NearMeDog-friendly places in Kirribilli
Last updatedThe best dog outing in Kirribilli is a run on the large central grassed area at Milson Park, then breakfast at The Flying Bear, a one-minute walk away. Dogs sit at the cafe's outside tables, but The Flying Bear closes at 2pm from Monday to Wednesday, so weekday coffee needs an early start.
A day with your dog in Kirribilli
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, 6:30am to half past two | Cool Mac opens early on weekdays and closes at half past two, with outside tables for dogs. |
| Saturday and Sunday, 7am to half past two | Cool Mac opens at 7am at weekends and closes at half past two, with outside tables for dogs. |
| Monday to Wednesday, 7am to 2pm | The Flying Bear closes at 2pm early in the week, with outside tables for dogs. |
| Thursday to Sunday, 7am to 8pm | The Flying Bear stays open until 8pm later in the week and at weekends, with outside tables for dogs. |
Weekend in Kirribilli: a run at Milson Park, then breakfast at The Flying Bear
Start at Milson Park. Its large central grassed area is where dogs are welcome off leash, so begin there while the dog has the most energy. Dog tidy bag dispensers are in the park, so grab a bag before the run.
A one-minute walk brings you to The Flying Bear, a waterfront cafe on the wharf of the Sydney Flying Squadron, with boats moored in front of its deck. Dogs sit at the outside tables only. Order the Bear's big breakfast, or a bacon and egg roll with an iced chai latte. Visitors say the deck gets busy and cramped at peak times, so arrive early for a seat.
Weekends suit this plan, because the cafe is open until 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays. On weekdays it closes earlier, so the next plan starts before work.
Weekday early start in Kirribilli: an on-lead walk at Wrixton Park, then an egg roll at Cool Mac
Start at Wrixton Park. It is leashed, so keep the dog on lead for the whole visit. Then take the short walk to Cool Mac on Burton Street. It is a small, quiet Japanese-leaning cafe where dishes are cooked to order, and it suits an unhurried breakfast or lunch.
The walk takes three minutes, and Cool Mac opens at 6:30am on weekdays, so the walk and coffee can happen before work. Dogs sit at the outside tables only. Visitors single out the egg roll, and the udon and fish sandwiches get praise too, though a few find the Japanese toast dishes pricey for the portion.
Once you've had your egg roll, the rules for both parks and both cafes are below.
Dog rules in Kirribilli: where dogs can't go
Milson Park has the off-leash space in Kirribilli: a large central grassed area where dogs are welcome off leash. Dogs can't go within 10 metres of its playground, and owners should keep their dogs out of the playground area at all times. Dog tidy bag dispensers are in the park. The park also has public toilets, picnic tables, a drinking-water bubbler, lighting and a boat ramp for kayaks and small dinghies on the seawall near the Sydney Flying Squadron.
Wrixton Park is leashed, so dogs stay on lead there. At The Flying Bear and Cool Mac, dogs are allowed at the outside tables only.
Confirm the current park rules with North Sydney Council before you go, as they may have changed.
Every dog-friendly place in Kirribilli
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Wrixton Park | Park | On lead |
| Milson Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| The Flying Bear | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cool Mac | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Kirribilli?
Milson Park is the place for an off-leash run in Kirribilli. Its large central grassed area is where dogs are welcome off leash, and the park is harbourside on Sydney's lower North Shore. Dogs can't go within 10 metres of the children's playground, and the park has public toilets, picnic tables and dog tidy bag dispensers. Wrixton Park, at the end of Willoughby Street, is leashed, so dogs stay on lead there. Its seating looks out over the water, so it is a pleasant spot for an owner to sit while the dog rests. Dogs who need a big run should head to Milson Park first, and a leashed walk suits Wrixton Park.
What can I do with my dog in Kirribilli this weekend?
On a weekend, start with a run at Milson Park, then walk one minute to The Flying Bear for breakfast. Dogs have the large central grassed area for a run before they settle at the cafe's outside tables. The Flying Bear is open from 7am to 8pm on Saturdays and Sundays, which leaves most of the morning free for both. For a quieter alternative, Cool Mac on Burton Street opens at 7am at weekends and closes at half past two, and its outside tables take dogs too. Both cafes serve food that visitors praise, so choose whichever suits your breakfast.
Which cafes in Kirribilli allow dogs?
The Flying Bear and Cool Mac both allow dogs, but only at their outside tables. The Flying Bear is a waterfront cafe with a deck over the bay and boats moored in front. It opens at 7am and closes at 2pm from Monday to Wednesday, and at 8pm from Thursday to Sunday. Cool Mac on Burton Street is known for Japanese-leaning dishes cooked to order, and it has a small, simple fit-out. It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and at 7am at weekends, and closes at half past two. Dogs can't come inside either cafe, so plan to sit outside with the dog.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Kirribilli?
Wrixton Park and Cool Mac are a 3-minute walk apart, so a short on-lead walk leads straight into a coffee in Kirribilli. Wrixton Park is leashed, and Cool Mac's outside tables take dogs. Milson Park and The Flying Bear are a one-minute walk apart, so an off-leash run can end with breakfast. If you're starting early on a weekday, the Wrixton route fits before work, since Cool Mac opens at 6:30am. Each pair is short enough for a relaxed outing, and each finishes at an outside table where the dog can rest.