Best Dog Friendly Guide in Travancore Melbourne — 2026 Guide
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| No-cost pick | The Golden Yard | | Best with kids | Oliver | | Hidden spot | Blue Store | | Bad weather pick | Luna’s |
The dog friendly guide options here are genuine, well-priced, and run by people who actually live in the suburb. Start at High Bench, then work your way to The Bright Works. Travancore is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community. This is Travancore in 2026.
1. Hugo’s — 249 Albert Drive, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $16-21 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 57 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The pumpkin risotto ($22) — solid
2. Old Corner — 182 Anderson Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
3. Mabel’s — 248 Anderson Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 34 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Go for: The crispy chicken ($14) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Travancore roaster — ask which one.
4. Old Kitchen — 65 Anderson Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-23 per person Best for: remote workers
The space seats about 65 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Lake Street is usually fine.
5. Hazel — 100 Lygon Drive, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 34 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Albert Drive is usually fine.
Worth knowing: The fish special ($25) — solid
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6. Humble Bench — 35 Albert Drive, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $11-21 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
Capacity is around 63 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Drive is usually fine.
7. Southern Lane — 128 Albert Drive, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: families
The room holds 37 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Sydney Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
8. Otto Corner — 190 Lygon Drive, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $8-19 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 55 — 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.
9. Nell House — 64 Anderson Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-28 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 50 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. The High Corner — 1 Lake Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-34 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 63 — 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.
11. Place — 186 Anderson Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $10-23 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The lamb shoulder ($12) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
12. Remy Standard — 48 Lake Street, Travancore VIC 3014
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $16-28 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Travancore Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Travancore Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Travancore stacks up
- All Travancore Guides — everything we’ve written about Travancore
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Travancore known for?
Travancore is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Travancore best known for?
Leo’s is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Travancore from Melbourne CBD?
Travancore is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Travancore 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
