Best Dog Friendly Guide in Fitzroy North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | Rex Post | | Best with kids | Vera’s | | Hidden spot | Southern Union | | Bad weather pick | Gus’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Fitzroy North 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. Remy’s is the one everyone knows. The Common Standard is the one they should know. Fitzroy North has fitzroy north is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Green Local — 366 Blake Place, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $8-13 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 37 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
2. Stella Pantry — 244 Blake Place, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Blake Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. The Honest Local — 128 Ash Grove, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $19-30 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 61 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.
4. Cellar — 226 Railway Grove, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 59 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Ash Grove is usually fine.
5. Ivy’s — 63 Ash Grove, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-22 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Railway Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Fitzroy North farmers market when it runs.
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6. New Pantry — 55 Blake Place, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Railway Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
7. The Tall Union — 212 Ash Grove, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $15-28 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 55 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
8. The High Bench — 11 Sydney Drive, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Blake Place is usually fine.
9. House — 131 Bridge Terrace, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The seasonal special ($15) — solid
10. Blue Union — 286 Ash Grove, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 33 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Fitzroy North roaster — ask which one.
11. The Little Social — 211 Blake Place, Fitzroy North VIC 3061
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 32 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bridge Terrace is usually fine.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Fitzroy North Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Fitzroy North Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Fitzroy North stacks up
- All Fitzroy North Guides — everything we’ve written about Fitzroy North
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Fitzroy North known for?
Fitzroy North is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Fitzroy North best known for?
Ivy is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Fitzroy North from Melbourne CBD?
Fitzroy North is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
