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If you’ve got a furry friend in tow, there are plenty of places to bring them along for a day trip to the Swan Valley. By TOM DE SOUZA FOR THOSE WITH four-legged friends, dogs aren’t just a pet – they are a part of the family. It can sometimes be hard trying to pick somewhere to eat, drink, or exercise where your dog can enjoy it with you, but this list will help to narrow it down for you. Here’s my top dog-friendly spots in the Swan Valley.
Somewhere for a drink FERAL BREWING CO Friendly dogs are very welcome at Feral Brewing Co, which is a place for those who take their beer very seriously. The brews here verge on the wild, and are full of character, complexity, and experimentation. Home to an experimental brewery, barrel ageing shed, market garden, restaurant, and beer garden, the Swan Valley Brewpub is the perfect place to dig in for a few hours
with your best friends (furry or not). Their restaurant offers some of the finest seasonal produce, and is an honest reflection of the Valley’s rich soils. Guests with dogs can be accommodated in the beer garden, and in quieter times, guests with dogs can also book the verandah area of the restaurant. UGLY DUCKLING WINES Ugly Duckling Wines is a small boutique vineyard and cellar door, set in a charming, rustic cottage overlooking the vines. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy a delicious platter or choose from a range of gourmet pies, some of which are even made with Ugly Duckling wines. The restaurant offers fantastic views across the Swan Valley to the Perth Valleys.
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There is live music every Saturday and Sunday afternoon, and regular market days among the vines.
Somewhere to eat LAMONT’S WINES Lamont’s is one of the state’s premier wine and gourmet food dynasties. It began at this Swan Valley vineyard and expanded to a variety of acclaimed restaurants and cafes around Perth and the South West. Fiona Lamont and her team at the warm and friendly Swan Valley winery offer what the Lamont’s have always been famous for – relaxed, friendly dining with minimal pretension. On weekends, enjoy a complimentary tasting of Lamont’s Wines at the cellar door before experiencing a lunch of simple, wine-friendly fare. From freshly baked
