Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina

The Wharf Bar & Restaurant sits right on the Richmond River at 12-24 Fawcett Street, Ballina, a casual waterfront spot with expansive outdoor seating where well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome. The river views and sunsets are the draw, and you can settle in outdoors without taking your dog through the indoor dining room.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor dining areas, a mix of undercover and open-air tables. Come in via the outdoor pathway rather than through the restaurant. It is a busy venue, so a calm dog and a spot at the edge works best. Water bowls are often around, but bring your own to be safe.

Good to know. The kitchen runs to fresh local seafood, bar snacks and cocktails, open from 7:30am seven days. Reviewers come back for the river views, sunsets and live music on Sunday afternoons. The venue is flat and step-free.

Getting there. Street parking runs along Fawcett Street with a public car park nearby. It is right on the riverside walking path, so it pairs well with a foreshore stroll.

Nearby with the dogs. The Richmond River walking path is at the door, and the Missingham off-leash area on the Spit is a short walk along the foreshore for a proper paddle.

When to go. Sunset is the signature time, and the busiest, so come a little earlier for an outdoor table with your dog. Good for a relaxed waterfront drink after a foreshore walk.

Sources

• Wharf Bar & Restaurant Ballina · wharfbarballina.com.au
• The Wharf Bar and Restaurant, Ballina - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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