Bunbury’s reputation as a friendly place is no secret, and it is a friendliness that extends to even our four-legged family members.
Published 11 September 2025, updated 17 December 2025
With plenty of options to walk your beloved pooch off or on lead throughout the City, it is also no longer possible to count the range of hospitality venues offering dog-friendly locations on one paw.
From enjoying your morning coffee at one of Bunbury’s alfresco dining hotspots to sipping delightful cocktails into the evening at a trendy beer garden, there’s no reason to leave your best mate at home.
Pooch-friendly cafes in Bunbury
Some of Bunbury’s most popular CBD cafes welcome dogs at their pooch-friendly areas, including Little Spencer, La Pause Miam, Melo Velo, and Benesse Bunbury.
Outside the CBD at the City’s more urban coffee spots The Happy Wife and Coffee & Flour are among those that cater for a breakfast or lunch date with the pooch.
Many Bunbury dog-friendly restaurants offer water bowls and some even offer dog treats, proving that our furry friends are valued and welcome customers too.
Alfresco pet-friendly places in Bunbury
A collaboration between funky coffee shop The Townhouse and trendy bar Lost Bills has seen the joint backyard of the two popular CBD venues become a haven for caffeine, cocktail, and dog lovers.
Visitors can enjoy a tasty breakfast, late lunch or evening tipple in an uber-stylish space, all in the company of their furry companions.
Watering holes: Dog-friendly bars in Bunbury
This is all alongside a host of other dog-friendly hospitality haunts across Bunbury, including favourites such as Last Slice Bunbury, The Hollow Beach Bar, Parade Hotel, and Waters Edge Café & Restaurant.
For those who want to walk off all that indulging, there are several approved dog exercise areas across the City, including sections at Bunbury’s popular Back and BP beaches.
There is also a raft of neighbourhood parks and open space areas which allow dogs off-leash.
This helpful map outlines exactly where you can and cannot stretch your legs, throw a frisbee or just catch some sun with your four-legged family member.