Secure your Saluki a spot on a canine wall of fame, let him run loose in a dog park while you eat, or treat him to a gourmet meal of his own at these dog-friendly joints.
Aussie Beer Garden Scene
If you’re enjoying a bar crawl with your Australian Terrier, you’ll notice most of the pubs in Oz contain the word “hotel” because until the 1980s pubs had to provide rooms to get a liquor license. Formerly known as The Erskineville Hotel, The Erko in the Sydney suburb of Erskineville pours pints for people and dishes up a menu that includes risotto, and offers a dog menu that features Raw Beef Tartare. The Erko also hosts an annual festival for dogs.
The Canine Wall of Fame
Union Kitchen serves burgers, bowls and more with a scenic view in the heart of Mindarie Marina. While you enjoy your food, your pooch can devour something from the dog menu like a Mutt Shake of lactose-free milk and egg whisked together and topped with liver sprinkles; the Dogs Bark-fast which comes with sausage, bacon and scrambled eggs topped with liver; or a K9 Cookie. Union Kitchen also features a canine wall of fame to show off the doggy diners from the previous month.
“Let’s make this date a whole day thing.”
Photo by Facebook.com/SlateCafePerthDoggy Date at the Slate
Slate Cafe is a neighborhood hangout where dogs and their owners are welcome to unwind together on the patio. This funky eatery features Puppuccinos for Fido, an enclosed dog playground and a large grassed picnic area. If you’re hungry too, choose a classic cafe dish from the menu and a variety of specialty coffees.
Bark at Bacchus
Overlooking St. Vincent Gulf, Bacchus Bar is a cocktail bar that welcomes Cockapoos. This awesome hangout goes all out for dogs with a Pooch Park outside and a dog menu with treats like Puppaccinos, a pup patty and dehydrated liver treats. With your dog distracted, you can enjoy a premium cocktail and elevated bar food with a view.
“Sippin’ wine and feelin’ fine!”
Photo by Facebook.com/LevrierwinesbyjoirvineWinery and Dog Park
After a trip to Barossa Sculpture Gardens, head over to Levrier Wines by Jo Irvine to sample a glass or two. This pet-friendly winery in the Barossa Valley wine region is owned and operated by Jo Irvine, a certified dog lover. All of Jo’s wine has a beautifully designed dog picture inspired by her own Greyhounds on the front, but that’s not the only dog-centric thing you’ll find here. Outside, pups can play off leash in enclosed areas while you taste a Shiraz or Rosé.
A Tipple Tour With Your Terrier
During your visit to Melbourne, enlist the help of the experts at Puppy Pub Crawl. With crawls in eight suburbs, this funky four-legged tour company will show you where to go to meet other pooch parents over beers, snacks, doggie martinis and more. People who prefer wine to beer can discover the Yarra Valley wine region just outside Melbourne with Pooches and Pinot. This wine and dog-centric tour company offers half- and full-day tours of pet-friendly wineries.
Tails Up to “Tassie”
People and pups visiting Tasmania can enjoy an afternoon hang at the bustling Room For a Pony in North Hobart. This cafe and bar serves breakfast classics like granola and eggs how you like ‘em, pizza for lunch and specialty coffees all day. Dogs are welcome to join their owners on the pet-friendly patio outside with shady tables and room to sprawl.