St Andrews Hotel

St Andrews Hotel is a rustic 1860s country pub on Burns Street in St Andrews, in the hills above Melbourne's north-east. It welcomes dogs in its outdoor areas, and the relaxed, community feel of the place makes it an easy stop after a walk in the surrounding Nillumbik hills.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard and garden seating while you dine. The main bar and dining room are indoors, so the outdoor tables are the place to settle in. Water bowls are often out for dogs in the outdoor area, but it is worth bringing your own bowl in case none is set out when you arrive. Keep dogs leashed at the table.

Known for. Live music on weekends, an open fire in the cooler months, and a straightforward pub menu including chicken parma and pork belly. It is a popular stop for motorcyclists touring the hills.

Getting there and parking. The pub sits on the corner of Kangaroo Ground Road and St Andrews Road, about 50 to 60 minutes from Melbourne via Warrandyte or Eltham. There is free on-site parking plus space on the surrounding dirt streets, though it fills up on market Saturdays and live music nights.

Nearby with the dogs. The St Andrews Community Market (Saturdays, 9am to 2pm) is close by and generally fine for leashed dogs to wander around. The surrounding country roads and tracks make for a good pre-pub walk.

Sources

• St Andrews Hotel · thestandrewshotel.com.au
• St Andrews Hotel - Nillumbik Shire Council · nillumbik.vic.gov.au
• St. Andrews Hotel - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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