Venues & Suppliers
Tried and Tested
We know it can be a bit tricky finding the right spots to visit with your furry bestie – especially when you're not quite sure how welcome you’ll *both* be. And while there are plenty of sites out there listing dog-friendly venues, many now charge to be included, and rarely tell you what to actually expect once you get there.
That’s exactly why this page exists.
It’s a space for our dog-loving community to discover truly dog-friendly places – not just in name, but in spirit – and to get a feel for which ones are going the extra mile for you and your pup.
If you do visit any of the places we mention, or try out one of the recommended services, we’d *love* to hear how it went! Pop us a message (and some cute pics, please!) at: **[woof@pupdates.com.au](mailto:woof@pupdates.com.au)**
Just so you know – Pup Dates doesn’t take commissions or payments from any of the venues or suppliers listed here. Every recommendation comes straight from our team or trusted Pup Dates community members. If we haven’t personally checked it out, it doesn’t make the list.
We’re honest, always. If a venue didn’t quite hit the mark, we’ll let you know. And if it was paws-itively brilliant? You’ll hear about that too.
Cafés
Flybridge Café
1B New Beach Road
Rushcutters Bay Road
Open 7am - 4pm Mon - Thurs.
7am - 5pm - Fri- Sun
A great dog friendly café metres from the harbourside gorgeous 24 hour off leash Yarranabee Park reasonably priced with great specials Monday to Friday for around $17 - $18 a place where you can sit back and look at gorgeous views all the way to the harbour bridge whilst dreaming which one of the million dollar yachts you will buy when you win lotto, have a lovely lunch and even a naughty beverage as they are licensed.
Afterwards you can let your friend zoomie there heart out in Yarranabee Park there is 2 hour free parking all along New Beach Road.
You order and pay at the counter and they will bring your order to you.
Rating
Dog Friendliness: 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 (5 out of 5 paws)
Food Yum rating :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Flying Bear Café
Sydney Flying Squadron
76 MacDougall Street
Kirribilli
7am - 3pm kitchen closes at 2pm
Pop up bar Tues - Sun - 3pm - 8pm with live music on Sunday
Menu and drinks from Foys https://www.birdandbear.com.au/foys-kirribilli#foys-kirribilli-menu
Another gorgeous harbourside café this time over at Kirribilli beside another picturesque dog friendly harbour side park which is great as they can romp their hearts out on the way to the café it is truly a delight to watch all the dogs just having a wonderful time in this park and at Jacaranda time this is one of Sydney's prettiest streets, but do be warned at this time it does get incredibly busy.
The Flying Bear café is an over water delight sitting on the deck on a warm day is what I imagine heaven is like whilst the menu is not large it has some great dishes my lunch time favourite is the Green Goddess bowl with added haloumi healthy and indulgent in one gorgeous bowl, they are also licensed and your fur baby is bound to make new friends.
There is free parking in MacDougall Street, but it may be limited on weekends.
Rating
Dog Friendliness: 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 (5 out of 5 paws)
Food Yum rating :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Wow! That is all You Can Say About Degen Wines
Degen Wines
365 Deasys Road
Pokolbin NSW 2320
Open 10am - 4pm Fri - Sun
Wow! Is the only word from the gorgeous views through picture glass windows going across the vineyards to the mountains, to the beautifully crafted table with sparkling crystal glasses and fresh cut home grown roses, to the warmth and hospitality of Sasha and her husband and the gorgeous tasting plates Degen Wines is truly special.
From the moment we entered the genuine country welcome was felt by all we were then spellbound with lovingly crafted wines, great stories and some fun lessons about wines including how to swirl the wine in your glass Hunter Valley style.
Our pups had a ball checking out the paddocks city dogs with paddocks to explore resulted in lots of wagging tails.
Degen Wines is truly and exceptional venue and one that will leave you with treasured memories our recommendation is to not miss this winery I know we will definitely be back.
We cannot thank Sasha and her husband for all they did to make us feel so incredibly welcome and for giving us such a special experience.
Rating
Dog Friendliness: 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 (5 out of 5 paws we would give it a million if we could)
Beauty :⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Wow!)
Wines: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hospitaty: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (truly exceptional)
Flying Bear Café
Sydney Flying Squadron
76 MacDougall Street
Kirribilli
7am - 3pm kitchen closes at 2pm
Pop up bar Tues - Sun - 3pm - 8pm with live music on Sunday
Menu and drinks from Foys https://www.birdandbear.com.au/foys-kirribilli#foys-kirribilli-menu
Another gorgeous harbourside café this time over at Kirribilli beside another picturesque dog friendly harbour side park which is great as they can romp their hearts out on the way to the café it is truly a delight to watch all the dogs just having a wonderful time in this park and at Jacaranda time this is one of Sydney's prettiest streets, but do be warned at this time it does get incredibly busy.
The Flying Bear café is an over water delight sitting on the deck on a warm day is what I imagine heaven is like whilst the menu is not large it has some great dishes my lunch time favourite is the Green Goddess bowl with added haloumi healthy and indulgent in one gorgeous bowl, they are also licensed and your fur baby is bound to make new friends.
There is free parking in MacDougall Street, but it may be limited on weekends.
Rating
Dog Friendliness: 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾 (5 out of 5 paws)
Food Yum rating :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Palms
327 Mona Vale Road
Terry Hills
Coffee Bar open from 7am
Eaterry for Lunch and Dinner
A fantastic Balinese café/restaurant inside a nursery and homewares shop with plenty of free onsite parking we had a truly delicious pizza and coffee here on a Sunday day after having wandered around the nursery checking out the koi pond, and gorgeous homewares shop its a delight to be able to sit in one of there specially curated spots and have a lovely relaxed and delicious lunch.
This place is also a treat a night light up with fairy lights and candles it turns into a magical haven. They are fully licenced with lots of wonderful places to sit, pagodas, beside the koi pond or in the garden all are dog friendly.
Rating
Dog Friendliness: 🐾🐾🐾🐾
Food Yum rating :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scramble and Bean
7 Waratah Street
RUSCHCUTTERS BAY
Open
7am - 2.30pm every day
Beside the tennis courts and oval at Rushcutters Bay a truly beautiful spot with great reasonably priced food beside the harbour set in a dog friendly park now a huge confession beside one of Sydney's most scenic parks. Sitting at Scramble and Bean with their excellent service, pretty venue, views, and food is always a delight however, on the weekend with the live acoustic music at lunch time it really comes into its own. Please do not ask me what my favourite dish is as this is one place that I have a hard time trying to decide what I am going to order as it is all so good.
Whilst you cannot book online or via phone I have heard if you walk in you can book a table for later. So why not grab a coffee, book a table and take your furry bestie for a walk through the park checking out the views, incredible yachts and gorgeous homes then head back and have a lovely lunch whilst listening to their talented singers and musicians - bliss
There is parking available in all the streets around Rushcutters Bay Park.
The Joey at Palm Beach
Governor Phillip Park
191 Barrenjoey Rd
Palm Beach NSW 2108
Winter Opening hours:
Open everyday.
Breakfast: 7am-11am
Lunch: 11:30am - 3pm
Sunset Happy Hour: 3pm - 5pm
After the gorgeous pizza at The Palms we decided to keep on driving and see what else we could find after checking out Palm Beach found The Joey late in the afternoon perched on their deck overlooking the water with the sun starting to set and the biggest serving of a creamy rich and decadent tiramisu I have ever seen (it came in a mixing bowl!! A very beautiful mixing bowl) with some coffee it was the greatest way to catch up with my gorgeous friend with Romeo relaxing beside me and one of the hardest places to leave.
Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas the upper deck is covered.
https://thejoeypalmbeach.com.au/
Rating
Dog Friendliness: 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
Food Yum rating :⭐️⭐️⭐️
Value for Money: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Location: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating
St Mary Bus NSW
Pup Dates Coach Trips Are Made Possible by St Mary Bus NSW
It’s one thing to dream up the idea of putting pups on a bus and heading off on day trips to beautiful destinations. It’s another to find a company willing to embrace that idea and make it happen. For the last five years, **St Mary Bus NSW** has done exactly that – making it possible for us to travel to the Hunter Valley with our pups right beside us.
Because of them, we’ve enjoyed unforgettable memories, wonderful days out with our furry besties, and forged lasting friendships with the vineyards we visit.
Ehab and the whole team at St Mary Bus NSW are simply outstanding – helpful, accommodating, and endlessly supportive. We could not recommend them more highly.
If you’re planning a trip and want a bus company that truly goes above and beyond, please get in touch with them at **St Mary Bus NSW**.