The Plough Inn(South Brisbane)

The Plough Inn is one of Brisbane's oldest pubs, sitting right in the South Bank Parklands on Stanley Street Plaza, and for dog owners the draw is simple: a big outdoor beer garden and deck that welcome well-behaved dogs, a few steps from the riverfront paths.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden and deck seating, not inside the dining rooms. Keep your dog leashed and settled beside the table, and pick a table on the edge of the garden if yours is easily rattled by foot traffic.

Staff are used to dogs and often bring water bowls out, though carrying a collapsible one is smart on a warm Brisbane day. Weekend evenings get loud, so a weekday afternoon is the easier slot for a first visit.

Max: time it with the markets. Saturday mornings around the parklands are busy but calm, and the garden settles into a rhythm that suits a dog still learning cafe manners.

The vibe

It is a large, lively pub known for hearty plates of ribs, steaks and burgers, with regular live music, DJs and sport on the big screens. The energy suits a social, unflappable dog more than a nervous one.

Getting there

The address is 29 Stanley Street Plaza, South Brisbane, a short walk from South Bank train station and the South Bank ferry terminal. Drivers can use the South Bank Parklands car park or metered street parking on Little Stanley and Grey streets, all of which fill on weekends and event nights.

While you're out there

The riverfront loop described on South Bank via Clem Jones Promenade starts at the pub's doorstep and makes a good walk-off. For an off-lead run, Orleigh Dog Park sits along the river in West End, and the craft-focused Saccharomyces Beer Cafe is nearby if you want a quieter pour.

More options are on the Queensland dog friendly pubs guide and the South Brisbane destination page.