German Arms Hotel

The German Arms is an iconic 1839 colonial pub at 69 Main Street, serving traditional German fare in the heart of Hahndorf. For dog owners the draw is the undercover veranda, where dogs are welcome while you tackle a pork knuckle and a German beer.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor, undercover veranda seating. The main indoor dining rooms are not open to pets, though accredited assistance dogs are permitted. Staff are known to be friendly to visiting dogs and often put a water bowl down, but bring your own to be sure.

Good to know. The kitchen is known for large portions of pork knuckle, schnitzels, the giant hot dog, and Hofbrau German beers on tap. There is regular live music and a busy street-side atmosphere, so a settled dog copes better than a nervous one here.

Getting there. Free street parking runs along Main Street but gets busy. There is a public car park behind the main street shops, a short walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. The main street is very walkable on-leash, with dog-friendly shops and water bowls along the way. The Hahndorf Academy gardens behind the building give you a quieter spot, and nearby venues like the Hahndorf Inn and The Haus also welcome dogs on their outdoor terraces.

Quieter on weekday afternoons; weekends and live-music nights are loud and crowded. Good for a relaxed dog that does not mind a busy table.

Sources

• German Arms Hotel, Hahndorf, South Australia · germanarmshotel.com.au
• German Arms Hotel is an iconic watering hole of Hahndorf · glamadelaide.com.au
• German Arms Hotel · accessadvisor.com.au

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