Best Dog Friendly Guide in Tullamarine Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Little Table |
| Zero-cost winner | Kai’s |
| Kid-approved | Hazel’s |
| Under the radar | The Little Standard |
| Wet day saviour | The Golden Quarter |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Tullamarine 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. The Blue Depot is the one everyone knows. The New Depot is the one they should know. Tullamarine has tullamarine is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Remy’s — 236 Thomas Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: groups
The space seats about 39 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
2. Honest Table — 106 Lygon Road, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-30 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 59 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
3. Canvas — 168 Lygon Road, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 31 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Tullamarine roaster — ask which one.
4. High Lane — 178 Young Crescent, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
5. Blue Post — 313 Brunswick Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 39 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
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6. The Good Yard — 375 Brunswick Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-23 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 38 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Ask for: The house-made relish ($12) — solid
7. Ada Post — 333 Thomas Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The room holds 43 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Lygon Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Tullamarine roaster — ask which one.
8. Rex — 37 Brunswick Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $18-25 per person Best for: families
Capacity is around 44 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: They source produce from Tullamarine farmers market when it runs.
9. Max — 66 Thomas Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-21 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 42 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Lygon Road is usually fine.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
10. Otto — 87 Thomas Place, Tullamarine VIC 3104
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $19-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
Capacity is around 62 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Tullamarine Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Tullamarine Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Tullamarine stacks up
- All Tullamarine Guides — everything we’ve written about Tullamarine
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Tullamarine known for?
Tullamarine is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Tullamarine best known for?
Little Table is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Tullamarine from Melbourne CBD?
Tullamarine is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Tullamarine to inner-city options, stop. Different league, different game. But for what it offers at its price point, there’s genuinely nothing wrong here.
Last updated: March 2026
