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The Scarborough Hotel

Dogs welcome

Updated 12 May 2026

Scarborough Hotel is known for its large, open beer garden overlooking the coastline, with wide views across the ocean. The grassed area gives dogs plenty of room to stretch out, with a mix of tables and umbrellas throughout.

It's a popular destination, especially on weekends and public holidays, and arriving earlier in the day helps secure a more comfortable spot. Parking can be limited during busy periods, often requiring a short walk to the venue.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden.

Please keep dogs leashed, calm, and under control for the comfort of all patrons.

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383 Lawrence Hargrave Dr, Scarborough NSW 2515
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed water bowl for dogs — bring some just in case.

What people say

G關Guan 關.
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★★★★★6 months ago

The Scarborough Hotel remains a favorite for its stunning coastal views and beautiful outdoor seating. It’s easy to find, though parking is quite limited. The food is generally hit and miss, but the burgers were excellent and definitely a highlight of the meal. However, I was very disappointed to witness several servers eating chips off customers' plates from the kitchen. Seeing this lack of hygiene was off-putting. I still enjoy coming here, but I hope service standards improve.

RRaquel
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★★★★☆6 months ago

If you’re looking for a spot to lose an entire afternoon, the Scarborough Hotel is it. It’s a great find with a fabulous ocean view that’s hard to beat—you’re literally perched on the cliffside watching the waves. The vibe is super relaxed, making it a great spot for afternoon drinks. The bistro food is generally what you’d expect at a pub like this, though I found the fish and chips a bit disappointing for $29 - it was just one thin fillet with mostly chips and salad. That said, the chicken schnitzel and fried onion rings were quite good. Stopover for the view, drinks and relaxed vibes. Parking is very limited - you may need to do a few loops back and forth to find a spot.

RWRite W.
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 months ago

Visiting the area and came across this hotel in a perfect spot, the edge of the cliff overlooking the ocean. Perfect place to sit back relax and enjoy the music, and have a beer, wine or cocktail. The parking was limited. We ended up parking a fair distance away and walked it along the main road. The hotel was very spacious with seating inside, outside on a balcony and or down on the grassy area. The view from The balcony was lovely, with the occasional cockatoo sitting on the fence. This was perfect for our afternoon. The place was clean and spacious and it didnt feel like we were packed in. It had a relaxed vide. Staff were friendly. Toilets were ok. I didnt see a playground for children in the outdoor area. Would recommend this place to stop in at.

SPStephen P.
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★★★★★7 months ago

This is a classic Australian pub with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean from a street level balcony or the beer garden below. Take the coast road from The Royal National Park to maximise your experience or board the South Coast train from Central to take in the scenic sights that Scarborough has to offer. Food is good and drinks are plenty with a bar outdoors as well. Highly recommended but try a weekday as weekends are crowded.

ANAshan N.
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★★★★★4 months ago

Just a great weekend drive, that ends at an awesome tavern, with plenty of good food drinks and puppy friendly atmosphere. We were introduced to this place by some good friends, and brought back more friends. The nephews had a great time here too. I'd recommend for groups it was a lot of fun.

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