Best Dog Friendly Guide in Warranwood Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Our #1 | Nico Table |
| Zero-cost winner | Nina Yard |
| Kid-approved | The Good Cellar |
| Under the radar | Lucky Kitchen |
| Wet day saviour | Hugo’s |
We’ve spent months eating, drinking, and exploring Warranwood 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. Post is the one everyone knows. Good Mill is the one they should know. Warranwood has warranwood is a growing melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
1. Ash — 308 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Under-the-radar gem Cost: $21-28 per person Best for: anyone eating alone without feeling weird
The space seats about 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
2. Rex House — 199 Margaret Avenue, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $12-20 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 56 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Try this: The fish special ($17) — solid
3. Corner — 353 Park Crescent, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: A quiet achiever Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The room holds 56 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. The Northern Store — 225 Margaret Avenue, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $20-27 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 30 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Leo — 19 Johnston Street, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-20 per person Best for: impressing someone without spending $200
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Warranwood roaster — ask which one.
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6. Atlas — 241 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: The one that surprised us Cost: $19-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 53 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Ask for: The charcuterie board ($24) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Pilgrim — 57 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: No-frills excellence Cost: $13-21 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
Capacity is around 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
8. The Green Standard — 207 Johnston Street, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $18-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 48 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Start with: The daily soup ($20) — solid
9. Hazel’s — 146 Park Crescent, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $10-20 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The space seats about 50 with outdoor seating for another 15. Street parking on Margaret Avenue is usually fine.
Come back for: The mushroom pasta ($14) — solid
10. Pearl Place — 101 Maple Road, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Worth the detour Cost: $8-16 per person Best for: budget eaters
The space seats about 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Get the: The house-made relish ($11) — solid Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
11. The Green Bench — 213 Johnston Street, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $17-29 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
Capacity is around 55 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Johnston Street is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
12. Archive — 275 Anderson Drive, Warranwood VIC 3108
What it is: Reliable all-rounder Cost: $13-28 per person Best for: solo diners
Capacity is around 58 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Park Crescent is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Warranwood roaster — ask which one.
Explore More
- Melbourne Cbd Dog Friendly Guide — same vibe, different suburb
- Warranwood Best Cafes — where to get your morning coffee
- Warranwood Things to Do — the full activity guide
- Melbourne Cbd Guide — the neighbouring suburb
- Compare Suburbs — see how Warranwood stacks up
- All Warranwood Guides — everything we’ve written about Warranwood
FAQ
Yes. The dog friendly guide scene is stronger than most people expect.
What is Warranwood known for?
Warranwood is a growing Melbourne suburb with its own local character and community.
What is Warranwood best known for?
Nico Table is our top recommendation. See our full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
How far is Warranwood from Melbourne CBD?
Warranwood is 15-30km, 25-45min by public transport from Melbourne CBD.
Look — Warranwood won’t win any design awards. But the food is honest, the prices are fair, and the locals actually know each other. In Melbourne, that’s increasingly rare.
Last updated: March 2026
