Gone to the dogs: a pet-friendly holiday in Sydney
Don’t leave your fur-baby at home this staycation – Sydney has all the dog-friendly activities you and your pup can dream of. Pamper your pooch with a luxurious hotel stay, delicious doggy meals and long walks through Sydney’s gorgeous parks. Here is your ultimate pet-friendly weekend in Sydney.
FRIDAY
2:00pm: Check-in to the Little Albion for your Plush Pup Package
The Little Albion in Surry Hills caters to the four-legged with the Plush Pup Package. Enjoy a stay in a stylish pet-friendly room with hardwood floors, complete with a cosy bed and food and water bowls for your pup.
3:00pm: Sip ‘puppaccinos’ at Cafe Bones
Take an afternoon stroll to Cafe Bones in Leichhardt and treat your dog to a ‘puppaccino’ and an array of special dog treats. Dog mums and dads can enjoy all-day breakfast plates or lunch specials like burgers, bagels and pies.
7:00pm: Enjoy a dog-friendly dinner at The Clock
Furry friends are always welcome at The Clock, a Surry Hills institution, serving up classic pub fare. Grab a beer and a burger, and enjoy the atmosphere and live DJ sets.
SATURDAY
8:30am: Pick up breakfast from Carriageworks Farmers Markets for a puppy picnic in the park
Grab coffee and breakfast bites from Carriageworks Farmers Market and head to nearby Sydney Park to enjoy a morning picnic with your pup.
10:00am: Treat your pooch to a bath and blow dry at Hachi Sydney
Pamper your puppy with a blow out at Hachi Sydney, a dog boutique and spa, then spoil him or her further with healthy dog treats and a stylish new collar or sweater from their onsite shop. While the pooch is being groomed, treat yourselves to a massage at the nearby Alysium Spa.
12:30pm: Grab lunch at Henry Lee’s Redfern
Have lunch at Henry Lee’s Redfern – the cafe serves colourful dishes with local ingredients that match the stunning artwork on the walls. They’re doggie-friendly and serve special dog treats, too.
2:30pm: Call in for an afternoon drink at Arcadia Liquors
Pet-friendly Arcadia Liquors has an outdoor space that is the perfect spot to sit back and enjoy a cocktail or craft beer with pup at your side.
4:30pm: Get ready for your closeup with a Pawtastic photoshoot
Find a scenic spot for an outdoor photoshoot for you and your pup with a professional Pawtastic Photography dog photographer. You’ll love having the photos as a keepsake from the best puppy playcay in Sydney!
7:00pm: Drop in for dinner at The Carrington
Have dinner at The Carrington, which has special ‘Doggo Meals’ on the menu, like steak and veggies or beef tartare. They have people food too, like beef ragu risotto and crispy skin salmon.
SUNDAY
9:00am: Enjoy a delicious breakfast from Devon Cafe
Grab takeaway coffee and breakfast from Devon Cafe and walk to Prince Alfred Park. Enjoy your breakfast on the grass with views back to the Sydney city skyline.
12:00pm: Close out your pooch playcay with lunch at The Winery
Grab a seat in the leafy laneway with your dog at The Winery and enjoy a glass of vino and some Sydney rock oysters to send off a fabulous weekend with your best furry friend.
