Gold Frankincense Jill & George Mure established Mures Fish House in 1973 in Battery Point, Hobart. When they struggled to source quality, fresh, local seafood, George went fishing. More than 40 years on, now owned by Will & Jude Mure, it remains a vertically integrated Tasmanian business from hook to plate that showcases the finest and freshest local seafood.
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ures Tasmania currently incorporates a 76-foot-long lining vessel, Diana (named after Will’s Grandmother), a processing factory, a range of gourmet seafood products distributed nationally, George Mure wine range, and three seafood restaurants on Hobart’s waterfront, Victoria Dock. Upstairs is the award-winning a-lacarte Seafood Restaurant, Mures Upper Deck. With an international reputation for Tasmania’s world class seafood, Mures Upper Deck is the ultimate seafood experience in Hobart. The views across Victoria and Constitution Dock are stunning. Mures Upper Deck offers an extensive wine and beverage list with a strong focus on what Tasmania has to offer. A dining experience that must not
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be missed. Mures Lower Deck, situated on the ground floor, is a licensed Seafood Bistro open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. Famous for fresh fish and chips, oysters, grills and gourmet seafood share platters. Fresh fish can be bought from the Fish Mongers with the Cafe offering 32 flavours of delightful icecreams. Sustainability has always been a key part of the Mures mission, long before it was part of the current social issues that we face today. When Jill and George Mure first established Mures Fish House in 1973, they campaigned for the advancement of ecologically friendly fishing methods. Their values and ethos still inform the operational practices of our business to this day. They are now a Sustainable Tourism Accredited Business and their commitment extends well beyond pure fishing methodologies. They continually explore the integration of ecofriendly practices in each department of the business, as well as providing educational opportunities for schools. The importance of the work they do now will protect our oceans and environment for our future generations. In March 2020, Mures Tasmania has become the first independent retailer in Tasmania, and
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