We’ve all been there—you meet up with a few friends or an old colleague to catch up over dinner or a glass of wine, but instead of having a great time, you’re worrying about what pupper is up to all by himself at home. Does he miss you? Is he chewing on his favorite dining room chair? Your mind races and you find yourself anxious to get home.
In a perfect world, there would be dog friendly restaurants down every street, around every corner, basically everywhere you look! We aren’t quite there yet, so here’s a comprehensive list of some of the best spots in Sydney that warmly welcome pups of all shapes and sizes.
The Carrington – a pub where pupper can eat, too
The Carrington, affectionately known as The Carro, goes miles beyond dog friendly—they’re basically saying, “If you have a dog, don’t come here without him!” The Carro offers a whole menu specifically for puppers, including beef tartare and roasted veggies. And if you visit with pupper on a Sunday, he eats for free! They also host many dog-centric events throughout the year, so check their website for info on the latest.
Where: 565 Bourke St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
The Winery – an ideal outdoor relaxation hub
Drinking wine alongside pupper while enjoying the great outdoors and live music—if that’s your idea of a day well spent, The Winery should be your next stop. An impressive wine list and city skyline views are made even better when you can have your pupper by your side.
Where: 285A Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Wilhemina’s – seriously good food featuring local produce
Wilhemina’s is led by MasterChef finalist Jamie Fleming, so you know the food will be top-notch. If you pride yourself as an adventurous foodie and are always looking for a dog-friendly restaurants with good eats, this should be on your list. Wilhemina’s shows that having your pupper in tow shouldn’t limit your options!
Where: Shop 4/332 Darling St, Balmain NSW 2041
The Duck Inn Pub & Kitchen – pupper is bound to make friends in the beer garden
Head to The Duck Inn’s beer garden for the quintessential dog-friendly Sydney experience. A perfect Friday spot, you can comfortably sip on your beer and snack on some comfort food (honey-roasted duck, anyone?) while pupper finds a new friend or two to play with.
Where: 74 Rose St, Chippendale NSW 2008
Café Bones – just looking to grab a coffee? They’ve got something for pup, too!
Café Bones is as dog-friendly of a café as they come—they offer “Pupaccinos” so our furry friends don’t feel left out, alongside many other treats. Fun fact: They are home to the world’s first Pupaccino!
Where: 1 Canal Rd, Leichhardt NSW 2040
Cuckoo Callay – for the cocktail aficionado
Cuckoo Callay is full of unique drink options for its human customers, but they didn’t forget about our four-legged companions, either. Pupper can sample their pupaccino and savory bacon treats while you find your new favorite drink and appetizer combo!
Where: 324A King St, Newtown NSW 2042 & 413-415 Crown Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
Cooh Alexandria – organic, health-forward meals
Cooh’s team of chefs does all things healthy—from vegan juices and smoothies to complete organic meals. This is a popular spot for puppers, so be prepared to make some friends—humans and puppers alike!
Where: 90-96 Bourke Rd, Alexandria NSW 2015
No need to leave pupper at home
Of course, there are many more spots in Sydney that pride themselves on being the dog-friendly restaurants and even dog-encouraging. But this list serves as a great starting point, whether you’re looking to relax with a cup of coffee or enjoy a five-star-worthy dinner. No need to be discouraged and leave pupper at home—you both can have a great time with some of the best eats and drinks that Sydney has to offer!
