Best Dog Friendly Guide in Airport West Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Luna’s |
| Zero-cost winner | Stella |
| Kid-approved | Hazel’s |
| Under the radar | Tall Standard |
| Wet day saviour | Zara Local |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Airport West to put this guide together. The suburb is 4.00-4.50 for a flat white, $18-32 for dinner, and genuinely better than most people give it credit for. The Golden Press is the one everyone knows. Atlas is the one they should know. Airport West has located near essendon airport.
1. Ada — 195 Pine Grove, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 45 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Ada Standard — 241 Elizabeth Place, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Try this: The charcuterie board ($24) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Green Depot — 152 Elizabeth Place, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Victoria Parade is usually fine.
Go for: The daily soup ($25) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. The White Post — 270 Plenty Street, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: A local institution Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 57 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Pine Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Post — 126 Plenty Street, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. Tall Cellar — 213 River Street, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $20-25 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on River Street is usually fine.
7. Depot — 312 Elizabeth Place, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Airport West roaster — ask which one.
8. Ivy’s — 356 Victoria Parade, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 63 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Elizabeth Place is usually fine.
Start with: The fish special ($16) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
9. Depot — 316 Victoria Parade, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Come back for: The seasonal special ($22) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Airport West roaster — ask which one.
10. Little House — 336 Elizabeth Place, Airport West VIC 3077
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-21 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
Explore More
- Taylors Lakes Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Airport West Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Airport West Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Sunbury Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Airport West stacks up
- All Airport West Guides — everything we’ve written about Airport West
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Airport West known for?
Located near Essendon Airport.
What is Airport West best known for?
Luna’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Airport West from Melbourne CBD?
Airport West is 30-40km, 40-55min train, 35-45min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Airport West to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
