Pholklore

Pholklore at 238 Pakington Street is a bright, casual Vietnamese street-food venue in Geelong West, built around fresh pho, bun bowls and cocktails. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath seating, which is the seating to aim for on the Pakington Street strip.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables on the front footpath and deck. Service is fast and the strip is busy, so it suits a dog that is settled around foot traffic. Bring your own water bowl, as the pace of service means they may not always be on hand.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for hearty pho, customisable vermicelli bun bowls and a creative cocktail list, served quick and colourful. It is walk-ins only, no reservations.

Getting there. Open 7 days, 12pm to 9pm (kitchen 12-3pm and 5-8:30pm). Street parking on Pakington Street is limited, so the side streets like O'Connell or Waratah are a better bet.

Nearby with the dogs. You are on the Pakington Street strip with other dog-friendly cafes a short on-lead walk away. Fyans Park on the Barwon River is nearby for a longer stroll.

Best slightly outside the lunch and dinner rushes, when an outdoor table is easier and the footpath is calmer. Good for a quick, lively meal with a settled dog.

Sources

• Pholklore - Geelong · pholklore.com.au
• Pholklore, Geelong · mammaknowswest.com.au

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