NearMeDog-friendly places in Glebe
Last updatedOne easy dog outing in Glebe is an all-year off-leash run at Blackwattle Bay Park, then coffee at Madame Frou Frou, 4 minutes away. Madame Frou Frou opens at 6am every day, and four of the five dog-friendly cafes here close by 3pm. Dogs can sit at the outside tables of every dog-friendly cafe in Glebe.
A day with your dog in Glebe
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Any day, all year | Blackwattle Bay Park's off-leash dog policy applies all year round, so the run in the first plan works on any day. |
| Any day, from 6am | Madame Frou Frou opens at 6am every day, with outside tables where dogs are welcome. |
| Weekends, 7am to 1pm | Bruce Tea Coffee opens at 7am on Saturdays and Sundays, closes at 1pm and gives dogs a bowl of water outside. |
| Weekdays, until 5pm | The Wedge is the only dog-friendly cafe open until 5pm on weekdays, with outside seating. |
| Any day | Jubilee Park is on-lead only, so a dog there stays on a lead at all times. |
Off-leash runs in Glebe: Blackwattle Bay Park, then coffee at Madame Frou Frou
Blackwattle Bay Park is an off-leash park on the Glebe foreshore, and its dog policy applies all year round. The park covers 3.29 hectares of foreshore grass, with bush along the water, a playground near Oxley Street and barbecue areas. Dogs can use the grass and walk the path beside Blackwattle Bay, and the Glebe Foreshore Walk runs through the park, so a longer walk is easy to add. When the run is done, walk the 4 minutes to Madame Frou Frou on Glebe Point Road. It opens at 6am every day and has outside tables where dogs are welcome. Visitors praise the coffee, which has good crema, and the eggs benedict and steak sandwich are the dishes to order. A long run followed by breakfast suits a dog that needs a lot of exercise. For a quieter morning on the lead, try the next plan.
Shady on-lead walks in Glebe for a small or nervous dog, then coffee
Jubilee Park is a 5.37-hectare foreshore park built around a sports oval, a historic cricket pavilion and a children's playground. Large trees shade the oval, and the Anzac Bridge is in view from the grass. Dogs are on-lead only here, so this walk suits a small or nervous dog that wants a calm, shaded start to the morning. There are toilets, picnic areas and water access on the foreshore. From the park it is a 12-minute walk to Bruce Tea Coffee at 12 Bridge Road. The cafe roasts its own beans, and visitors praise the cold brew and the hand pour-over. Dogs sit outside and get a bowl of water. Arrive by 9:30am on a weekend so there is time to sit before the 1pm close. The rules for both parks are set out below.
Dog rules in Glebe: where dogs can't go
Blackwattle Bay Park has an off-leash dog policy that applies all year round. Jubilee Park is on-lead only. Both parks are managed by the City of Sydney. Dogs are welcome only at the outside seating of the cafes that take them: The Wedge, Bruce Tea Coffee, Madame Frou Frou, SOUL OASIS GLEBE CAFE and Mindful Baker, so keep a dog out of their indoor rooms. Confirm the park rules with City of Sydney before a visit. For more places to stop, see Dog-friendly cafes in Glebe.
Every dog-friendly place in Glebe
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Jubilee Park | Park | On lead |
| Blackwattle Bay Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| The Wedge | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Bruce Tea Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Madame Frou Frou | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| SOUL OASIS GLEBE CAFE | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Dirty Red | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Mindful Baker | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Glebe?
Blackwattle Bay Park is the off-leash option in Glebe, because its dog policy lets dogs off the lead all year round. It is free to enter and lies on the foreshore between Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay, so the water is close by. A playground near Oxley Street and picnic areas sit on the waterfront. Jubilee Park, 7 minutes away on foot, is on-lead only, so it suits a calmer walk when a dog needs to stay close to its owner, and the two parks are easy to visit on one outing.
Is there a fenced dog park in Glebe?
No fenced dog area is named for Glebe, so the off-leash choice is Blackwattle Bay Park. Its grass and foreshore path are open to dogs throughout the year, and the path follows the water for a steady walk. Jubilee Park is the on-lead alternative, 7 minutes away on foot, for an owner who wants a calmer walk with the dog kept close. Dogs with a lot of energy suit the open grass at Blackwattle Bay Park, while a dog that is shy around other dogs will be more comfortable on the lead at Jubilee Park, where the oval is shaded by large trees.
Which cafes in Glebe allow dogs?
Five Glebe cafes welcome dogs at their outside tables: The Wedge, Bruce Tea Coffee, Madame Frou Frou, SOUL OASIS GLEBE CAFE and Mindful Baker. Madame Frou Frou opens at 6am every day, and Mindful Baker opens at 6am on weekdays. Bruce Tea Coffee opens at 7am on weekends and gives dogs a bowl of water. The Wedge is open until 5pm on weekdays and until 4pm at weekends, so it is the choice for a later coffee. The five cafes sit on Glebe Point Road, Bridge Road and St Johns Road, and Mindful Baker suits a quick takeaway coffee.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Glebe?
Madame Frou Frou on Glebe Point Road is 4 minutes on foot from Blackwattle Bay Park and 6 minutes from Jubilee Park. The cafe has outside tables, opens at 6am every day, and visitors praise its coffee and generous breakfast plates. Bruce Tea Coffee is 7 minutes on foot from Blackwattle Bay Park and gives dogs a bowl of water outside, but it closes at 1pm on weekends. Either way the walk comes first, so the dog gets exercise before the meal and can settle at the outside tables afterwards.
What can I do with my dog in Glebe?
Glebe has two outings with a dog: an off-leash run at Blackwattle Bay Park followed by coffee at Madame Frou Frou, and an on-lead walk at Jubilee Park followed by coffee at Bruce Tea Coffee on weekends. Both start in a park, so the dog gets exercise before the coffee. Jubilee Park suits a small or nervous dog and a hot morning, since large trees shade its oval. Each outing is set out above with times and walking minutes, so either one can be followed in order without extra planning.