Welcome to the Black Cow Bistro, located in the historic Art Deco Luck's Butchery shop in Launceston, Tasmania, specialising in free range, grass fed, dry aged premium Tasmanian Beef.

Dishes are designed around fresh, local produce and served in a warm, casual Bistro-style atmosphere with well priced Tasmanian wines and some full-bodied reds thrown in for good measure.

Historically the cow has been important to many cultures. It has been seen and worshiped as a symbol of contentedness, fecundity, the passive yet creative and generative powers of natures, patience, nourishment, abundance, fertility and equifinality. It is also, of course, an excellent source of protein.

The Black Cow logo has been inspired by the amazing ancient artworks in the Lascaux Caves in France, which carbon dating indicates are more than 17,000 years old.

Latest User Reviews

"Fantastic food, wonderful waiter really friendly and informed, wonderful meal. Will go again."

"Lovely food - but jammed into the space and perhaps "over-serviced"? Everyone at our table commented they were reluctant to move an arm as in each instance an extra-attentive waiter jumped to serve. May better suit a couple wanting a service-intensive evening rather than a group of friends looking for good food and a more relaxed atmosphere." more reviews

Chef	Craig Will - Craig, a local Launceston lad, trained and qualified in Tasmania, has been working in interstate kitchens for the last 8 years to enrich his culinary experiences. He returned to the State in 2007 to work as Second Chef in the highly acclaimed Marque IV Restaurant in Hobart until opening his first operation, Black Cow, to critical acclaim in 2008.
Price Guide	Entrée $16 - $19.50, Main $24 - $32.50, Dessert $13.50 - $18.50
Payment Options	Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Eftpos
Features	Licensed, Secure parking, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Contemporary
Styles	Sit down
Suitable For	Birthday/Anniversary, Business lunch/dinner

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name Capacity seated Capacity standing Entire Restaurant 40 80 wine room 14 n/a