Best Dog Friendly Guide in Vermont Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Best overall | Store |
| Best free option | Honest Union |
| Best for families | Rex’s |
| Best local secret | The Long Yard |
| Best for rainy days | Ruby |
Vermont doesn’t get the press that inner-city suburbs do, but the locals aren’t complaining. The dog friendly guide scene here is solid, unpretentious, and growing. The Tall Works and Half Cellar are among the standouts, but they’re not the only ones worth your time. Vermont sits 24-35km from the CBD, and what it lacks in hype it makes up for in substance. Residential suburb with Vermont South Shopping Centre access.
1. The Honest Cellar — 262 Market Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $15-24 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
2. Golden Yard — 234 Bridge Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $12-27 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 60 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
3. Union — 62 Bridge Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-37 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on North Parade is usually fine.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
4. The White Table — 141 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $9-20 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 44 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
5. Commons — 95 Blake Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: budget eaters
Capacity is around 65 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on North Parade is usually fine.
Why Locals Stay in Vermont
6. Nico Table — 212 Blake Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $19-32 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 60 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
7. River — 232 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A solid local spot Cost: $11-22 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Albert Lane is usually fine.
Book ahead for: The house-made relish ($16) — solid Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Vermont roaster — ask which one.
8. Lena Store — 144 Bridge Place, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one regulars swear by Cost: $22-36 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Vermont roaster — ask which one.
9. Green Corner — 240 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $22-34 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
10. Iris Bench — 335 Albert Lane, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $21-29 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The space seats about 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Blake Parade is usually fine.
Get the: The house-made relish ($27) — solid Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
11. Southern Corner — 123 North Parade, Vermont VIC 3175
What it is: A local institution Cost: $10-19 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The room holds 53 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bridge Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Vermont farmers market when it runs.
Explore More
- Heathmont Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Vermont Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Vermont Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Vermont South Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Vermont stacks up
- All Vermont Guides — everything we’ve written about Vermont
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Vermont known for?
Residential suburb with Vermont South Shopping Centre access.
What is Vermont best known for?
Store is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Vermont from Melbourne CBD?
Vermont is 24-35km, 35-52min train, 28-40min drive from Melbourne CBD.
If you’re comparing Vermont 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
