Best Dog Friendly Guide in Endeavour Hills Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Mia Commons |
| Zero-cost winner | Corner |
| Kid-approved | Mill |
| Under the radar | Remy Social |
| Wet day saviour | Long Commons |
Endeavour Hills doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The dog friendly guide scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. Rex’s and Iris Depot are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Endeavour Hills sits 35-55km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Designed in the 1970s with open space as a planning priority.
1. Good Works — 173 Market Parade, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $13-24 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The sourdough bread ($15) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Zara Lane — 126 High Lane, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 44 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.
3. Post — 11 High Lane, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 54 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The fish special ($18) — solid
4. The Humble Union — 359 Station Grove, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $16-30 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Canvas — 164 Station Grove, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 49 — book for Friday and Saturday. 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. Quarter — 41 Station Grove, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. High Works — 231 Hill Avenue, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: families
The room holds 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The daily soup ($23) — solid
8. The Half Room — 360 Hill Avenue, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 40 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on High Lane is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Endeavour Hills farmers market when it runs.
9. Blue Kitchen — 252 High Lane, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Station Grove is usually fine.
10. Ava Mill — 248 Bridge Place, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-32 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Lena House — 257 Market Parade, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 48 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
12. Max’s — 320 Station Grove, Endeavour Hills VIC 3807
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Market Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Endeavour Hills farmers market when it runs.
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- All Endeavour Hills Guides — everything we’ve written about Endeavour Hills
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Endeavour Hills known for?
Designed in the 1970s with open space as a planning priority.
What is Endeavour Hills best known for?
Mia Commons is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Endeavour Hills from Melbourne CBD?
Endeavour Hills is 35-55km, 45-70min train, 40-55min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Endeavour Hills won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
