Williams St

Williams St sits on Pacific Parade in the thick of the Lennox Head beach strip, and the venue wears its dog friendliness openly: its own marketing welcomes dogs alongside beachgoers, and water bowls are provided for visiting dogs. If you are coming off an early surf or a walk on the sand, this is the kind of place where sandy feet and a leashed dog are part of the furniture, and no one blinks at a wet towel on the chair.

Dogs and the outdoor tables

Dogs are welcomed at the outdoor seating areas, with water bowls on hand, and the venue's own site carries the dog friendly positioning, so you are going off the venue's word rather than directory listings. As with any beachside strip, keep your dog leashed and clear of foot traffic along Pacific Parade, and pick a table with shade on warmer days since the frontage catches the coastal sun.

Being right on the parade means parking is street side and busier through the middle of the day in holiday periods; early morning is the easy window. It also puts you within a short walk of the headland and the beach accesses, so it works as a before or after stop rather than a destination in itself. In summer, the shaded tables go first, so stake one out before you order.

While you're out there

The obvious loop is a session at Lennox Head Dog Beach and breakfast here afterwards, with the boardwalk filling the stretch in between. If you are working through the town's dog friendly spots, The Point Cafe is another solid call, and the full set is under dog friendly Lennox Head and the NSW cafe guide.