Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf

Hemingway's Brewery sits in the heritage Terminal 2 of the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal on Wharf Street, a high-ceilinged craft brewery with a covered waterfront deck. Dogs are welcome in the shaded outdoor area, so it is an easy spot to settle in over a house-brewed beer with the marina in front of you.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the covered outdoor seating overlooking the marina, not in the indoor bar (standard for Queensland breweries). The patio is spacious and shaded, with room to tuck a dog under the table out of the sun. Water bowls are generally provided, but it does no harm to bring your own on a hot day.

Good to know. Around twenty taps pour Hemingway's own beers and ciders, and the kitchen runs wood-fired pizzas, fish tacos and brewery-style share plates. The setting is the other half of the appeal, rustic industrial under high ceilings with panoramic views over the marina and terminal.

Getting there and parking. The address is Wharf St, in the CBD. There is paid on-site parking plus paid street parking on Wharf and Lake Streets nearby. It is an easy walk from the main CBD and the Esplanade, so you can make the stroll part of the outing.

Nearby with the dogs. The Cairns Esplanade boardwalk is a short walk away, a long scenic walkway along the water. The Trinity Inlet boardwalk directly outside is good for a quick leg-stretch before or after.

When to go. Mid-to-late afternoon for the shade and the marina breeze, before the evening crowd builds. Good for sociable dogs comfortable in a lively, open venue.

Sources

• Hemingway's Brewery Cairns Wharf - Queensland · queensland.com

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