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The Waterloo Inn

The Waterloo Inn

Thanks to the work of a plucky young couple, the sleepy Tasmanian town of Swansea is now a dining destination, writes MATTY HIRSCH.
A close-up photo of a plate with marron and steamed egg custard. A black spoon is next to it.

De’sendent

With its South West-driven menus, welcoming dining room and its tight restaurant team, de'sendent is as much for locals thirsty for adventure as it is for regional visitors hungry for a big night out.
A photo of a large dining room. On the left-hand side there is a bar, and on the right there is a window with a view of the ocean.

Gibney

With its ornate, palatial room full of hand-finished details and a squadron of white-jacketed waiters, this seaside brasserie talks the talk. But with a menu full of subtle flourishes and a heavyweight cellar teeming with riches, Gibney more than walks the walk.
A cauliflower pie with gravy in a white bowl with a metal spoon.

Nieuw Ruin

An easy-going Freo wine bar with a new French accent. Come for lovingly safeguarded old school classics (with the odd liberty taken), and a wine list with everything from newcomers to big-ticket Burgundies.
A plate of radishes from Julie on a table with a white tablecloth.

Julie

Annual Restaurant Guide: VIC top 25