The Colonist

The Colonist is a historic pub at 44 The Parade in Norwood, one of the busiest venues on the strip, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating: the footpath tables out front plus the covered patio. It leans gastro-pub, so it works for a proper feed with the dog alongside, not just a quick drink.

The dog setup

Dogs are strictly outdoor guests: street-side tables and the patio, no main bar or dining rooms. Staff keep water bowls on hand for canine visitors. Because The Parade carries steady foot traffic, this is a spot for a dog that settles under the table; a reactive dog will find the Friday and Saturday evening rush hard work.

The vibe

South Australian produce, a broad wine list, craft beer and cocktails, with the schnitzel and the prawn and crab linguine doing heavy lifting on the menu. Happy hour pulls a crowd, the venue stays open late most nights, and weekends run lively rather than quiet. Weekday afternoons and early evenings are the relaxed window; on weekends, arrive before the dinner build-up if you want the patio.

Getting there and parking

On-street parking runs along The Parade with time limits, so read the signs. Side streets such as Queen Street often have unrestricted spaces, and there is a council car park behind the nearby Foodland if the front of the strip is full. The venue is a short ride from the Adelaide CBD.

Close by with the dogs

Before or after lunch, Hannaford Reserve at St Peters is a fenced dog park a few minutes away with shade and water, and JJ Holland Park Dog Off Leash Area covers the eastern side.

For coffee the next morning, The RUNHÔUSE and Eccomi both welcome dogs around Norwood, and Old Macs Caravan and Motorhome Farm Stay is the pet-owning traveller's base nearby. The South Australia dog friendly pubs guide and the Norwood destination page round out the list.