Where to find Brisbane’s dog-friendly cafes, bars and restaurants

Patrons don’t have to leave their loyal pooches at home. Dogs are very much welcome at Will & Flow. Perfect for a night out with friends, birthday brunch, or a casual mid-morning coffee, this river front venue offers sophistication and relaxation in just the right amounts.

Looking over the stunning north bank of the Brisbane River, Will & Flow is great all year round. From seriously good brunch (they even have a breakfast pizza) to the most tempting of platters, sizzling seafood, and a vast array of cocktails, it really does have it all.

This old record store is now a popular streetside café on the corner of Logan Road. Those with a penchant for the eclectic will love this place.

Lady Marmalade is all about eccentric décor and home-style charm which is reflected in everything from the bare-brick walls to the ornamental table numbers and old newspaper clippings. And the food and coffee are even better.

The menu is an exhibition of deliciousness from ricotta and blueberry pancakes to more internationally inspired dishes like Sardinian braised spring lamb or the much-loved Middle-Eastern breakfast plate. Hitting the high street with pup in toe? Make sure to pay Lady Marmalade a visit.

Craft beer + doggos = Yard Doggs. It’s the best equation in town. This Martin Street joint is super fun and friendly, offering customers a laidback vibe, great beer, and some tasty bar food to top it off.

Doggos are welcome here, but customers should be prepared to fend off their four-legged friends when they start tucking into their picks from the seriously delicious South American inspired menu. At Yard Dogs patrons can feel at home in the hip, ‘living-room’ esque décor. Perfect for hanging out with friends or as a super-fun first date idea.

Riverside bar and kitchen with tacos, seafood, and views? Yes please. That’s exactly what customers can expect when they visit Mary Mae’s. Dine inside or out on the beautiful sun-drenched terrace with extensive river views and feel oh-so relaxed.

Ideal for meeting friends or evening drinks at sunset and with plenty of space for your four-legged friend. The casual dining menu is inspired by classic European dishes – all sourced and prepared using the very best local produce.

Looking for somewhere dog-friendly and environmentally conscious? Welcome to All Inn Brewing Co. Banyo’s seriously cool craft brewery with an environmental focus at its core. This is the place for vegan-friendly drinks and sustainable credentials.

The bar runs on solar energy and recycles all of its spent grains by giving them to local farmers to use as feed. All Inn is ideal for meeting friends (doggos included). The bar itself offers a cool industrial vibe and frequently plays host to local food trucks, music, and trivia nights making for a fun evening for all.

Black Lab Coffee was designed with doggos in mind. This place is first and foremost a coffee shop for dog lovers and their pets. Black Lab Coffee is more than dog friendly, it’s dog crazy and the shop’s owner regularly brings their lovely black lab, Audrey to the café.

This is a well-known spot for dog-lovers so chances are there will be a few canines about enjoying some r&r with their human. Perfect for doggie-meets with friends or why not spark up a conversation and get to know another local dog owner in town?

The Defiant Duck is a restaurant, bar, and function venue specializing in a delicious menu of American classics. Doggos are more than welcome in the outside seating area but it’s up to you to keep their pleading eyes at bay as you tuck into the oh-so sticky and delicious buffalo wings fresh from the kitchen.

With 24 craft and local beers on tap this is one of Brisbane’s best Friday night spots for dog lovers looking to drink and dine with friends or family.