Bar in Hobart, Australia
Sonny
100Pearl PointsWine-led stop
About Sonny
Book Sonny for a low-friction, wine-led Hobart date night rather than a large group dinner. Its Star Wine List recognition in 2026 gives it a clear credibility signal, but the smarter play is to use it for two-person drinks when you want less ceremony than a restaurant-bar format.
Sonny is a Hobart venue with confirmed evening hours and casual dress. Its verified recognition is Star Wine List (2026). Beyond those basics, details such as seating, booking process, menu format, pricing, and group capacity are not confirmed here, so plan with flexibility rather than assuming a specific format.
Plan around the confirmed basics
For a date or a small catch-up, Sonny can make sense when the plan is simple and the timing fits its posted evening hours. Hobart has other options to compare, including Dier Makr and Franklin Bar & Restaurant, so choose based on the kind of evening you want and any details each venue confirms directly.
The main caution is that confirmed seating, group, and booking details are not available here. If the night depends on a larger table or a specific setup, check directly before committing. Other Hobart options such as Deco Lounge, Mary Mary, New Sydney Hotel, Dier Makr, and Franklin Bar & Restaurant may also be worth comparing depending on the kind of evening you want. For a wider sweep, use Our full Hobart bars guide.
Where it sits in a Hobart night out
Sonny works well in planning terms as an evening stop in Hobart rather than as a fully defined dining plan. If the evening is built around food, compare it with Our full Hobart restaurants guide and other Hobart venues. If Sonny is one part of a longer trip, pair the planning with broader Hobart guides rather than treating one venue as the whole itinerary.
For returning visitors, the practical move is to use the confirmed hours first: Sonny is open Monday and Thursday through Sunday from 4–11:30 PM, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Skip making firm assumptions about lunch, pricing, menu detail, seating, or walk-in ease unless the venue confirms them directly.
Know Before You Go
- Best use: An evening stop in Hobart, especially if Star Wine List recognition is relevant to your plans.
- Hours: Open Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 4–11:30 PM; closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Dress code: Casual.
- Group fit: Seating and group capacity are not confirmed here, so check directly if you need a larger setup.
- Price planning: No published price range is confirmed here, so budget with flexibility rather than assuming a fixed spend.
- Comparable planning: For other Hobart nights, compare Sonny with Deco Lounge, Dier Makr, Franklin Bar & Restaurant, Mary Mary, and New Sydney Hotel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sonny good for a date?
It can be a fit if you want a casual evening stop in Hobart. Sonny's confirmed hours are 4–11:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and it is recognised by Star Wine List (2026).
Do I need a reservation at Sonny?
Booking requirements are not confirmed here. If you want a specific time, especially on a Friday or Saturday evening, check directly with the venue before planning around it.
Is Sonny good for groups?
Group capacity and seating details are not confirmed here. For a larger party, contact Sonny directly or compare other Hobart options such as New Sydney Hotel, Deco Lounge, Mary Mary, Dier Makr, or Franklin Bar & Restaurant.
What's the best time to go to Sonny?
Use the confirmed hours as the starting point: Sonny is open 4–11:30 PM on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and closed Tuesday and Wednesday. No lunch service is confirmed here.
Is the food good at Sonny?
Specific food, menu, cuisine, and service-format details are not confirmed here. If food is the main priority, compare Sonny with other Hobart options, including Dier Makr or Franklin Bar & Restaurant, before deciding.
Location
120a Elizabeth St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia
Hobart, Australia
Compare Sonny
| Venue | Awards | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Sonny | Star Wine List (2026) | Easy |
| New Sydney Hotel | Unknown | |
| Dier Makr | Unknown | |
| Franklin Bar & Restaurant | Unknown | |
| Deco Lounge | Unknown | |
| Mary Mary | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- New Sydney Hotel, Notable alternative
- Dier Makr, Notable alternative
- Franklin Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Deco Lounge, Notable alternative
- Mary Mary, Notable alternative
How Sonny compares in Hobart
Choose Sonny over New Sydney Hotel when the night is built around a quieter, wine-led two-person plan rather than a pub-style stop. New Sydney Hotel is the safer call for a more casual group mood; Sonny is the sharper pick when the evening needs to feel more intentional without becoming a full restaurant booking.
Dier Makr and Franklin Bar & Restaurant make more sense when food is driving the booking. Sonny is the better alternative when drinks come first and the meal does not need to carry the whole night. If booking difficulty is the deciding factor, Sonny's easy signal gives it an edge for last-minute planning.
For ambiance-led drinking, compare it with Deco Lounge and Mary Mary. Deco Lounge is the stronger cross-shop when lounge energy matters; Mary Mary is the one to check if cocktail-bar polish is the priority. Sonny's lane is simpler: central Hobart, date-friendly, wine-forward, and easier to slot into a flexible night.
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