Situated right in the heart of Hobart’s entertainment precinct Salamanca Place and within an easy walking distance of the CBD and major conference venues, the Ball & Chain offers superb private dining rooms and entertainment spaces for any special occasion.
Ball & Chain can tailor a menu to your budget featuring seasonal Tasmanian produce and drinks packages offering house wine or a selection of our premium cellar list.
Located above the main dining room, the restaurant’s three private dining spaces allow for exclusive and intimate groups of 6 guests, with the largest private dining room accommodating for up to 60 diners seated or 80 standing, making it perfect for birthday and cocktail parties or corporate celebrations.
The menu’s on offer allow diners to experience and enjoy quality Tasmanian grass-fed beef, free-range poultry and fresh Tasmanian seafood cooked to their liking on an authentic charcoal grill. The results are unique flavour, beautiful texture and an eating experience exclusive to the Ball and Chain Grill. Packages on offer for private events are two and three-course set menus, or a menu can be tailored to your budget featuring seasonal Tasmanian produce and beverage suggestions offering great value for money house wines or a selection from the premium cellar list.
Venue Amenities
Cuisines
- Grilled Meats
- Seafood
- Steak
Table Sizes
- 0 to 10 Seated
- 10 to 15 Seated
- 15 to 20 Seated
- 20 to 25 Seated
- 25 to 30 Seated
- 30 + Seated
Venue Features
- À la carte
- AV Equipment
- Birthday Parties
- Business Lunches
- Christenings
- Christmas Parties
- Cocktail Parties
- Corporate
- Engagement Parties
- Meetings
- Set Menu
- Small Function Rooms
- Venue Hire
- Weddings
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Our group enjoyed a fantastic meal here after a day of sightseeing. Every steak was cooked perfectly, the desserts were excellent and the staff checked in regularly without interrupting our conversations. We’d happily recommend Ball & Chain Grill to anyone looking for a quality dining experience.
We had dinner at Ball & Chain Grill while exploring Salamanca and were thoroughly impressed. The steak was cooked exactly as requested, the sides were generous and full of flavour, and the staff made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The relaxed atmosphere made it an easy place to settle in for the evening.
Ball & Chain Grill exceeded our expectations. The menu offered an excellent selection of premium cuts, everything was beautifully presented and the service remained attentive throughout the meal. The wine recommendations complemented the food perfectly, making it one of our favourite dinners in Hobart.