Room for a Pony

Occupying a repurposed petrol station in North Hobart, Room for a Pony delivers a high-octane experience that transitions from an eclectic brunch hub to a wood-fired pizzeria. The kitchen demonstrates technical versatility, moving from the delicate lamination of brioche French toast to the robust char of Neapolitan-style sourdough crusts. A signature Chinese fried chilli omelette arrives on a bed of steamed rice, its heat tempered by the aromatic sweetness of house-made chilli jam and the crisp texture of fried shallots. Evening service centers on the wood oven, producing pizzas like the 'Fun Guy,' which features earthy Huon Valley mushrooms finished with a decadent drizzle of truffle oil. Local Tasmanian sourcing is evident in the burnt butter hollandaise that blankets perfectly poached eggs and golden röstis. The atmosphere is defined by a sun-drenched garden and the scent of wood smoke.