Best Dog Friendly Guide in Seaholme Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Union |
| Best free option | Ivy’s |
| Best for families | The Lucky Pantry |
| Best local secret | Honest Cellar |
| Best for rainy days | Sol’s |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Sol, then work your way to The Southern Kitchen. Seaholme is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Seaholme in 2026.
1. Pantry — 76 South Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Lena’s — 95 Lygon Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
Capacity is around 49 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The sourdough bread ($21) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
3. Atlas’s — 328 North Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 51 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. Sol Press — 63 Sydney Place, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: A local institution Cost: $9-23 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The house-made relish ($15) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
5. Ivy Social — 135 West Terrace, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-26 per person Best for: remote workers
The room holds 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Seaholme roaster — ask which one.
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6. Lucky House — 218 Lygon Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $19-31 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. River’s — 227 South Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: A local institution Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. Ada’s — 3 South Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 57 — 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.
9. Gus’s — 54 West Terrace, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-34 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Come back for: The pumpkin risotto ($27) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Seaholme farmers market when it runs.
10. Ash Bench — 75 Lygon Street, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $12-17 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 58 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Get the: The seasonal special ($15) — solid
11. Ava — 17 West Terrace, Seaholme VIC 3048
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 46 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Seaholme roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Seaholme Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Seaholme Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Seaholme stacks up
- All Seaholme Guides — everything we’ve written about Seaholme
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Seaholme known for?
Seaholme is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Seaholme best known for?
Union is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Seaholme from Melbourne CBD?
Seaholme is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Seaholme 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
