Short & Stout - Snug

How wonderful to find this gem in Snug. Amazing gluten free food. You have to try the fish and chips. Liz's Hot Chilli Chocolate is to die for and I keep going back for more. An incredibly warm, welcoming cafe with fabulous hosts. A must go to if you are down the Channel Highway or on your way to Bruny Island.

Just 20 minutes from Hobart through undulating countryside adjoining the water, Snug's latest addition to Tasmanian eateries is recommended, An eclectic display of teapots is a must see, The warm homely feel means that this is not just a stopover rather a place to go. The food is hearty, the ambience delightful, service just right. Somewhat hidden next to the Snug butcher which you can’t miss], Short and Stout is on the left hand side southbound.

Despite having booked in advance and being assured that there was ample room for 6 adults plus one toddler and pram, we arrived to an obviously overbooked venue. Worse still we were treated so brusquely that it bordered on outright rudeness. A table had not even been set up for us and chairs were hastily moved to a table which might have been adequate - just - for 4 adults but was extremely awkward for our party. We were then totally ignored for the next 20 - 25 minutes. I cannot comment on the food or coffee because we opted to vacate the premises and go elsewhere. Having travelled down the Channel from Hobart we were not impressed and will definitely not return. Very disappointing.

I recently visited a dear friend in Snug, Tasmania and was taken to "Short and Stout" for lunch. It's a relatively new cafe and fairly ordinary at first sight. It was a dreary, overcast day but the cafe was warm and crowded, and the staff were friendly and very accommodating to my disabled friend. The cafe's name comes from the extraordinary collection of teapots which decorate the walls and which are available for customers to enjoy their tea. Despite the wide range of teas available, I chose coffee and was pleasantly surprised at how good it was.My friend and I both had the fish and sweet potato chips and it was the best fish and chips I've had anywhere for ages. The fish fillets were lightly battered in a delicious herb mix and the sweet potato chips were obviously hand-cut and fried to perfection. A small bowl of crunchy, pickled vegetables and a home-made tartare sauce accompanied the fish. The prices were extremely reasonable for such excellent quality. The only down side was that the serves were so generous that I couldn't fit in a dessert, which was disappointing as they looked delicious, too. Think I'll have to visit Tassie again soon to try them.I'm a bit jealous of the locals having this little treasure in their midst and I certainly hope they're still around for my next visit.

Stopped by for a coffee before a long drive. The couple who own the place were so lovely, chatting away casually while making the coffees. Although we didn't eat, the food that we did see looked delicious. Definitely one to stop by if you're in Snug!