81 Bar & Grill

81 Bar & Grill, also trading as 81 Bistro & Taphouse, sits right on the High Street strip in Berwick. It is a modern rustic room doing elevated bistro food with a full bar, and dogs are welcome out the front rather than inside.

The dog setup. Dogs can join you in the front outdoor and courtyard seating. They are not allowed inside the main restaurant or bar, which is down to health regulations rather than preference. Worth knowing before you arrive: the outdoor tables can be high-tops, so if you need something easier to manage with a dog at your feet, call ahead and ask. Bring your own collapsible water bowl, keep your dog on a short lead and tucked under the table.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for elevated bistro plates like pork belly bites and the chicken parmigiana, with beers on tap, cocktails and live acoustic music on weekends, so it leans livelier than a quiet lunch.

Getting there and parking. It is on the High Street strip, with free street parking on High Street and the side streets, and a short walk from Berwick station.

Nearby. Pioneers Park and the rest of the dog-friendly Berwick Village strip are close for a wander before or after.

Sources

• 81 Bistro & Taphouse - Berwick · opentable.com.au

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