Dog Friendly Restaurants Near Essendon Melbourne AU

There are 8 dog-friendly restaurants near Essendon that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Essendon. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Vincent the Dog
Vincent the Dog
Vincent the Dog is a dog-friendly cafe in Carlton, AU. Fido is welcome to join you at a table inside the café or in the courtyard. Bagels and brunch dishes such as Vincent's Scramble, Baked Eggs & Meatballs, the Pulled Pork Waffle, and the Vietnamese Noodle Salad are on the menu. Coffee, tea, kombucha, juice, smoothies, and more will quench your thirst.
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Pet Friendly Arbory Bar & Eatery
Arbory Bar & Eatery
Arbory Bar & Eatery, located in Melbourne, AU, is a hip bar and restaurant that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Fried Pickles with bleu cheese aioli. Next, chow down on the Roast Quail with green mango salad, Sichuan salt, and chili jam. Or go for the Arbory Vegan Burger - a beetroot pattie topped with cashew burger sauce, tomato relish, lettuce, and pickles, served with crinkle-cut chips. Arbory Bar & Eatery is open daily from 7:30am to 1am.
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Pet Friendly Mishra's Kitchen
Mishra's Kitchen
Mishra's Kitchen is a dog-friendly Indian restaurant in Yarraville, AU, where Fido is welcome to accompany you to an outside table. Stop by for dinner and enjoy traditional Indian dishes such as Murg Hara Masala; chargrilled chicken with coriander, mint, and spices. The chef also prepares a tasty creamy mushroom and pea curry, and a signature chocolate naan (or chilli chocolate naan) cooked in the tandoor and served for dessert.
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Pet Friendly The Fitzroy Beer Garden
The Fitzroy Beer Garden
The Fitzroy Beer Garden is a dog-friendly bar and restaurant located in Fitzroy, AU. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-shaded table on the small street-facing outside patio. The Fitzroy offer a generous, refreshing selection of beer, cider, wine, and signature cocktails which can be enjoyed alongside your choice of burgers, curry, loaded nachos, salad, or steak entree.
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Pet Friendly Retreat Hotel
Retreat Hotel
The Retreat Hotel is a pet-friendly pub in Brunswick, AU. Making a bold claim of being home to the "best beer garden in Melbourne," bring Fido along to give his verdict. The Retreat Kitchen serves up a variety of burgers, bar bites and a vegan Sunday roast on weekends. Wash your meal of choice down with a cold beer while your pooch rehydrates with a bowl of water.
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Pet Friendly Arbory Afloat
Arbory Afloat
Arbory Afloat, located in Melbourne, AU, is a trendy bar that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and an assortment of tasty eats. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a craft cocktail and an order of the Fried Zucchini Flower with mozzarella and salsa verde. Next, chow down on the Suina Pizza topped with buffalo mozzarella, porchetta, pork crackling, and balsamic vinegar. Or go for the Battered Fish & Chips with salad and tartare sauce. Arbory Afloat is open daily from 11am to 1am.
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Pet Friendly The Shady Lady
The Shady Lady
Adorned in glitzy '70s disco era American decor, the dog-friendly Shady Lady is a dark and moody dive bar where the beer is cold and the frozen cocktails colder. Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome inside as well as the backyard seating area. The Shady Lady opens at 4pm Thursday to Monday and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Pet Friendly Lickety Split
Lickety Split
Lickety Split is a pet-friendly bar in Footscray, VIC. Bring your pooch along to the covered outdoor area and beer garden to keep you company while you try a local pint, share a pizza or devour a burger at a picnic table.
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