Best Dog-Friendly Pubs in Adelaide for a Tail-Wagging Time

Adelaide is consistently reliable as a city with something for everyone… including our beloved fur babies! It’s never been easier to take your pup to a dedicated doggy park, one of South Australia’s magnificent beaches, or to spend some time at a laid-back cafe.

The next time you catch up with the gang at your local and don’t want to leave your doggo behind, you don’t have to! We’ve rounded up some of the best dog-friendly pubs in Adelaide for a cocktail with your canine or a pint with your pup by your side.

Good Gilbert

Okay, this is more wine bar than a pub, but in a city obsessed with wine, it would be remiss of us to exclude the locally loved Good Gilbert in a guide like this. The neighbourhood bar in Goodwood is as cosy and welcoming as it is chic, making it the perfect spot to catch up with friends any night of the week. There’s a restaurant to book a table at if you’re after larger fare, but for the times when all you need is a cheeky tipple with the girls or the gang, the front wine bar has you covered, and, best of all, doggos are welcome!

135B Goodwood Road, Goodwood

Malt Shovel Taphouse

At The Taphouse by Adelaide Oval, it’s all about brews, tunes, good vibes and furry friends! Run by a crew who are head over heels for great beers and adorable dogs, it’s the dog-friendly venue to kick back and listen to some live music by the river. With the CBD to one side and the Adelaide Oval to the other, there are good vibes all around.

Festival Centre, Festival Drive, Adelaide

The Bridgewater Inn

Take your pup out for a day in the Adelaide Hills and settle in for a sunny session at The Bridgewater Inn, where well-behaved furry friends are always welcome on leash! Perfect on a summer day (and also in winter with its open fireplaces), you can stretch out in the expansive two-level beer garden, order a tasty pub meal (and something for your furry friend off the dedicated dog menu) and overlook Cox Creek, cocktail in hand, pup by your side. 

387 Mount Barker Road, Bridgewater

Bacchus Bar

With a fantastic indoor/outdoor area, Bacchus Bar is a prime spot to chill after a long walk on Henley Beach’s sandy shoreline, watching the sun slowly sink below the horizon from the ample al fresco seating area. The excellent service, cocktails and food aren’t just reserved for humans (someone should invent doggy cocktails), as Bacchus Bar has a Pooch Park for dogs to enjoy and a K9 menu ready to serve.

253 Esplanade, Henley Beach

Little Bang Brewing Co

What started as a couple of mates brewing in a garage has turned into one of the most respected breweries in Adelaide. The award-winning Little Bang Brewing Co Tap Room is nestled in the back streets of Stepney (just a short stumble from the Adelaide CBD, as they put it), and is open Wednesday to Sunday for you, your mates and your dog.

The industrial space has festoon lighting, plenty of tables and a mezzanine balcony. Their Tap Room boasts 22 taps of beer, cider, rotating guest brews, SA wines and Little Bang gin, so there is something for everyone on the menu. Dogs are welcome to join the fun in the beer garden, so bring your four-legged friend along on a sunny day!

25 Henry Street, Stepney

Stanley Bridge Tavern

Nothing beats a good day at the pub with your dog. Stop into the Stanley Bridge Tavern for a refuel with delicious starters, mains and dessert alongside a drinks menu filled with cocktails, wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.

The Stanley Bridge Tavern prides itself on welcoming everyone, no matter if it is a casual lunch or a celebratory dinner, and the large beer garden offers one of the best dog-friendly spots in Adelaide to bring your pooch along. 

41 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Verdun

Peter Rabbit

Adelaide’s best-kept secret, Peter Rabbit, welcomes everyone into its leafy outdoor garden. Grab a spot in their charming, leafy space and spend some quality time sipping a cocktail and making your way through their delicious food offering come lunchtime.

When it comes to the doggies, they have a dedicated FAQ that answers all of your questions… Can I bring my puppy? To which they say, “As long as you are prepared for our team to give them plenty of cuddles and attention! We love and welcome pups of all shapes and sizes.” We love to see it!

234-244 Hindley Street, Adelaide

The Duke of Brunswick Hotel

The Duke of Brunswick Hotel cares about people. They also care about your dog! They’re all-inclusive, community-driven, 100% certified gluten-free and have dedicated areas that are pet-friendly. Your furry friends are welcome in their Secret Garden and front outdoor area, with their team being more than accommodating if you just let them know there will be an extra friend along when you book.

The DoB prides itself on creating a food experience that doesn’t discriminate, taking your allergies seriously, particularly for the gluten-intolerant people of the world. When it comes to good drinks, their team spends a lot of time “researching” new products so they can answer all of your questions and make recommendations based on your drinking preferences.

207 Gilbert Street, Adelaide

The Lady Daly

When you step off Port Road and into The Lady Daly, you’re transported into one of the most charming pubs in the area. Their team of friendly staff will take good care of you and your dog, maybe even requesting a cheeky snap of your pup! With an open fire for those cold days, a beer garden at the back, and a mixture of soft seating and tables for meals, you and your four-legged friend will be more than comfortable. Keep an eye out on socials for The Lady Daly’s regular events, from live music to pop culture quiz nights, oh, and #dogsofthedaly.

126 Port Road, Hindmarsh

Belgian Beer Cafe

Good beer, good times, good boy! Authentic and unique inside and out, Belgian Beer Cafe is for fans of good beer and European inspo. Located centrally on Ebenezer Place and just off Rundle Street, BBC is steeped in rich cultural roots, combined with Australian touches to make any local feel at home. With a fantastic, multi-level outdoor area and verandah, you can order some food and beers from their dining and alfresco menu, and sit back and relax with your dog – and your friends if you like.

27/29 Ebenezer Place, Adelaide

Plant 4 Bowden

The beauty of Plant 4 Bowden and its many eateries and bars is the vast openness and welcoming green space, waiting to greet you and your dog. Family-owned and operated, Plant 4 Bowden was born from a vision of a thriving community and a passion for environmental sustainability.

Get your fill of good food from the range of unique cafés and eateries, perhaps stopping for a drink at one of the bars. From here, find your perfect spot to relax with your dog from the tables and chairs, high stools, or stretched out on the grass at Bowden Park.

6-14 Fourth Street, Bowden

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