Dog-friendly restaurant · Little Italy, Downtown
Queenstown Public House
New Zealand-themed bistro in a historic house in Little Italy, with a shaded patio. Brunch is a big draw, with dishes like chicken and waffles, prawns and grits with a poached egg, and haddock fish and chips, plus a lamb burger, wine on tap and sangria.
More about Queenstown Public House
Matt Baker and PJ Lamont, the team behind Bareback Grill in Pacific Beach, opened the restaurant, and Michael Soriano of Onairos Design did the interiors. The look mixes grandmotherly crochet touches with modern decor: New Zealand pasture scenes are painted on the front room ceiling, wire baskets of potatoes and citrus line the walls, and jasmine grows around the patio.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Little Italy pub in a cottage with three patios and a lawn where dogs are welcome; staff hand out treats and water bowls.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address1557 Columbia St, San Diego, CA
- NeighborhoodLittle Italy, Downtown
- CuisineNew Zealand
Dog parks near Queenstown Public House
- about 0.3 mi
More dog-friendly spots near Queenstown Public House
- Lofty CoffeeCaféabout 100 ft
- Morning GloryBreakfastabout 0.1 mi
- Caffe ItaliaCaféabout 0.1 mi
- about 0.2 mi
- Harbor & SkyBar · dog menuabout 0.4 mi
Queenstown Public House: frequently asked questions
Is Queenstown Public House dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Locale Magazine, San Diego Magazine, Wandering California, and ABC 10News. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Queenstown Public House?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Diego dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What kind of food does Queenstown Public House serve?
New Zealand-themed bistro in a historic house in Little Italy, with a shaded patio. Brunch is a big draw, with dishes like chicken and waffles, prawns and grits with a poached egg, and haddock fish and chips, plus a lamb burger, wine on tap and sangria.
Where is Queenstown Public House?
Queenstown Public House is at 1557 Columbia St in Little Italy, Downtown, San Diego.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Queenstown Public House?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Lofty Coffee, about 100 ft away, followed by Morning Glory (about 0.1 mi) and Caffe Italia (about 0.1 mi).
Is there a dog park near Queenstown Public House?
Yes. The closest is Waterfront Park Dog Park, about 0.3 mi away.
Sources
- Locale Magazine, undated, read Oct 2026
- San Diego Magazine, Aug 2023
- Wandering California, Jun 2026
- ABC 10News, Aug 2018
About the restaurant:
- San Diego Magazine, Sep 2014
- San Diego Reader, Mar 2014
- Chrissi Hernandez, Aug 2021
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