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Dog-friendly pubs in Sydney

24 pubs, all sourced · updated

The 10-second version

  • In NSW your dog can sit in an outdoor dining area that is not enclosed (roof + walls), if the pub agrees.
  • Inside where food is served or eaten: assistance animals only, under the national Food Standards Code.
  • Some Sydney pubs say dogs are welcome inside. We flag those amber: it's the venue's claim, not the law.

The Alex

Alexandria · 35 Henderson Road, Alexandria NSW 2015

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: All outdoor areas incl. the backyard (on a leash)

Venue FAQ: 'Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas but must remain on leash at all times.' Nothing about inside.

High confidence Venue FAQ names the areas; Time Out and Sydney.com agree.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Alex

The Duck Inn

Chippendale · 74 Rose Street, Chippendale NSW 2008

Outside Reported by guides
Inside Reported by guides

Where dogs go: Courtyard (per Sydney.com)

Venue says 'your four legged friends are also welcome' but doesn't say where. Sydney.com says inside and in the courtyard; unverified.

Medium confidence Venue confirms dogs are welcome but not where; areas come from Sydney.com.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Duck Inn

Coogee Pavilion (Ground Floor)

Coogee · 169 Dolphin Street, Coogee NSW 2034

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says outside only

Where dogs go: Outside tables only

Venue FAQ: 'Are you dog friendly? Yes, at our outside tables only.'

High confidence Venue FAQ names the area; Broadsheet agrees (outdoor dog parking bays).

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Coogee Pavilion (Ground Floor)

Darlo Bar

Darlinghurst · 306 Liverpool Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010

Outside Reported by guides
Inside Reported by guides

Where dogs go: Rooftop garden courtyard (per Urban List)

The venue says 'Pups are always welcome' and has a 'Darlo Doggos Wall of Fame by the bar', but doesn't say which areas. Urban List says the rooftop garden courtyard or the downstairs public bar.

Medium confidence Venue confirms dogs are welcome but not where; areas come from Urban List.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Darlo Bar

The Golden Sheaf

Double Bay · 429 New South Head Road, Double Bay NSW 2028

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: Beer garden, until 9pm

Venue FAQ only mentions the beer garden ('dogs are welcome in the beer garden until 9pm').

High confidence Venue FAQ names the area and hours; Time Out, Urban List and Broadsheet agree.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Golden Sheaf

Golden Barley Hotel

Enmore · 165-169 Edgeware Road, Enmore NSW 2042

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: Garden / beer garden

Venue: 'Dogs are welcome in the garden.' Nothing about inside.

High confidence Venue homepage names the area; Urban List agrees.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Golden Barley Hotel

The Erko

Erskineville · 102 Erskineville Road, Erskineville NSW 2043

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Beer garden (water bowls), and the rest of the venue per the pub

Venue FAQ: dogs 'welcome throughout the entire venue'. Dog menu; 'dogs eat free every Saturday 12pm-4pm with any main meal purchase'. Indoor is the venue's claim; check with staff.

High confidence Venue pages (seen in search results); Urban List and Sydney.com agree.

4 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Erko

Harbord Hotel

Freshwater · 29 Moore Road, Freshwater NSW 2096

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: Courtyard

Venue bookings page: 'Doggos are welcome in the courtyard, and if the weather turns we'll do our best to shuffle you inside.' It doesn't say whether that includes dogs; ask.

High confidence Venue names the area; Sydney.com agrees.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Harbord Hotel

The Glebe Hotel

Glebe · 63 Bay Street, Glebe NSW 2037

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Beer garden (water bowls; treats behind the bar)

Venue welcomes dogs 'in our public bar and beer garden… keep them on a lead'. The public bar is indoors; that's the venue's claim, check with staff.

High confidence Venue homepage names the areas; Urban List agrees.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Glebe Hotel

The Toxteth

Glebe · 345 Glebe Point Road, Glebe NSW 2037

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Outdoor areas (on a leash at all times)

Venue FAQ: dogs 'welcome anywhere on the ground floor', 'particularly if you're sitting in our outdoor areas'. Indoor is the venue's claim. (The same FAQ wrongly gives a Marrickville address; the footer and listings say 345 Glebe Point Rd.)

Medium confidence Venue FAQ is explicit; the independent confirmation is a directory (Dog Happiness), and the FAQ contains an address error.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Toxteth

The Henson

Marrickville · 91 Illawarra Road, Marrickville NSW 2204

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says outside only

Where dogs go: Outdoor area / courtyard

Venue menu page: 'Please note dogs are only allowed in our outdoor area.'

High confidence Venue states the area; Time Out and Urban List agree.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Henson

The Vic on the Park

Marrickville · 2 Addison Road, Marrickville NSW 2204

Outside Venue says so
Inside Sources disagree

Where dogs go: All outdoor areas, incl. the big beer garden (on a leash)

Venue FAQ: 'Dogs are welcome in all outdoor areas, on a leash at all times.' Sydney.com mentions the front bar and a directory claims most indoor areas. Go by the venue: outdoors.

High confidence Venue FAQ names the areas; Time Out, Urban List, Broadsheet and Sydney.com agree it's dog friendly.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Vic on the Park

Blues Point Hotel

McMahons Point · 116 Blues Point Road, McMahons Point NSW 2060

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: Two outdoor dog-friendly areas

Venue: 'We also have two outdoor dog friendly areas'. Nothing about inside.

Medium confidence Venue states it; independent confirmation is directory listings (IsItDogFriendly, Dog Happiness).

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Blues Point Hotel

The Newport

Newport · 2 Kalinya Street, Newport NSW 2106

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says outside only

Where dogs go: Uncovered outdoor areas, on a leash at all times

Venue FAQ: dogs 'are not permitted to sit in our undercover spaces, this includes The Pavilion, The Pergola, Gymnasium, The Terrace or Arms Bar.'

High confidence Venue FAQ names the rules; Time Out, Broadsheet and Sydney.com agree it's dog friendly.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Newport

The Newtown Hotel

Newtown · 174 King Street, Newtown NSW 2042

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Everywhere guests can go, per the venue

Venue reservations FAQ: 'Dogs are allowed everywhere humans are at Newtown hotel'. Wednesday 'Dine with your dog'. Indoor is the venue's claim; check with staff.

Medium confidence Venue is explicit; the independent confirmation is a directory listing (IsItDogFriendly).

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Newtown Hotel

The Courty (Courthouse Hotel)

Newtown · 202 Australia Street, Newtown NSW 2042

Outside Venue says so
Inside Sources disagree

Where dogs go: Beer garden (water bowls)

Venue: 'our beer garden is proudly dog-friendly' and 'Yes, dogs are encouraged'. IsItDogFriendly says the whole venue; another directory says outdoor only. We haven't seen the venue say inside.

High confidence Venue pages (seen in search results) name the beer garden; Time Out, Urban List and Broadsheet agree it's dog friendly.

4 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Courty (Courthouse Hotel)

The Greens North Sydney

North Sydney · 50 Ridge Street, North Sydney NSW 2060

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: Courtyard dining

Venue FAQ: 'Your furry friends, big or small are welcome in our courtyard dining.' It's a bowling club with bars rather than a hotel.

High confidence Venue FAQ names the area; Broadsheet agrees.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Greens North Sydney

The London Hotel

Paddington · 85 Underwood Street, Paddington NSW 2021

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: New outdoor seating

Venue: 'With our new outdoor seating, we encourage all locals to bring along their furry friends.' Nothing about inside.

Medium confidence Venue states it; the independent confirmation is a directory listing (IsItDogFriendly), not an editorial guide.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The London Hotel

Public House Petersham

Petersham · 292 Stanmore Road, Petersham NSW 2049

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Beer garden (water bowls; treats behind the bar)

Venue FAQ: 'Dogs are welcome everywhere at our pub – inside and outside.' Indoor is the venue's claim; check with staff.

High confidence Venue FAQ is explicit; Time Out, Urban List and Sydney.com agree.

4 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Public House Petersham

White Cockatoo Hotel

Petersham · 30 Terminus Street, Petersham NSW 2049

Outside Venue says so
Inside Not stated

Where dogs go: Outdoor areas (the pub has courtyards)

Venue FAQ: 'Yes, our outdoor areas are dog-friendly.' Nothing about inside.

High confidence Venue FAQ states it; Sydney.com agrees. A homepage line about 'leafy courtyards… with furry friends' seen earlier today was gone on a re-check, so we rely on the FAQ.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for White Cockatoo Hotel

Forrester's

Surry Hills · 336 Riley Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Whole venue, per the pub (public bar, Phyllis, Art Room)

Venue: 'Our whole venue is pup friendly. Beers in public bar, lunch in Phyllis, or dinner in the Art Room.' Tuesday 'Yappy Hour'. Indoor dining with pet dogs goes beyond the NSW rules as we read them; it's the venue's claim.

High confidence Venue's dog-friendly page names the areas; Urban List and Sydney.com agree.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for Forrester's

The Carrington

Surry Hills · 565 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Courtyard (venue: 'indoor & outdoor dog-friendly spaces')

Venue says it has 'indoor & outdoor dog-friendly spaces' (Sydney.com: the bar inside and the courtyard). An indoor welcome is the venue's claim; check with staff.

High confidence Venue homepage states it; Time Out and Sydney.com agree.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Carrington

The Beresford

Surry Hills · 354 Bourke Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says outside only

Where dogs go: Courtyard / beer garden only

Venue FAQ: 'Are you dog friendly? Yes, courtyard only.'

High confidence Venue FAQ names the area; Urban List, Broadsheet and Sydney.com agree.

3 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Beresford

The Australian Heritage Hotel

The Rocks · 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks NSW 2000

Outside Venue says so
Inside Venue says inside OK

Where dogs go: Outdoor tables and courtyard (venue says all areas)

Venue FAQ: 'All furry friends are welcome in all areas'. That goes further than the NSW rules for areas where food is served or eaten, so treat inside as the venue's claim and check with staff.

High confidence Venue FAQ states the policy; Urban List agrees.

2 sources · checked 23 Oct 2026
Directions Details for The Australian Heritage Hotel

Check with the venue before you go. Policies change, areas get booked for functions, and covered areas may close to dogs when blinds or roofs are shut.

The rule: can dogs go inside a NSW pub?

Not where food is served or eaten, under the rules in force as of 23 October 2026. Under the NSW Companion Animals Act (s14A) and the Food Standards Code, a venue may allow a pet dog in an outdoor dining area that isn't enclosed (roof plus walls or windows, even temporarily, such as blinds down), as long as the dog is on a lead, kept on the ground and not fed. Assistance animals must be allowed in customer areas. Councils enforce this.

Sources: NSW Food Authority: Animals in food premises · Companion Animals Act 1998 (NSW) · FSANZ: Animals. General information, not legal advice.

The NSW rules explained →

Why trust this list?

  • Every place links its source: the venue's own site, a council page or a named guide.
  • “Venue says so” only when the venue itself states the policy. Everything else is labelled “Reported by guides”.
  • Dated. Each card shows when we checked. We aim to re-check every place within 120 days.
  • Not paid for by venues. Any partner links are labelled, with the commission disclosed.
  • We don't guess. If nobody says, it's “Not stated”. If sources clash, it's “Sources disagree”.

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How we check

Taking your dog to the pub in Sydney usually means the beer garden, courtyard or outdoor tables. Under the NSW Companion Animals Act (section 14A) and the national Food Standards Code, a pet dog may join you in an outdoor dining area that isn't enclosed by a roof and walls, if the venue agrees, it's on a lead and it stays on the ground. Indoors where food is served or eaten, only assistance animals have a right of entry. Our NSW law explainer has the detail.

Every pub on this page passed two checks on 23 October 2026: the pub's own website says dogs are welcome, and at least one independent guide or directory agrees. We dropped venues we couldn't confirm both ways, places closed for renovation, and venues whose sources contradict each other.

Each listing answers two questions:

  • Outside: does the pub say on its own site where dogs can sit (Venue says so), or is the area only named by a guide (Reported by guides)?
  • Inside: does the pub say dogs stay outside (Venue says outside only), or does it say dogs are welcome inside? We show those in amber: some well-loved Sydney pubs welcome dogs indoors, but that's the pub's call against a strict reading of the rules, and councils can and do enforce. Check with staff.

We also give each pub a confidence label. High means the pub names the area and an editorial guide agrees. Medium means the pub didn't say where, or the only second source is a directory.

Heading to the sand instead? See Sydney dog beaches and off-leash rules. In Melbourne? Here are the dog-friendly pubs in Melbourne.

We only list pubs with a source: the venue's own website, a reputable guide such as Time Out, Urban List or Broadsheet, or a dog-venue directory. “Venue says so” means the venue's own site states the policy. Everything else stays “Reported by guides” until a venue confirms it. Missing one? Suggest it, with a link if you can.