Dog Friendly Restaurants in Australia & the South Pacific

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great restaurants in Australia & the South Pacific that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Annies Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor

Bathurst, AU

Annies Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor Annies Old Fashioned Ice Cream Parlor in Bathurst, AU, offers dog-friendly seating outside along the sidewalk with water bowls. While there isn't a full dog menu, they do offer complimentary doggy ice cream! Humans can enjoy ice cream that's made on site and fresh daily, as well as hot and cold desserts. See Details

Josy Cafe

Auckland, NZ

Josy Cafe Josy Cafe is a dog-friendly restaurant in Auckland, NZ with outdoor seating available for breakfast or lunch. Enjoy menu items like Banh mi, chicken curry, Pad Thai, dumplings, red beef curry, a pork belly rice bowl, duck risotto, and more. See Details

Rougue and Vagabond

Wellington, NZ

Rougue and Vagabond The Rogue & Vagabond – Craft Beer Bar, located just off Cuba St in Glover Park specialises in amazing beer and also in a wide variety of live music.. Jazz, Blues, Rock’n'Roll – you name it.. Great outside area where you can sit in the sun, nibble on some of the delicious pub food or play with your dog! (that you are more than welcome to bring) See Details

De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar

Mooloolaba, AU

De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar De Ja Vu Cafe & Bar in Mooloolaba is a dog-friendly cafe where you can enjoy a coffee, breakfast, brunch or lunch with Fido at an outdoor table on the covered patio, overlooking the beautiful beach and ocean. Breakfast options include buttermilk pancakes, egg dishes, omelets, and smoked salmon croissants. For lunch you can enjoy salads, sandwiches, burgers, pesto pasta and more. Top your meal off with fresh baked cakes or sweets from their bakery case. See Details

Hope & Anchor

Paddington, Queensland, AU

Hope & Anchor The Hope and Anchor is a pet-friendly tavern in Paddington, QLD. Located in a heritage-listed 19th-century bakery, this atmospheric bar serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu includes breakfast classics, wings, burgers and a list of draft beers. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor covered picnic tables. See Details

Cafe Botannix at Palmers Garden Centre)

Tauranga, NZ

Cafe Botannix at Palmers Garden Centre) Cafe Botannix is an independently run cafe with an excellent reputation for a fully organic menu and great coffee. Everything from freshly baked date scones to lamb shanks with rosemary mash can be enjoyed while sitting in either the indoor or outdoor seating areas. Dogs are always very welcome to join their owners in the fantastic outdoor courtyard where water bowls are available. See Details

Patio Rose Cafe

Tauranga, NZ

Patio Rose Cafe Patio Rose is a quaint breakfast and lunch cafe serving traditional breakfast food, salads, sandwiches, smoothies, milkshakes, and a variety of cakes, cookies, and tarts. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the outside patio dining area. See Details

Tony's Pizza

Palmerston North, NZ

Tony's Pizza Fido is welcome to join you inside at Tony's Pizza, a pet-friendly eatery in Palmerston North, NZ. Enjot a variety pf pizzas, craft beers and more. Be sure to ask for dog toys and a treat for Fido! See Details

Village Bakehouse Bathurst

Bathurst, AU

Village Bakehouse Bathurst Village Bakehouse in Bathurst, AU, is a dog-friendly café where pups are welcome on the verandah, complete with a water bowl. The bakery offers fresh, delicious options including bruschetta with avocado and feta, handmade pies, coffee, and more. Families will appreciate the kids’ playground, making it a perfect spot for all ages. See Details

EITHER OR

Newtown, New South Wales, AU

EITHER OR Fido is welcome to inside or at an outdoor table at EITHER OR, a pet-friendly eatery in Newtown, AU. Enjoy a variety of espresso drinks and wine, as well as small plates from the food menu. Menu items include tomato tamarind chutney, roast beef, prawn toast, beet tartare and more. See Details

Vondel

Auckland, NZ

Vondel Vondel is a pet-friendly restaurant in Auckland, NZ that offers a wide variety of food options, both vegan and meat-based. Leashed furry friends are welcome at tables inside and outside on their sidewalk patio. You may even get to meet Kurtis, the resident pup! Popular menu items include eggs Benedict, crispy vegan chicken burgers, market fish tacos and cold smoked salmon sashimi. See Details

Choice Bros Ghuznee Street

Wellington, NZ

Choice Bros Ghuznee Street Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, dog-friendly table at Choice Bros Ghuznee Street, a brewery and eatery in Wellington, NZ. Enjoy menu items like fried chicken, sandwiches, spring rolls, wings and more. They also serve a wide variety of beers and non-alcoholic beverages. See Details

The Botanist

Wellington, NZ

The Botanist The Botanist is a pet-friendly restaurant in Wellington, NZ. Fido is welcome to join you at a table indoors or on their patio. They specialize in innovative plant cuisine, six rotating craft beers, cocktails and organic wine, which you can enjoy with views of the sea. Menus change seasonally. See Details

Grainstore Cobram

Cobram, AU

Grainstore Cobram Grainstore Cobram is a pet-friendly cafe located in Cobram, AU. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table for breakfast, lunch and dinner on select nights. Start your morning with a sweet crepe or build an omelet, and return for chicken tacos. Kid options are also available. See Details

Tipsy Oyster

Paihia, NZ

Tipsy Oyster Located in scenic Paihia, NZ, the pet-friendly Tipsy Oyster is a vibrant tapas bar where pups can lounge beside their humans on the partially covered patio. The menu is a flavor-packed fusion of global cuisine, featuring influences from Thai, Moroccan, Indian, and Mexican cuisine that come together to create something for everyone. See Details

La Patisserie

Waipapa, NZ

La Patisserie La Patisserie is a pet-friendly bakery located in Waipapa, NZ. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the patio. They offer an extensive selection of cakes, chocolates, breads, viennoiseries and confectionery, all expertly handmade to the highest standards. See Details

Reckless Brewing Co.

Bathurst, AU

Reckless Brewing Co. Reckless Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly local brewhouse in Bathurst, AU, with a large covered verandah and outdoor beer garden. Dogs are welcome to relax with splash pools and water bowls provided. Guests can enjoy all-natural, mostly vegan-friendly beers while playing giant chess and coit-style games. Please refer to their website for current kitchen hours.

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Griffin & Pops

Waikanae, NZ

Griffin & Pops Griffin & Pops in Waikanae, NZ, is a dog-friendly, family-run cafe and coffee roastery where pups are welcome outside. This bohemian-style cafe on the Kāpiti Coast offers expertly roasted espresso drinks alongside local treats. See Details

The Garden Shed

Auckland, NZ

The Garden Shed The Garden Shed is a tranquil European-style bistro in Auckland, NZ serving local and organic cuisine with a dog-friendly courtyard. The garden courtyard is covered and heated, so you and Fido are sure to be cozy and dry on even rainy days. See Details

The Lithgow Tin Shed

Lithgow, AU

The Lithgow Tin Shed The Lithgow Tin Shed, located in Lithgow, AU, is a casual eatery 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. Try the Slow-Cooked Lamb Shoulder Potato Gnocchi with peas, parmesan cheese, garlic croutons, and chimichurri. Or go for the Ricotta Pancakes with poached seasonal fruit, ricotta, maple syrup, and hazelnut praline. The Lithgow Tin Shed is open Monday through Wednesday from 6:30am to 4pm, Thursday from 6:30am to 8:30pm, Friday from 6:30am to 10pm, and Saturday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm. See Details