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Dog-friendly venues in Lavender Bay

8 venues • 8 dog-friendly
8 venues · 8 dog-friendly

Confirmed dog-friendly

Dogs are welcome — some venues may have conditions

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Park illustration

Quibaree Park

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Quibaree Park is a small waterside park at Lavender Bay with toilets and a relaxed harbour outlook. In keeping with North Sydney's parks, dogs are welcome off-leash, with dogs kept on-leash in any bushland. It is a pleasant, quiet spot for a run near the water. A handy off-leash park by the harbour.

Off-leash areaToilets nearby
Off-leash areaToilets nearby
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Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden is a magical, lovingly planted garden at Lavender Bay, tumbling down to the harbour's edge. Dogs are welcome off-leash in the designated area under effective control, with shade among the greenery. It is a peaceful, special place for a gentle wander. A charming off-leash garden by the harbour.

Shade available
Shade available
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Bay Ten Espresso

Cafe•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Cafe•Lavender Bay

Waterside dog-friendly cafe in Lavender Bay.

Parking nearbyCafé on site
Parking nearbyCafé on site
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Lavender Bay Parklands

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Waterside dog-friendly park.

BBQ facilities
BBQ facilities
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Bob Gordon Reserve

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Dog-friendly park in Lavender Bay.

Constable Reserve park in Lavender Bay

Constable Reserve

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Dog-friendly park in Lavender Bay.

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Lavender Bay Stairs

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Waterside dog-friendly park.

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Walker Street Road Reserve

Park•Lavender Bay

Confirmed

Park•Lavender Bay

Dog-friendly park in Lavender Bay.

Frequently asked questions

How are venues ordered?

By default, venues are sorted by access confidence. Confirmed venues appear first — these have the strongest evidence that dogs are welcome. Likely venues follow, then unknown. Within each group, venues are ordered by their Dog Happiness Score. You can also sort alphabetically by suburb or venue name.

Are dogs allowed in venues in Lavender Bay?

Dogs are allowed in 8 confirmed dog-friendly venues in Lavender Bay. Dog access varies between venues. We recommend checking the individual venue page — and confirming directly with the venue before a special trip, as policies can change.

How does Dog Happiness decide if a venue is dog-friendly?

We check council regulations, venue websites and FAQ pages, and community reviews. Council and venue-operator sources carry the most weight. Where confirmed or clearly identified, we show the access status and any conditions that apply. Access information is based on the best evidence available and may not always reflect the latest changes.

What do Confirmed, Likely, and Unknown mean?

Confirmed means we have strong evidence — typically from a council source, venue website, or consistent community reports — that dogs are welcome. Conditions may still apply. Likely means positive signals suggest dogs are welcome, but we haven’t found official confirmation yet. Unknown means we don’t have enough evidence yet. It doesn’t mean dogs aren’t welcome — just that we haven’t been able to verify.

Can venue dog policies change?

Yes. Venue policies can change at any time — especially at pubs, cafés, and other hospitality venues. A venue that was dog-friendly last month may have changed its policy. We update our information regularly, but we always recommend checking directly with the venue if you’re planning a special trip.