Pascoe Vale Hotel

The Pascoe Vale Hotel is a classic local pub on Railway Parade, a short walk from Pascoe Vale Station in Melbourne's north, known for live music, sport on the screens and a solid bistro. Dogs are welcome, but only in the outdoor area.

The dog setup

Dogs sit with you in the front outdoor courtyard, and that is the deal: under Victorian food rules they cannot come inside where food is served. The venue is relaxed about dogs and used to locals rolling in with one, but bring your own water bowl rather than assume one is on hand. Book or arrive early for an outside table on busy nights.

Worth knowing

The kitchen runs pub classics: chicken parma, schnitzels, burgers and pizza, with the free jam donuts a house signature. There is regular live music, trivia and karaoke, plus plenty of screens for the footy. It is a casual, busy local rather than a quiet room, so gauge whether your dog settles in a lively crowd; weekday dinners are calmer than weekends.

Getting there

The hotel is a couple of minutes' walk from Pascoe Vale Station on the Craigieburn line, which is the easy way in. There is a free on-site car park plus street parking on the surrounding streets if you drive.

While you're out there

For a leg-stretch before or after a meal, the K W Joyce Reserve off-leash area is nearby in Pascoe Vale, and the Egan Reserve off-leash area sits over the boundary in Coburg. Morning after, Ferrovia Cafe and Poppy Cafe & Pantry both do dog-friendly coffee locally, with more options on the Victoria pub guide and the Pascoe Vale destination page.

Max: parma and a pint out the front, dog under the table, donuts to finish. Book an outdoor table on music nights or you'll miss out.