Best Dog Friendly Guide in Montrose Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Finn Quarter |
| Zero-cost winner | Sol Cellar |
| Kid-approved | Ash’s |
| Under the radar | The Little Place |
| Wet day saviour | Max Place |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Montrose 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 Lucky Social is the one everyone knows. Ruby is the one they should know. Montrose has montrose is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Canvas — 164 Collins Terrace, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 40 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Humble Social — 147 Collins Terrace, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $11-19 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Johnston Avenue is usually fine.
3. Table — 275 Willow Place, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $9-15 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Go for: The crispy chicken ($12) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Montrose farmers market when it runs.
4. Old Depot — 261 Willow Place, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 54 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Collins Terrace is usually fine.
5. The Good Lane — 341 Johnston Avenue, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: A local institution Cost: $12-24 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. River — 36 Collins Terrace, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-22 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 49 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Victoria Road is usually fine.
Ask for: The fish special ($15) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
7. The Green Bench — 25 Johnston Avenue, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 44 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. River’s — 243 Collins Terrace, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $8-15 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 32 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Johnston Avenue is usually fine.
Start with: The fish special ($11) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Montrose farmers market when it runs.
9. Anchor — 322 Young Parade, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 55 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.
10. Gus — 79 Victoria Road, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 41 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
11. Green Pantry — 55 Victoria Road, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-16 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 64 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Little Place — 299 Collins Terrace, Montrose VIC 3158
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 56 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Willow Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Montrose roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Montrose Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Montrose Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Montrose stacks up
- All Montrose Guides — everything we’ve written about Montrose
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Montrose known for?
Montrose is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Montrose best known for?
Finn Quarter is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Montrose from Melbourne CBD?
Montrose is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Montrose is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
