The Haus Restaurant

The Haus is a popular Adelaide Hills restaurant on Main Road in central Hahndorf, mixing hearty German fare with modern Australian dishes and local wines. For dog owners it is one of the easier choices in town: dogs are welcome on the spacious outdoor terrace, and the staff are genuinely set up for them.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor terrace and footpath seating, not indoors. The terrace has outdoor heaters for cooler Hills months. Staff are known as dog people and routinely bring out water bowls, though a collapsible bowl of your own never hurts.

Good to know. The kitchen runs traditional German platters and big pork knuckles alongside local beef, seafood and handmade pasta, with weekday deals like schnitzel and pizza specials and happy hours. Open daily, so it suits a long lunch or an early dinner.

Getting there. It sits at 38A Main Road, about 20 to 25 minutes up the freeway from the Adelaide CBD. There is free off-street parking plus street parking along the strip, and the flat paved footpaths make it easy with a dog.

Nearby with the dogs. The heritage main street is famously dog-friendly for an on-leash wander past the timber-framed buildings, and the Pioneer Women's Trail near town gives you a longer scenic walk.

Quieter on weekdays; book ahead and mention the dog so they seat you on the terrace. Good for a settled dog that handles a busy venue.

Sources

• The Haus Hahndorf, Adelaide Hills Restaurant · haushahndorf.com.au
• Haus Restaurant, Hahndorf, Food and Drink · southaustralia.com
• Top dog-friendly spots in the Adelaide Hills · newenham.com.au

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