The Tamworth Hotel

5 Ottawa St, Tamworth, ON K0K 3G0, Canada
+1 613-379-5805
$$$ cafe
(96 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Located in the heart of Tamworth, Ontario, The Tamworth Hotel offers a delightful blend of charm and comfort with its attached Black Cat Cafe, making it the perfect destination for a cozy dining experience. Featured prominently on their menu is the eagerly awaited Friday Pizza Night, where you can indulge in an 8” personalized pizza for just CA$7.50. Choose from a plethora of fresh toppings, allowing you to craft a pizza that perfectly suits your palate. There's also an array of decadent desserts, including the luscious Very Berry Cheesecake and the rich Chocolate Blackout Cake, ensuring that your sweet cravings are well satisfied.

The ambiance at The Tamworth Hotel is warm and inviting, complemented by friendly service that guests rave about. Frances O'Rourke describes the hotel as having "amazing attention to the little things," while Emmitt Quartus notes the "beautiful rooms" and "awesome decor" that reflect the rich history of this establishment. The owners, Kevin and Carol, have created not just a hotel, but a home away from home where every guest is treated like family.

Your experience is enriched even further when you dine on the lovely veranda, surrounded by nature where you can make memories over their creative fruit drinks and delightful baked goods. Catherine P had a wonderful time here, mentioning how the food was "inexpensive, and delicious," with service that was "fast and efficient", marking it as a great stop after a fun day at Mellon Lake.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend getaway or a casual lunch, The Tamworth Hotel and Black Cat Cafe promise a delightful experience that’s steeped in community spirit and local flavor. With many nearby attractions, from exploring local shops to outdoor activities suitable for all ages, you will find that every moment spent here is a cherished one. Come and discover why so many, like Johanna MacKinnon and B P, leave with fond memories and a desire to return.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Vegetarian options
Dining options
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Crowd
Family friendly
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Closed

Friday

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

96 Reviews
Frances orourke

22 Sep 2025

We came to Tamworth to enjoy a concert at the recreation centre, had the pleasure of staying overnight at this lovely hotel! Amazing attention to the little things that matter! Customer service was fabulous, Kevin & Carol are great hosts! Should we come by this way again, we will definitely stay here! Thank you so much for a fantastic stay!

Catherine P

21 Sep 2025

A large group of us went to the Black Cat Cafe at Tamworth after a paddle on Mellon Lake. The cafe is located in the Tamworth Hotel and is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The food was inexpensive, and delicious, and the service was really fast and efficient! Their creative fruit drinks were awesone. Next time I'll try their coffee and ice cream. We loved sitting out on their beautiful verandah! Update: I had lunch at their cafe after a hike yesterday. The food was great again! They have finished renovating it into an upscale B&B. It would be a wonderful venue for a small wedding or other small event. I counted 34 seats in the dining room and there is lots more space on the verandah. They also have a huge parlor and a big back lawn!

Emmitt Quartus

24 Jul 2025

The owners are fantastic people. Beautiful rooms. Awesome decor. The building is a piece of history. A must visit location.

Dani Shortcake

24 Jul 2025

Had the absolute pleasure of staying at the Tamworth Hotel. The hosts Carol and Kevin's attention to detail is unmatched. We were greeted w a lovely note and welcome. The attention to detail is fantastic! Towels in abundance Beautiful bed and linens Cozy and beautifully decorated rooms Snacks and breakfast options Shampoo, conditioner and lotion in bathroom Basically there was nothing left unavailable or I had to ask for. Huge hotels could learn a few things about the amenities Carol and Kevin offered!. The sleep i had was wonderful, the room cozy, room clean as a whistle. I absolutely loved being here and enjoyed the stay so so much! Thank you very much. Ill definitely be back and suggest the hotel! Great stay!

Johanna MacKinnon

23 Jul 2025

I attended a birthday celebration at the beautiful hotel. Pleased that there were outdoor activities for the kids as well as card games etc indoors. The hotel owners have thought of everything

B P

16 Jul 2025

Lovely place for a quick stop for an eat-in breakfast/lunch, or takeout. The owners have really done a nice job maintaining the old-world vibe of this historic hotel. Many options, including vegetarian choices. Service is very friendly. We enjoyed chatting with the owner. Look forward to an overnight stay when they start a B&B next year..

Harley Sporty

11 Jul 2025

Great historic place to stop for a treat, serving huge double scoop ice cream cones for $3, or can have it in a cup, at the Black Cat Cafe. There is a second hand shop attached to it, fun to browse through random items. Cool old fashioned porch to sit and enjoy refreshment on. The home-baked style sweets all look mouthwatering, however my favorite by far is the googley-eyed donuts

Ken Hook

27 May 2025

We had the pleasure of touring this historic hotel during the 175th Anniversary of the village of Tamworth. This is a gorgeous hotel that has been tastefully renovated and decorated. The owners have done a marvellous job keeping this hotel 'iconic' to the village of Tamworth. Well done!

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