Royal Copenhagen

Royal Copenhagen is a Danish-style ice creamery at 75-77 Jetty Road, a couple of minutes up from the Brighton jetty, open from 9am until late evening every day. For dog owners the pull is the house-made dog treat, which makes it an easy reward stop at the end of a beach walk.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor seating, and a side service window lets you order without leaving your dog at a table, which helps on a busy weekend. Staff make a dog-friendly frozen treat of yoghurt, peanut butter, honey and banana, usually topped with a dog biscuit. Bring a portable water bowl in the warmer months to be safe.

Pepsi: the doggy cup comes with a biscuit on top and I am not above staring until it arrives.

Worth knowing

Beyond the dog menu it is a working ice creamery: homemade Danish-style ice cream, gelato and dairy-free flavours, plus a self-serve toppings bar. It gets packed on weekends and through summer, so time your visit for early evening or a weekday if queues are not your dog's thing.

Getting there and parking

It sits on Jetty Road, roughly 200 metres from the jetty. Free street parking runs along Jetty Road and side streets like Third Avenue, with more near the Brighton Foodland, but it fills quickly at peak times. Walking down from the beach end is often easier than driving.

Close by with the dogs

The jetty and beach are a three-minute walk down the road. Note Brighton Beach has on-leash restrictions during the busy summer daytime hours, so check the council signage before letting your dog off lead. For a proper meal stop on the same strip, A Cafe Etc. and Brighton Jetty Bakery both welcome dogs.

More in the area

Browse more dog friendly cafes in SA or the full guide to Brighton.