Flippers Cooked Seafood
A fish-shaped floating punt on Constitution Dock, this is a classic, budget-friendly Hobart seafood takeaway perfect for eating fish and chips by the water.
Flippers is a fish-shaped floating punt moored at Constitution Dock, described by Lonely Planet as an enduring classic among the harbor's fish punts. The signature dish is battered fish with thick-cut chips and tartare sauce, while the squid and scallops are also popular. Fish and chips packs start from around AUD 17.5, and snacks from AUD 1.9. There is no indoor seating; you buy your food and eat it on the dockside, but watch out for the seagulls. Reviews in recent years have been mixed, with some diners finding it a bit greasy or overpriced, but it wins on location and atmosphere. It is about a ten-minute walk from Salamanca or the city center.
Opening hours
Daily 9:30–21:00
Nearby sights
- Constitution Dock & Hobart Waterfront
- Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)
- Mawson's Huts Replica Museum
- Salamanca Market
- Farm Gate Market
- Battery Point
- Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gardens
- Cascades Female Factory Historic Site