Poet's Cottage Stanley

Welcome to our Award-winning seafood restaurant. You will know you have arrived at Hursey Seafoods when you see the Big Red Cray, nestled under the Nut beside the sea. There is plenty of room to park in a large car park area close to the docks. Often you will see the Managing Director at the slip maintaining his fleet, sometimes joined by wild Fairy Penguins at night. The dine-in area has plenty of window seats overlooking Tatlows Beach, where you will be swept away by Summer sunset views or beachgoers at play in the Summer sun. Apart from premium seafood, enjoy char-grilled Cape Grim steak or local Nichols free-range chicken. Stylish family friendly relaxed atmosphere, plus a private function area for your special celebration. Order your takeaway at the ground level area and while your meal is being prepared, check out the stories of our fishing family and fleet, or purchase seafood, including fish fillets, lobster (crayfish), oysters and scallops from the deli. Enjoy your fresh takeaway in the nearby grassed area in the undercover seating. Step inside, we are looking forward to serving you.

We know a thing or two about hospitality as we have been welcoming guests since 1847 - trust in our experience to provide you with a warm welcome. This is Stanley's local' - an ideal place for a drink and to chat with the locals. Lounge in the comfortable armchairs in the Bar by the blazing wood fire, and browse the amazing collection of old black and white photos of Stanley dating back to the 1830s. Enjoy a great selection of Tasmanian wines, ciders, spirits and beers. You might see the muddy boots left outside the door where our local farmers have popped in for a drink after dropping off their freshly dug potatoes or have a yarn to Stanley’s fisherman who provides us with our seafood just back from their daily catch. We provide the usual pub fare with a stylish twist plus on-trend restaurant dishes influenced by what we see out our windows – seafood, great steaks and farmed abalone. Our suppliers are our friends and are just as likely to be sitting at the table next to you. Friendly, open and knowledgeable staff will make you feel very welcome. The Bistro is warm and spacious with views of the amazing sunsets. The original stone cellars under the Hotel house our fine selection of wine including a great Tasmanian selection.

Conveniently located at the historic Stanley Town Hall. Call us or drop into the Stanley Visitor Centre to collect your visitor guides, local maps and brochures. This is a pop-up, unmanned Visitor Centre if you would like to talk to a local, please call 0364 135333 We are open seven days a week: (0900 to 1700).