Old Boundary Hotel

A historic pub at the quiet, leafy upper end of Bendigo, the Old Boundary Hotel (now trading as The Boundary) pairs a modern kitchen with one genuinely useful feature for dog owners: the Laneway. That outdoor area is where your dog is welcome, and it is the reason this works as a stop on a Bendigo day out.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the Laneway, the hotel's outdoor area, on lead and under control. The main dining room and interior are off limits to pets, so plan to sit outside. Staff are well regarded for service, but bring your own water bowl rather than counting on one being out.

Good to know. The kitchen leans into proper pub food done well, steaks, pork belly and seasonal menus, with a solid range of beers, regional wines and cocktails. It is a busy spot for lunch and dinner, so a quieter early sitting suits a dog better than the dinner rush.

Getting there and parking. The hotel sits at 2 Milroy Street, near Bendigo Hospital in the Soldiers Hill area. Free street parking is usually easy directly outside and in the surrounding streets. Entry and parking are wheelchair accessible.

Nearby with the dogs. Lake Weeroona is a short drive away with an easy on-lead loop, and the surrounding Soldiers Hill streets are calm for a pre or post-dinner walk.

Come early in the day or before the dinner crowd builds for the best shot at a relaxed Laneway table. Good for a sociable dog who is happy to settle while you eat.

Sources

• Frequently Asked Questions at The Boundary Hotel · theboundary.com.au

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