Best dog groomers near Darlinghurst
Last updatedNear Darlinghurst, the top spot goes to Pawdressers, a salon inside the suburb that handles one dog at a time and skips cage dryers. The rest differ in cat work, breed cuts, puppy first grooms and how far they sit from the middle of Darlinghurst. Choose by the cut you want, what you want to pay, or how short the trip is.
Quick picks near Darlinghurst
- Best for nervous or sensitive dogs: Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon, which asks owners to flag anxiety at booking so visits can slow down.
- Best for a price list by dog weight: AllDog Grooming, with a small dog's full groom at $104.
- Best for cats as well as dogs: Dog de Miow, a Potts Point salon with steady cuts over the years.
- Best for a clip or style cut: Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon, with clip cuts from $110 for a small dog.
- Best for a double coat or matted coat: CENTENNIAL BARK, which does double coat grooms and hand-stripping.
Best dog groomers near Darlinghurst, ranked

#1Pawdressers in Darlinghurst for calm, cage-free grooms
Prices publishedNervous dogs0.4 km from DarlinghurstPawdressers is a salon in Darlinghurst itself, 0.4 km from the middle of the suburb, and it grooms each dog alone with no cage dryers. Dogs rest between stages instead of waiting in cages, and the groomer agrees the cut before clipping starts, so a photo at drop-off helps. At the top end, an extra large dog's full groom is $215, and the scale starts at $135 for a small one. Poodle cuts are $150 for small and $175 for medium, and puppies have an intro groom at $95 to $115. Daycare and boarding are also on the list.

#2Dog de Miow in Potts Point for cats as well as dogs
Based in Potts Point0.4 km from DarlinghurstPotts Point is home to Dog de Miow, 0.4 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, a pet salon that does cats as well as dogs. Every full groom at this salon runs through a wash, blow dry, nails, ears and glands, and a bath and tidy reaches the face and paws. Marilyn is the groomer many long-term clients ask for, and they point to her attention to detail. Bath-only visits suit a dog that needs a quick clean between full grooms. Book online, or message by WhatsApp or email with a question first.

#3CENTENNIAL BARK in Waterloo for double coats and hand-stripping
Prices publishedBased in Waterloo2.7 km from DarlinghurstBased in Waterloo, CENTENNIAL BARK lies 2.7 km out from the middle of Darlinghurst, and it adds daycare and a puppy school. Every service includes a bath and blow dry, and the finish sets the price: a wash and dry adds ear cleaning and nail clipping, a full groom includes a body clip shorter than 1 cm, and a style groom takes a longer clip or a breed style cut. Hand-stripping removes dead hair by hand and is charged at $120 an hour. Small dogs start at $145 for a double coat groom. De-matting is $10 per 10 minutes, so ask for a quote on a badly matted coat.

#4Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon for slow, anxiety-aware visits
Nervous dogsBased in Chippendale2.1 km from DarlinghurstFuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon is a dog and cat grooming salon in Chippendale, 2.1 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, led by head groomer Tara. Anxious pets get calm handling here, and puppies on a first groom are introduced to clippers and dryers gently. Dogs are styled to breed and hand scissored rather than stripped, and grooming happens at its Kensington Street shop only. Owners who mention anxiety at booking get a slower pace with breaks, planned around the pet. Prices aren't listed online, so call for a quote, since they vary by breed, size, coat and behaviour.
#5AllDog Grooming in Pyrmont for prices set by dog weight
Prices publishedBased in Pyrmont2.6 km from DarlinghurstAllDog Grooming is a salon on Pyrmont Street in Pyrmont, 2.6 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, and it publishes its prices by dog weight. Dogs weighing up to 8.9 kg are charged $29 for a wash and dry, $64 for a tidy and $104 for a full groom. Medium dogs (9 to 14.9 kg) pay $39, $84 and $124, and large dogs (15 to 24.9 kg) pay $49, $104 and $144. For extra large dogs, phone for a price first. Drop-off and collection are free within 30 minutes either side of the appointment, and daycare with nap time runs at the same address.

#6Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon for clip and style cuts
Prices publishedBased in Edgecliff1.6 km from DarlinghurstEdgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon is a salon on New South Head Road in Edgecliff, 1.6 km from the middle of Darlinghurst, and it is not a mobile service. It washes the coat first, then clips or styles it to the owner's brief, and dogs often leave with a bow tie or ribbon. Clip cuts begin at $110, $120 and $140 across the three size bands, and style cuts at $135, $145 and $160. Bookings go through the salon rather than online. Final prices can change with coat condition and size, so ask for a quote on a heavy or matted coat.
Compare dog groomers near Darlinghurst
The table sets out where each groomer is based, how far it is from Darlinghurst, and whether it lists prices.
| Dog groomer | Based in | Distance | Mobile | Prices | Nervous dogs | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pawdressers | Darlinghurst | 0.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (117) |
| Dog de Miow | Potts Point | 0.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (67) |
| CENTENNIAL BARK | Waterloo | 2.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (111) |
| Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon | Chippendale | 2.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (108) |
| AllDog Grooming | Pyrmont | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (47) |
| Edgecliff Sakura la Dog Grooming Salon | Edgecliff | 1.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (27) |
| DOGUE Bondi | Bondi Junction | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (137) |
| rarapetcare | Bondi Junction | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (18) |
| Hollywood pets | Darlinghurst | 11.3 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (24) |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Darlinghurst. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dog groomers near Darlinghurst
The order favours groomers that many customers have reviewed, then the spread of services they list, published prices, online booking and gentle handling of nervous dogs. Candidates had to sit near Darlinghurst or be based there, with closer ones moved up a little. Every pick's own pages were read for its services and approach to dogs.
Dog groomers near Darlinghurst: FAQ
Which dog groomers near Darlinghurst handle nervous dogs?
Pawdressers in Darlinghurst works at each dog's own pace, and Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon in Chippendale plans slower visits for anxious pets.
Do dog groomers near Darlinghurst groom cats?
Dog de Miow in Potts Point and Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon in Chippendale both groom cats.
Can a puppy have its first groom near Darlinghurst?
Pawdressers in Darlinghurst offers a puppy intro groom at $95 to $115, and Fuzzy Monsters Pet Boutique & Salon introduces clippers and dryers gently on a puppy's slower first visit.