Best Dog Friendly Guide in Docklands Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | House |
| Best free option | House |
| Best for families | Luna’s |
| Best local secret | Post |
| Best for rainy days | Felix’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Docklands 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 Lane is the one everyone knows. Max’s is the one they should know. Docklands has docklands is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Leo — 358 Johnston Crescent, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 60 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.
2. Yard — 4 King Place, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The fish special ($13) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Ruby’s — 265 Anderson Street, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The fish special ($18) — solid
4. Lena’s — 348 Johnston Crescent, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Anderson Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Docklands farmers market when it runs.
5. The Tall Yard — 105 River Avenue, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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6. The Long Quarter — 55 River Avenue, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 43 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Docklands roaster — ask which one.
7. Rosa Local — 378 Johnston Crescent, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-23 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Johnston Crescent is usually fine.
8. Hugo — 205 Elm Grove, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 46 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.
9. Iris Depot — 339 Elm Grove, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Nico’s — 310 River Avenue, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 48 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.
11. Anchor — 130 River Avenue, Docklands VIC 3112
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Anderson Street is usually fine.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Docklands Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Docklands Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Docklands stacks up
- All Docklands Guides — everything we’ve written about Docklands
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Docklands known for?
Docklands is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Docklands best known for?
House is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Docklands from Melbourne CBD?
Docklands is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Docklands 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
