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Botany View Hotel

Dogs welcome

Updated 22 May 2026

Botany View Hotel has a number of spaces across both levels. Downstairs is a standard bar setup, while upstairs offers a shaded beer garden with shelter, as well as a series of separate rooms.

It has a moody, retro arcade-meets-dive-bar vibe with a slightly playful, theatrical edge. Those upstairs rooms are what make it particularly useful with dogs. Each has couches and enough space for groups to spread out, giving it more of a relaxed, living room-style feel where dogs can settle in comfortably.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome throughout the venue, including both downstairs and upstairs areas.

Please keep dogs leashed, calm, and under control for the comfort of all patrons.

At a glance

Dog friendly throughoutAdmin verified
Outdoor spaceAdmin team verified
Shade availableAdmin team verified
Sheltered seatingAdmin team verified
597 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed water bowl for dogs — bring some just in case.

What people say

AWA W.
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★★★★★4 months ago

Love this place, such a cool vibe with amazing little different rooms to relax in upstairs. Great live music several nights a week too. Reminds me of some Melbourne pubs in the best possible way

KSKym S.
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★★★★★6 months ago

We were delighted with this venue for a 21st birthday party. We booked the bar area upstairs for 50 and organised delicious finger foods in advance with very reasonable prices. The eclectic group of friends and family were impressed with the room, the food, the drinks and the vibe. The staff were very approachable and helpful and assisted in making it a super night.

Ttye81
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★★★★★7 months ago

This is a great pub. I go on a Sunday for jazz and it’s awesome. Not normally a jazz person but these guys have got me into it. On top that, this a very friendly warm pub. No hostility or nastiness that you receive in another pubs. It’s open arms! ❤️❤️❤️

IInspired4me2You
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★★★☆☆7 months ago

Interesting pub We stopped off for drinks here on our way to one of the restaurant in King Street Newtown. It close to St Peter’s station and walkable from Newtown station. Good house wine and friendly staff. The pub has a lot of areas to sit in including a roof top garden but no views. Good music and a band was setting up just as we were leaving. There is also pool tables and a pinball machine. We don’t try the food. Clean bathrooms. Love your local guide-M❤️

LLasaration
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

Live Music lives here! Great atmosphere and a fantastic location. Beer on tap for all your brew needs and an upstairs open air section if you want to go al fresco with your inner West experience. Want to be experienced? Then come as you are!

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597 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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