Welcome to Willing

The iconic North Hobart wine bar formally known as Willing Bros has entered an exciting new era. The vibe is right, the service is swift and the food is immaculate.

Chef Ryan Dolan, delivers an inspired neo-bistro menu. Utilising his relationships with local growers and technique honed in French Michelin-starred kitchens.

The wine list highlights emerging Tasmanian talent and Lo-fi gems, alongside tried-and-true classics. With 15 wines by the glass and over 300 bottles to explore, there’s something to suit every taste.

Willing is led by owners Angie Nichols and Emma Davis, who took the reins in 2024. They also run neighbouring venue Raincheck Lounge and founded the award-winning cocktail bar Society – Salamanca in 2015.

Breaking bread. Spilling wine. Summoning the strange.

Guest chef Travis Goodlet—of The Mulberry Group, and formerly behind the pass at institutions like Vue de Monde and Tipo 00—descends into the kitchen with our own culinary provocateur, Ryan Dolan.

Together, they conjure a darkly delicious menu: neo-bistro wine snacks, hand-cut pasta, and boundary-pushing flavour built on Tasmania’s finest offerings. This is food to awaken your senses and stir your shadows. A feast to unmake the ordinary.

Drink with intent. Our wine list dives deep into Tasmania’s next wave—fearless winemakers embracing wild ferments and low-intervention alchemy.

Negroni riffs, filthy martinis, and shadowy spirits round out the offerings. Sip slowly. Surrender fully.

Tuesday 10th - Saturday 14th June 2025

DARK MOFO fringe event.

Female owners of Willing Wine Bar Hobart. Wearing red Angie Nichols and wearing black Emma Davis. Women are drinking wine and smiling.
Champagne and oysters in Hobart. Plate of natural Tasmanian oysters. Bruny Island Oysters. Freshly shucked oysters. Billecart-Salmon Champagne at Hobart wine bar Willing.
Bar snacks Hobart. Wine bar snacks. Gluten free snacks. Finger Food.
Potato flatbread with cashew cream. House-baked bread. Vegan food.
Mortadella slider with pickles. Hobart sandwich. Hobart Bar. Hobart bar snacks.
Smiling female bartender shaking cocktail. Cocktail bar Hobart. Female owner of Willing Wine Bar Ange Nichols.
Negroni and Margarita. Hobart Happy Hour. Classic Cocktails.
Chicken Liver Parfait Hobart
Burrata cheese. Wine Bar Hobart.
Chef Ryan Dolan smiling at the bar. Michelin starred chef in Hobart. French chef in Hobart, Tasmania. Filipino chef in Hobart, Tasmania.
Wine rack. Wine bottles. Hobart sommelier.
Steak Frites. Hobart Steak. Hobart wine bar. French bistro Hobart.

North Hobart’s Best

HAPPY HOUR

Wednesday - Saturday

4pm - 6pm