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Bustard Town
restaurant ✓ Dogs welcome, verified on Google

Bustard Town

Dogs
Welcome
Where
Darwin City, NT
Policy checked
2026-06-11

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Bustard Town is a wood-fired pizza bar and garden eatery off Knuckey Street, built around a leafy tropical beer garden. That covered garden is where dogs are welcome, and it is a relaxed early-evening option in the CBD.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas, with the covered tropical garden the main dog-friendly seating. Staff are accommodating. The garden gives shade, but it can run hot, so a collapsible water bowl is worth packing and cooler evening hours are the comfortable choice.

Good to know. The wood-fired pizza is the headline and rates among the best in the CBD, backed by a long cocktail list and regular live music. It runs livelier at night and stays relaxed on early weeknights.

Getting there. Find it on Nuttall Place, off Knuckey Street. There is a mix of free and paid street parking nearby, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

Nearby with the dogs. Bicentennial Park is a short walk with clifftop paths over the water, good for a stretch before or after dinner. Keep dogs on-lead through the city parks.

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The garden traps the day's heat, so come after sunset and keep water in front of your dog the whole time.

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Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.

Policy verified 11 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.

Nearby with the dogs