A Melbourne council sparked opposition when it warned pubs about allowing dogs inside, citing food safety standards. But some say dog-friendly pubs are just ‘better’
Sydney pub The Lord Gladstone has a simple policy around dogs.
“If your dog’s a pain in the arse or makes a mess or carries on, it’s not welcome here – just like a patron,” says publican Ben Johnson. “As long as your dog’s well behaved and you clean up after it … I don’t give a fuck.”