Hobart

Words: Lily Shaw

Room For A Pony

Located in North Hobart, Room for a Pony serves up delicious food, coffee and brews. The outdoor area is a great place to set up with your pup to enjoy a sunny day and meet other dog lovers. They have seriously good food, so make sure you’re hungry!

The Lansdowne Crescent Cafe

A small family-run business, The Lansdowne Crescent Cafe is a fantastic spot to dine with your pooch outdoors. Grab some food and take a seat at the outdoor tables. The cafe reopened in May 2022 and is a hot-spot for friendly locals.

In The Hanging Garden

With an awesome alfresco dining area, In the Hanging Garden is a great space for a bite to eat and a drink with your friends (furry and otherwise)! This cultural precinct boasts a tiered beer garden as well as two onsite kitchens serving Mexican cantina specialities, and pan-Asian delights.

Boodle Beasley

The beautiful backyard of Boodle Beasly is a great place for dog owners to grab a bite in the sun with their furry friend. Check out their banh mi, bao burgers, soups and much more. This is a popular spot, so you’ll be sure to make some new human and dog mates.

La Sardina Loca

La Sardina Loca is a gorgeous aperitivo bar tucked away in Hobart’s CBD. Head over to its dog-friendly courtyard for a buzzing atmosphere and Mediterranean menu. Make sure to check out the weekly events including a dinner series, live performances and DJs.

Mures Lower Deck

For award-winning fish and chips, check out Mures Lower Deck. Mures has three restaurants across Tasmania as well as its very own fishing boat, which means the seafood is as fresh as it gets. The restaurant is right on the water, and the perfect, picturesque spot to dine with your dog.

The Tasmanian Inn

The Tasmanian Inn is a restaurant and hotel near North Hobart that has been around since 1851. It is open late Tuesday through to Saturday, so grab a drink and some food and take your time enjoying the historic location with your pooch by your side. TA