Tidal Café

Tidal Cafe is a riverside cafe at the Tailrace Centre in Riverside, looking out over the Tamar. The outdoor seating and a kids' play area make it a casual family-and-dog stop, with walking tracks right alongside.

The dog setup. Dogs settle at the outdoor seating, the spot to choose for the river outlook. The interior is for dining. Bring your own water bowl, and use the adjacent riverside path to walk the dog before you sit. It is worth a quick call ahead to confirm the current dog policy, as the Tailrace cafe has changed hands.

Good to know. The cafe does casual breakfast and lunch, toasted sandwiches and the like, in a relaxed riverside setting with views over the water.

Getting there. The Tailrace Centre is at 1 Waterfront Drive, Riverside, just over the river from central Launceston. There is ample free parking on site.

Nearby with the dogs. The Riverside walking paths run along the Tamar right by the cafe, ideal for a stroll either side of your visit.

When to go. A fine-weather lunch with the river in view is the pick. Free parking and the adjacent path make it an easy stop on a Riverside walk.

Sources

• Riverside dining - Launceston Central · launcestoncentral.com.au

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