Roving Scientist Bar

Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:30 am to 11:30 am UTC+10:00

Hope & Anchor Hotel | Hobart

Beaker Street
Publisher/HostBeaker Street
Roving Scientist Bar
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We’re taking over the Hope and Anchor, Australia’s oldest continuously licensed pub, putting a scientist at every table, and inviting you in for the least-boring bar chats you’ve ever had. Also probably some of the weirdest… we’ve got experts on everything from dung beetles to exoplanets (Pluto is real!). There will be games, microscopes, specimens, live music, prizes to win, delicious things to drink and eat, and just so many scientists to talk to. It’s like speed dating, except nerdier and less susceptible to being overtaken by an app.
Stay tuned for more details, including family-friendly and new sensory-friendly sessions!
Free event
Please note that this is a free event, no bookings are required.
This event is part of Beaker Street Festival
Smart, surprising, and seriously entertaining: Beaker Street Festival is bringing its signature mix of science, art, and connection back to Lutruwita/Tasmania this August. Beaker Street Festival is Tasmania's annual celebration of science and culture.
🗓️ 6 – 17 August
📍 Lutruwita / Tasmania
🎟️ Full program: tickets.beakerstreet.com.au
🧪 Festival information: beakerstreet.com.au/festival
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Hope & Anchor Hotel, 17-19 Cavell St, West Hobart TAS 7000, Australia, Hobart

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