Timeline
19:49
Grab a book or a snack at the State Cinema Bookstore before the crowds arrive. It is right next to the cinema entrance and stays open until 18:30 on weekdays or 21:00 on weekends.
20:04
Walk six minutes to Republic Bar & Cafe for a pre-sunset drink. This former Empire Hotel has a storied past and offers a relaxed atmosphere to kill time while the sky begins to change.
20:34
Head back to the State Cinema and take the stairs to the rooftop. This is the key moment. The cinema is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time. Find a spot facing west to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.
21:19
After the light fades, walk seven minutes to The Italian Pantry. Enjoy a glass of regional wine or a bite of provincial Italian food to wind down the evening.
Local tip
The rooftop access is via the stairs inside the cinema. If you are visiting on a weekend, the bookstore stays open later, giving you more flexibility with your timing.
Check before you go
- The State Cinema Bookstore (203) is open Mo-Th and Su 10:00-18:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00.
- Room for a Pony (4605) is open Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-21:00.
- The Winston (4527) is open Su-Th 16:00-22:30; Mo 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:00-23:30.
Worth knowing
- State Cinema Bookstore is open at 19:49 only on Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hobart (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).