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Shaws Bay Hotel

Dogs welcome

Updated 27 May 2026

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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.

Dog rules

Our beer garden is dog friendly.

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

At a glance

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3 Brighton St, East Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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Before you go

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

What people say

KLkelly L.
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★★★★★4 months ago

This place is a vibe! Great food, excellent customer service by young Tommy. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of different areas to suit families, sports fans and those traveling with kids or doggos. There is a fantastic beer garden that sits just above a private beach. Seriously... You could not find a better place for a beer or a sundowner!!

RMRae M.
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★★★★☆5 months ago

Great spot with a beautiful view over Shaws Bay. We enjoyed the barramundi and the chicken parma, both were fresh and well cooked. Service was fast and efficient, plenty of parking available, and the location makes it perfect for a relaxed meal with a view. Would definitely return.

DWDarrel W.
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★★★★★4 months ago

We had dinner and it was delicious. The pub has certainly changed a lot over the years. Great spot to have a cold one and enjoy good food.

ARAndrew R.
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★★★★★5 months ago

Beautiful atmosphere with the renovations, they’ve done a fantastic job. Food was excellent, everything looked amazing but stuck with the classic scotch fillet. Upgraded to the sweet potato fries which were amazing, perfectly salted. Along with the steak, the mushroom sauce was so delicious.

JFJennie F.
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★★★★★9 months ago

Great welcoming look & feel, in an equally lovely ballina waterfront location. Decided to share entrees, we enjoyed the salt & pepper calamari, chicken wings, warmed olives, garlic bread & Prawn roll. All were delicious & filling. Indulged in the streamed ginger & date pudding with caramel icecream. It was amazing 😋 Also loved finding a low alcohol limoncello mint spritz which was very drinkable & worked well with the food. Definitely a great place to enjoy good food, drink, company & a pleasant view.

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3 Brighton St, East Ballina NSW 2478, Australia
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