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Pony

14 Beatty Ave, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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14 Beatty Ave, Armadale VIC 3143, Australia

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+61 3 9326 2162
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Pony

Pony delivers unpretentious Armadale bistro dining with smart Mediterranean plates and cellar pours. Settle into the street-facing window or escape to the upstairs dining room for warm, attentive hospitality. Regulars pack the room for the Wednesday steak frites special—tender cuts paired alongside crispy zucchini chips and warm flatbread with sweet chilli labneh.

  • Mid-Week Steak Frites: Wednesday nights draw crowds for a dedicated $35 steak frites special paired with curated wines.
  • Upstairs Private Dining: An upstairs dining space hosts private gatherings and celebrations away from the bustling main room.
  • Mediterranean-Inspired Plates: Crispy zucchini chips, flatbread with sweet chilli labneh, and whole butterflied chicken anchor the bistro menu.
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Why Guests Choose Pony

Discover why guests choose Pony for relaxed bistro sharing plates, high-value mid-week steak specials, and memorable private dining.

  • Relaxed Sharing-Style Bistro Dining

    Pony combines sharing-style dining, refined Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and a curated wine list in an intimate Armadale bistro setting.

    It’s the perfect spot for a relaxed sharing style dinner complemented by incredible wines.

    Ellie Hargreaves

  • Warm and Charismatic Hospitality

    Attentive, charming front-of-house hospitality makes guests feel instantly welcome, unhurried, and genuinely cared for throughout the evening.

    making us feel relaxed and welcome from the moment we were seated until the end of the meal.

    Cheng Jie

  • High-Value Mid-Week Steak Night

    Every Wednesday, Pony serves a dedicated $35 steak frites special featuring perfectly cooked steak and thoughtful entree pairings.

    Their Wednesday $35 Steak Night is an exceptional offering and sets the standard for steak specials in the area.

    Leeor Meirovitz

  • Precision Mid-Week Steak Execution

    The kitchen reliably delivers consistent doneness and balanced mid-week dining value that stands out across local dining options.

    They consistently cook the steak truly perfectly medium-rare, which is rare to find!

    Leeor Meirovitz

  • Dedicated Upstairs Private Dining

    An intimate private dining space upstairs caters to special events, pre-wedding dinners, and seated group celebrations with dedicated pacing.

    We were in the private room upstairs and Sylvester his whole team absolutely made our pre-wedding dinner unforgettable.

    Dominic

  • Effortless Group and Work Gatherings

    Pony accommodates group lunches and team gatherings with versatile dining rooms, calm acoustics, and seamless group hospitality.

    we were all really impressed with the quality of the food, the atmosphere of the dining rooms and the welcoming, friendly and efficient hospitality/customer service

    Rachel Venn

Most-loved signature dishes and sharing favorites at Pony

  • Wednesday Steak Frites

    Their Wednesday $35 Steak Night is an exceptional offering and sets the standard for steak specials in the area.

    Leeor Meirovitz

  • Zucchini Chips

    The bread and zucchini chips as appetizers left a strong impression on me — perfectly crispy and not greasy at all.

    Cheng Jie

  • Boneless Whole Chicken

    the main event was the most superb tender, boneless whole chicken to share we have ever had in our lives.

    John Albrecht

  • Cheeseburger

    The cheese burger I ordered had meat cooked to PERFECTION. The cheese was super stringy and filled with lots of pickles.

    Clare D

Other favorites

Desserts and signature cocktails to complement your dining experience

  • Custard Tart

    Don’t miss out on the custard tart too!

    Victoria

  • Eton Mess

    Menu stand outs include the whole boned chicken , wedge salad and the Eaton mess.

    Nicholas Newport

  • Aviation Cocktail

    The ‘Aviation’ cocktail is one of the best drinks I’ve had - so well balanced.

    Jo Piltz

  • Spicy Passion Fruit Margarita

    The cocktail I ordered was like a spicy passion fruit margarita, really nice.

    Clare D

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful touches and elevated hospitality that define the Pony experience

  • Tailored Event Hospitality

    Front-of-house host Sylvester reads the room and keeps glasses full while maintaining flawless pacing for private upstairs celebrations.

  • Wednesday Steak Frites Tradition

    Weekly mid-week dinner offers a designated $35 steak frites special, guided by hands-on menu and wine recommendations from the team.

  • Intimate Upstairs Private Room

    A dedicated private dining space upstairs caters to intimate gatherings of 8 guests, separate from ground-floor dining.

  • Attentive Recovery and Hospitality

    Immediate table recovery with genuine apologies and replaced, comped meals if dishes do not meet expectations.

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, seating, and ordering for your visit

  • Plan ahead for Wednesday steak night

    Wednesday nights feature the popular $35 steak frites special, which consistently draws mid-week dinner crowds and makes pairing with starters and wine an ideal routine.

  • Book upstairs for private gatherings

    If you are planning an intimate celebration or private group meal, Pony offers a dedicated upstairs private dining room that accommodates small parties of around eight guests.

  • Note the no-coffee policy

    Pony deliberately does not offer hot coffee or espresso service at the end of meals or with dessert, so plan your post-lunch or dinner coffee stops nearby.

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