The Bristol

Dogs welcome

Updated 22 May 2026

The Bristol is a dog-friendly pub in Sydney, where dogs are welcome indoors and outdoors. Around 350 metres away, Wynyard Park is also a great nearby park for a walk with your dog.

Dog rules

Dogs allowed on street tables and in the main bar.

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

At a glance

Dog friendly indoorsAdmin verified

Outdoor spaceAdmin team verified

81 Sussex St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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Before you go

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

What people say

I H.

★★★★★7 months ago

Really great experience! Loved that the chicken and lamb were halal, which made choosing dishes super easy. They also have some solid non-alcoholic drink options. We tried the platter and it was definitely worth it. Our team sat on the rooftop — such a nice spot to relax and spend time together. Highly recommend!”

tastysydney

★★★★★1 year ago

The Bristol has been nicely revamped now & I love the rooftop bar as it has delicious Greek menu, specialising in souvlaki skewers & wraps. The rooftop bar has nice margarita here (and they also have happy hour on Mon-Fri). Although the rooftop view is limited (as they’re only located in level 3 or so), the vibe here is gorgeous with lots of natural sunlight. Perfect for lunch with the team or after work catch up with mates.

Rhys T.

★★★☆☆1 year ago

We were here for a colleague's farewell lunch. The rooftop venue was nice but was a bit too warm. The food menu was small yet things took like 30 mins to arrive. The serving could be more generous given the price.

melzy P.

★★☆☆☆1 year ago

Went to the roof top during their happy hour, was decently busy! They have a good deal on the drinks and they were okay. The decor and ambience was nice and they had nice flowers everywhere. The bread with the skewers was nice! I believe we got the lamb and beef. I personally preferred the lamb one. The pastitsio was sweeter than I expected it to be, I didn’t mind it but didn’t overly enjoy it either! The staff were a bit too keen on clearing plates and dishes and would take drinks when they weren’t even done yet, not sure if they were on a shortage of glasses or something. Overall really nice place for pictures and rooftop views but the food and service was a bit below average.

Aisling M.

★★★★★6 months ago

Had my birthday drinks here with a group of 14. I was really pleased that they allowed us to hold a table for that many people without asking for a minimum spend. Everyone loved the spot for drinks and there was a DJ on in the afternoon which brought a nice vibe, the decor is also really pretty. We didn't eat so I can't comment on food, but I'd happy recommend and will be back for drinks.

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