INSTITUT POLAIRE

COLDHEARTED LIQUOR

OPENING HOURS

Please note we are currently closed for Winter break renovations. We look forward to welcoming you in Spring.

Thursday to Sunday from 4pm

1/7 Murray St. Hobart Tasmania 7000

WINE BAR & KITCHEN

Tasmania's coolest locale. Settle in the snowy interior of marble and plush grey leather at Institut Polaire.

This cold climate wine bar and kitchen embraces Tasmania’s long held status as the gateway to Antarctica with a passion for everything coldhearted.

Enjoy our seasonal set menu or fresh a la carte plates featuring ethical produce from quality local growers, fishers and farmers.

Think native angasi oysters, a changing repertoire of handmade pasta, pristine seafood from the Southern Ocean and salumi from the berkel slicer. An interest in alpine food traditions like pickling, fermenting, smoking and curing drives our spirit of exploration. 

​Awarded Australia's best wine list (100 wines) in Australia's wine list of the year awards. 

Dive into some of the world's most revered and challenging cold climate terroir with an emphasis on low input, organic, biodynamic farming and natural techniques. 

Sip a signature Süd Polaire Antarctic dry martini, alpine amaro, sake or nurse your single malt whisky from a highly curated spirit library.

Look out for the specialty Domaine Simha wine and Süd Polaire G&T flights. 

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Seasonal set menu - bookings preferred

Wine bar menu (a la carte) - bookings and walk in welcome

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WINE BAR MENU

(A la carte - Bookngs and Walk in welcome)

SNACKS

Olives  9;

Oyster, elderflower mignonette  6;

Bottarga toast  12

(+ olasagasti anchovy 3);

Parfait eclair, spiced cherry  12;

PLATES

Oeufs mayo, pepperberry salt  (v)  16;

Anchovy plate, yuzu oil, crostini  24;

Asparagus, beurre blanc, cured yolk  25;

Tuna carpaccio, pomelo, moscatel vinegar  29;

Salume plate: fork it farm capicola, fennel condiment, lovage seed grissini  29;

Wagyu X tartare, cured yolk, wasabi mayo, koji crisp  29;

Berkshire pork katsu sando (sundays only)  25;

FRUITS DE MER  (for two)  99

oysters, octopus gilda, scallop sashimi, crab remoulade, marie rose sauce;

CAVIAR

Bump with Süd Polaire vodka  49;

Service with toasted brioche and accompaniments  99;

LARGE

Skull Island prawns, tamari butter, capers  33;

Pasta cacio e pepe, tasmanian truffle  45;

Pasta crab alla vodka, silk handkerchiefs  45;

Snapper, sauce vierge  75;

Cape grim beef, potato, polaire sauce, mustard  85;

SIDES

Salade verte  15;

Sourdough, miso butter 8;

CHEESE

Cheese: coal river farm triple cream brie, mustard fruits  25;

Cheese: tete de moine, cherry mostarda  25;

SWEET

Paris brest: hazelbrae hazelnut praline creme  25;

Poire belle helene  22;

Fig leaf ice cream, sable, white chocolate soil  16.

SEASONAL SET MENU

(bookings preferred)

$150 per person

Bottarga toast  |  Wagyu X tartare;

Sourdough, miso butter; 

Scallop sashimi, lemon infused verjus, kunzea;

Potato paillasson, mr browns mushrooms, crème parmesan  (v);

Pasta cacio e pepe, tasmanian trufle  (v);

Snapper, seven springs farm leeks, sauce vierge;

Salade verte;

Trou Normand: apple sorbet, apple brandy syrup;

Whisky caramel tart;

Supplements

+ oyster $6 each

+ caviar bump and sud polaire vodka $49 each

+ full caviar service $99

+ truffle $30 per 8g  (when in season)

+ cheese $12 per person

TASTING FLIGHTS

As the home of Süd Polaire spirits and Domaine Simha wine, we offer a range of coldhearted tasting experiences. 
•  Süd Polaire flight of three gins with tonic $30 

Discover the thrill of transcendent flavour, glacial cut and bracing Antarctic dry spirit

•  Domaine Simha flights of three wines $30 

Unearth Tasmania's most compelling avant-garde wine

Available during operating hours on a walk in basis. Pair with fresh local oysters, cheese or salumi from the berkel slicer.

Excellent for individuals or small luxury tours. For larger groups, please email us to reserve a private room.

Stay tuned for specialty themed classes from time to time.

Master the ultimate martini in this engaging session at Institut Polaire. Uncover the secrets of our famous Antarctic dry martini and immerse yourself in the world's most infamous cocktail. Discover the thrill of transcendent flavour, glacial cut and bracing antarctic dry spirit that is Süd Polaire. Hear tales of the glory days when gin and James Bond were all the rage.

A top mixologist will show you how to tailor the perfect martini and its variations. Whether its shaken or stirred, super dry, dirty or with a twist, you will be mixing it like a pro in no time.

•  Süd Polaire Martini Masterclass $150 per person

paired with snack plates.

Sessions cater for up to ten persons (seated at the bar).

From 4-5pm Sundays only. Allow approximately 45 minutes.

EVENTS

We are hospitality professionals. We curate memorable tailored events.

cellar DOOR SALES

Visit us for the full range of Süd Polaire gin and Domaine Simha wine are available for purchase at cellar door prices.

You can also explore Tasmania Bitters and our neat range of pocket concoctions, fine bottled cocktails and negroni flasks.  

Shop online for a small selection of our favourite coldhearted liquor to see you through isolation, with free delivery Australia wide. 

Love from our small island community in Tasmania x

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Throughout the year

ABSINTHE SESSIONS  

R u ready for monster absinthe sessions?! 

Bohemian Absinthe, cocktails and fountains.

from 6pm 

thursday to sunday

bookings not required.

Coming soon

DARK MOFO

Martini Nights

MERCH

institut polaire badges $10

LOCATION

INSTITUT POLAIRE

COLDHEARTED LIQUOR

1 / 7 Murray Street 
Hobart Tasmania Australia 7000 

+61 (0) 432 925 895

                                    wine bar & kitchen  •  cellars                                   

cellar door sales & tasting experiences (fees apply)

Open thursday - sunday or by appointment

Monday - Wednesday (closed)

Thursday  from 4pm

Friday  4pm - late

Saturday 4pm - late

Sunday from 4pm