Homage Woolmers Estate

Homage Woolmers Estate is a restaurant located within the Woolmers Estate, a farming estate in Longford, Tasmania, founded in 1817 by Thomas Archer, a prominent grazier and member of parliament.

The estate consists of an 82-hectare property, including a two-part manor house, coach house, the National Rose Garden, extensive outbuildings, convict cottages, and formal gardens. The Homage Restaurant offers modern Australian cuisine that utilizes fresh local, seasonal ingredients. The restaurant is situated within the world heritage listed Woolmers Estate, which is simply stunning and set in a picturesque location close to Longford. The restaurant is called The Eleanor and is located at the top of the Woolmers Estate Rose Garden. The restaurant is operated by a chef who makes everything in-house. The restaurant is named after Eleanor Archer, who was the wife of Thomas Archer, the founder of Woolmers Estate. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes, including vegetarian options, and has a wine list that features Tasmanian wines. In addition to the restaurant, Woolmers Estate has a variety of features that visitors can enjoy. The main house consists of a brick nog weatherboard homestead, built in 1819, with an attached extensive addition in Italianate style, designed by William Archer and built in 1842-1843. Visitors can take a guided tour of the main house, which is relaxed and informative. The estate also has a National Rose Garden, extensive outbuildings, convict cottages, and formal gardens that visitors can explore and appreciate.