Big Pig Canteen

Big Pig Canteen is a warehouse-style American BBQ joint on Ebden Street in Moorabbin, and it openly welcomes dogs in its beer garden. Slow-cooked brisket, ribs and pork belly draw a lively crowd, so it is a fun casual stop with the dog rather than a quiet one.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the adjoining beer garden, which is covered and weatherproofed for year-round visits, and they are also allowed in the bar area Monday to Saturday. Water bowls are usually out in the outdoor area, but bring your own to be safe. The room runs loud with long shared tables, so a settled, crowd-comfortable dog will do best.

Good to know. The kitchen is built around slow-smoked brisket, pork belly bites, hickory baby back ribs and big sharing platters, with sides like mac and cheese and cheesy cornbread. Expect a saloon-style buzz, often with music.

Getting there. Find it at 35 Ebden Street, with free street parking in the surrounding industrial streets and Moorabbin station a short walk away.

Go midweek for a calmer garden, or a Friday or Saturday evening for the full noise. Bring a bowl and a mat for the dog.

Sources

• Big Pig Canteen - American BBQ in Moorabbin · bigpiglittlepig.com.au
• Big Pig Canteen - Broadsheet · broadsheet.com.au

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