the rockwall story

Flanked by the waters of the River Derwent, Nipaluna / Hobart sits below the majestic Kunanyi / Mount Wellington. A combination of National Trust classified buildings and a modern city, Hobart offers old-world charm and a palpable sense of history.

Settled in 1803, Hobart’s sea trade and ship-building industry began to flourish in the 1830s around the warehouses of Salamanca Place. These buildings, including that which houses Rockwall, are amongst the most stunning sandstone Georgian warehouses in Australia.

Rockwall bar + grill was established in November 2008 by renown local restaurateur Susan Catchpool and former Australian Rules footballer Garry Baker.

Susan and Garry aptly recognised Hobart’s need for an establishment showcasing quality Tasmanian fare in a relaxed environment.

Opened in 2008 and quickly becoming a Tasmanian dining institution, Rockwall offers visitors and locals the opportunity to view history from the inside. This amazing warehouse has withstood the test of time and has been artfully outfitted to accommodate modern and relaxed dining; 7 days a week.

Seeking new adventures, in 2022, Susan and Garry passed the Rockwall institution to eager protégés, Luke and Marisa Richmond. The menu retains Rockwall’s classic favourites with a refreshed passion to showcase the exceptional products of local farmers.

Luke and Marisa launched Rockwall at the Market in June 2023. Led by Chef Nicholas Garth Rockwall at the Market brings Rockwall’s exceptional quality to Saturday’s Salamanca Market. The simplicity of a morning egg and bacon roll, elevated using exceptional paddock raised, free range, Tasmanian oak smoked bacon, local free range eggs and freshly baked brioche.

In Summer 2023 Rockwall’s attended it’s first Taste of Summer festival. Launching for the first time at the festival, cooked to order, grass fed Cape Grim Scotch Fillet with Rockwall’s signature coffee rub and shallot butter, Daly Farm new potatoes and Huon Valley Rubigold apple, roquette and parmesan salad.

The Cape Grim steak sanger with lashings of house made tomato relish received rave reviews, the Premier Jeremy Rockcliffe one of many repeat visitors! The festival highlight was kids trying steak sandwiches for the first time, coming back for seconds, a little boy came back to thank us, telling us it was the best thing he’d ever eaten. We couldn’t keep the smiles from our faces.

The Rockwall institution continues for locals and travellers alike, to enjoy, time and time again.