On the 7th of March, 1912, a large wooden ship marked ‘Fram’ sailed into the Derwent River, carrying some very big news – news which was to be kept secret.

In spring 1850, an exciting new kind of ad appeared in the local newspaper – ice creams for sale. They were the first ice creams in Tasmania. And they were sold right here.

Here in May 1867 something remarkable opened at the hotel, drawing a very large, and very curious, crowd.

It was a crisp winter’s day in 1887 when Amy Sherwin arrived home in Hobart. She was the first Australian singer to make it overseas. Crowds had gathered an hour before her arrival, filling the streets from Town Hall to Hadley’s with a sea of billowing scarves and feathered hats.

An adventurous American couple – Mr. and Mrs. Glidden – arrived in Hobart from New Zealand, parking outside Hadley’s to a bustling crowd.

In autumn 1892, a gentleman checked in with his wife. He jumped on the hotel’s grand piano, dazzling and charming guests. His wildly extravagant behaviour drew crowds and he proudly declared himself to be Lord Lymington.

In 1839, the hotel’s cook was woken by a dog barking wildly. As he walked over to shush the dog, he heard a voice from the fireplace calling ‘Let me out!’ With the fireplace strongly ablaze, the cook was baffled. “I’m in the chimney a grilling!” came the nervous voice again.

Every Saturday | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Live music at Hadley's Orient Hotel every Saturday, 5:30pm - 8:30pm. Enjoy a drink in the Orient bar or dinner in the Atrium for a wonderful evening out in Hobart.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Seatings from 12:30pm - 2pm

Includes ALL the delights of our Traditional Afternoon Tea PLUS the excitement of our Murder Mystery game delivered to your table for solving!

Musica Viva Tasmania guests who make a dinner reservation in the Atrium any night of the week will receive a complimentary glass of Devil's Corner.

Dinner is served in the Atrium, Wednesday-Saturday from 6pm-9pm.