Bar Wa Izakaya

Hobart


Backed by glowing shelves of whisky tumblers, Bar Wa Izakaya is a darkened, atmospheric Japanese bar with more sake, Sapporo and Japanese whisky on offer than seems plausible. Order a plate of tempura mushrooms or kingfish sashimi (bar food $6 to $16) to temper your whisky tasting flight ($27).


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