Best Dog Friendly Guide in Maribyrnong Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Northern Table |
| Zero-cost winner | Long Works |
| Kid-approved | Hazel |
| Under the radar | Rosa Depot |
| Wet day saviour | The Blue Social |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Maribyrnong 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. Gus’s is the one everyone knows. Felix’s is the one they should know. Maribyrnong has maribyrnong is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Felix Standard — 277 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $12-25 per person Best for: parents who want food AND peace
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Maribyrnong roaster — ask which one.
2. Kai Room — 296 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-28 per person Best for: families
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Collins Parade is usually fine.
3. Bright Pantry — 97 Collins Parade, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
4. Mill — 225 Collins Parade, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The room holds 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. High Works — 122 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $13-18 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 63 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.
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6. Rosa Standard — 275 Johnston Parade, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 60 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Canvas — 335 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 35 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
8. The Southern Room — 94 Collins Parade, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-27 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 57 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
9. Kai’s — 349 Thomas Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 49 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. The Blue Depot — 90 Brunswick Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-30 per person Best for: dates
Capacity is around 65 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Maribyrnong farmers market when it runs.
11. Vera Yard — 280 Thomas Crescent, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 40 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Maribyrnong farmers market when it runs.
12. Cleo Corner — 359 Johnston Parade, Maribyrnong VIC 3166
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $11-20 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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- All Maribyrnong Guides — everything we’ve written about Maribyrnong
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Maribyrnong known for?
Maribyrnong is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Maribyrnong best known for?
Northern Table is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Maribyrnong from Melbourne CBD?
Maribyrnong is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Maribyrnong 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.
