Britannia Kanmantoo

The Britannia Kanmantoo is a restored 1850s pub on the Old Princes Highway in the Adelaide Hills, running live music, local produce and a leafy garden that welcomes dogs. Its confirmed dog-friendly window is the monthly Sunday Sessions event, which the venue's own Instagram promotes as dog friendly.

Dogs and Sunday Sessions

Sunday Sessions run on the last Sunday of the month, roughly midday to 5pm, with live music in the alfresco and garden areas, and dogs are welcome at them. The venue's big garden space is the outdoor area set up for dogs. An older Tripadvisor report described dogs being tied up outside rather than allowed in the beer garden, which conflicts with the venue's current social media, so for anything outside Sunday Sessions, call ahead on (08) 8538 5052 to confirm where dogs can sit that day.

Max: Call ahead before driving out. A quick phone confirmation means you arrive knowing exactly where you and your dog are welcome to sit.

What the venue does

The bar and restaurant showcase Adelaide Hills produce, with seasonal small plates, vegetarian and vegan options, craft beer and house-labeled Britannia wines and gin. Friday nights bring live music and open mic from around 5pm to 10pm, and Wednesday mornings host a Coffee and Connect session from 10am to 12pm. On-site accommodation comes as two quiet cottages at the rear of the property, and those are pet friendly too, with private decks, BBQs and valley views. Reviewers rate the venue 4.5 and call out the atmosphere and the host.

Getting there and parking

It is at 14 Old Princes Highway, Kanmantoo, with street parking on the highway. Opening hours vary by event, so check the venue's Facebook page before visiting.

Close by with the dogs

For a proper run nearby, Mt Barker 'Barka Park' Fenced Dog Park has separate large and small dog enclosures with water taps and bowls, and Woofside Fenced Dog Park at Nairne is fully fenced with agility equipment. Oak and Iron Tavern is a Mount Barker alternative. More are listed under SA restaurants and in Kanmantoo.

Time your visit to a Sunday Session for the confirmed dog-friendly setup, and keep the dog leashed and settled around the music crowd.