Best Dog Friendly Guide in Springvale South Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Nell |
| Best free option | Lucky Room |
| Best for families | The Long Table |
| Best local secret | Common Store |
| Best for rainy days | Ava’s |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at The High Bench, then work your way to Red Place. Springvale South is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Springvale South in 2026.
1. Hugo Pantry — 144 Pine Drive, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Mabel’s — 58 Hill Road, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 46 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. The Common Place — 119 Chapel Place, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-16 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 42 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. The Tall House — 148 Swan Grove, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-34 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 54 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
5. The Sunny Place — 93 Swan Grove, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $8-22 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 63 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Cecil Avenue is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The charcuterie board ($14) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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6. Otto Store — 150 Pine Drive, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $9-24 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 62 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. The Half Union — 171 Swan Grove, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-28 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.
8. Mia — 131 Cecil Avenue, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $19-33 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
9. Ava Post — 128 Chapel Place, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $9-19 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Hazel — 39 Chapel Place, Springvale South VIC 3008
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The space seats about 43 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Springvale South roaster — ask which one.
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- Springvale South Things to Do — the full activity guide
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- All Springvale South Guides — everything we’ve written about Springvale South
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Springvale South known for?
Springvale South is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Springvale South best known for?
Nell is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Springvale South from Melbourne CBD?
Springvale South is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Springvale South 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
