30 Best Dog Friendly Pubs, Bars, Wineries & Cafes in Canberra
Canberra is a very dog friendly city with a rich heritage. It is known for celebrating its history, from First Nations to contemporary times, with exquisite taste. Culture manifests in the form of art, food, wine and architecture, surrounded by breathtaking nature. Discover all it has to offer in the company of your pup, as Canberra has plenty of dog friendly pubs, bars, parks, walks and even swimming spots to explore.Â
DOG FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
1. Canberra Dog Walks
Canberra
Canberra Dog Walks leads social group walks every week for dogs and their humans. Walks are scheduled all over Canberra and generally follow routes included in their self-guided walks.
All human walkers are welcome, with or without dogs. The walks are ran on a not-for-profit basis for $6.20 per human adult. Children and dogs walk free. Payment is collected by the guide with a card reader at the beginning of the walk.
Check out their great selection of self guided walks.
2. Floriade Festival
Commonwealth Park
The annual flower festival includes a Dog’s Day Out in their program, a special day when visitors can bring their pups along. It is held on the final day of the festival.
3. GoBoats
Trevillan Quay, Kingston
Take a private picnic boat along Lake Burley Griffin with the entire family, including your pup. While it’s not a legal requirement, they do have complimentary dog life jackets available.
4. Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing
Mitchell & Hume
Well behaved pups are welcome at both rock climbing gyms. You can bring a dog bed and set up a little space for them to receive pats and admiration while you climb. There’s even some places in the gym where dog leads can be tied.
5. She Shapes History Walking Tours
The history of women in Australia —as friends, as colleagues, as individuals, as a group — is often written on sand. Many stories have been lost, unrecorded, devalued and untold. As a society, it’s easy to forget that women were behind many of the moments that shaped Australia.
While there are many ways to learn more about our history, there is nothing quite like a walking tour. Walking tours offer an opportunity to share knowledge and women’s stories in an inclusive and non-judgmental context. And the best part is the regularly host Dog Friendly tours such as Pups and Politicians.
Free V.I.Pooch Travel Kit with every booking!
DOG FRIENDLY PUBS & BARS
6. Capital Brewing Co
Dairy Road, Fyshwick
Entirely dog friendly brewery. Pups are welcome in the covered courtyard as well as inside. The dog friendly beer garden out the front has an accessible tap, and several dog bowls located around the venue are available. Hopefully you’re lucky enough to visit on the rare occasion when they prepare a special dog beer, or give away doggy treats.
7. Siren Bar and RestaurantÂ
Gozzard Street, Gungahlin
Dog friendly cafe with plenty of room outside on the front and side deck for pups. They serve modern Australian cuisine, a special wine list and a diverse cocktail menu.
8. Assembly
Lonsdale Street, Braddon
A modern pub with a dog friendly beer garden and covered front terrace where you can enjoy delicious food all day long in the company of your pup.
9. Bentspoke Brewing Co
Mort Street, Braddon
Independent craft brewery, born and brewed in Canberra. They are extremely fond of furry friends and have a dog friendly beer garden, 100% covered and protected from the elements. Their staff will bring out a dog bowl upon arrival.
10. The Tipsy Bull
Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Enjoy friendly, laid back fine dining and over 300 gins in this dog friendly share plate restaurant and bar. Well behaved pups are welcome in their undercover areas.
Free V.I.Pooch Travel Kit with every booking!
11. Lazy SuÂ
Lonsdale Street, Braddon
Street Asian flavours with rebellious energy. They have a dog friendly outdoor deck out the front, covered with umbrellas.
12. The Pedlar
Constitution Avenue, Campbell
Very dog-friendly and have a designated area, with powerful patio heaters and wind-shields for you to sit with your furry friend
13. Edgar’s Inn
Edgar Street, Ainslie
Edgar’s Inn has plenty of space for you and your pooch to relax in. Enjoy gourmet burgers, steaks and weekend breakfast, as well as live music and sports viewing at this cosy pub. Warm and sheltered outdoor seating is available where you can sit with your pooch.
14. Old Canberra Inn
Fairway Park, Lyneham
This dog friendly pub in Lyneham features three outdoor beer gardens where four legged friends are welcome to join owners for a drink or two. Water bowls and shaded areas are readily available and don’t forget to say hi to the on-site pup!
15. Beef & Barley
Eyre Street, Kingston
If you’re with friends, stop in for a Burger High Tea – you won’t be disappointed. Your four legged friends are also welcome to join you in the outdoor seating area and the friendly staff will happily accommodate their water needs.
16. To All My Friends
Cook Place, Cook
To All My Friends is a bar at Cook and is a great place for pizza, beer and good times. There is a large outdoor seating area with shelter so your canine companion is more than welcome to join you for a bite to ear, a few drinks and some live music entertainment.
Free V.I.Pooch Travel Kit with every booking!
DOG FRIENDLY WINERIES
17. Murrumbateman Winery
Murrumbateman
Dog friendly winery with a grassed area and a large marquee covered terrace, where humans can sit, enjoy the view and taste some award winning wines in the company of their pups. Their dog Mollie, who has her own label, hosts meet and greets, Christmas parties as well as doggy parties to raise funds for the RSPCA.
18. Lerida EstateÂ
Collector
Super dog friendly winery, open 7 days a week for lunch and wine tasting. They have a lovely courtyard with umbrellas for shade.
19. Shaw Vineyard
Murrumbateman
For a paw-fect day out, venture to Shaw Vineyard and sit outdoors on the fully covered verandah with a glass of wine and enjoy the vineyard views with your pup by your side. There is plenty of space for your pooch to explore and the super friendly staff will make sure dogs are welcomed and looked after, winery dog Indie may even say hello!
20. Surveyor’s Hill Vineyard
Wallaroo
The historic homestead and winery is the perfect place for you and your four legged friend to explore on the weekend. As long as your pup is kept on a leash, you are welcome to wander the yard and kitchen gardens . There are a number of dog-friendly tables available on the decks out the front and back of the bistro and wine tasting building.
DOG FRIENDLY CAFES
21. Local Press Cafe
Eastlake Parade, Kinston
Situated on the lake in the Kingston Foreshore, this cafe features wholefoods that are unrefined, unprocessed and free of unnecessary additives and preservatives. They are dog friendly but it is often hard to secure a spot.
22. The Cupping Room
University Avenue, Canberra
Dog friendly concept cafe with a covered outdoor area for pups. They even have an instagram account dedicated to all the doggos that visit, and they celebrate the yearly National Dogs Day weekend.
23. On the GrindÂ
Jenke Cct, Kambah
Nice and relaxed cafe with a doggie menu. You can even order dog treats made by local Canberra raw dog food company Chefs and Dogs, via the online platform Hey You. At their cafe, they have a dog friendly outside space with awning coverage.
24. Gang Gang Cafe
Frencham Place, Downer
Food, drinks, music and pups in this dog friendly cafe, with a covered outside area where you can relax after a visit to the dog friendly oval across the street. They sell Puppuccinos.
25. Little Oink
Cook Place, Cook
Great coffee and delicious food at this dog friendly cafe with heaps of undercover tables outside.
26. Stella’s by the Lake
Beissel Street, Belconnen
Relaxed dog friendly cafe right across from Lake Ginninderra, with partly covered outdoor seating and extra umbrellas during the summer. They serve hearty and health conscious meals for humans and a little pup menu for your pooch, which includes the popular peanut butter bacon donuts, puppaccinos, and peanut butter bones/paws. They have plenty of dog bowls, grass mats and doggy bags.
27. Hello Cafe
Blamey Place, Campbell
Coffee Oasis in Campbell. Enjoy a delicious meal and drink in their comfortable dog friendly cafe with many regular furry visitors. They provide water and a covered seating, plus umbrellas during the warmer period.
28. Beess and Co
Bentham Street, Yarralumla
Dog friendly cafe situated in Yarralumla. A nice place to stop on the way to the dog park, sheltered by a large tree that stands out in their outside dining area. During the winter they have outdoor heaters, and your pooch can get water or a puppuccino.
29. The Knox
Watson Place, Watson
Local hub for families, friends and pups to relax in their dog friendly, partly covered outside area. Sustainable and environmentally friendly business focused on supporting local suppliers.
30. Bittersweet
Green Square, Kingston
Bittersweet has plenty of outdoor tables (with some market umbrellas to give you some shade) and very friendly dog-loving staff. Open for coffee, breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.
