Best Dog Friendly Guide in Montmorency Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Bright Union |
| Zero-cost winner | Green Works |
| Kid-approved | Common Social |
| Under the radar | Common Depot |
| Wet day saviour | Remy’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Montmorency 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. Southern Table is the one everyone knows. Sunny Lane is the one they should know. Montmorency has montmorency is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Merchant — 87 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Montmorency roaster — ask which one.
2. Press — 111 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-35 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lake Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Rex Local — 199 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 34 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The fish special ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
4. Vera Place — 13 Cecil Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: groups
Capacity is around 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
5. Hazel — 352 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $14-23 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 31 with outdoor seating for another 15. 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. Sol — 200 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-22 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on James Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
7. The Common Yard — 188 Margaret Crescent, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $22-28 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 48 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Book ahead for: The house-made relish ($26) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Montmorency farmers market when it runs.
8. Lucky Corner — 43 James Grove, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
9. Leo’s — 305 Hill Drive, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $15-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Come back for: The pumpkin risotto ($18) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
10. Otto’s — 277 Lake Road, Montmorency VIC 3144
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The room holds 38 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Montmorency roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Montmorency Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Montmorency Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Montmorency stacks up
- All Montmorency Guides — everything we’ve written about Montmorency
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Montmorency known for?
Montmorency is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Montmorency best known for?
Bright Union is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Montmorency from Melbourne CBD?
Montmorency is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Montmorency 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
