Ban Thai restaurant

Ban Thai is one of Goulburn's most consistently praised dinner spots, a relaxed Thai restaurant on Bourke Street with a long run of strong reviews for fresh food and friendly service. For dog owners the relevant detail is that you can bring a dog to the footpath seating out front.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor footpath tables, and staff are happy to set you up there. It is a kerbside arrangement rather than a courtyard, so it suits a settled dog who is comfortable beside passing foot traffic. Bring your own water bowl, as this is a straightforward footpath setup rather than a purpose-built dog area.

Worth knowing

The kitchen is known for its laksa, green chicken curry, crispy pork belly and duck salad, with generous servings and quick service drawing the praise. There is a 10 per cent discount for cash. It is popular, so book ahead and ask for an outdoor table when you do, since footpath seats are limited. Lunch runs 11:30am to 2:30pm Tuesday through Sunday and the kitchen is closed Mondays, so plan a dog-friendly dinner accordingly.

Getting there

The restaurant is at 173 Bourke Street, centrally placed near Goulburn's town centre, with free street parking along Bourke Street. That makes it an easy in-and-out stop if you are passing through on the Hume Highway with the dog aboard.

Close by with the dogs

For a walk before or after dinner, Victoria Park fenced dog park gives the dog a proper off-lead run, and the cafes dotted around town, such as K and Gz, cover the daytime coffee half of the trip.

When to go

Weeknight dinners are the calmest bet for a footpath table. On Friday and Saturday nights the restaurant fills up, so book and mention you will have a dog with you at an outside table.