10 Best Dog Friendly Pubs & Bars in Newtown, Enmore & Erskineville
If there’s one Sydney suburb that truly gets it, it’s Newtown. This is a neighbourhood where dogs don’t just squeeze into a corner of the beer garden — they’re greeted at the door, offered their own menu, and celebrated as regulars. King Street’s famous strip of pubs and bars has long been a second living room for Inner West locals, and the attitude toward dogs here is simple: the more, the merrier.
Newtown is home to people who are happy to be and express themselves — where beings of all shapes and sizes mix freely, and that very much includes the non-human variety. The suburb’s pub culture reflects exactly that. Newtown’s active bar and restaurant scene includes some of the best dog-friendly pubs, bars and breweries in Sydney — venues where water bowls are a given, dog biscuits appear behind the bar, and the staff are just as excited to meet your dog as you are to find a cold beer.
Here are our TOP 10 picks for the dog friendly pubs, bars and breweries to visit in Newtown, Enmore and Erskineville!
1. Hopster Co-Op Brewery
198 Enmore Road, Enmore
Hopsters Co-operative Brewery is the first dog friendly brewery in Australia established under the Co-operative principles. It is a place to meet like-minded craft beer lovers who share a similar commitment to sustainability, community, innovation, and education. Well behaved dogs are welcome inside as well as on the outdoor seating area and there are even Kangaroo Chews available for purchase for your furry friend 🐶.
2. Bank Hotel
324 King Street, Newtown
Fancy an afternoon drink in the leafy dog friendly beer garden? Or perhaps the renowned pub food with a twist that has foodies talking? Dog friendly pub The Bank Hotel offers a vast array of option to suit all. Situated on the bustling hub of King Street by Newtown Station, The Bank is a master of late night venues and a Newtown institution. Although you can’t see it from the street, locals know that in past the public bar the sprawling venue hides Newtown’s best dog friendly beer garden and an outdoor terrace.
3. Marly
145 King Street, Newtown
Newtown’s favourite dog friendly pub The Marlborough Hotel (or simply Marly as it is know to locals) is known for all things live music, sport and its twist on the classic pub meal. Doggies are welcome to join you for a refreshing drink and chilled out vibes at the partly covered beer garden and inside the bar area, just not on the low tables (there are plenty of high tables available)!
4. The Courthouse
202 Australia Street, Newtown
As soon as you walk in to The Courty, you will understand why it has been the local dog owners favourite spot for years. Dogs are welcome everywhere and they are surely going to meet other furry friends and receive heaps of attention from the staff.
4. The Erko
102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville
The Erko is a dog friendly pub in Erskineville supporting local produce and serving the local community (furry members included). The Erko’s relaxed vibe and open door policy gives it a community lounge room feel, a source of pride for both the staff and management. The back courtyard is a popular place to sit and chill out, and perfect for small groups. Generous portions of pub style food are served for lunch and dinner with plenty of daily specials.
5. The Duke
86 Enmore Road, Enmore
Welcome to Enmore’s favourite dog friendly venue! Brand new kitchen at The Duke focuses on woodfired and charcoal eats that’s bad to the bone and has a share plate mentality. Strictly pokie free and good times only! Dogs are welcome everywhere!
6. Carlisle Castle Hotel
17 Albermarle Street, Newtown
Carlisle Castle Hotel is a dog friendly pub with classic homestyle cooking in an allegedly haunted pub with live music and ample outdoor seating.
7. Young Henry’s
76 Wilford Street, Newtown
Iconic dog friendly brewery in the heart of Newtown, proudly brewing beer for the local community to enjoy and call their own. Treat yourself to a Brewery Tour and learn from their brewers about the process of making the beer. On weekends, expect to find delicious eats from local food vendors.
8. Uncanny
349 King Street, Newtown
Uncanny is a very dog friendly cocktail bar in Newtown. Beautiful cocktails, great wine list and Mediterranean (Vegan Friendly) Food Menu. Dogs are welcome everywhere inside and out 😀
9. Golden Barley
167 Edgeware Road, Enmore
Golden Barley Hotel is a dog friendly pubonly a few pawsteps away from the Enmore Park off lead dog area. Dogs are welcome at the huge beer garden covered with big umbrellas and trees in case of a few drops coming down or the summer sun getting a bit too much. There is also a separate undercover section and and a small courtyard for the furry ones to sniff.
10. Botany View Hotel
597 King Street, Newtown
Old Dog, New Tricks! That’s how the saying goes in this super dog friendly Newtown establishment. Even their logo is clearly indicating the love of dogs in Botany View Hotel. Dogs allowed everywhere (inside and outside) so make sure you’ll go an check this place out when exploring the trendy hoods of Newtown!