NearMeDog-friendly places in Sydney
Last updatedThe best outing with a dog in Sydney 2000 is an off-leash run on the grass at Phillip Park, then coffee at Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD, a 6-minute walk away. The cafes here take dogs outside only. The timing rule that matters most is that Cafe Taza closes at 3pm on weekdays and at 1pm on Saturdays, so go in the morning.
A day with your dog in Sydney
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Any time | Phillip Park's grass areas are off-leash at all times, while its playground and pool stay closed to dogs. |
| Weekdays, 6am to 3pm | Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD, June's Cafe Wynyard and Dorchester Cafe are open, and the first two take dogs outside only. |
| Saturday, 7:30am to 1pm | Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD is open with outside tables that take dogs. |
| Sunday, 7am to 2pm | Piccolo Me Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) is open, and it welcomes dogs in its outdoor area. |
A weekday run in Sydney: Phillip Park, then coffee at Cafe Taza
Start at Phillip Park, a 1.33-hectare park in Sydney's CBD where the grass areas are off-leash at all times, so a dog can run without a lead on the lawns. Then it is a 6-minute walk to Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD on Castlereagh Street, a sit-down cafe with tables on the footpath under an ornate arcade. The cafe is best known for breakfast, especially its omelette with toast and its avocado toast, and dogs can sit at the outside tables. Arriving at 8:30am leaves plenty of time before the 3pm close. The dog rules for the rest of the suburb come next.
Dog rules in Sydney: where dogs can't go
Phillip Park's grass areas are off-leash at all times. The park's enclosed playground and its pool deck do not allow dogs, so owners should keep their dogs on the grass. The cafes in Sydney 2000 that take dogs allow them outside only. Confirm with City of Sydney, which manages the park, before a visit, and see the dog-friendly cafes in Sydney 2000 page for the full list.
Every dog-friendly place in Sydney
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Phillip Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| June's Cafe Wynyard | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Back to Square | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Margot Espresso | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Brew Collective Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Eggshell Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Kahii | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| The Gardens Cafe World Square | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Dutch Smuggler Coffee Brewers | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cafe Portico | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Nth Degree Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Dorchester Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Basket Brothers | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Piccolo Me Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Two Penny Espresso | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Love Bomb Candy | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cafe Alma | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Bennie’s Cafe · Bistro | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Sydney?
Phillip Park in Sydney's CBD has grass areas that are off-leash at all times, so it is the place to let a dog run without a lead. The park covers 1.33 hectares and has accessible pathways. Its enclosed playground and pool are closed to dogs, so the dog stays on the lawns. Owners can finish the run with a coffee, since Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD is a 6-minute walk away and seats dogs at its outside tables. The park also has a 50-metre pool and a gym for owners.
Is there a fenced dog park in Sydney?
No fenced dog park is known in Sydney 2000. The off-leash grass at Phillip Park is the only dog area listed for the suburb, and it is open to dogs at all times. Dogs are kept out of the park's pool and enclosed children's playground, so the lawns are where a dog can run. The park covers 1.33 hectares, with shaded areas, accessible pathways, onsite parking and toilets. The enclosed children's playground has a toddler swing, a quiet space and a synthetic rubber surface, and dogs stay off all of it. Owners who need a fenced space should look into it before they visit.
Which cafes in Sydney allow dogs?
Cafes in Sydney 2000 that take dogs allow them outside only. Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD on Castlereagh Street has tables on the footpath under an arcade, and Margot Espresso on Margaret Street has outside tables that take dogs. Piccolo Me Royal Botanic Gardens (RBG) on the Macquarie Street edge of the garden welcomes dogs in its outdoor area. Cafe Alma in Darling Quarter has dog-friendly outdoor tables, Kahii on Kent Street takes dogs outside, and Eggshell Cafe on Macquarie Street takes them outside too, so the choice depends on the hours an owner needs.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Sydney?
Phillip Park and Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD make a good pair in Sydney 2000: a 6-minute walk from the off-leash grass to a cafe with outside tables for dogs. Nth Degree Cafe on Elizabeth Street is also 6 minutes from the park, but it opens on weekdays only, from 6:30am to 4pm. Eggshell Cafe on Macquarie Street is an 8-minute walk from the park, and on weekends it opens from 8:30am to 2:15pm. Cafe Taza - Sydney CBD opens at 6am on weekdays. The run and the coffee work best on a weekday morning, when all three are open.