Gracie's at 4 Pines Orange

Gracie's at 4 Pines is the Sydney brewery's Central West outpost at 20 Sale Street, a short stroll from the heart of Orange. Dogs are not merely tolerated here, they are part of the plan: the outdoor patio is set up for them, water bowls come out without asking, and the crowd is used to a dog settling under the table.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patio and beer garden, leashed and under control. The indoor dining room and bar follow the standard health rules, so it is an outside table in every season. Staff bring water bowls out regularly, and the venue announced its dog-friendly approach from day one, which shows in how easily dogs slot in. The only caveat is noise: event nights run lively, so a sound-sensitive dog is better off at a mid-afternoon table.

Max: This is the easiest kind of venue for a dog, because nobody minds and the water arrives before you ask for it.

Worth knowing

The full 4 Pines tap range pours alongside pub classics: burgers, pizzas and sharing plates, with the chicken burger and sweet potato fries the popular orders. Doors open from 11:30am daily, staying open later Thursday to Saturday. Musical bingo, live music and the occasional dog-friendly event fill the calendar, so check what is on if you want quiet or want the fun.

Getting there and parking

Gracie's is at 20 Sale Street, near the Orange CBD, with street parking along Sale Street and the side roads.

Close by with the dogs

A lap of Machin Park's fenced dog park takes the edge off before lunch, and The Union Bank is the historic courtyard option a couple of streets over. Oliver Brown handles the morning coffee run.

More of the region is in the guide to dog-friendly restaurants in New South Wales, and the local page for Orange covers the town.