Lava Cafe Restaurant Bar & Lava Lounge

Lava is a busy all-day venue on Berwick's High Street that runs as cafe, restaurant and bar. It serves modern Australian food from brunch through to dinner and cocktails, and dogs are welcome on the front verandah, which makes it a flexible option whatever time of day you land.

The dog setup. Dogs sit with you on the front verandah dining area, on the footpath side of the venue, rather than inside. The verandah is sheltered by cafe blinds and fitted with heaters, so it is comfortable in colder months. Keep your dog on the lead at all times. Staff are used to dog owners, but bring your own water bowl to be safe.

Good to know. The appeal is its versatility, shifting from brunch to cocktails to dinner in one room. Calamari, smashed avo, steak sandwiches, pork rolls, lasagne and chicken parma all feature, and it is noted as child-friendly. It gets bustling on weekends.

Getting there and parking. The address is 25-27 High Street, right in the main commercial strip. There is street parking along High Street plus public parking behind the main-street buildings. If you are already in the village, it is an easy walk.

Nearby. Pioneers Park, just off Peel Street, is a short walk for a green-space leg-stretch, and High Street itself is pleasant to wander on the lead.

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