Tysons Reef Hotel

A classic, friendly local pub on Hargreaves Street close to central Bendigo, Tysons Reef trades on a relaxed beer garden and hearty meals. The outdoor area is where dogs fit in, so it suits a casual lunch or early dinner with your dog settled beside you.

The dog setup. Dogs are generally welcome in the outdoor seating and beer garden, on lead. As with most Victorian pubs, the indoor dining room is off limits to pets, so aim for an outdoor table. A water bowl may be out, but pack a collapsible one to be sure. It is a high-traffic spot, so keep your dog close.

Good to know. The draw is big, honest pub plates, chops, parmas, steaks, in a genuinely welcoming room. It is a popular local, so the beer garden can fill on weekends.

Getting there and parking. Find it at 500 Hargreaves Street. Street parking runs along Hargreaves and the side streets nearby; check the signed time limits during business hours.

Nearby with the dogs. Lake Weeroona is about five minutes away with a scenic on-lead loop, and the Bendigo Botanic Gardens make an easy leafy walk a short drive on.

Aim for an early sitting on a weekday for the calmest beer garden. Good for an easygoing dog happy in a busy, sociable setting.

Sources

• Tysons Reef Hotel, Bendigo - Tripadvisor · tripadvisor.com.au

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