Best Dog Friendly Guide in Bayswater North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | The Lucky Cellar |
| Best free option | Pearl’s |
| Best for families | The Northern Standard |
| Best local secret | The Humble Kitchen |
| Best for rainy days | Good Yard |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at New Local, then work your way to Rex. Bayswater North is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Bayswater North in 2026.
1. Sol Store — 214 Creek Place, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 47 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The daily soup ($17) — solid
2. Rex — 180 Church Drive, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-30 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 31 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Market Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Red Commons — 330 Creek Place, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-22 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
4. Ava’s — 34 Railway Grove, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $16-25 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 36 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The sourdough bread ($20) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. The Tall Works — 124 Creek Place, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Market Place is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The daily soup ($21) — solid
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6. Nico’s — 19 Railway Grove, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 41 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Remy’s — 136 Creek Place, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-24 per person Best for: families
The room holds 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The house-made relish ($21) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Bayswater North roaster — ask which one.
8. Half Commons — 197 Church Drive, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Nico — 237 Market Place, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. The Tall Pantry — 365 Railway Grove, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. River’s — 218 Church Drive, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The house-made relish ($21) — solid
12. The Blue House — 267 Church Drive, Bayswater North VIC 3173
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 55 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Albert Crescent is usually fine.
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FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Bayswater North known for?
Bayswater North is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Bayswater North best known for?
The Lucky Cellar is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Bayswater North from Melbourne CBD?
Bayswater North is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Bayswater North isn’t trying to be the next Fitzroy. It doesn’t need to be. What it does, it does with zero pretension and real substance. That’s worth more than a trendy postcode.
Last updated: March 2026
