pub favourite, get the onion rings AND the fries on the side because it’s Friday and decisions have been made. 🍟🍺🍽️

Grab your mates, order a round and let us handle dinner.

Fork it. It’s Friyay.

29/08/2026

🥃 FATHER’S DAY AT THE OAK

A reminder to get Dad booked in for our Lark Father’s Day lunch or dinner next Saturday.

We’ve teamed up with Lark Distillery for a particularly Tasmanian Father’s Day treat. Dads dining with us will receive a complimentary Lark Fire Trail whisky, plus a Lark whisky glass to take home.

No set menu. Pick whatever takes your fancy from our seasonal bistro menu, find a good bottle of wine for the table and let us look after the rest.

When booking online, make sure you select the “Lark Dinner” option so we know Dad is joining us for the celebration.

🥃 Complimentary Lark Fire Trail for Dad
🥃 Lark whisky glass to take home
🍽️ Full seasonal bistro menu
📅 Saturday of Father’s Day weekend

Tables are limited, so get Dad organised now.

Book online and select “Lark Distillery” from our drop down menu!
bit.ly/dineattheoak

29/08/2026

Tonight//BENJAMIN STEWART + CLEWS // Saturday

Benjamin Stewart brings his first-ever solo tour to the Oak Shed, stripping songs from his two solo albums right back for an intimate, up-close acoustic show, with a few surprises promised along the way.

And joining him tonight is CLEWS.

There’s plenty of creative history between Benjamin and CLEWS, making this a particularly special pairing for a Saturday night in one of our smallest rooms.

Two exceptional songwriting forces, one stage.

Benjamin Stewart + CLEWS
Tonight // 9pm
Oak Shed // $40
ALMOST SOLD OUT

Last tickets:
bit.ly/liveattheoak

28/08/2026

💜 A cool-climate classic 💜

Tasmania does Shiraz a little differently.

Havilah Shiraz is everything we love about cool-climate winemaking. Grown in the Coal River Valley and crafted with a light touch, it showcases vibrant blue fruits, distinctive white pepper spice and a bright line of fresh acidity that keeps every sip lively and elegant.

Matured for 12 months in seasoned oak and bottled without fining or filtration, it's a wine that lets the vineyard do the talking.

This is Shiraz with finesse. Fresh, savoury and beautifully balanced.

Perfect alongside our slow-cooked lamb shoulder, a juicy Tasmanian steak or simply enjoyed with great company.

Come and discover one of Tasmania's standout reds.

💜🍷

28/08/2026

Tonight // Friyay //JOHN & JAI

Two of Launceston’s most beloved musos, two good mates and a stack of unexpected, jaunty tunes played in ways you might not have heard before.

John brings the guitar chops and gritty rock vocals. Jai steps away from the drum kit and onto the mysterious wooden box, bringing the beats and the softer side. Together, their harmonies are seriously good.

Expect plenty of “I LOVE this song” moments, some unexpected choices and a very easy Friday night in the Front Bar.

John brings the dad jokes. Jai brings the groans.

Tonight // 9–11pm
Front Bar // FREE

Grab some dinner beforehand:
bit.ly/dineattheoak

27/08/2026

Good food deserves a good bottle. Or a good glass.

Our seasonal menu is built for exactly the kind of eating we like at The Oak: generous pub favourites alongside dishes that make the most of what’s good right now. Come in for a parmi, settle in over steak frites, order a few things for the table or make an evening of it.

Then there’s the wine list.

We’ve put together a broad, curious list that goes well beyond the standard pub offering, with plenty of Tasmanian bottles alongside some excellent mainland Australian producers. Sparkling, riesling, pinot gris, chardonnay, rosé, pinot noir, shiraz, cabernet and a few less predictable things in between.

You’ll find Tassie names including Holm Oak, Pressing Matters, Freycinet, Stoney Rise, Invercarron and Dr Edge on the boards, with plenty available by the glass if committing to a bottle feels overly ambitious for a Tuesday.

Come hungry. Have a look at the boards. Ask us what’s drinking well. Stay for another glass. 🍷 🍾 🥂 🍇 🧀 🫒 🍽️ 🥖

Book into the bistro:
bit.ly/dineattheoak

Address

14 Brisbane Street
Launceston, TAS
7250

Opening Hours

Wednesday	3pm - 11pm
Thursday	3pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am

Telephone

+61363315346

Website

https://linktr.ee/royaloaktas

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