The Jetty

The Jetty sits on Queen Elizabeth Terrace with its back to Lake Burley Griffin, and it does double duty as a lakeview bar and an outdoor kitchen. Bentspoke beers on tap, fried chicken in the paper, and a beer garden that faces the water make it an easy afternoon stop, and the open-air setup is exactly what makes it work for dogs.

Dogs on leads are welcome in the open-air beer garden and outdoor seating, reported by visitors, and water bowls are available. The whole operation is outdoor-oriented anyway, so a dog at a lakeside table blends in rather than stands out. Opening days vary through the week: the venue is closed Monday and Tuesday, runs mornings to midday Wednesday and Thursday, and keeps longer 7am to 5pm sessions Friday through Sunday, so weekends are the dependable window.

The vibe

This is a casual lakefront hang: live music and food trucks roll through, the fried chicken gets repeat mentions, and the beer list leans on local Canberra brewing. Reviewers consistently praise the staff, and the crowd mixes rowers, walkers, and families circling the lake, all of which keeps the atmosphere loose rather than loud.

You will find it on Queen Elizabeth Terrace, Parkes, right on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Parking is along the foreshore, and the shared paths around the lake connect directly, so it is an easy target from anywhere in the parliamentary triangle.

Pair it with

Walk the Bridge to Bridge Loop first and the beer garden earns itself, or start smaller with coffee at Margot Espresso Bar or Walter Cafe. Lager House by Capital Brewing Co covers the west basin if you are building a pub crawl. The wider options sit in the ACT dog friendly pubs list and the Parkes guide.