NearMeDog-friendly places in Drummoyne
Last updatedIn Drummoyne, the best dog outing starts with an early coffee at The Grind House on Lyons Road, then a 7-minute walk to the off-leash Pelican Reserve on the river. For a bigger run, Brett Park has a designated off-leash section, and Jenn and the barista is a 5-minute walk from it. Every cafe on this list closes by 4pm.
A day with your dog in Drummoyne
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekends from 5:30am | The Grind House opens at 5:30am on weekends and at 5:45am on weekdays, making it the earliest coffee stop on this list. |
| Weekdays, 2pm to 4pm | The Grind House and Cafe @ The Round close at 4pm on weekdays, White Rabbit and Jenn and the barista at 3pm, and Three Eggs at 2pm. |
| Saturday and Sunday mornings | Jenn and the barista opens at 6:30am on Saturday and at 7am on Sunday, closing at 3pm and 2pm. |
| Any time | The off-leash area at St Georges Reserve is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so it suits an early or late walk. |
Early start in Drummoyne: coffee at The Grind House, then the Pelican Reserve off-leash area
The Grind House is a quick, friendly specialty coffee shop on Lyons Road that opens at 5:30am on weekends and at 5:45am on weekdays. Dogs can sit at the outdoor tables. A takeaway coffee is an easy order for the walk over. Regulars come for the coffee and the fast service, and the corn fritters and the ham and cheese croissant are the ones to order. From the cafe it is a 7-minute walk to Pelican Reserve, where the off-leash dog area sits on open grass looking onto the Parramatta River. The dog can run there, then the owner can sit by the water in the same outing. Walking paths also run through the reserve for owners who want a walk of their own. Check the off-leash rules at the reserve before letting the dog off the lead.
Dog-friendly breakfast in Drummoyne: a big run at Brett Park, then Jenn and the barista
Brett Park has the designated off-leash section, where dogs can run freely and meet other dogs. Outside that section, dogs must be on a lead, including around the playground and the picnic areas, so keep the dog close when leaving the grass. The park has a shaded area, which matters on a hot day, along with seats, toilets and a water pump for owners. Once the run is done, it is a 5-minute walk to Jenn and the barista at 7 Church St. Dogs can sit at the outdoor tables there. The staff take orders at the table, and the bill is paid on the way out. Banh mi, pancakes or French toast, and sweet potato fries are the orders to try. For a small or nervous dog, the on-lead walk in the next plan is the gentler option.
On-lead walk for a small or nervous dog in Drummoyne, then coffee at Cafe @ The Round
Rea Reserve is a waterfront park on Drummoyne Avenue, with scenic views over the bay, a playground, BBQs and toilets. Dogs are on a lead only, and they must stay well away from the playground and its equipment. The grass and shade give leashed dogs and their owners a place to rest on warm days. From there it is a 5-minute walk to Menzies Reserve on St Georges Crescent, a grassy waterfront park beside Drummoyne Ferry Wharf. Dogs stay on a lead there too, and they must be kept clear of the play area. Two benches look out over the bay and the Sydney skyline. Then it is a 15-minute walk to Cafe @ The Round on Thompson Street, a small, laid-back cafe in a heritage building. Regulars praise the coffee and the warm service from the local owner, and there are seats inside and out. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables.
Dog rules in Drummoyne: where dogs can't go
Dogs can be off-leash only in Brett Park's designated section. Everywhere else in the park they must be on a lead, including around the playground and the picnic areas, and Brett Park's off-leash hours are set out on posted signage, so read the signs before letting a dog off the lead. Pelican Reserve has its own off-leash dog area, listed as the Pelican Reserve Dog Off Leash Area. Rea Reserve and Menzies Reserve are on lead only, and at both, dogs must stay clear of the playground. St Georges Reserve is an unfenced off-leash area, open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no separate small dog area and no lighting after dark. The cafes here welcome dogs at outdoor tables only. City of Canada Bay Council manages most of these parks, so confirm any change to the rules with the council before you go. For more places, see the best dog-friendly cafes in Drummoyne.
Where these are in Drummoyne
- Around Brett Park: A designated off-leash section, St Georges Reserve for a second run, and four cafes within a 12-minute walk.
- Around Pelican Reserve: A waterfront cluster: the off-leash Pelican Reserve, two on-lead parks, and The Grind House for coffee.
Every dog-friendly place in Drummoyne
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Brett Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Rea Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Menzies Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Pelican Reserve | Park | Off-leash area |
| St Georges Reserve | Park | Off-leash area |
| The Grind House | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| White Rabbit | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Three Eggs | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Jenn and the barista | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cafe @ The Round | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Drummoyne?
Brett Park, Pelican Reserve and St Georges Reserve all have off-leash areas in Drummoyne. Brett Park is the largest of them, with a designated section where dogs can run freely and meet other dogs, while the rest of the park is on a lead. Pelican Reserve has an off-leash dog area on open grass, looking onto the Parramatta River, with walking paths and a playground in the reserve. St Georges Reserve is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and its off-leash area is unfenced and unlit after dark.
Is there a fenced dog park in Drummoyne?
The off-leash area at St Georges Reserve is unfenced, with no full fencing and no separate small dog area, though the reserve provides poo bags and drinking water. Rea Reserve and Menzies Reserve are on lead only, so they are walks rather than runs, and neither has an off-leash area. Both have views over the bay, and the playground at each is where dogs must keep clear. Check the fencing at Brett Park and Pelican Reserve on a first visit. For a small or nervous dog, an on-lead walk through Rea Reserve and Menzies Reserve, then coffee at Cafe @ The Round, is the gentler plan.
What can I do with my dog in Drummoyne this weekend?
Drummoyne has three plans for a day out with a dog. On a weekend morning, coffee at The Grind House at 6am comes first, followed by a 7-minute walk to the Pelican Reserve off-leash area by the river. For a bigger run on a hot day, Brett Park has shade and a designated off-leash section, and then Jenn and the barista is a 5-minute walk for breakfast at 9:30am. On weekdays, an on-lead walk through Rea Reserve and Menzies Reserve suits a small or nervous dog, ending with coffee at Cafe @ The Round.
Which cafes in Drummoyne allow dogs?
Five cafes in Drummoyne welcome dogs, and all of them only at the outdoor tables: The Grind House, White Rabbit, Three Eggs, Jenn and the barista, and Cafe @ The Round. The Grind House on Lyons Road opens earliest, at 5:30am on weekends. White Rabbit and Three Eggs sit a minute apart on Lyons Road, so a dog owner can compare brunch options in one short walk. Jenn and the barista on Church Street has bright indoor seating as well as outdoor tables, and Cafe @ The Round on Thompson Street has seats inside and out. Check the opening hours first, since most of these cafes close by mid-afternoon.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Drummoyne?
Drummoyne has several park-to-coffee walks of 10 minutes or less. The shortest is 5 minutes from Brett Park to Jenn and the barista, or from St Georges Reserve to the same cafe. Pelican Reserve is a 7-minute walk to The Grind House, and Brett Park is a 7-minute walk to Cafe @ The Round. From Menzies Reserve, The Grind House is a 9-minute walk, which suits an on-lead dog heading for an early coffee. Read the posted signs at Brett Park for its off-leash hours, and allow for each cafe's closing time.