Rude Boy Hobart

Rude Boy Hobart Welcome to Rude Boy. Your neighbourhood escape. Fried Chicken, with the best cocktails in town, supporting local producers and championing seasonality.
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Our award winning bar is high energy, great service and all the vibes. A funky hot spot to Hobart's thriving industry - Opened in 2018, lead by a passionate team of hospitality, rum loving staff - The best place to enjoy delicious Fried Chicken, cocktails with the extra bonus of table service provided to all our beautiful guests. Bookings available for dinner, or just pop in to grab a drink at the

bar. We look forward to sharing our colourful new venue with you all. What is Rude Boy? Inspired by our founder’s Cuban adventure, Rude Boy is two quarts Cuban passion, one quart Rastafarian coolness and a generous dash (or two) of rude boy boldness. So, who were the rude boys and gals? Imagine 1960s Jamaica. Poverty and unemployment are widespread. Influenced by the sounds of the rising ska and rock-steady music scene, discontented youths retaliate as gangsters and thugs-for-hire; employed by sound system operators to cause havoc in rival dancehall gatherings. In defiance of their drab circumstances, these kids donned slick garb. Dressed in suits, ties, hats and shiny shoes, the rude boy rebels made being bad look good. So good, in fact, that rude boy subculture spread from the slums of Kingston all the way to London, where both mods and rockers embraced the cool, anti-establishment vibe. The music and attire may have evolved, but the underlying spirit of passion, nonconformity, and urban grit makes the quintessential rude boy. This little tropical haven is a testament to our passion for what we do best. We can give you a tour through our Rude Boy cocktails all the way into the depths of our hefty back bar. Let us whip you up a cheeky piña colada and take you on a journey through the dark and stormy history of the Caribbean’s signature spirit: Rum.

It’s F-Rye-Day again! Last week Josh & Dara walked away as happy campers from our Friday Gove away - will it be you this...
10/07/2026

It’s F-Rye-Day again!
Last week Josh & Dara walked away as happy campers from our Friday Gove away - will it be you this week? All you have to do is buy a drink from our 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐘 drink list for a chance!

The best way to kick the winter blues is here! We’ve collaborated with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐘 for a special Rye July menu wi...
02/07/2026

The best way to kick the winter blues is here!
We’ve collaborated with 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐘 for a special Rye July menu with something to suit everyone.
AND every Friday if you buy a drink from the Rye July menu you have a chance to win a bottle of The Gospel Solera Rye! WHAT A DEAL.

Cheers 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐆𝐎𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐋 𝐖𝐇𝐈𝐒𝐊𝐄𝐘 + Brands on Parade + Vanguard Luxury Brands

It’s actually happened - he’s gone. Jack Turner has left the building. Rude Boy wouldn’t be the institution it is now wi...
30/06/2026

It’s actually happened - he’s gone.
Jack Turner has left the building.
Rude Boy wouldn’t be the institution it is now without him, he’s driven our drinks program to new heights and cemented our place on the national bartending stage. We are going to miss him, but we will definitely be keeping to his standards and continue to serve banging drinks made with local produce!!
Thanks for everything Jack.

Love Campbell, Khay, Ro, & the whole gang.

Perfect weather for a cocktail, winter is putting on a show today! See you from 4!
27/06/2026

Perfect weather for a cocktail, winter is putting on a show today! See you from 4!

We will be closed tonight (Friday 26/96) for a private event, but back open and keen to see you tomorrow from 4pm! If yo...
25/06/2026

We will be closed tonight (Friday 26/96) for a private event, but back open and keen to see you tomorrow from 4pm!
If you’d like to throw your own private party then don’t hesitate to slide into our DMs.

We’re taking Tuesday 23/6 off, thanks to everyone who came in over Dark M**o this year, we will see you Wednesday arvo!
22/06/2026

We’re taking Tuesday 23/6 off, thanks to everyone who came in over Dark M**o this year, we will see you Wednesday arvo!

What a massive first weekend of Winter Feast. So greatful for everyone who came along to try our food and cocktails.Shou...
16/06/2026

What a massive first weekend of Winter Feast. So greatful for everyone who came along to try our food and cocktails.
Shout out to all the amazing producers who shape our offerings.
Mr Brown & Towns Mushroom Garden The Wood Fiery Redhead Glebe Hill Bakery Shake Coffee Roasters
And to our amazing team and friends for their solid hard work over this period.

If you enjoyed any of our Punch & Ladle products, you can find them online. See link in bio.

We look forward to another huge weekend, kicking off Thursday from 4pm.

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Dark M**o Amanda Vallis
📸 Sileo Media 😘

Our plans for the next two weeks; good times, great drinks and the best fried chicken going.  Open Tuesday Saturday as n...
09/06/2026

Our plans for the next two weeks; good times, great drinks and the best fried chicken going.
Open Tuesday Saturday as normal, if it’s busy we will be open until 1am too! Always here for your late night feed needs.
Keep an eye out for some champagne and fried chicken specials too!

Dark M**o & Winter Feast mode activated.Our favourite time of year has rolled around again, and we’re bringing the goods...
06/06/2026

Dark M**o & Winter Feast mode activated.

Our favourite time of year has rolled around again, and we’re bringing the goods.

Our fan-favourite fried chicken is back where it belongs, joined by a few festival specials worthy of the longest queue. Think Oyster Mushroom Skewers dripping with jerk & nectarine glaze - or try our Cape Grim Brisket Po’ Boy stacked with pickled pineapple slaw and smothered in rich wattleseed gravy.

And because no feast is complete without something delicious to wash it down, our sister brand never disappoints.

If you haven’t, then you must try our Blackberry & Bay Spritz, or lean fully into the darkness with our Dark M**o special -

Cherry Irish Coffee 🍒
Punch & Ladle Cherry Stout Chinato • Coffee • Ice Cream Foam

You will find us outside on Castray in front of the stage!

Cold nights. Hot food. Strong drinks. Questionable decisions.

See you in the dark. 🖤❤️‍🔥🍗

Weekend plans: sorted.
05/06/2026

Weekend plans: sorted.

Address

130 Elizabeth Street
Hobart, TAS
7000

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am

Telephone

+61429904133

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