NearMeDog-friendly places in McMahons Point
Last updatedA good dog outing in McMahons Point starts with an off-leash run on the grassy foreshore at Sawmillers Reserve, then brunch at Billi's Cafe & Restaurant, a 4-minute walk away, with the dog at the outside tables. Billi's closes at 3pm on Sundays and from Monday to Wednesday, so plan the cafe stop before then.
A day with your dog in McMahons Point
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, from 6:30am | Breadworks Cafe is open with its outside tables for dogs until 3pm. |
| Monday to Wednesday | Billi's Cafe & Restaurant closes at 3pm, so the dog's coffee stop has to come before then. |
| Thursday to Saturday, until 10pm | Billi's Cafe & Restaurant is open with its outside tables for dogs until 10pm. |
| Sundays, 8am to 3pm | Billi's Cafe & Restaurant is open with its outside tables for dogs until 3pm. |
Dog-friendly brunch in McMahons Point after a run at Sawmillers Reserve
Sawmillers Reserve is the park for a proper run in McMahons Point. Its open grassy foreshore suits picnics and informal play, dogs are welcome off-leash there, and a drinking water bubbler sits in the park. Give the dog the run first, then walk 4 minutes to Billi's Cafe & Restaurant on Blues Point Road. The dog can sit at the outside tables, which front the street, while visitors praise the coffee and the homemade banana bread. Order the pear and ricotta french toast or a morning roll. Billi's is open 8am to 10pm on Saturdays and 8am to 3pm on Sundays, so a 10am arrival leaves room for a long sitting. For an earlier start on a weekday, the next plan begins at Breadworks Cafe, which opens at 6:30am.
Early dog walk in McMahons Point: breakfast at Breadworks Cafe, then shade at Blues Point Reserve
Breadworks Cafe opens at 6:30am on weekdays, and its outside tables take dogs, so it suits an early walker. It is a family-run, no-frills neighbourhood cafe on Blues Point Road, and visitors praise the seafood laksa and the Southeast Asian menu alongside the usual breakfasts. Blues Point Reserve is a 5-minute walk from the cafe. Its Port Jackson and Morton Bay figs give shade beside the harbour, the reserve has water access, and the Harbour Bridge is in view. Dogs are welcome in the reserve but must stay at least 10 metres from the maritime-themed playground. The dog rules for both parks and both cafes are set out below.
Dog rules in McMahons Point: where dogs can't go
Dogs can go off-leash on the grassy foreshore at Sawmillers Reserve, and they are welcome in Blues Point Reserve but must stay at least 10 metres from its playground. Dogs are allowed only at the outside tables of Billi's Cafe & Restaurant and Breadworks Cafe, never inside either one. Check the off-leash rules at Sawmillers Reserve with North Sydney Council before a long trip.
Every dog-friendly place in McMahons Point
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Blues Point Reserve | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Sawmillers Reserve | Park | Off-leash area |
| Billi's Cafe & Restaurant | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Breadworks Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in McMahons Point?
Sawmillers Reserve is the place for an off-leash run in McMahons Point. Its grassy foreshore is an off-leash area, so the dog can run free there, and a drinking water bubbler sits in the reserve for a drink afterwards. Blues Point Reserve is the other park that welcomes dogs, with shade from its figs and water access beside the harbour. Dogs there must stay at least 10 metres from the playground, so keep them clear of that area. Billi's Cafe & Restaurant is about 4 minutes on foot from the foreshore, so the run and a coffee can be done in one trip with the dog.
Is there a fenced dog park in McMahons Point?
Sawmillers Reserve and Blues Point Reserve are the two parks in McMahons Point where dogs can go. The first is an off-leash grassy foreshore, and the second is a harbourside park whose figs shade picnic tables, with a playground that dogs must keep 10 metres from. A dog that needs a closed space or a lead should stay on one for the 6-minute walk between the two parks, which is also the walk to make on foot without a car. Both cafes on the route allow dogs at their outside tables, so the walk can end with a seat for the dog as well as the owner.
Which cafes in McMahons Point allow dogs?
Billi's Cafe & Restaurant and Breadworks Cafe both allow dogs, at their outside tables only. Billi's is an all-day cafe in an old terrace house on Blues Point Road, with outdoor tables on the street, and visitors praise its coffee and homemade banana bread. Breadworks Cafe is a family-run, no-frills neighbourhood cafe on Blues Point Road, open from 6:30am, with a Southeast Asian menu alongside its breakfasts. Visitors also praise the friendly, helpful staff at Breadworks. Dogs are not allowed inside either cafe, so the outside tables are the place to sit with the dog.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in McMahons Point?
Sawmillers Reserve and Billi's Cafe & Restaurant are a 4-minute walk apart, so a dog can have a run and then a coffee at the outside tables without a car. Breadworks Cafe is 3 minutes from Sawmillers Reserve and 2 minutes from Billi's, so it fits in the same loop. Blues Point Reserve is 5 minutes from Breadworks Cafe and 6 minutes from Billi's, so a longer walk can take in the shade and the harbour. Those are walking times on foot, and both cafes allow dogs only at their outside tables.
What can I do with my dog in McMahons Point?
A weekend run and brunch works well: run the dog on the grassy foreshore at Sawmillers Reserve, then take brunch at Billi's Cafe & Restaurant, 4 minutes away, before its Sunday close at 3pm. On weekdays, start at Breadworks Cafe, which opens at 6:30am, then walk 5 minutes to Blues Point Reserve for shade under the figs and a view of the Harbour Bridge. Dogs stay at least 10 metres from the playground there. Both cafes allow dogs at their outside tables only, and Billi's stays open until 10pm from Thursday to Saturday.