Red Bridge Cafe

The Red Bridge Cafe in Campbell Town, can be found on the main road (Midlands Highway). It is one of the first of the shops/cafes that you come to as you enter Campbell Town on your way from Hobart. There is parking right outside, but at busier times, you may need to turn in to the car park behind. FYI if you park behind, you have to do a quick lap around the block in order to re-join the main road as it is a one way access from the main road.

Whilst looking rather unassuming on the outside, the Red Bridge Cafe and Providore is much more than it seems. When you enter you have a huge coffee bar to your left, and an extensive providore to your right. Straight ahead, looking over the pies, cakes and the counter, you will see a large area where you can site to eat or drink.

This place has character, lots of it and signs and pictures that adorn the walls of the seating area make it clear that this place has been used in lots of guises. An information board details the history of the building and its uses, some of which include being a brewery (several times), a scout hut, a boxing club, a masonic hall and war office. There is lots of charm to take in from the old building and I for one take delight in having a wander around while I'm sipping on my coffee. The building's history is very interesting.

The coffee tastes excellent and by the size of the bar and the equipment behind it, it should (although I like mine a little hotter). There is quite a selection of Tasmanian red and white wine available from here and advice can be sought on this if you are inclined to ask.

The provedore essentially stocks mainly 'sweet treats', yogurt coated this and that, dried fruits and nuts, chips etc. There are a range of cheeses, crackers, small savories such as pickles, oils and marinades too. Overall the selection is good but a lot of it is the sort of thing that I'd feel guilty about buying as it might have too many calories for a casual purchase. Then again, being in Campbell Town, for most people means a trip to somewhere, therefore these might just be the 'holiday' type of treats you are looking for.


If you are heading through Campbell Town, its definitely worth a quick coffee/tea refuel as well as grabbing some delicious snacks to take with you. It's probably the best coffee in Campbell Town, although Zeps is good too.