Inner south guide
Dog-friendly South Melbourne and Docklands for market days and river walks
Find dog-friendly cafes, pubs, rooftops, beer gardens and river-side green space around Clarendon Street, York Street and Yarra's Edge.
Where to take your dog around South Melbourne Market, Clarendon Street and Docklands
Use these as a starting point for market-day cafes, sunny pub stops and Docklands walks.
CafeSouth Melbourne
Cafe Park Lane
Dog-friendly cafe with treats available at the counter.
Pub/BarShelteredSouth Melbourne
O'Connells
Dogs allowed outside with covered umbrella seating.
Pub/BarSouth Melbourne
The Albion
User-recommended dog-friendly rooftop and outdoor venue.
CafeShelteredSouth Melbourne
The Kettle Black
Dog-friendly courtyard with water bowls and covered patio.
Pub/BarSouth Melbourne
The Palace Hotel
Dogs allowed in beer garden with water bowls and heaters.
ParkDocklands
Point Park
Timed dog off-leash lawns near Yarra's Edge.
Good to know
Best for cafesClarendon Street and Albert Road are useful anchors for South Melbourne cafe stops.
Best for pubsLook around York Street, Coventry Street and City Road for beer gardens, rooftops and covered seating.
Best for walksDocklands has river-side paths, with Point Park useful for timed off-leash grass near Yarra's Edge.