The Alibi Sports Bar Huskisson

The Alibi is an American varsity-style sports bar at Shop 1, 50 Owen Street in the main strip of Huskisson, with big screens, an arcade and a loud, high-energy room. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating out front, which faces the street, while the bar and games room inside stay dog-free.

The dog setup

The outdoor tables are street-side, good for people-watching and easy in-and-out with a dog. Keep a short lead in the outdoor area since the strip gets foot traffic at dinner and on weekends. No dog-specific amenities are documented, so bring your own water bowl.

The vibe

The kitchen leans all-in on American comfort food: smash burgers such as the double-patty 2x2, chicken wings, hot dogs, Tex-Mex nachos and bang bang shrimp, washed down with beer towers and cocktails on tap. Weekly deals include dollar wings on Wednesdays, and happy hour runs Wednesday to Friday from midday to 5pm. Big screens carry the live sport, and a mini arcade keeps kids and grown-ups occupied between courses.

Getting there and parking

It trades 12pm to late Wednesday to Sunday and closes Monday and Tuesday. Free street parking runs along Owen Street and the residential side streets, and most of town's accommodation is within walking distance.

Close by with the dogs

The Huskisson to Vincentia Shared Path starts nearby for a proper leg stretch along the bay, and the grassy foreshore and Voyager Park are a short walk for a pre-drink sniff. For a sit-down pub alternative, the Huskisson Hotel is a few doors away.

Weekends get busy, so mid-week is the pick if your dog prefers calm. More options are in the New South Wales dog friendly restaurants guide and the Huskisson destination page.