Adelaide is bursting with bars and pubs celebrating the best local drops, and award-winning drinks from around the world.
If you’re looking for somewhere to bring your pooch along too, there’s no shortage of cosy and inventive venues just waiting to be explored. Check out this list of our favourite dog-friendly bars and pubs in Adelaide for your next night out.
Bacchus Bar
Located on the shores of beautiful Henley Beach, Bacchus Bar is a haven of cocktails, local wine, beers and share platters. Every weekend, the bar hosts ‘Sunset Sessions’ where local musicians perform live to a colourful sunset backdrop. Tuck into a cheese board, seafood board, or Mexican platter, and sip on a chili margarita while you’re serenaded all night long.
Puppies are welcomed with open arms by the friendly staff, and can even enjoy hanging out in the Pooch Park. Here, your pooch can expect puppacinos, dog treats, a pup patty, and fresh water while you share a drink with friends.
The Bridgewater Inn
Just 20 minutes from the heart of Adelaide, you will find the cosy Bridgewater Inn. This rustic pub offers hearty meals, an extensive list of wines, and a two-level beer garden overlooking Cox Creek. The beer garden sits right beside the Heysen Trail, where you and your furry friend can enjoy a long walk in nature before returning for a well-earned drink. Kids will love the natural playground surrounding the venue, which is perfect for exploring and playing with friends.
Every weekend, the Inn hosts live acoustic music from local talent, as well as rotating weekly specials.
The Duke of Brunswick
This celiac friendly venue is 100 percent gluten free, featuring an exciting menu of schnitzels, currys, salads and more. The staff here are all about providing an inclusive and friendly experience, where everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a drink or two.
For those hoping to bring their dogs, the pooch menu is designed just for you. Order your canine companion bone broth, puppy pasta, or a doggo dessert to put a big smile on their face. Make sure to check out the range of gluten free beers, or opt for a glass from the extensive wine menu.
The Lady Daly Hotel
With over 160 years of history as an Adelaide venue, The Lady Daly is a local institution you don’t want to miss. Warm up by the open fire, or stretch out in the casual beer garden where dogs are always welcome.
The hotel is open for lunch and dinner, with a menu of all your favourite pub classics, as well as some surprising additions including vegan fried chick’n and braised beef cheek. There is also a doggo menu, with options including scooby snacks or a snoopy bowl, featuring hard boiled eggs and rice.
The Lady Daly also hosts regular Pub Games, an evening of free trivia, goofy activities and more with lots of great prizes to be won. Of course, dogs are welcome to come along and join in on the fun too.
Little Bang Brewing Co
What started as a bit of fun between two friends quickly grew into one of the most popular brewhouses in South Australia. Today, the team behind Little Bang continue to create exciting and unique brews including the super citrus sour ‘Face Inverter’ and the Australian IIPA ‘Double DNKM’.
The Tap Room boasts 22 taps of beer, ciders, guest brews, local wines and Little Bang gin. And when you get hungry, the food menu features taproom favourites, tacos, wings, and share plates. You can even book a brewery tour, where you’ll go behind the scenes to learn all about the process from conception to can. Dogs are more than welcome in the outdoor area, while you sip on a delicious beer creation beyond your wildest imagination.
Malobo
Malobo is a kitchen and bar overlooking Henley Beach. By day, it is a cafe serving up breakfast and coffee. Dig into a plate of chilli crab scramble, or enjoy a laksa noodle soup with chicken and fried tofu.
By night, this energetic venue transforms into a wine and cocktail bar, where you can pull up an outdoor seat with your furry friend and watch the sunset over the water. Enjoy a snack or two, sip on a local wine, and breathe in the salt air as the bar buzzes around you.
Malt Shovel Taphouse
At Malt Shovel Taphouse, you will find a constantly rotating menu of the best Australian beer, with staff happy to step in as ‘beer guides’ to help you find the best match for your palette. But the love of beer doesn’t stop there, as Malt Shovel also hosts private beer tastings, roaming brew crews, tasting flights, and beer appreciation classes. Beer lovers are guaranteed to feel at home as soon as they step inside.
The kitchen specialises in rotisserie meats, offering a variety of dishes celebrating fresh local produce. When visiting with your pooch, you are welcome to sit in the shaded outdoor area, where river views and greenery make for a great backdrop.
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