NearMeDog-friendly places in Woolloomooloo
Last updatedA dog outing in Woolloomooloo starts with an off-leash run on the grass at Cook and Phillip Park, then a coffee at BOHÄUS CAFE, a 3-minute walk away, with the dog at the outdoor stools. Both cafes close by 3pm on weekends, so plan the coffee before then.
A day with your dog in Woolloomooloo
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Any time, every day | The grass lawns at Cook and Phillip Park are off-leash all day, and dogs are kept out of its playground and pool at all times. |
| Weekdays, 6am to 4pm | BOHÄUS CAFE is open, with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables only. |
| Weekdays, 6:30am to 3pm | John Montagu is open, with dogs welcome at the outdoor tables only. |
| Sundays, 7am to 3pm | Both cafes are open, and dogs sit outside at either one. |
Weekends in Woolloomooloo: a run at Cook and Phillip Park, then coffee outside
Start at Cook and Phillip Park, a public park whose grass lawns are off-leash all day, every day, so a dog can run freely. A separate small dog area has agility equipment for a dog that likes to climb and jump, and the park provides drinking water for dogs. Keep dogs out of the playground and the pool at all times.
From the park it is a 3-minute walk to BOHÄUS CAFE on Cathedral Street. Sit at the outdoor stools under the brown awning with the dog, and order a coffee with one of the cafe's well-cooked breakfast rolls. Arriving in the morning leaves time for a slow breakfast before the cafe closes at 3pm on weekends.
If the outdoor tables are full, John Montagu is a 1-minute walk from BOHÄUS CAFE, with outdoor tables where dogs are allowed and falafel sandwiches to order. The rules below cover where dogs can't go, the part that matters most inside the park.
Dog rules in Woolloomooloo: where dogs can't go
Dogs can run off-leash on the grass lawns at Cook and Phillip Park at all times, and can use the small dog area with agility equipment. They can't go into the park's children's playground, or into the pool at its indoor aquatic and fitness centre, which has a 50-metre pool, so dogs stay out of both. At the cafes, dogs can only sit outside, at the tables and stools. City of Sydney owns the park and Belgravia Leisure runs the aquatic centre, so confirm with City of Sydney before a visit if your plans depend on the off-leash lawns or the small dog area.
Every dog-friendly place in Woolloomooloo
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Cook and Phillip Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| BOHÄUS CAFE | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| John Montagu | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Woolloomooloo?
Cook and Phillip Park has off-leash grass lawns, open to dogs at all times, so a dog can run freely there without a lead. A separate small dog area with agility equipment gives a dog something to climb and jump over, which suits a dog with energy to burn. The park also provides drinking water for dogs, and it has a free outdoor basketball court and toilets for owners. Dogs are prohibited from the children's playground and the pool at the indoor aquatic and fitness centre, so keep them out of both.
Which cafes in Woolloomooloo allow dogs?
BOHÄUS CAFE and John Montagu both allow dogs, but only at their outdoor tables, so a dog can't come inside either cafe. BOHÄUS CAFE is a relaxed cafe on Cathedral Street serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, and it is best known for well-cooked breakfast rolls and coffee. Its outdoor stools sit under a brown awning. It opens at 6am on weekdays, and at 6:30am on Saturdays and 7am on Sundays, closing at 3pm on both weekend days. John Montagu is a neighbourhood cafe a short walk away, also on Cathedral Street, with outdoor tables where dogs are allowed. It opens at 6:30am on weekdays and closes at 3pm, and it opens at 7am on weekends. Falafel sandwiches are one of the things to order there.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Woolloomooloo?
Cook and Phillip Park and BOHÄUS CAFE are about 3 minutes apart on foot, which makes an easy walk and coffee in Woolloomooloo. Start with a run on the grass lawns at the park, then walk to the cafe for coffee at the outdoor stools. If those stools are full, John Montagu is a 1-minute walk from BOHÄUS CAFE and also has outdoor tables where dogs are welcome. Both cafes close by 3pm at weekends, so an early arrival leaves time for a relaxed breakfast after the run. The whole outing can be done on foot.
What can I do with my dog in Woolloomooloo this weekend?
On a weekend in Woolloomooloo, a dog can have a run at Cook and Phillip Park and then sit outside for coffee at BOHÄUS CAFE, which is a 3-minute walk away. The park's grass lawns are off-leash at all times, and its small dog area has agility equipment for a dog that wants a bit of challenge. BOHÄUS CAFE opens by 7am on weekends and closes at 3pm, so an early start works well. If the cafe is busy, John Montagu is a 1-minute walk away with outdoor tables where dogs are allowed.