NearMeDog-friendly places in Rozelle
Last updatedThe best dog outing in Rozelle is a run at Easton Park followed by brunch at dear darling, a 9-minute walk away, on a weekend when no sport is on. On weekdays, start with coffee at Tamp Espresso from 6am, then head to Easton Park or O'Connor Reserve.
A day with your dog in Rozelle
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays from 5am | Corner Bar opens at 5am on weekdays, and its outside tables take dogs. |
| Weekdays from 6am | Tamp Espresso and Grey Grus Cafe open at 6am on weekdays, and both take dogs at their outside seats. |
| Weekdays, 7am to 3pm | Chambers Coffee @ Rozelle Bay on Maritime Court serves breakfast and lunch with dogs welcome at its outdoor tables. |
| Sunday, 8am to 3pm | Corner Bar opens at 8am on Sunday, and dogs can sit at its outside tables until it closes at 3pm. |
| Any day | Dogs can run off-leash at Easton Park whenever no sporting games, training or events are under way, and must stay on a leash during those sessions. |
Weekend in Rozelle: a big run at Easton Park, then brunch on Darling Street
Easton Park on Denison Street is the big run in Rozelle. It has cricket and football fields, a half-court basketball area and walking, running and jogging paths, and dogs can be off-leash whenever no sporting games, training or events are under way. Quiet days give a dog the most room to run, so an early start helps. The playground is fenced and has shade over the main play equipment, and there is a drinking fountain on the grounds. When the run is done, walk 9 minutes to dear darling, at 654 Darling Street. It opens at 8am on Saturday and Sunday and serves all-day breakfast and lunch, with outside tables where dogs are welcome. Visitors praise the burrata and peach on sourdough and the juices, and the gluten-free fritters are on the menu. Sport can keep dogs on a leash, so the rules further down set out when the run is open.
Early on a weekday in Rozelle: coffee at Tamp Espresso, then a run at Easton Park
Tamp Espresso on Darling Street opens at 6am on weekdays, so it is one of the earliest stops on the strip for a dog owner who wants to be out before the day gets busy. It is a tiny corner takeaway with a buzzy local feel, and dogs can sit at the outside seats. Order a coffee and a bacon and egg roll or a slice of toasted banana bread, then walk 7 minutes to Easton Park. Dogs run off-leash there whenever no sporting games, training or events are on, and must stay on a leash during those sessions. The playground's shade and the drinking fountain make the run easy in warm weather. If the dog wants a second run, O'Connor Reserve is a 5-minute walk from the park.
Weekday in Rozelle: O'Connor Reserve, then coffee on the bay
O'Connor Reserve is a small reserve with a shaded playground, places to sit near it and a drinking fountain, which helps on a warm morning. Some of its zones are on-leash. It is a 10-minute walk to Chambers Coffee @ Rozelle Bay on Maritime Court, a relaxed cafe with a deck over the boats. Chambers serves breakfast, brunch and lunch on weekdays, from 7am to 3pm, and its outdoor tables welcome dogs. Reviewers praise the friendly service and the crispy chicken burger, and the cafe suits a long catch-up with a dog settled at your feet.
Dog rules in Rozelle: when a dog must be on a leash
At O'Connor Reserve, some zones are on-leash. At Easton Park, dogs can run off-leash whenever no sporting games, training or events are on. During those sessions, dogs must stay on a leash at all times throughout the grounds, so the rule can change from one weekend to the next. The council's Dogs On and Off Leash Areas Map marks the designated zones at Easton Park, so check it before bringing a dog. At the cafes, dogs are welcome at the outside tables only, so keep the dog with you at those tables and away from the indoor floor. For more places, see the best dog-friendly cafes in Rozelle.
Every dog-friendly place in Rozelle
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| O'Connor Reserve | Park | Off-leash area |
| Easton Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Corner Bar | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Tamp Espresso | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Chambers Coffee @ Rozelle Bay | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Noia Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Grey Grus Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Darlings Bistro | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| dear darling, | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Rozelle?
Easton Park and O'Connor Reserve are the two parks for dogs in Rozelle. Easton Park on Denison Street allows dogs off-leash whenever no sporting games, training or events are under way, and dogs must stay on a leash through the grounds during those sessions. O'Connor Reserve has designated dog areas, and some of its zones are on-leash. The two parks are a 5-minute walk apart, so a dog owner can use both on the same day. Quiet days give dogs the most room to run, while busy sport sessions keep them on a leash. Check the rules below before each visit, because the rule at Easton Park changes with the day's sport.
What can I do with my dog in Rozelle this weekend?
On a weekend, the best outing is a run at Easton Park followed by brunch at dear darling, which is a 9-minute walk away on foot. Its outside tables welcome dogs, and it serves breakfast and lunch from 8am until half past 2pm on weekends. Corner Bar is another weekend option, open from 6am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday, with outside seating and a breakfast menu that includes a full Irish. Dogs at the cafes sit at the outside tables only, so keep them there. Sport can keep dogs on a leash at Easton Park, so check the rules before you go. If the weather is hot, start the run early and use the shade over the playground at the park.
Which cafes in Rozelle allow dogs?
Seven cafes in Rozelle take dogs at their outside tables: Corner Bar, Tamp Espresso, Chambers Coffee @ Rozelle Bay, Noia Coffee, Grey Grus Cafe, Darlings Bistro and dear darling,. Most are on Darling Street, Chambers is on Maritime Court and Noia is on Nagurra Place. Corner Bar and Grey Grus Cafe open earliest, from 5am and 6am on weekdays, while Chambers closes at 3pm on weekdays. Dogs are welcome at the outside seats only, so keep the dog with you outside and away from the indoor floor. Hours change, so check a cafe's opening times before you set out.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Rozelle?
O'Connor Reserve and Tamp Espresso are a 4-minute walk apart, so they make an easy pairing. Corner Bar and dear darling, are each a 5-minute walk from O'Connor Reserve, and Grey Grus Cafe and Darlings Bistro are each a 6-minute walk. If you start at Easton Park, Tamp Espresso is 7 minutes away and dear darling, is 9 minutes. Chambers Coffee @ Rozelle Bay on Maritime Court is a 10-minute walk from the reserve and opens at 7am on weekdays, so pick the cafe by the time you want to be there.