About CygnetCygnet offers a remarkable choice of cafes, restaurants and pubs, as well as numerous art and craft galleries and speciality shops. All are within easy walking distance of the Old Bank.
Two doors up is Country Style's "Country Chef of the Year" Steve Cumper's restaurant, The Red Velvet Lounge, open for lunch throughout the week, and dinner on Friday and Saturday.
Lunch at The Lotus Eaters Cafe (1 minute's walk away) is a must for Cygnet visitors.
The Cygnet Art Hotel (5 minutes walk away) hosts The Black Swan Restaurant. Open for dinner Thursday to Monday.
Two village pubs offer hearty lunches and dinners throughout the week.
Fleurtys, Peppermint Bay, Home Hill Winery, Hartzview Vineyard and Grandvewe Cheesery are all within 20 minutes drive away.
For one weekend every January, the Cygnet Folk Festival attracts thousands of music-loving visitors to the township. The Old Bank is a short walk away from all music venues, including the Town Hall (two doors down) and Carmel Hall (across the street). The Old Bank is the ideal base from which to enjoy everything the Festival has to offer. Go to the Rates page for details on our special package for the 2011 Cygnet Folk Festival.
Cygnet is a great base for exploring the Huon Valley, with attractions such as Bruny Island, the Tahune Air Walk, Hastings Caves and the Ida Bay Heritage Railway all within day-tripping distance. Cygnet is also the home of the Gourmet Farmer, Matthew Evans, whose series on SBS featured many local producers and the region's charming scenery.
The following links take you to the websites of great local restaurants, attractions and producers, some of whose products are available at the Old Bank: Red Velvet Lounge, Steve Cumper's blog "The View From My Porch", Cygneture handmade chocolates, Tas-Saff, Woodbridge Smokehouse, Phoenix Creations, Wursthaus, Lark Distillery, D'Meure wines, Home Hill Winery, Two Bud Spur wines, Kate Hill wines, Ashbolt Farm products, Tasmanian Coffee Roasters, Bruny Island Cheese Company.