Best Dog Friendly Guide in Richmond Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Hazel |
| Zero-cost winner | Half Social |
| Kid-approved | Bright Pantry |
| Under the radar | Max Press |
| Wet day saviour | Remy’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Richmond 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. Ava Union is the one everyone knows. Finn’s is the one they should know. Richmond has richmond is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Long Kitchen — 61 North Street, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 45 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Parade is usually fine.
Order this: The mushroom pasta ($26) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. Little Standard — 195 Albert Parade, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 40 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Edward Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Store — 151 Edward Avenue, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: A local institution Cost: $19-29 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 64 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Richmond roaster — ask which one.
4. Northern Bench — 355 Bell Crescent, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $15-23 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 50 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Lane is usually fine.
5. Luna’s — 210 Bay Lane, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $17-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Worth knowing: The house-made relish ($22) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
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6. Iris Place — 25 Bay Lane, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bell Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Richmond roaster — ask which one.
7. Nina’s — 158 Edward Avenue, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-31 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 57 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Book ahead for: The lamb shoulder ($26) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Leo’s — 36 Albert Parade, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 52 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Edward Avenue is usually fine.
9. Hazel Lane — 286 North Street, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 50 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on North Street is usually fine.
Come back for: The charcuterie board ($10) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Richmond farmers market when it runs.
10. Mia Union — 245 Albert Parade, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: families
The space seats about 48 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Edward Avenue is usually fine.
11. Zara Post — 141 North Street, Richmond VIC 3158
What it is: A local institution Cost: $20-35 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 45 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Richmond Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Richmond Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Richmond stacks up
- All Richmond Guides — everything we’ve written about Richmond
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Richmond known for?
Richmond is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Richmond best known for?
Hazel is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Richmond from Melbourne CBD?
Richmond is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Richmond 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
