The Warnbro Tavern

The Warnbro Tavern is the local bistro pub in the Warnbro Shopping Centre precinct on Warnbro Sound Avenue, trading on big portions, Sunday roasts and a Wednesday parmi-and-pint night. For dog owners it works as the natural finish to a session at Warnbro Dog Beach a few minutes away: solid bistro food, a relaxed family crowd and an outdoor area where the dog is welcome to sit in.

Dogs at the tavern

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor alfresco area, not inside the main bar and dining room, which is the standard arrangement for WA pubs. The tavern leans into it more than most: the venue's own socials show a water station and treats for visiting dogs, and the bar stocks 100% natural dog chews for sale. Keep your dog on a lead and settled at your table, and confirm the current setup with staff on arrival since policies can change. The alfresco fills up on weekends and Sunday roast day, so arriving early secures a table; groups with dogs should ring ahead.

Worth knowing

The kitchen runs classic tavern fare: parmigiana, steak sandwiches, pork ribs and a Sunday roast, with live music on the calendar some weekends. It is a family-friendly local rather than a destination venue, which is exactly what you want when a sandy, salt-crusted dog is under the table.

Pepsi: go early on a Sunday. The roast sells well and the outdoor tables go with it.

Getting there and parking

The tavern sits within the Warnbro Shopping Centre on Warnbro Sound Avenue, with the centre's free car park right outside. Public transport is limited this far south, so driving is the practical way in.

While you're out there

Pair a meal with Warnbro Dog Beach for an off-leash run on the sand, St Clair Reserve Fenced Dog Park over in Port Kennedy for a fenced session, or a coffee at Pengo's Cafe in Shoalwater on the way through.

More options are on the Western Australia dog-friendly pubs guide and the Warnbro destination page.