NearMeDog-friendly places in Penshurst
Last updatedPenshurst's best dog outing is a leash walk in Immarana Place Reserve, then a coffee at Short Black Espresso Bar, an 8-minute walk away. Dogs must stay on a lead in both parks, and the cafes seat dogs at their outdoor tables only, with most cafes open from 7am to 3pm on weekdays.
A day with your dog in Penshurst
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, 7am to 3pm | Short Black Espresso Bar and Ki Allo Cafe open at 7am and close at 3pm, and South Pour Sydney opens earlier, at 6:30am, until 3pm. |
| Saturdays, 7am to 3pm | All three cafes open at 7am and close at 3pm on Saturdays, so the outdoor tables are open to dogs through the morning. |
| Sundays, before 2pm | Ki Allo Cafe opens at 7am and closes at 3pm, Short Black Espresso Bar opens at 7:30am and closes at 2:30pm, and South Pour Sydney opens at 8am and closes at 2pm, so a Sunday coffee is best before 2pm. |
| Any day | Dogs stay on a lead in Olds Park and Immarana Place Reserve, and at Immarana they keep 10 metres from the playground and barbecue areas. |
Weekday walk and coffee in Penshurst: Immarana Place Reserve, then Short Black Espresso Bar
Immarana Place Reserve is a 0.19-hectare neighbourhood reserve with a playground and a picnic table, so the walk here is short. Dogs must stay on a lead and at least 10 metres from the playground, so the loop keeps wide of the play equipment. A small or nervous dog gets an easy first stop here before the cafe. From the reserve, Short Black Espresso Bar is an 8-minute walk away on Penshurst Street. It opens at 7am on weekdays and closes at 3pm, and its outdoor tables take dogs, so an 8am coffee fits the walk. Regulars say the breakfast plates are fresh and well presented, and the staff are friendly and quick. If the street tables are full, Ki Allo Cafe is a 10-minute walk from the reserve and also seats dogs outside from 7am. On weekends, the outing starts at Olds Park instead.
Weekend walk and brunch in Penshurst: Olds Park, then South Pour Sydney
Olds Park is a sports and recreation park on Forest Road, with fields, netball and multi-use courts, a playground, barbecues and a shared cycle and pedestrian path. Dogs must stay on a lead, so the walk runs along the path with the dog close by. Then take a short drive to South Pour Sydney on Penshurst Street, a busy all-day breakfast and lunch cafe. Regulars praise the generous plates, and the protein pancake and prawn pasta are the dishes to order. The outdoor tables take dogs, and a 9am brunch works on both Saturdays and Sundays, because the cafe opens at 7am on Saturdays and 8am on Sundays and closes at 3pm and 2pm. Visitors also rate the coffee and the warm service. The rules that apply to both parks and the cafes come next.
Dog rules in Penshurst: where dogs can't go
Dogs must be on a lead in both parks, Olds Park and Immarana Place Reserve. Georges River Council's general rule allows dogs in parks only on a lead unless they are in a designated off-leash area, and neither park here is one. Immarana also asks dogs to keep at least 10 metres clear of the playground and barbecue areas. Small dogs follow the same lead rule as larger ones. Dogs can't go inside the cafes: Short Black Espresso Bar, Ki Allo Cafe and South Pour Sydney seat dogs at their outdoor tables only. Confirm the lead rules and any off-leash areas with Georges River Council before you go. For more places to sit with a dog, see the best dog-friendly cafes in Penshurst.
Every dog-friendly place in Penshurst
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Olds Park | Park | On lead |
| Immarana Place Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Short Black Espresso Bar | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Ki Allo Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| South Pour Sydney | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Penshurst?
Both Olds Park and Immarana Place Reserve have no off-leash area, so a dog needs a lead in both. Olds Park is the larger of the two and sits a 10-minute walk from Immarana, so it suits a longer walk on a lead along its shared cycle and pedestrian path, before a coffee at one of the cafes. Immarana is the shorter option. It is a neighbourhood reserve with a playground and a picnic table, and dogs keep 10 metres clear of the playground and barbecue areas, so it works as a quick leash walk before a coffee.
Is there a fenced dog park in Penshurst?
Penshurst has no fenced dog park, because neither Olds Park nor Immarana Place Reserve is fenced, so no part of the suburb gives a dog an enclosed space to run free. Both parks are leash parks. Olds Park is a sports and recreation park with courts, fields, a skatepark and barbecues, along with a playground and a shared path. Immarana Place Reserve is a 0.19-hectare neighbourhood reserve, which suits a small or nervous dog as a first stop before the cafe. A dog on a lead can enjoy both, so pick the park by how much walking the dog wants: a longer path at Olds Park, a short stop at Immarana.
What can I do with my dog in Penshurst this weekend?
On a weekend, start at Olds Park with a walk on the shared path on a lead, then take a short drive to South Pour Sydney for brunch at 9am. South Pour opens at 7am on Saturdays and 8am on Sundays, and closes at 3pm and 2pm, so brunch can run through the late morning on either day. Its outdoor tables take dogs, and dishes worth ordering include the wagyu beef burger. If a shorter outing suits, Immarana Place Reserve is a 9-minute walk from South Pour and makes a quick leash walk before a coffee.
Which cafes in Penshurst allow dogs?
Short Black Espresso Bar, Ki Allo Cafe and South Pour Sydney in Penshurst all allow dogs, but only at their outdoor tables. Short Black Espresso Bar sits at 50 Penshurst Street and is an 8-minute walk from Immarana Place Reserve. It opens at 7am on weekdays and closes at 3pm, and it serves breakfast, brunch and lunch. Ki Allo Cafe is a small, relaxed neighbourhood cafe at 3 The Strand, open daily from 7am to 3pm, and its smoked salmon eggs Benedict is a dish to order. South Pour Sydney on Penshurst Street opens at 6:30am on weekdays, which makes it the earliest of the three.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Penshurst?
Immarana Place Reserve pairs best with a coffee: a leash walk there, then an 8-minute walk to Short Black Espresso Bar for an outdoor table. From the reserve, South Pour Sydney is a 9-minute walk and Ki Allo Cafe a 10-minute walk, so any of the three cafes can follow the walk. Dogs stay on a lead and keep 10 metres clear of the playground, and the cafes seat dogs only outside. Short Black and Ki Allo are only 3 minutes apart, so a second coffee stop is an easy addition if the first table is full.
What can I do with my dog in Penshurst?
Penshurst has two outings: a weekday walk and coffee, and a weekend walk at Olds Park followed by brunch at South Pour Sydney. The weekday plan starts at Immarana Place Reserve, where dogs stay on a lead and keep clear of the playground, then moves to Short Black Espresso Bar for an outdoor table from 8am. The weekend plan starts at Olds Park and ends with a short drive to South Pour Sydney at 9am. Both outings need a lead in the parks, and both end at a cafe where dogs sit outside only.