As a founding member of the Violent Femmes, Brian Ritchie has traversed the world’s stages and now curates music for the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart.

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Clifton Beach Hobart

Beach
Tasmania, Australia
Clifton Beach Hobart

"If there are 10, or even five other people there, you think it’s crowded."

Brian RITCHIE

Cascade Brewery Bar

Bar
140 Cascade Rd, South Hobart TAS 7004
Cascade Brewery Bar

"If you’ve heard of Cascade beer, well there’s the Cascade Brewery, which is a classic pub."

Brian RITCHIE

Museum of Old and New Art (MoNA)

Museum
655 Main Rd, Berriedale TAS 7011
Museum of Old and New Art (MoNA)

"MoNA is a hangout for locals as well as being a massive tourism drawcard. It’s almost like a de facto town square."

Brian RITCHIE

Lark Distillery Cellar Door

Bar
14 Davey St, Hobart TAS 7000
Lark Distillery Cellar Door

"The whiskey scene in Tasmania is blowing people’s minds. Our distillers are winning international awards left, right and center."

Brian RITCHIE

Tom McHugo’s Hobart Hotel

Gastropub
87 Macquarie St, Hobart TAS 7000
Tom McHugo’s Hobart Hotel

"They also have some very unusual beer there — it’s a great place for a pub meal."

Brian RITCHIE

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