Little Fletchers

Little Fletchers is a renovated bistro-pub in Central Village at 9/10 Little Fletcher Street, built on the site of the old OBJ's sports bar, and dogs are welcome at its outdoor tables. It pairs a seafood-leaning bistro menu with a game-day atmosphere, being a short stroll from Queensland Country Bank Stadium.

The dog setup

Dogs are allowed in the patio and outdoor dining area, but not inside the bistro. Keep your dog leashed and settled beside your table, and bring your own water bowl. The stadium proximity is the main variable: around match days and live sport the precinct gets loud and busy, so a settled dog and an off-peak visit work best.

Worth knowing

The menu runs to seafood, premium cuts and refined pub classics, with a decent vegetarian and vegan selection, backed by a full bar and cocktail lineup. The venue opens from 11am daily, running to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11pm Friday and Saturday, with the kitchen pausing mid-afternoon and closing around 8:30pm on quieter nights. Booking an outdoor table for a long lunch is the most reliable way to guarantee a dog-friendly spot.

Getting there and parking

Central Village sits off Little Fletcher Street on the city fringe, close to the stadium. CBD street parking is available nearby, though it fills fast on event days, so arriving before the pre-match rush is the safer bet.

Close by with the dogs

The Ross Creek paths are within walking distance for an on-lead stretch of legs before or after your meal. For other stops in the CBD, The Beet Bar does plant-based plates nearby, and Hoi Polloi - Espresso Bar covers the morning coffee run. The Goat Track up Castle Hill is the serious leg-stretch option if you want to earn the pub lunch.

The dog-friendly pubs in QLD list and the Townsville City guide round out the area.

Max: selected the shadiest patio chair on arrival, supervised a plate of fish, and declared game day acceptable on volume alone