Dog friendly spots in the Eastern Suburbs

Walking around the Eastern Suburbs, I come across a wide mix of residents, small and big, hairy and spotty, and of every colour imaginable. What these inhabitants all have in common is that they have four legs and waggy tails. Yes, I am talking about our fluffy canine friends – the Pooches of the Eastern Suburbs. While this sounds like a great title for a reality TV show, what my observation highlights is the high number of dogs in our area.

Whether it’s on the beach, at the local cafe or one of the beautiful parks, dogs really have plenty of spaces to explore. Not everyone is a ‘dog person’ so naturally there are areas where they are more welcome than others. We have compiled a list of dog friendly places to exercise your fur-baby in your neighbourhood.

 

Beaches & Parks

Dumaresq Reserve – Dumaresq Road, Rose Bay

Dogs are allowed on-leash at all times and off-leash between 4:30pm and 8:30am. This beach is tidal, so can be very narrow at times.

Marks Park, Tamarama

Dogs aren’t permitted on Bondi Beach, however you can take your dog to Marks Park in Tamarama. Dogs are allowed off-leash in Marks Park before 8:30am and after 4:30pm daily.

Varna Park – Varna Street, Waverley

The eastern end of the park is a designated off-leash area. It is an open area with plenty of shade. The playground is very popular with kids, however no dogs are allowed near the playground

Raleigh Reserve – Raleigh Street, Dover Heights

Featuring scenic ocean views across the reserve and runs along the cliff walk, Raleigh features seating throughout the reserve. Dogs need to be on-leash prior to entering the reserve, including Rodney Reserve, at the northern end. Sports field need to be avoided.

Diamond Bay Reserve – Craig Avenue, Vaucluse

This gorgeous spot has a 24-hour off-leash dog exercise area. Dogs are to remain on-leash for the remainder of the cliff walk.

Dickson Park – Wellington Street, Bondi

The top section of the park is a 24-hour dog exercise area. However, dog walkers need to avoid the sports areas when sports are being played. Dogs are not allowed near the playground.

Hugh Bamford Reserve – Military Road, Dover Heights

Great ocean views and free parking. The area west of the car park at Hugh Bamford Reserve is available to exercise dogs off-leash. It’s ideal for small dogs.

Bronte Park – Bronte Road, Bronte

Dogs can be exercised along a corridor off-leash between 3pm and 10am daily. Dogs must be on-leash in all other areas of the park and gully. Dogs can’t go near Bronte ocean pool, on the beach, within 10 metres of the children’s playground nor near the BBQs.

 

Cafes & Eateries

The London Hotel – 85 Underwood Street, Paddington

A very dog friendly pub in a great location!

Miss Chu – 178 Campbell Parade, Bondi & 185 Bourke Street, Darlinghurst

Who could resist getting some delicious Vietnamese food with your puppy pal?

Brown Sugar – 100 Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi

Brown Sugar has plenty of outside seating and bowls of dog refreshments.

Jed’s Foodstore – 60a Warners Avenue, Seven Ways, Bondi Beach

Plenty of outside seating and they’ll welcome your paw-riffic friend to join you for a meal.

Elizabeth Bay Café – 3/45 Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay

Great food, great spot, and very doggy friendly.

Room 10 – 10 Llankelly Place, Potts Point

Your dog will feel very comfy scoffing up the scraps and lapping up the attention.

 

There are so many more dog-friendly spots around the Eastern Suburbs – why don’t you let us know (and send us a pic) of your puppy’s favourite haunt?

---