Whether they have four legs or two, these dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes in Sydney promise a pawsome outing for your whole crew.
Why should humans have all the fun? As more people become fur parents and families adopt dogs into their tribe, venues are now catering to customers with canine companions. No longer do your beloved four-legged friends get the short end of the stick, staying at home when the family goes out for a bite. Some establishments permit pets to sit with their owners as they dine, while others are dedicated to taking every pup’s needs into account. These are the best dog-friendly restaurants, pubs and cafes in Sydney.
Freshwater
Within walking distance of Freshwater Beach, Harbord Hotel is a historic community pub known for its laidback atmosphere, fresh food and live music. Good boys and girls are welcome to rest their paws alongside their owners in the shaded courtyard area.
Petersham
Proudly dog friendly, Public House Petersham adores pups as much as their owners. The restaurant shows their puppy love by supplying water bowls in the beer garden, serving treats at the bar and allowing your furry pals to enjoy a meal alongside their family.
Potts Point
Pooches eat free when their owners dine at Honkas Bar + Eats, one of the best dog-friendly restaurants in Sydney. This Asian fusion restaurant offers a curated selection of gluten-free canine cuisine for your furry family members to enjoy on the outdoor terrace. It’s the best solution for grabbing a bite to eat without leaving the pup behind.
North Sydney
Barefoot bowls and lunch with the addition of wagging tails is a winning combination. The Greens boasts spectacular harbour vistas with a sunny courtyard for those bringing their four-legged friends along. Pups can watch from the sidelines while their humans play lawn bowls and families can tuck into share plates after a game.
Rosebery
This venue is one of the top dog-friendly restaurants in Sydney, welcoming on-leash dogs to sit with their families in the outside dining area. Their menu offers flavourful dishes crafted using ethically sourced and sustainable ingredients.
Surry Hills
An urban wine bar with outdoor space for dogs, The Winery caters to fur-parents looking for a relaxed afternoon or night out with their babies. Little rascals with four or two legs are welcome to dine in the leafy laneway outside and enjoy a selection of European-inspired bites.
Surry Hills
With a dedicated Yappy Hour and specialised menu items, this is one of the best dog-friendly pubs in Sydney. Whether dining inside or outside, the entire Forrester’s venue permits pooches. Every Tuesday during Yappy Hour, dogs can chow down on a pawkie – a miniature version of the pub’s famous Yorkshire pudding including a side of kibble – with every meal purchased.
Petersham
White Cockatoo Hotel is a local landmark for dog-lovers. The venue has two sunny courtyards where wagging tails are welcome, and families can tuck into craft beers, seasonal cocktails, pub classics and kids’ meals. For a touch of nostalgia, there’s a jukebox and a pinball machine for retro family entertainment.
Surry Hills
One of the best dog-friendly pubs in Sydney, The Beresford has a spacious beer garden where dogs and humans can relax alongside each other. Pooches get their own water bowls, and you can sample a menu of pub grub and wood-fired pizzas. Swing by during the annual Howl-oween show, where pups showcase their best Halloween costumes and strut their spooky stuff on the courtyard runway.
Alexandria
At The Alex, leashed dogs are permitted in all outdoor areas. Settle in for a night of trivia or watch a DJ perform live from the open-air Backyard, where families can dine on pub classics alongside their furry members.
Marrickville
This iconic Inner West venue is one of the best dog-friendly pubs in Sydney. Grab a table in the spacious beer garden, where families can compete on the half size basketball court and leashed dogs can sprawl out. Little ones on two legs are covered with the pub’s kids’ menu, and every meal comes with a complimentary ice-cream cup.
Surry Hills
Built in 1877, The Carrington is Surry Hills’ third oldest pub and is known for its laidback atmosphere. Pooches are welcome in both indoor and outdoor spaces, and the venue hosts regular dog days in support of their furry customers. There’s even a dedicated canine menu including beef tartare, rice and vegetables and pup-cakes for dessert.
St Peters
Nutritious pup-cakes, themed events for pets and luxury grooming sessions make BabaG’s one of the best dog-friendly cafes in Sydney. Four-legged guests are treated like royalty at this dedicated doggy cafe and salon, where pups can snack on their own menu of puppacinos and baked goods. While your fur-baby plays at the day care or gets a pampering, there’s freshly brewed coffee and pastries of the human variety to enjoy.
Bondi Junction
Take your furry best friend out for an ice-cream date at one of the best dog-friendly cafes in Sydney. Doglateria Bondi serves premium Italian gelato for humans and all-natural ‘Doglato’ for canines, as well as a variety of freeze-dried pet treats. Flavours include peanut butter honey, mango and carrot, and strawberry – all made to be dairy-free, gluten-free and vegetarian. If you really want to show the puppy love, try the high tea for two pups.
Leichhardt
Cafe Bones shows their dogged devotion with the invention of the world’s first cafe-style dog beverage: the pupaccino. This cafe offers a pet-friendly stop in between zoomies sessions at the dog park, where people and pups can grab a drink and snacks from their respective menus. Four-legged customers can snack on pupaccinos, a pupffin (bacon and cheese muffins) and meat-based treats.
Lane Cove
After taking your pooch for a scenic bushwalk and letting the little ones loose at the playground, head to this dog-friendly cafe for coffee and treats. Located at Blackman Park, Puppy Tail Café offers specially made doggy cappuccinos and lamb mince ‘woofles’ with vegetables. Nearby, there are two fenced dog parks allowing pups to exercise and roam free off leash.
Ashfield
With baked goods and artisan picnic hampers on offer for humans, and a dedicated dog menu, Outfield Cafe is the perfect scenic spot for families with pets in tow. Furry friends can chow down on kangaroo treats, puppycinos and raw bacon rashers, while kids can tuck into their own picnic plate.
Kirribilli
Overlooking Careening Cove, The Flying Bear is a picturesque cafe all the locals and their dogs love. While watching the boats sway from the wharf, families can enjoy a fresh meal and pups can sip on their own pupaccino. Take the four-legged ones on a waterfront walk, let them roam off leash at nearby Milson Park or watch them cool off in the water.
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