Best Dog Friendly Restaurants in Balwyn

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AbbotsfordArmadaleAscot ValeBrightonBrunswickCamberwell

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Union House

4.7

Exceptional(306)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Modern Australian • Richmond

Booked 22 times today

Public Bar - Restaurant - Rooftop Quality booze and delicious food.

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2. Neighbourhood Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(400)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Armadale

Booked 49 times today

Neighbourhood Pizza. Its pizza for locals. Great for the family, your date or your friends. More than just pizza!

3. Toorak Cellars

4.8

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Armadale

Booked 26 times today

Toorak Cellars is equal parts bottle shop and wine bar, located just opposite Toorak station on Beatty Avenue in Armadale. Our aim is simple: to source, acquire and serve the best wines we can find at any given price point, from Australia and around the world.We believe strongly in the idea that wine should taste like fruit and minerals instead of oak and alcohol. The wines we serve should reflect with great clarity the soil from which they were grown, and the four seasons that passed through that vineyard during a specific vintage.We serve a constantly changing twenty wines by-the-glass, or you can open any bottle straight off the shelf. We don't have a kitchen, but if you're hungry we do have some creative ways of feeding you.Great wine is for everyone, and everyone is welcome. See you soon at the Cellars!

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4. Fordham’s Milk Bar

4.7

Exceptional(68)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Camberwell

Booked 5 times today

Fordham's Milk Bar is a cafe and restaurant, open 7 days a week, 365 days a year! We pride ourselves on our delicious food, homemade cake and ice-cream, and great coffee. We aim to deliver a friendly and personal service.

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5. The National Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(183)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pan-Asian • Richmond

Booked 9 times today

The National Hotel, located on Richmond’s bustling Victoria Street, is a place for locals and far-flung travellers to come together in a community-minded space, where the staff are always proud to serve and the atmosphere is heady with good vibes.The original National Hotel was renovated in 2011, with the one-hundred-year old Victorian shell stripped right down to its bones. Internal workings were finessed with rich textures and colour palettes, delivering a high level of environmentally sustainable design (ESD) through the use of recycled materials.The pan-Asian menu pays heed to our ‘Little Vietnam’ location, providing expertly crafted pub dishes that have been executed by our head chef Bobby Gogna.Whether you’re up for a post-work drink, dinner date, drinks in the beer garden with friends or a function, we cater to all needs and our approach is always flexible.The National Hotel. Proud To Serve.

6. Lulie Tavern

4.7

Exceptional(19)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Abbotsford

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to Lulie, your home of that old time rock n roll, free pool, a place to drink heartily & chow down on burgers, make friends with the bartender and party like it’s 1969. Lulie's rooftop - Full Moon Fever - a nod to the outback saloon riding high above Johnston St.*WE ARE DOG FRIENDLY*We take bookings, we take walk-ins, all are welcome and we can’t wait to see you. No BOOKING IS too small or too big. Set aside a booth or a bunch of tables.

7. Gilbees

4.9

Exceptional(10)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Abbotsford

Booked 3 times today

Set in a tropical garden, located in the heart of lower Johnston Street. The wine bar Abbotsford has been waiting for celebrates Australian produce and minimum intervention winesWe are proudly an accessible space with ramped access throughout, DDA toilets and compassionate staff.Gilbees proudly welcomes all members of our LGBTIQA+ community and has gender neutral facilities.Treat your dog to a day out in our dog friendly courtyard, there are dog clips located at each of our tables so your furry friend can join in the fun!

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8. Nice Guys Brewery & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(39)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Richmond

Probably the hippest brewery and bar you are likely to find. Bringing classic back to beer. Nice Guys is a brewery and bar in gritty Victoria Street Richmond. We offer a range of fresh brewed-on-site beer, wine, cocktails, spirits and more in a funky 70s inspired lounge setting. We offer a beer garden that is dog friendly. Order our favourite food delivered direct to table or order your own favourite through your preferred platform. Easy.

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9. STREAT Cromwell Café

4.9

Exceptional(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Collingwood

Socially and Environmentally-conscious cafe, bakery and takeaway offering global eats and ethically sourced coffee which we roast on-site. Multi-cultural menu curated by our Executive Chef, Dianne Kerry, with Gluten Free, Vegan and Vegetarian options. Incredibly flexible indoor and outdoor space with an industrial feel, a lush mainly edible garden, it's dog-friendly and a great space for large groups of up to 17 people on a set menu. The space can also be booked exclusively after hours for weddings, parties, birthdays - any celebration!Close to public transport - Collingwood Station, Tram and bus.

10. Gilson

4.5

Awesome(730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Yarra

Booked 59 times today

Nestled within the Domain Road enclave in South Yarra with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the stunning Royal Botanic Gardens sits Gilson.Gilson’s intimate dining room is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week and caters for large groups and private dining events. Gilson offers an all day menu focusing on Italian cuisine and seasonal flavours. A neighbourhood favourite due to its relaxed setting, friendly staff, fabulous drinks list and dishes such as the ‘avocado bruschetta’ for breakfast, the ‘Seafood Linguine' for lunch or dinner, and a 'tiramisu' for dessert. Wood fired pizza is also available for lunch and dinner cooked in the custom built oven.Gilson's brunch service is available for walk-ins with reservations available from midday.

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LainieVIP
Melbourne •8 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Neighbourhood Pizza and Pasta always delivers. Great vibe, positive staff and outstanding food. A fave for our family and foodie friends.
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Neighbourhood PizzaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Armadale
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4.8
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JulieVIP
Melbourne •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We arrived at 8:30 on a quiet Sunday night. The staff ensured we had our meals and desserts before the kitchen shut. They really looked after us. Special thanks to Rosie. Food was very good especially the roast of the day. All that quality meat, perfectly cooked for $33 is outstanding value these days.
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Union HousePrice: Moderate• Modern Australian• Richmond
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4.7
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Vanessa
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Really enjoyed a good meal here. Service was great. Only one small criticism, order Vietnamese’s cashew salad, which was good, but only got one cashew!
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The National HotelPrice: Moderate• Pan-Asian• Richmond
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4.6
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Ira
Melbourne •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 9, 2025
Great drinks and food from BBQ chef series pop up event. Friendly and attentive service
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Toorak CellarsPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• Armadale
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4.8
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Rosslyn
Victoria •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 6, 2025
Excellent service, great food and a very nice casual ambience
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Fordham’s Milk BarPrice: Moderate• Café• Camberwell
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4.7

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