FT Local Kitchen and Bar

FT Local Kitchen and Bar is a casual neighbourhood spot on Forest Road known for wood-fired style pub food, burgers and a lively beer garden. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden, which is the main area set up for them.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden. Indoor seating is for people only, so the beer garden is where to head with your dog. Staff are known to be accommodating and will often bring out a water bowl if you ask.

Good to know. Locals rate the burgers, buffalo wings and sweet potato fries, and the Mexican parma is a menu favourite. There is regular happy hour and occasional live music, so the beer garden can get busy and noisy on those nights.

Getting there and parking. The venue is on Forest Road with free street parking nearby and some free on-site parking too. It is also an easy walk from Ferntree Gully railway station if you would rather leave the car at home.

Nearby with the dogs. Ferntree Gully Quarry Recreation Reserve is close by for a walk before or after your meal, and Wally Tew Reserve gives you a big open space to let your dog stretch its legs. Dandenong Ranges National Park is a short drive further out for a longer walk.

When to go. A weekday or weekend lunch is quieter and gives your dog more space in the beer garden. Good for dogs that are comfortable around some background noise, especially on live music nights.

Sources

• FT Local Kitchen and Bar - Ferntree Gully · ftlocalkitchenandbar.com.au
• FT local kitchen and bar | Ferntree Gully VIC - Facebook · facebook.com

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