Edgar’s Inn is the perfect spot for you and your dog.
18 March 2025
In Brief:
- Canberra has lots of dog-friendly food venues.
- This article lists cafés in Canberra that welcome dogs.
Love to dine out but feel guilty leaving the pooch at home? We've rounded up some great dog-friendly food spots across Canberra so your furry friend can dine with you.
These venues have spacious outdoor areas and dog bowls, some even offer blankets, beds and dog-menus!
Edgar's Inn, Ainslie
Edgar’s is a pawfect lunch spot for you and your pup. It has a great shaded outdoor dining space and a park next door for walkies.
Stella's by the Lake, Belconnen
Stella's loves dogs so much they created a dog menu. From dog beer to puppaccinos, they've got it all! Plus, great views of Lake Ginninderra.
Assembly, Braddon
Assembly has two great outdoor spaces for you and your pup to enjoy:
- a shady front terrace
- a spacious outdoor beer garden.
Little Oink, Cook
Despite the name you won't find pigs at this café, but you will always find a dog or five. With a great shaded outdoor space and dog bowls a-plenty, Little Oink is a great spot to dine out – rain, hail or shine.
Gang Gang Café, Downer
If you don't love dogs, this probably isn't the place for you. There’s always loads of dogs hanging out at Gang Gang, and for good reason! This place is super pup-friendly, with outdoor heaters for the cooler months and lots of shade for warmer months.
Burgers, beers and dogs? Sold. This place has plenty of great outdoor seating for you and your pups. It's even known to let good boys inside, too.
Dine with the pup in the venue’s back courtyard or sit at the front of the café. The latter is recommended for most amount of pats, plus there are treats available. This venue will have your dog's tail wagging.
This is the ideal spot for your doggo, with a great shaded outdoor dining area right next to a big grassy lawn, they can do their business so you can take your time dining.
The Dock, Kingston
Every day is a celebration of dogs at The Dock – one visit to their Instagram will show you, but they do also have ‘dog day’ events regularly, where all the regulars meet up. Pick a sunny or a shady spot. Once you're done, you can enjoy a stroll along the foreshore.
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