Feast on a burger and a brew while your four legged pal enjoys a Doggie Beef Beer of their own.   Photos Capital Brewing

Set amongst the parklands, the Oak Cafe & Brasserie offers a beautiful and natural garden setting that is perfect for a bite to eat

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Medium  Dogs love this walk. Off leash opportunities extend for long sections through informal parks and a large playing field

Situated on the lake in the Kingston Foreshore, this cafe features wholefoods that are unrefined, unprocessed and free of unnecessary additives and preservatives. They

The Tipsy Bull is a dog friendly bar in Braddon. Enjoy friendly, laid back fine dining and over 300 gins in this dog friendly

One of the smallest parks in the region, it doesn’t have a separate area for small dogs. Yet it stands out for its dog

This little piece of doggie-heaven is in a little known and underutilised dog off leash area tucked away on the ACT/NSW border. There’s a

Well behaved pups are welcome at both rock climbing gyms. You can bring a dog bed and set up a little space for them

One of our shorter walks, this ultra pretty and easy route follows a series of linked off leash parks featuring mature exotic trees that are

Enjoy pot pies and char-grilled steaks in a classic English pub featuring eclectic live-music shows. There is a large outdoor area with plenty of

Distance: 4km | Difficulty: Easy Mt Ainslie is an ever-present looming landmark on this gentle, meandering walk through quiet and very pretty tree-lined streets.

Dog friendly concept cafe with a covered outdoor area for pups. They even have an instagram account dedicated to all the doggos that visit,

Lazy Su is a dog friendly restaurant in Braddon. Street Asian flavours with rebellious energy. They have a dog friendly outdoor deck out the front,

This medium sized park has two separate areas for large and small dogs. They have poo bags and water bowls. It’s full of dirt,

Two off leash areas, one with a large grassy space adjacent to the walking track that follows the perimeter of the pond, and an

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

Extensive off leash parks, a huge green playing field, and pretty wooded tracks make this inner Canberra walk a local favourite. The route links

The District is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are two enclosed, heated outdoor areas to keep you warm

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Easy The Australian National University features some of Canberra’s oldest and newest buildings, quirky sculptures and beautiful green spaces –

Nice and relaxed cafe with a doggie menu. You can even order dog treats made by local Canberra raw dog food company Chefs and

Coffee Oasis in Campbell. Enjoy a delicious meal and drink in their comfortable dog friendly cafe with many regular furry visitors. They provide water

You can find it on the map as Inner North Dog Park, on Fairfax Street. Very spacious and green, with two separate areas for

Park off Rowan or Biffin Streets and visit this popular oval where local dogs and humans meet regularly. Dog friendly cafes and restaurants nearby.

This mostly flat walk explores the prettiest parts of the older northside suburbs of Downer, Dickson and Ainslie. It features lush, spacious off leash

Thank goodness for this pram friendly walk in Ngunnawal, one of only two truly dog friendly routes we’ve found in Gungahlin! As well as

Very dog-friendly and have a designated area, with powerful patio heaters and wind-shields for you to sit with your furry friend

Distance: 4.5km | Difficulty: Easy The oldest suburb in Belconnen, popular Aranda offers both urban and bushland experiences. This is an easy but satisfying

Food, drinks, music and pups in this dog friendly cafe, with a covered outside area where you can relax after a visit to the

The Front is a dog friendly cafe in Lyneham. A space for hospitality and arts. They love dogs and welcome them in their dog

You can find it on the map as Weston Creek Dog Park. The area is spacious but not very sheltered, there is water and