The Gladstone Hotel

The Gladstone Hotel, known locally as "the Glad", is a relaxed country pub at 40 Mary St, Dookie, roughly half an hour from Shepparton. For dog owners the drawcard is a dog-friendly beer garden at a proper country pub, a natural lunch or dinner stop if you are driving the Silo Art Trail.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas and beer garden. They are generally not permitted inside the main dining room or bar, so check with staff on arrival about where to settle. Dogs must be leashed and well behaved. Water bowls are usually out in the outdoor areas, but bring your own to be safe.

Good to know. Reviews consistently mention generous portion sizes, cold beer and country charm. The kitchen turns out solid pub meals, with parmas and garlic prawns the standouts, and the place is popular with locals and Silo Art Trail tourists alike.

Getting there. Dookie is about 25 to 30 minutes' drive from Shepparton. There is free parking onsite plus plenty of street parking in the town centre.

Nearby with the dogs. The Dookie Rail Trail and the town's silo art are close by for a leg stretch before or after your meal, and Mount Major lookout is nearby if you confirm its pet rules first. Around half an hour away in Shepparton, the Shepparton Fenced Dog Park (Princess Park) offers a secure off-leash run and the Terminus Hotel is another dog-friendly pub. Staying overnight? BIG4 Shepparton Park Lane Holiday Park accepts pets.

Best timed as a lunch stop on a Silo Art Trail day. It suits calm dogs happy to settle beside a table while the parmas arrive.

Sources

• FAQs - Gladstone Hotel · gladstonehotel.com.au
• Gladstone Hotel - Dookie, Greater Shepparton - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.