Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in Sydney
These dog-friendly restaurants and bars in Sydney let your dog come along for dinner or a drink. Most have a courtyard, beer garden or footpath tables where dogs are welcome.
We’ve sorted them by area. Pick one close to home, or use it to plan a dog-friendly date night.
Last checked: November 2026
Can you take your dog to a restaurant in Sydney?
Yes, in outdoor areas, if the venue allows it. Beer gardens, courtyards and footpath tables are where dogs usually sit.
Call ahead or check the venue’s site, especially on busy nights.
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in the Inner West
Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, Marrickville
Where: 8-12 Sydney St, Marrickville
A huge brewery, bar and restaurant with a 1980s theme, in honour of the late Prime Minister Bob Hawke. The beer is cold and the Chinese menu is a throwback.
Where dogs sit: outside only, out front and on the deck. Email ahead if you want to book an outdoor table.
The Henson, Marrickville
Where: 91 Illawarra Road, Marrickville
The Henson is the hub of the neighbourhood. It backs local football teams, runs fundraisers and works with local artists.
Where dogs sit: the leafy courtyard. Dogs aren’t allowed in the main pub.
Public House Petersham, Petersham
Where: 292 Stanmore Road, Petersham
A historic Inner West pub with a big, sunny beer garden. Expect craft beer on tap, wood-fired pizza and a seasonal natural wine list.
Where dogs sit: inside and out, with water bowls in the beer garden.
Wayward Brewing Co, Camperdown
Where: 1 Gehrig Lane, Camperdown
Craft beer from 24 rotating taps, in an old winery down a graffiti-covered laneway. Food trucks cover dinner, with burgers, wings and the like.
Where dogs sit: the taproom welcomes dogs.
The Erskineville Hotel, Erskineville
Where: 102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
“The Erko” is an Inner West classic with a warm, local feel. There’s a whole section of the menu for dogs, from homemade biscuits to raw beef tartare.
Where dogs sit: the Erko calls itself a dog-friendly pub. Check its site for dog deals, like free dog meals on some days.
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in the inner city
The Carrington, Surry Hills
Where: 565 Bourke St, Surry Hills
A Surry Hills local with good food and a long drinks list. It works for a date or a small group.
Where dogs sit: indoor and outdoor areas both welcome dogs, and there’s a dog menu.
Honkas Bar + Eats, Potts Point
Where: 11 Roslyn Street, Potts Point
Inspired by Hong Kong, Honkas serves food from across Asia: bao buns, dumplings, karaage, san choy bao and more.
Where dogs sit: outdoors, with treats from the dog menu.
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars in Western Sydney
The Albion, Parramatta
Where: 135 George St, Parramatta
A Parramatta favourite for a century. It goes from a laid-back daytime bar to a lively nightclub.
Where dogs sit: the big, sunny beer garden. Dogs need to be on a lead, and the venue asks them to head home by 8pm.
Dog-friendly restaurants and bars on the Northern Beaches
The Newport, Newport
Where: 2 Kalinya Street, Newport
A Northern Beaches landmark with more space outside than in. Grab a table on the deck, order pizza or prawns, and take in the Pittwater views.
Where dogs sit: outdoor areas only, like the courtyard and beer garden. Keep them on a lead.
Tips for eating out with your dog
- Book an outdoor table and say you’re bringing a dog.
- Bring a lead, a water bowl and a mat for your dog to lie on.
- Walk your dog first so they settle while you eat.
- Keep them close to your table and off the walkway.
- Find more dog-friendly places near you in the Doggie Directory.
Just want a coffee? See our dog-friendly cafes in Sydney, or find more things to do with your dog in Sydney.
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