
Room For A Pony
A much-loved cafe in North Hobart, rated 4.3 across more than 1,800 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Room For A Pony sits on Elizabeth Street in North Hobart, on the city's beloved dining-and-cafe strip. A much-loved cafe and eatery, it's become a genuine local favourite — combining quality food and good coffee with a relaxed, characterful setting, the kind of welcoming, all-day spot that draws a loyal crowd in lively North Hobart.
The appeal is that combination of quality cafe-and-eatery fare, good coffee and a relaxed, characterful atmosphere on the popular North Hobart strip, ideal for a leisurely brunch, a coffee, a casual meal or a relaxed catch-up. On a strip known for its food and nightlife, a quality all-rounder really stands out, and Room For A Pony has clearly won over a big, loyal following.
With a 4.3 rating from more than 1,800 reviews, it's clearly a popular, well-loved spot. Menus, opening hours and offerings change with the seasons, and a popular cafe gets busy on weekend mornings, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — though for a quality brunch or meal and a great coffee, it's often just a matter of dropping in at Room For A Pony in North Hobart.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 07:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 07:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 07:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 07:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 07:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 08:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 08:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 72
- Popularity
- 99
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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