Best Dog Friendly Guide in Thomastown Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | High Mill |
| Best free option | Theo’s |
| Best for families | The Old Lane |
| Best local secret | Leo’s |
| Best for rainy days | Marco’s |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at Luna, then work your way to Tall Works. Thomastown is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Thomastown in 2026.
1. The Good Commons — 57 Henry Grove, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $17-28 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($19) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Thomastown roaster — ask which one.
2. Nico — 34 Hill Grove, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 36 and fills on weekends. Street parking on King Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Pilgrim — 192 King Parade, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The space seats about 33 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Iris’s — 221 Lake Street, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $20-32 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
Capacity is around 50 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.
5. The Lucky Works — 298 Collins Road, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-27 per person Best for: dates
The space seats about 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
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6. Honest Works — 269 King Parade, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-25 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
7. Hugo’s — 3 Lake Street, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $18-32 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Thomastown farmers market when it runs.
8. Northern Kitchen — 295 King Parade, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: A local institution Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 62 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lake Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
9. Otto’s — 198 Henry Grove, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Hugo Cellar — 17 Hill Grove, Thomastown VIC 3012
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $22-35 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Hill Grove is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Thomastown roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Thomastown Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Thomastown Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Thomastown stacks up
- All Thomastown Guides — everything we’ve written about Thomastown
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Thomastown known for?
Thomastown is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Thomastown best known for?
High Mill is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Thomastown from Melbourne CBD?
Thomastown is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Somewhere in that gap is a suburb that rewards people who actually live there.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
