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Dog-friendly pubs in Northern Rivers

Popular suburbs

Byron BayBrunswick HeadsEvans HeadBangalowEast BallinaFingal HeadLennox HeadSouth Ballina
32 pubs • 8 dog-friendly • 6 likely

Discover pubs where dogs are welcome, including beer gardens and outdoor seating areas where dogs can join you.

32 pubs · 8 dog-friendly · 6 likely

Confirmed dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome — some venues may have conditions

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Pub illustration

Ballina Beach Nature Resort

Pub / Bar•South Ballina

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•South Ballina

Dog-friendly pub in South Ballina.

Pub illustration

The Roadhouse Byron Bay

Pub / Bar•Byron Bay

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•Byron Bay

Waterside dog-friendly pub with outdoor space.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

Shaws Bay Hotel

Pub / Bar•East Ballina

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•East Ballina

Shaws Bay Hotel in East Ballina has a dog-friendly beer garden with plenty of space across different areas. The food is well-regarded and the atmosphere is relaxed.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

Hotel Brunswick

Pub / Bar•Brunswick Heads

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•Brunswick Heads

Dog-friendly pub in Brunswick Heads with outdoor space.

Outdoor spaceShade available
Outdoor spaceShade available
Pub illustration

Common People Brewing Co

Brewery•Bangalow

Confirmed

Brewery•Bangalow

Dog-friendly brewery in Bangalow, where dogs are welcome in the outdoor area.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

Moonlight Japanese

Pub / Bar•Byron Bay

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•Byron Bay

Moonlight Japanese in Byron Bay serves consistently good Japanese food in a chic, relaxed setting. Dogs are welcome on-leash in the deck area. Apex Park is around 110 metres away for a walk before dinner.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

Stone & Wood Brewery Byron Bay

Brewery•Byron Bay

Confirmed

Brewery•Byron Bay

Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron Bay has a relaxed beer garden where dogs are welcome. The atmosphere is chilled with plenty of seating options, and it's a popular stop for visitors to the area. Belongil Beach is around 2km away for an off-leash beach run.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

The Park Hotel Motel

Pub / Bar•Suffolk Park

Confirmed

Pub / Bar•Suffolk Park

Dog-friendly pub in Suffolk Park, where dogs are welcome in the outdoor area.

Outdoor spaceClimate controlledWeather shelter
Outdoor spaceClimate controlledWeather shelter

Likely dog-friendly

Signs suggest dogs are welcome

6
Pub illustration

Williams St

Pub / Bar•Lennox Head

Likely

Pub / Bar•Lennox Head

Pub in Lennox Head. It hasn't yet been confirmed as dog-friendly

Pub illustration

Salt & Stone Fingal

Pub / Bar•Fingal Head

Likely

Pub / Bar•Fingal Head

Pub in Fingal Head. It hasn't yet been confirmed as dog-friendly

Pub illustration

Tumbulgum Tavern

Pub / Bar•Tumbulgum

Likely

Pub / Bar•Tumbulgum

Pub in Tumbulgum with outdoor seating.

Outdoor spaceClimate controlledShade available
Outdoor spaceClimate controlledShade available
Pub illustration

Hotel Illawong

Pub / Bar•Evans Head

Likely

Pub / Bar•Evans Head

Pub in Evans Head with outdoor seating.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

Lello’s

Pub / Bar•Brunswick Heads

Likely

Pub / Bar•Brunswick Heads

Pub in Brunswick Heads with outdoor seating.

Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pub illustration

Sandbar and Restaurant

Pub / Bar•Evans Head

Likely

Pub / Bar•Evans Head

Pub in Evans Head. It hasn't yet been confirmed as dog-friendly

Outdoor space
Outdoor space

Worth checking

Dog policy not yet confirmed - could still be a great spot

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Pub illustration

Casa Luna

Pub / Bar•Byron Bay

Unknown

Pub / Bar•Byron Bay

Pub in Byron Bay where dog access has not yet been confirmed…

Pub illustration

Hey Lady Diner

Pub / Bar•Ballina

Unknown

Pub / Bar•Ballina

Pub in Ballina where dog access has not yet been confirmed…

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Suburbs in Northern Rivers

BallinaBangalowBroken HeadBrunswick HeadsByron BayEast BallinaEvans HeadLennox HeadMullumbimbySuffolk ParkWest Ballina

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