A portal to a world of fine drinking, hidden behind sandstone walls.

Behind these walls, stories are poured.

Taking its name from the former St Mary’s Hospital that once stood on the corner of Davey Street and Salamanca Place, Mary Mary draws on its past to create an experience layered with history, intrigue and discovery.

Classic cocktails are thoughtfully reimagined with native ingredients, revealing Tasmanian character and craftsmanship. An expansive spirits library - filled with rare, curious and artisanal selections from the island and beyond - invites exploration, whether by the fire, at the bar, or within the intimacy of the anterooms.

A considered selection of small plates, including favourites from nearby Peppina, complements the drinks.

Designed by Michael McCann of Dreamtime Australia Design, the space is rich in texture and restraint. Leather, marble, brass and timber sit in quiet balance, while subtle details - including the original coal chute and artefacts cabinet - connect us to what came before.

Mary Mary is a refined reimagining of a bygone era—an intimate space where curiosity, craftsmanship and atmosphere converge.

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We pay homage to the original owners of this land, the Muwinina people, and acknowledge today's Tasmanian Aboriginal people who are the custodians of this land. Pre-European Settlement Aboriginal people have lived in Tasmania for at least 35,000 years. At the beginning of the initial European colonisation, this area was mostly populated by the Muwinina band of the South East Nation. But right after the invasion, the current Sullivans Cove was thickly forested with heavy undergrowth.
1847

St Mary's Hospital constructed (36 Davey Street).
St Mary's Hospital, a facility for the poorer classes, was designed by William Porden Kay, Director of Public Works. Built between 1847 and 1848 on the site of the old Customs House, which was partially demolished in the process, St Mary's Hospital closed in 1862 due to lack of patients and was acquired by the government, becoming a cluster of offices for the Lands and Survey Department.
1862

St Mary's Hospital building occupied by Lands and Survey Department.
Government Printers Office (GPO) constructed, now referred to as the Red Brick Building, partially demolished in 2014. In 1862, an extension to the former St Mary's Hospital building was constructed to the north for the Government Printers Office, part of what is now referred to as the Red Brick Building. Additions at the rear were constructed in 1899 and 1909-16.
1883

St Mary's Wall and Salamanca Extension constructed for use by the Lands and Survey Department.
To provide additional space for the Lands and Survey Department, St Mary's Wall was first constructed to stabilise the steep slope to the east of the building site. The Salamanca Extension was then constructed between 1883 and 1886, reproducing the stone architectural details of the original St Mary's Hospital building.
1959

Government consolidates whole precinct By 1959 there was no private ownership in the precinct. Over a period of 135 years, the block originally located on the edge of the main town had become a focus of government administration.
2012

Parliament Square Redevelopment
The Parliament Square precinct has undergone significant redevelopment since 2012, including the construction of 4 Salamanca Place, a new Annexe to Parliament House, and The Tasman. The project has included extensive heritage conservation works to the sandstone buildings, as well as alterations to accommodate the new hotel, bar, and dining functions.
2021

Mary Mary opens her doors once again for a large community of explorers.