Our Story

Mudbar Launceston's Waterfront Restaurant

Born from a love of great food, genuine hospitality, and the wild, flavourful landscape of Tasmania.

The Story

More Than Fifty Years in the Making

Mudbar began the way the best restaurants always do, with a single-minded belief that food shared with people you care about is one of life's great pleasures. When Don Cameron opened his first kitchen, his town had barely a handful of places to eat. Today, Launceston has over fifty. Mudbar has outlasted them all.

Situated on Seaport Boulevard on the Launceston waterfront, Mudbar brings together the finest Tasmanian produce, Asian-influenced flavours and a genuinely warm, unhurried approach to hospitality. The river is at your shoulder. The food is worth your full attention.

Don's late wife, Mel, shaped the culture that still runs through everything we do. Her guiding principle. "Customer first, every day, in every way", lives on in The Handbook of Mel's Way, and in every interaction from the moment you walk through the door.

The story

Paddock to Plate

Our own farm at Whitehills, just 20 minutes north, supplies grass-fed lamb and seasonal produce directly to this kitchen. Real provenance, no marketing spin.

Waterfront Dining

28 Seaport Boulevard places you right on the Launceston waterfront — a setting that suits a long lunch, a landmark dinner, or a cocktail as the light fades.

Designed for Sharing

Generous plates, bold Asian-influenced flavours and fresh Tasmanian seafood — a menu made to be passed around and lingered over.

30 Signature Cocktails

An extensive Tasmanian wine list, craft beers and 30 signature cocktails. Bespoke drinks crafted to order, paired with whatever you're celebrating.

"Mudbar is more than a restaurant — it's a journey of passion, resilience, and heartfelt connection with our community."

Don Cameron, Founder

Recognised for Excellence

Awards & Accreditations

wine list of the year 2026 award
australian good food guide
Restaurant catering award

Come and Join Us

28 Seaport Boulevard, Launceston, Tasmania · Open daily 11:30 AM – midnight