Jump Inn Craft Beer Bar & Jai Ho Restaurant

Jump Inn Craft Beer Bar & Jai Ho Restaurant sits at 4 Traeger Avenue in The Gap, Alice Springs, and the fact that matters for dog owners is simple: dogs are welcome in the outdoor beer garden. That makes it a rare practical option for dinner and a good beer with a dog in tow in town.

The dog setup

The beer garden is dog territory and the indoors is not, so head straight for the outdoor tables. Dogs stay on a lead beside the retro sofas and long wooden tables, and staff are used to four-legged regulars; water is usually available, though bringing your own bowl keeps it simple. Arrive near the 4pm opening to claim a decent garden table before the evening crowds.

The vibe

This is Alice Springs' craft beer specialist, with a wide rotation of independent brews plus wines and cocktails. The Jai Ho kitchen on site covers everything from curries to Japanese-fusion bar snacks like gyoza and pork belly bites, with sweet potato fries and vegan options along the way. Live music, DJ sets and local events run most weeks, so the garden can be loud on weekends. Trade runs 4pm to 10pm every day.

Getting there and parking

The venue sits on Traeger Avenue near Heavitree Gap, with free on-site parking and street parking out front. An evening visit works best in the warmer months, once the heat has dropped off and the garden is in full swing.

Close by with the dogs

The Todd River walking tracks and the country around Heavitree Gap are minutes away for an early evening walk before dinner.

Travelling with the dog overnight? Gap View Campground and Heritage Caravan Park both take pets in Alice Springs, and The Locals is the other restaurant option in town. The NT dog friendly restaurants guide and the The Gap destination page cover the rest.