Paddington Eatery Sassafras Has Added a Dog-Friendly Garden Bar

Next time you drop by Paddington mainstay Sassafras, you might want to take your pet pooch. You probably also want to head to the Latrobe Terrace hangout a little later than usual so that you can take full advantage of the eatery's latest addition.

That'd be a brand new dog-friendly garden bar that expands the Sassafras' clientele to cuties of the four-legged variety and extends its hours to 9pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Yes, Brisbane finally has a place that understands that a balmy summer afternoon and early evening is best spent not only with a beverage in your hand, but with a furry pal by your side.

Sassafras has even changed their name to mark the occasion, so say goodbye to Sassafras Cafe and hello to Sassafras Canteen. The same relaxed vibe that's kept patrons coming through their door for the past 18 years remains, of course — including the inner-west's favourite all-day breakfast spread until 2pm, complete with chilli corn fritters and Moroccan lamb omelette.

Those lazing about in the revamped courtyard and listening to DJs will also find two new menus, offering up a sample of great beverages and a selection of tasty food befitting a beer garden setting. Kick back with a Hillbilly Cider, one of ten wines or a local craft beer from Newstead Brewing Co or Green Beacon Brewing Co, then devour a meat or cheese share plate. Keeping on theme, gourmet hot dogs are the main culinary attraction, as available in chicken and pinenut, smokey beef and bacon, smokey beef and sauerkraut, and red bean and beetroot falafel varieties.

Find Sassafras at 88 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington, or visit their website and Facebook page.

Via Good Food. Images: Dollar Photo Club and Sassafras.