Best Dog Friendly Guide in Collingwood Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Commons |
| Best free option | Rex’s |
| Best for families | Rex |
| Best local secret | Hugo’s |
| Best for rainy days | Ava’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Collingwood 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. Sol Place is the one everyone knows. Green Table is the one they should know. Collingwood has collingwood is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Iris Depot — 64 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-26 per person Best for: families
The room holds 55 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bell Terrace is usually fine.
Order this: The crispy chicken ($16) — solid
2. Otto’s — 168 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 47 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Collingwood farmers market when it runs.
3. Felix’s — 116 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-17 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on William Terrace is usually fine.
4. Atlas’s — 128 Albert Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $21-36 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Terrace is usually fine.
Don’t miss: The house-made relish ($25) — solid
5. Hugo’s — 106 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 32 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
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6. Kai Depot — 159 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Albert Terrace is usually fine.
7. Sunny Commons — 70 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The fish special ($19) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. The Humble Kitchen — 170 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Start with: The fish special ($24) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Collingwood farmers market when it runs.
9. New Room — 3 Cecil Avenue, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 35 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Honest Room — 218 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-22 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The charcuterie board ($13) — solid
11. Vera Corner — 370 Bell Terrace, Collingwood VIC 3174
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 63 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Collingwood Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Collingwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Collingwood stacks up
- All Collingwood Guides — everything we’ve written about Collingwood
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Collingwood known for?
Collingwood is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Collingwood best known for?
Commons is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Collingwood from Melbourne CBD?
Collingwood is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Collingwood 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
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
