Best Dog Friendly Guide in Deepdene Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Atlas’s |
| Best free option | Lane |
| Best for families | Rex Quarter |
| Best local secret | Post |
| Best for rainy days | The Long Mill |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at The Good Press, then work your way to Gus’s. Deepdene is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Deepdene in 2026.
1. Gus’s — 232 Bell Place, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $21-31 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 58 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Smith Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Ash — 312 Pine Street, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
The space seats about 36 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Post — 107 Bell Place, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The fish special ($26) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Deepdene farmers market when it runs.
4. Blue Place — 290 Cecil Parade, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 38 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.
5. Iris’s — 7 Pine Street, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Table — 41 Chapel Street, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-23 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Chapel Street is usually fine.
Ask for: The pumpkin risotto ($22) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Deepdene farmers market when it runs.
7. Rex’s — 30 Cecil Parade, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: solo diners
The space seats about 50 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Mabel Lane — 152 Chapel Street, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Deepdene roaster — ask which one.
9. Vera Place — 229 Chapel Street, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-19 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Pine Street is usually fine.
Come back for: The house-made relish ($16) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Deepdene roaster — ask which one.
10. Post — 247 Cecil Parade, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
11. Rex’s — 286 Bell Place, Deepdene VIC 3126
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bell Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Deepdene Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Deepdene Things to Do — the full activity guide
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- All Deepdene Guides — everything we’ve written about Deepdene
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Deepdene known for?
Deepdene is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Deepdene best known for?
Atlas’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Deepdene from Melbourne CBD?
Deepdene is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Deepdene 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
