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Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Pubs in Sydney
Treat your bestie to the ultimate doggie date at one of these dog-friendly restaurants or pubs in Sydney.
When bringing your pooch is non-negotiable, Sydney delivers: doggy menus at The Carrington in Surry Hills, back-bar treats from Lord Raglan in Alexandria, and pup-friendly events at The Vic on the Park in Marrickville. The welcome stretches from Next Door in Cronulla to Annata in Crows Nest. These are the spots our editors can vouch will look after both of you.
Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Sydney
Fabbrica
If you and your pooch happen to find yourself in the CBD with a raging appetite, Fabbrica is ready to serve up the goods. During the week pop in for lunch and enjoy handmade pastas, sandwiches and soup or book in for dinner to taste your way through their more extensive dinner menu. Dishes include arancini, fried artichoke with salsa verde, burrata with peperonata and more. Your pup is welcome to join you dining outside but might have to wait until you get home for their feast.
Suburb: CBD
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Italian
Best For: Dog-friendly, Quick bite, Solo dining
Need To Know: Be sure to request an outside table when booking.
The Grounds of Alexandria
With its signature relaxed, organic vibe, The Grounds of Alexandria is an all-in-one produce market, florist, café, restaurant, bar, and bakery. All linked by outdoor paths, it’s one of our favourite places for weekend lunch dates with your pooch. Leashed dogs can accompany you into the outdoor seated garden area, or there is puppy parking and water bowls if you’re just grabbing something on the go.
Suburb: Alexandria
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Cafe
Best For: Families, Weekend plans, Dog-friendly
Need To Know: The Grounds of Alexandria can get very busy so if you have a nervous pooch or a dog that needs space, it might be best to leave them at home.
Next Door
Blurring the lines between café, restaurant and bar, Next Door has plenty of outdoor seating perfect for hosting you and your doggo. The brunch menu is modern Australian and pairs beautifully with either a wine or cocktail, whilst the dinner menu is packed with sharable, seasonal dishes.
Suburb: Cronulla
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Brunch
Best For: Dog-friendly, Brunch, Families
Annata
Elegant and innovative, Annata is the brainchild of Christian Blair, the former bartender behind Eau de Vie and Rockpool. Unsurprisingly, the drinks list is stellar, with seasonal cocktails and over 70 wine varieties. Thirst-quenchers aside, this North Sydney restaurant’s garden lounge is pet-friendly, welcoming pups to join their parents for an incredible al fresco dining experience. Sunny in the summer and heated in winter, a meal at Annata is guaranteed to get tails wagging year-round.
Suburb: Crows Nest
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Locals, Group dining, Dog-friendly
Buckle Cafe & Distillery
This all-day eatery and distillery is the perfect place to meet up with your other doggo-obsessed friends. The sun-drenched courtyard gives urban oasis, and provides plenty of space for pups to lounge around. Swing by for coffee and acai or settle in for cocktails with your good boy or gal.
Suburb: Artarmon
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Modern Australian
Best For: Weekend plans, Dog-friendly, Families
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The Australian Heritage Hotel
The Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks is as dog-friendly as they come. Enjoy an extensive pizza menu (including kangaroo and crocodile toppings!) and over 140 Australian craft beers, all with your best bud in attendance. There are treats behind the bar for the well-behaved doggos and plenty of pats to be had.
Suburb: The Rocks
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Quick bite, Dog-friendly, Weekend plans
Lord Raglan
Lord Raglan is everything you want from a local. Swish interiors, local craft brews on tap, classic pub meals and, of course, your pup is welcome to dine with you inside or outside. If your pooch is extra well-behaved, they might even score a little treat from behind the bar.
Suburb: Alexandria
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Locals, Dog-friendly, Group dining
Forrester’s
Forrester’s is a Sydney institution with a reputation for giant Yorkshire puddings and Sunday roasts, and its rotation of events, which includes special days out for the dogs. The revamped heritage interiors and multitude of spaces add to its enduring appeal. Pups are welcome throughout the whole venue.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Dog-friendly, Locals, Weekend plans
Need To Know: Every Tuesday at Forrester’s is Yappy Hour. Bring your pooch along, purchase a main meal and they’ll be treated to a free pawkie (a pet-friendly version of their famed Yorkie)
Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre
An afternoon at the Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre will fill your cup in more ways than one. Sip on some of the country’s best beers, feast on 80s Chinese and enjoy good times with your pup by your side. There’s also an outdoor area with doggos welcome everywhere bar the Lucky Prawn Bistro dining space.
Suburb: Marrickville
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Chinese
Best For: Locals, Weekend plans, Quick bite, Dog-friendly
Yulli’s Brews
Yulli’s Brews is the ultimate dog-friendly pub. Dogs are free to plonk themselves down in any area of the brewery and at any time of day. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of a taste, Yulli’s brew some of the best beers in Australia alongside tasty vego bites. They host a jazz night of a Thursday evening, which is an absolute ball, but vibes (and doggo attendance) is highest on a Sunday. A great place to meet fellow dog lovers!
Sitchu Tip: The rice lager is a must-try.
Suburb: Alexandria
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Best For: Weekend plans, Locals, Families, Dog-friendly
The Carrington
If you have spent the day wandering the colourful streets of Surry Hills and craving a delicious steak, The Carrington is the pub for you and the pooch. Dog owners can drink and dine alongside their furry friends who also have dedicated doggy dishes on the menu, including beef tartare.
Suburb: Surry Hills
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Dog-friendly, Locals, Weekend plans
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The Vic on the Park
With a sweeping back deck, street art and its own basketball court, The Vic offers a great time for two and four-legged friends. Let your pup mingle while you soak up the sun and enjoy a craft beer and antipasto board. For something a little different, the dog shows and fundraisers are always a great time for both you and the little rascal. These guys also often host dog-friendly Santa photos at Christmas time ,so be sure to get in on that action!
Suburb: Marrickville
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Families, Locals, Dog-friendly
Public House Petersham
Let Public House Petersham‘s sunny beer garden set the scene to your next pup-friendly day out. Snack on wood-fired pizzas and pub classics to your heart’s content. Bad weather? Dogs are welcome inside, too!
Suburb: Petersham
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Families, Locals, Weekend plans, Dog-friendly
The Newport
A favourite amongst the North Beaches canine community, this renowned Merivale establishment has a winning combo of spectacular waterfront views, sprawling grounds and a cracking line-up of delicious dining options. The Newport is made up of multiple eateries like The Kiosk, The Shack, Seafood Market and Vinnie’s Pizza that will keep you fuelled, and the alfresco-style venue is completely kid and dog-friendly.
Suburb: Newport
Price Guide: $$
Cuisine: Pub fare
Best For: Group dining, Dog-friendly, Weekend plans
FAQs About the Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Pubs in Sydney
Plenty of Sydney restaurants welcome dogs in their outdoor areas. Standouts include Fabbrica in the CBD for handmade pasta, The Grounds of Alexandria for relaxed weekend lunches, Next Door in Cronulla for modern Australian brunch, Annata in Crows Nest for a stellar drinks list and heated garden lounge, and Buckle Cafe & Distillery in Artarmon for a sun-drenched courtyard. Most allow leashed dogs in alfresco seating, and some offer water bowls or “puppy parking” if you’re just grabbing a coffee to go.
It depends on the venue. Many Sydney pubs welcome dogs both inside and out — Lord Raglan in Alexandria lets pups dine indoors or alfresco, and Public House Petersham opens its doors to dogs when the weather turns. Others keep dogs to designated outdoor zones; the Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre allows doggos everywhere except the Lucky Prawn Bistro dining space. Yulli’s Brews in Alexandria is among the most relaxed, letting dogs settle anywhere in the brewery at any time of day.
Yes. A few dog-friendly spots go beyond water bowls and cater to your pooch directly. The Carrington in Surry Hills offers dedicated doggy dishes, including beef tartare, so your furry friend can dine alongside you. Several pubs also keep treats behind the bar for well-behaved dogs — Lord Raglan and The Australian Heritage Hotel in The Rocks both reward good manners with a little something. Most restaurants, however, ask that dogs wait until they’re home for their own feast, so it’s worth checking ahead.
The Vic on the Park in Marrickville is arguably Sydney’s most dog-friendly pub. Its sweeping back deck, street art and on-site basketball court give four-legged friends plenty of room to mingle while you enjoy a craft beer and antipasto board. The Vic also hosts dog shows, fundraisers and dog-friendly Santa photos at Christmas. Yulli’s Brews in Alexandria is another top contender, welcoming dogs in every area at any time, while The Newport is a firm favourite with the Northern Beaches canine community.
Many are ideal for families with both kids and dogs. The Grounds of Alexandria pairs its dog-friendly garden with a produce market, bakery and café, making it a favourite for weekend outings. The Newport in Newport is a completely kid- and dog-friendly waterfront venue with multiple eateries, from pizza to seafood. Next Door in Cronulla and Public House Petersham also cater well to families, offering shareable menus and space for everyone to relax — little ones and four-legged family members included.
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