The Best Dog Friendly Pubs, Cafes and Walks in Richmond, Melbourne

Richmond might be best known for Victoria Street, or “Little Saigon”, with its bustling Asian grocery stores and eateries serving pho and bánh mì, however there are many super dog friendly pubs, bars and cafes waiting to welcome you and your pooch. Some of them such as The Swan Hotel, Royal Saxon and Concrete Boots are regular hosts of the Puppy Pub Crawls in the area.

Here are the 10 Best Dog Friendly Pubs, Bars, Cafes and Parks to visit with your dog in Richmond!

Dog Friendly Pubs & Bars

1. The Swan Hotel

425 Church Street

One of the most iconic dog friendly pubs in Richmond conveniently located on the corner of Swan and Church streets. The Swan’s traditional charm and casual atmosphere makes it the perfect place to enjoy drinks & hang out with the pooches. With a modern beer garden and charming interior, they offer a diverse range of cocktails and traditional pub food to cater for a laidback dinner, after-work drinks or your next special event. They are also a regular hosts of dog events such as Richmond Puppy Pub Crawl.

2. Royal Saxon

545 Church Street

Step into this modern buzzy bar with an open air courtyard & you’ll quickly learn why people think they’ve got such a cool atmosphere here. The Royal Saxon has traditional pub food menu, which is complimented by a decadent cocktail and wine list. Absolutely pawfect place to sit and chill with your dog at the undercover outdoor area. The walled garden envelops the building with foliage, giving the intended impression of being an urban ruin.

Whether you are after a quick drink or a delicious meal with friends and family, don’t leave your furry friend home alone. Pups are always warmly welcome and you can even pamper them by ordering something from their very special Doggie Menu.

3. Prince Alfred Hotel

545 Church Street

Prince Alfred Hotel has a designated ‘doggy door’ that leads into the beer garden. Dogs are welcome to walk through the pub to get to the beer garden, however are only allowed outside. There are two fully covered areas in the beer garden to protect dogs from the rain/sun and in the uncovered parts they have several umbrellas that are put up on sunny and rainy days. There are also plenty of water bowls for dogs.

4. Concrete Boots

38`1 Burnley Street

Concrete Boots Bar is a pawfect dog friendly hang out in Richmond.  There was a time when some unlucky locals found themselves sporting a pair of concrete boots at the bottom of the Yarra. Things have changed since then but locals still need a place with vibes, cracking wine, craft brews, real food and sexy AF cocktails. Well behaved dogs are welcome inside or on the covered outside seating area.

5. Uitgang Bar

406 Bridge Road

Dogs allowed both inside and outside in this super dog friendly Richmond bar. There is a shady dog friendly beer garden out the back with 2 water bowls and some liver treats as a special bonus.

Free V.I.Pooch Travel Kit with every booking!

6. Boozy Rouge

406 Bridge Road

Dogs allowed both inside and outside in this super dog friendly Richmond bar. There is a shady dog friendly beer garden out the back with 2 water bowls and some liver treats as a special bonus.

Dog Friendly Cafes

7. Friends of Mine

506 Swan Street

Friends of Mine is a dog friendly cafe located in Richmond that hold their arms wide open to new guests and their furry pals. Enjoy delicious food and coffee at the outdoor seating area. There are umbrellas for sun/rain shade and the friendly staff will ensure a water bowl is nearby for your pooch.

8. Patch Cafe

32 Bendigo Street

This paleo- and dog-friendly cafe nestled in Richmond has become the destination for the booming wave of health conscious urbanites.The all-day menu, which changes seasonally, has a modern-Asian influence and they only use produce that is fresh, local and direct from source wherever possible. They think furry customers are pawsome so make sure to bring your dog to their dog friendly courtyard when stopping by!

Free V.I.Pooch Travel Kit with every booking!

Off Leash Dog Parks

9. Barkly Gardens

Coppin & Mary Streets

Barkly Gardens is a large park in the heart of bustling Richmond, perfect spot for family picnics, dog walking and exercise. Officially opened in 1867, Barkly Gardens is Richmond’s only 19th century residential garden square. Both on and off leash areas area available.

10. Citizens Park

Highett Street, Richmond

Citizens Park is Richmond’s largest park and one of the busiest in Yarra. The oval is used for a range of organised sports and as a destination for people to relax, exercise and walk their dogs. Dogs are allowed off-leash in unfenced sporting grounds when the grounds are not in use for approved sporting events