The Belvedere

The Belvedere is Woody Point's waterfront pub, on the corner of Oxley Avenue and Woodcliffe Crescent with a straight view over Bramble Bay to the Ted Smout Bridge. The reason dog owners know it: a covered, dog-friendly deck where you can order off the full menu with the dog beside the table.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome on the dedicated deck area, on-leash and under control, and are not permitted in the indoor bars or dining rooms. Head to the main entry and staff will point you to the dog-friendly seating, and the deck works for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Water for dogs is not guaranteed, so bring a bowl, and on busy afternoons a mat for the dog to settle on earns its space in the bag.

The vibe

It is a big, lively waterfront pub running since 1901, and the kitchen leans on the water: seafood platters, oysters, barramundi and a pork knuckle that regulars keep ordering. Live music and full tables land on weekends, so it suits dogs comfortable with noise and foot traffic rather than nervous ones.

Getting there

The pub sits at the corner of Oxley Avenue and Woodcliffe Crescent, Woody Point. Free street parking on the surrounding streets plus a nearby lot fills quickly for weekend lunches and again before sunset, so arriving early or walking in along the foreshore is the reliable play.

Max: the deck gets crowded during weekend sunset sessions. Keep the lead short, pick a table on the edge of the deck, and settle the dog before the food arrives.

Close by with the dogs

The bayside path runs directly opposite, and it is a short flat walk to the Woody Point Jetty. Seafood Town and Letter M. Espresso cover the takeaway and coffee ends of the same strip, and The Artemis Dog Beach Strip at Clontarf is about five minutes away by car for an off-leash swim first.

Midweek sunset is the sweet spot: the view without the crowd. More options are on the Queensland dog friendly pubs guide and the Woody Point destination page.