Central Lounge Bar and Dining

Central Lounge Bar and Dining is a lively bar and restaurant on Orchid Avenue in central Surfers Paradise, serving casual meals, share plates and cocktails. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor courtyard and footpath seating.

The dog setup. Dogs sit with you in the covered outdoor courtyard and footpath area facing Orchid Avenue, not in the main indoor dining room. Water bowls are often provided on request, but bring your own so your dog is settled straight away. It is a high-traffic spot, so it suits dogs comfortable with foot traffic and noise.

Good to know. Reviewers single out the steak, happy hour, live music and the buzzing courtyard, plus a weekend bottomless brunch. It opens late seven days, from late morning on weekdays and earlier at weekends.

Getting there. Street parking on and around Orchid Avenue is metered and limited. The Bruce Bishop car park and parking at the nearby Chevron Renaissance are the easiest paid options. The G:link tram at Cavill Avenue is a short walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. Surfers Paradise Beach is only a couple of hundred metres away, with the beachfront esplanade good for a post-meal walk. Keep dogs leashed and check signage for restricted times.

Best at happy hour or earlier in the evening before the courtyard fills. Good for sociable dogs that take crowds in their stride.

Sources

• Central Lounge Bar & Dining - Surfers Paradise - OpenTable · opentable.com.au
• Central Lounge Bar & Dining - Yelp · yelp.com

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