NearMeDog-friendly places in Liverpool
Last updatedLiverpool's easiest dog outing is a weekday coffee at Moore Coffee, then a 15-minute walk to Barbara Long Park, where dogs stay on a lead along the walking track. On Saturdays, walk from Collimore Park to Macchina, which closes at 2pm, so brunch has to start before then.
A day with your dog in Liverpool
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, 6:30am to 2:30pm | Moore Coffee is open, and its outdoor seating takes dogs. |
| Weekdays, 6:30am to 3pm | Oscarinos Espresso is open, with outdoor tables for dogs. |
| Weekdays, 7am to 3pm | Macchina is open for breakfast or lunch, with outdoor tables for dogs. |
| Saturday, 8am to 2pm | Macchina is open for brunch, and its outdoor tables take dogs. The park walk fits before it. |
Weekday in Liverpool: coffee at Moore Coffee, then a leashed walk at Barbara Long Park
Moore Coffee on Moore Street in Liverpool sits near the station and has a large garden courtyard out the back. Dogs are welcome in its outdoor seating, and the ham and cheese toastie is the dish to order for a quiet start. From the cafe, it is a 15-minute walk to Barbara Long Park on Memorial Ave. Dogs stay on a lead on the walking track through open fields and natural surroundings, which suits a relaxed stroll for a small or nervous dog. If the courtyard is full, Oscarinos Espresso is a 2-minute walk along Moore Street, and it also has outdoor seating for dogs. The Saturday outing starts at the park instead.
Saturday in Liverpool: a walk at Collimore Park, then brunch at Macchina
Collimore Park on Collimore Avenue in Liverpool is a 0.93-hectare park with paths, a playground, a basketball court and an outdoor gym with 12 pieces of equipment. Its shade and open space make it a good first walk before the heat builds. From the park, it is a 9-minute walk to Macchina on Macquarie Street. The relaxed cafe serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, with indoor seating and outdoor tables, and the dog stays at the outdoor tables. Reviewers praise the coffee and the generous portions, and the crumbed chicken burger with chips is the dish to order. Every stop on these two plans has its own dog rules, set out below.
Dog rules in Liverpool: where dogs can't go
Confirm with Liverpool City Council whether dogs must be on a lead at Collimore Park, since the council manages both parks. Barbara Long Park is leashed for dogs and is not fully fenced, so a dog stays under close control across its grounds. Dogs can't go inside any of the three cafes: Macchina, Moore Coffee and Oscarinos Espresso all seat dogs outside only. For more places to eat with a dog across the suburb, see the best dog-friendly cafes in Liverpool.
Every dog-friendly place in Liverpool
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Barbara Long Park | Park | On lead |
| Collimore Park | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Macchina | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Moore Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Oscarinos Espresso | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Liverpool?
Barbara Long Park in Liverpool is a leashed park, so it is not a place for an off-leash run. A dog walks on lead along the track through open fields and natural surroundings, and the park has no fenced off-leash zone. Collimore Park welcomes dogs, with paths, shade and open space for a walk. Barbara Long Park is the bushier of the two, which suits a dog that likes to sniff along a track. On a warm day, the shade at Collimore Park makes it the better choice for a longer stay. Neither park has water for dogs, so pack a bowl and poop bags before setting out.
Is there a fenced dog park in Liverpool?
Barbara Long Park has no fenced off-leash zone, so a dog walks there on lead along its open fields. For a dog that is nervous around other dogs or needs a calm walk, the track is the quieter option, since it suits relaxed strolls more than a big run. Collimore Park is also open to dogs, with paths, a playground and open space around its outdoor gym, so it works well as a second stop on the same day. Keep a bowl and poop bags in the car for either park.
Which cafes in Liverpool allow dogs?
Macchina on Macquarie Street, Moore Coffee on Moore Street and Oscarinos Espresso on Moore Street each have outdoor tables where a dog can sit with its owner. Macchina is open weekdays from 7am to 3pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 2pm, so it suits breakfast, brunch or lunch. Moore Coffee opens at 6:30am on weekdays and closes at half past two, while Oscarinos Espresso keeps the same early start and closes at 3pm, which makes it the easy weekday pick for lunch. Check the times before setting out, and aim to arrive well before closing.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Liverpool?
Collimore Park and Macchina are 9 minutes apart on foot, so a park walk and brunch fit easily into one Saturday morning. Collimore Park is also 9 minutes from Oscarinos Espresso, which makes it a handy spot for a weekday coffee on the way out or back. Moore Coffee is 2 minutes from Oscarinos Espresso, so the two cafes on Moore Street make a good pair if one is full. Barbara Long Park is 11 minutes from Macchina on foot, so a leashed walk can finish at a cafe with outdoor seating for dogs.
What can I do with my dog in Liverpool this weekend?
Liverpool has two good outings for a dog. On weekdays, a coffee at Moore Coffee from 7am leads into a leashed walk at Barbara Long Park, 15 minutes away on foot. On Saturdays, the outing starts with a walk at Collimore Park and finishes with brunch at Macchina, 9 minutes further on. Both plans are short enough to fit into a morning, and each stop is a walk apart, so the dog spends little time in the car. If Moore Coffee is busy, Oscarinos Espresso sits 2 minutes away with outdoor seating for dogs, and it stays open until 3pm on weekdays.