The Best Dog Friendly Cafes and Bars in Glebe & Camperdown
Sydney’s inner west suburbs of Glebe and Camperdown offer a particularly welcoming environment for four-legged friends and their humans. With a perfect blend of historic charm, green spaces, and dog-friendly establishments, these suburbs promise an unforgettable urban adventure.
Nestled just a stone’s throw from Sydney’s city center, Glebe and Camperdown are more than just residential neighborhoods – they’re a playground for dogs and their owners. The area’s unique character is defined by its Victorian terraces, leafy streets, and an incredibly pet-friendly community spirit.
Dog Friendly Parks – That Bark with Joy
Victoria Park is a large timeshare (check the off leash times, at the time of writing they were 6pm -8am) dog park in Camperdown close to Sydney University. Victoria Park is a great example of a park serving the entire community. There is a dedicated playground for kids, outdoor pool, cafe, off the lead area and heaps of green spots for a picnic or hanging around with friends and family.
Dog Friendly Walks – Urban Exploration with Your Pooch
The walking routes in this area are nothing short of spectacular. The Glebe Foreshore Walk (as part of the Blackwattle Bay Walk) offers a scenic path with stunning harbor views, perfect for leashed walks that provide mental and physical stimulation for your dog. The route connects to Bicentennial Park and around the entire bay, extending your potential adventure.
Dog Friendly Cafes & Bars
What truly sets Glebe and Camperdown apart is their exceptional cafe & bar scene – one that genuinely welcomes four-legged patrons.
Imagine enjoying a perfectly brewed coffee while your dog relaxes on a cool outdoor terrace, perhaps munching on a specially prepared dog treat. Cafes like Ada’s Affair, Store Espresso and Gardeners Lodge have mastered this art, offering water bowls, treats, and great outdoor seating that makes dogs feel like honoured guests.
Ada’s Affair
144 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
Ada’s Affair is a dog friendly cafe in the heart of Glebe bringing great vibes, coffee and food to the area. Dogs are always welcome to join you for a drink and there are also treats available for the furry customers.
Toxteth
345 Glebe Point Road, Glebe
A Glebe and Inner West favourite, The Toxteth or The Tocky as it is affectionately known, is a classic pub with broad appeal. Best known as the home of the schnitty, locals trivia and as a dog friendly pub.
The Glebe Hotel
63 Bay Street, Glebe
The Glebe Hotel is a dog friendly pub in Glebe. Dogs are welcome in the bar areas and the beer garden but the dining room and loft are pet free. The beer garden does have a pergola table that seats 12 persons and 4 large umbrellas that also offer protection from the elements.
Gardeners Lodge Cafe
Victoria Park, Broadway
Camperdown’s dog friendly brewery par excellence is a perfect place to park oneself on a weekend afternoon. There are 12 taps showcasing the latest and greatest brews, food trucks turning out top-notch fast food and kids and dogs are welcome in the enormous Wayward Cellar Bar. Just make sure you keep a leash on them (the dogs, too).
Wayward Brewing
1 Gehrig Lane, Camperdown
Camperdown’s dog friendly brewery par excellence is a perfect place to park oneself on a weekend afternoon. There are 12 taps showcasing the latest and greatest brews, food trucks turning out top-notch fast food and kids and dogs are welcome in the enormous Wayward Cellar Bar. Just make sure you keep a leash on them (the dogs, too).
Store Espresso
17 Fowler Street, Camperdown
Store Espresso is a dog friendly cafe in Camperdown. Produce is delivered to the premises daily, and at Store Espresso the food reflects a hint of a modern Mediterranean and casual Italian cuisine. Coffee is always freshly roasted to maintain freshness and quality and they have a great selection of dog treats for sale for the visiting pooches!
The Alfred
51 Missenden Road, Camperdown
The Alfred is a dog friendly pub in Camperdown with 20 beers on tap, and serving up all the pub favourites plus daily specials all week long. Dogs are always welcome at the pub.
The Lady Hampshire Hotel
91 Parramatta Road
Locals favourite dog friendly pub in Camperdown. Dogs are always welcome inside and outside at The Lady Hampshire.