The Best Dog Friendly Pubs in Adelaide for a Tail-Wagging Good Time
Don’t want your pooch to miss out on all the fun? Book a table at one of these dog friendly pubs in Adelaide!
Adelaide is consistently reliable as a city that has 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 café.
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.
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 spot 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. With an impressive selection of craft beer and wines, you can stay a while with rotisserie meats on the menu, along with share plates of dips and charcuterie boards on hand to keep everyone happy.
Festival Centre, Festival Drive, Adelaide
Sideways Liquor Co.
This neighbourhood bar is all about crafted spirits, beer and wine, but not without your pooch being able to keep you company! Sideways Liquor is one of our favourite dog friendly pubs in Adelaide for a casual catch up, proudly supporting local producers. Pop in on Wednesdays for a new wine tasting each week between 5-7pm, or simply stop by after a day at work for a tipple, with plenty of room for your dog too at this Prospect gem.
99A Prospect Road, Prospect
Argo on the Parade
With a relaxed canteen inspired fit-out, Argo is the perfect spot to perch yourself at one of the outdoor tables on a sunny day and feast on bright bowls of fruit or plates loaded with bacon and eggs, and of course, something for the furry friend you've got with you! With a 'Four Legged Menu' on hand, you can treat your pup to dog-friendly scrambled eggs (that's mostly brown rice with some eggs and coconut), home made pooch biscuits, and of course, the frothy goodness of a puppacino!
212 The Parade, Norwood
Bacchus Bar
With a fantastic indoor/outdoor area, Bacchus Bar offers themselves as one of the best dog friendly pubs in Adelaide. This is a prime spot to chill out in after a long walk on Henley Beach’s sandy shoreline, watching the sun slowly sink below the horizon from Bacchus Bar’s al fresco seating area. The excellent service, cocktail and food isn’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. Come try the delicious Platters to share among various meals and bar snacks, cocktails and local beers and wines.
253 Esplanade, Henley Beach
Whistle and Flute
Enter another world with the excellent and exciting Whistle and Flute in Unley. If you’re looking for the best dog friendly pubs in Adelaide to enjoy a good drink with woman’s best friend, then this is the spot. As a café and liquor bar, you can order up anything from a coffee to an Aperol spritz to sip on, as well as the choice of beers, wines and other cocktails. Their wooden interiors have lush greenery spilling over surfaces, with long sharing tables, bar seating and individual tables to cater. Curb hunger pangs with Whistle and Flute’s adventurous food menu, from ‘things that are eggy and also bready’, ‘things that are sweeter than others’ and an extra helping of ‘things for the side or if you’re a bit greedy’.
136 Greenhill Road, Unley
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 are open Wednesday to Sunday for you, your mates and your dog. The vast industrial space is adorned with 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 out in the Adelaide Hills with your dog at your side. 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 pride themselves on welcoming everyone, no matter if it is a casual hills lunch or a celebratory dinner. Their large beer garden offers a space as one of the best dog friendly pubs in Adelaide to bring your pooch along to. Picnic style tables with parasols will cater parties of all sizes, with lush grass surroundings framed with tall trees.
41 Onkaparinga Valley Road, Verdun
Malobo
You only have to glance at Malobo’s Instagram feed to see that they embrace being one of the best dog friendly pubs in Adelaide! You and your dog are welcome to sit out and enjoy the sunshine and sea views that Henley Beach is known and loved for. Get stuck in to Molobo’s excellent menu of breakfast and brunch items from a classic eggs on toast to Japanese fluffy hotcakes. Stay hydrated with their drinks menu packed with hot drinks, smoothies, soft drinks, and delicious spritz or two. If you are hungry for more, there is always the Hermanos Deli menu, packed with sandwiches, soups and salads.
257 Seaview Road, Henley Beach
The Duke of Brunswick Hotel
The Duke of Brunkswick Hotel care about people. They also care about your dog! They’re all inclusive, community driven, gluten free and have dedicated areas that are pet friendly, making it one of the best dog-friendly pubs in Adelaide. 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 pride themselves 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 that they have the knowledge to answer all of your questions and the savvy to 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 immediately 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 dog - as any of the best dog friendly pubs in Adelaide should. With an open fire for those cold days, 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 welcome! Keep an eye out for The Lady Daly’s regular events, from High Tea to creating your own flower arrangements.
126 Port Road, Hindmarsh
Belgian Beer Café
Good beer, good times, good boy! Authentic and unique inside and out, Belgian Beer Café is one of the best dog-friendly pubs in Adelaide if you’re a fan of good beer. Located centrally on Ebenezer Place and just off Rundle Street, they are steeped in rich cultural roots, rightly combined with Australian touches to make any local feel at home. With a fantastic, multi-level outdoors area and verandah, you can order up some food and some of their famous 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
Peter Rabbit
Adelaide’s’ very own secret garden, Peter Rabbit welcomes everyone into its leafy outdoor surroundings. Grab a spot in their charming garden space and spend some quality time in Peter Rabbit, sipping a cocktail and tasting your way through their delicious food offering. 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.” There’s daily ‘hoppy’ hour offers between 2-3pm, a tasty menu serving up bites such as the humble croissant, right up to wagyu rump skewers, and an impressive drinks menu for coffees, teas, smoothies, cocktails, wines, beers and more.
234-244 Hindley Street, 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. A family owned and operated business, Plant 4 Bowden was born from a vision of a thriving community and a passion for environmental sustainability. Surely one of the absolute best dog friendly pubs in Adelaide, you will be surrounded by greenery and Bowden Park. Get your fill of good food from the range of unique cafés and eateries, perhaps stopping for a drink from one of their bars. From here, simply find your perfect spot to relax with your dog from the tables and chairs, high stools and tables, or stretched out on the grass.
6-14 Fourth Street, Bowden
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