The Coopers Hotel

Dogs welcome
Dog rating

Updated 12 May 2026

Coopers Hotel has an upstairs beer garden that's the main dog-friendly area. It's a straightforward outdoor space with some shade and shelter, giving dogs a place to settle.

Being in Newtown, it can get busy, but the upstairs setup gives a bit of separation from the main flow of the pub.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome in the upstairs outdoor beer garden.

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

At a glance

Outdoor spaceAdmin team verified
Shade availableAdmin team verified
Sheltered seatingAdmin team verified
221 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Before you go

  • πŸ’§No confirmed water bowl for dogs β€” bring some just in case.

What people say

Megan R.
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The drinks were great value, we liked that the f1 was on. Lots of dogs which is amazing. Live music was very nice, great vibe. We went on a Sunday so the roast was only $25 with a whole lamb shank, great deal. Good deals available evry day of the week.

Apollo G.
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…7 months ago

We used to come to the Coopers all the time until we got dogs β€” now, a decade later, it’s dog-friendly and we’re back! The food is a real highlight. Everything is cooked fresh β€” no reheated or burnt chips or schnitzels sitting in a bain-marie all day! You might wait ten minutes longer for your meal, but it’s absolutely worth it. The staff are super friendly and hardworking, and the drinks are cheaper than other pubs in the area. Highly recommend! Coopers is back!!!

Akren G.
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†9 months ago

Had the $14.00 chicken snitzel with chips. Salad and sauce (I got Diane) from the Wednesday specials food menu + Carlton dry (absolute steal and worth every cent!). Upstairs outdoor eating area was nice and sunny, beer was cold and food was very good, fresh, tasty and filling for the price. Food came relatively quickly, smelt and tasted delicious and was well presented. Staff on duty were engaging, friendly, attentive and helpful when approachwd for food/drink orders,.as was the staff member at the main bar downstairs. Close to public transport (bus stops are near by , parking may be limited) and centrally located in vibrant Newtown with a variety of independent, local shops nearby. Recommend and well worth the visit.

mariam A.
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Two friends and I went to drag bingo and had A BLAST! In total we won 250 dollars!!!! The food and drinks were awesome and really reasonably priced. SUCH a fun night!!

Chris M.
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Staff gave off a too cool vibe with zero emotion. Not even a hint of a smile all afternoon. Barely any eye contact and mumbles all round. I ordered popcorn chicken as a starter, a medium rare sirloin for my son and the Sunday roast (pork) for myself. The food took about 30 minutes to come out and they served the starter at the same time as the mains. The popcorn chicken was actually pretty tasty, but here's where the good news ended... Yep, my son's steak in the photo was every bit as tough, fatty and grisly as it looks. The worst cut of sirloin and easily medium instead of medium rare. He couldn't chew it I didn't bother complaining as we didn't want to wait for another steak of the same quality. My pork was a very thick cut that was super dry. I had to swap over to a steak knife to get through it. Not that it matters as I won't be back, but the gravy should have been on the side so I could pour it over the yorkies. Just below average all round.

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