Auckland · cafes and pubs

Dog-friendly cafes and pubs in Auckland

41 cafes, bars and pubs around Auckland with a dog policy we can point at a source for. 11 of them let dogs inside; the other 30 keep it to the outdoor area.

41 venues11 dogs inside30 outdoor only
Two different things get called dog-friendly, and we keep them apart.
  • Dogs inside means the operator has said dogs are welcome in the building, and we hold the wording that says it.
  • Outdoor areas means the courtyard, the garden bar or the footpath tables, and not indoors.
Every venue below carries the source we read it in. Anything we could not source is left off, so a place missing from this page is one nobody has put in writing, not one that said no.
The rare ones

Dogs welcome inside in Auckland

The operator has said dogs are welcome in the building. The wording we read is quoted on each card, with a link to where we read it.

Crumb Cafe

Dogs welcome inside

Cafe · Grey Lynn

“serving puppercinos, dog treats, and 10 cents off your coffee”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Hello Sailor Cafe & Bakery

Dogs welcome inside

Cafe · Auckland

“make canine pals feel at home too”

Policy from Yellow Lab Pet Photographer, read 13 July 2026

Kohi Corner Café

Dogs welcome inside

Cafe · Auckland

“take your pup inside to the takeaway bar”

Policy from Petraveller, read 13 July 2026

Newbie

Dogs welcome inside

Cafe · Newmarket

“pups are allowed inside”

Policy from WagDay, read 13 July 2026

Ozone Coffee Roasters

Dogs welcome inside

Cafe · Ponsonby

“Welcomes dogs both inside and out”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Pocket Bar

Dogs welcome inside

Bar · Grey Lynn

“Dogs are welcome inside and out every day”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Seven Hills Turkish Eatery

Dogs welcome inside

Cafe · Takapuna

“Pups welcome inside”

Policy from I Love Takapuna, read 13 July 2026

The Birdcage Tavern

Dogs welcome inside

Pub · Franklin Road / Victoria St West (near CBD & Freemans Bay)

“welcomes dogs inside the restaurant and out in the garden courtyard”

Policy from MicroMed, read 13 July 2026

The Paw Bar & Eatery

Dogs welcome inside

Bar · Parnell

Policy from thepawbar.com, read 13 July 2026

Vivace

Dogs welcome inside

Restaurant · Auckland

“Dogs are welcome to join you inside at the bar and restaurant”

Policy from Travelnuity, read 13 July 2026

Vondel

Dogs welcome inside

Restaurant · Auckland

“welcomes leashed dogs both inside and on the sidewalk patio”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Courtyards and garden bars

Outdoor areas that welcome dogs in Auckland

Dogs are welcome in the courtyard, garden bar or footpath tables at these 30, and not indoors. Some are covered, some are not, so check the forecast before you commit the dog to a two-hour lunch.

Allpress

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Ponsonby

“large covered front deck”

Policy from Share My Pet (Max's Guide), read 13 July 2026

Ampersand Eatery

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Ōrākei

“one of the most dog-friendly places in Auckland”

Policy from Petraveller, read 13 July 2026

Best Ugly Bagels

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Auckland

“plenty of covered outdoor seating”

Policy from Share My Pet (Max's Guide), read 13 July 2026

Brewport

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Auckland

“Dogs are welcome every day”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Brothers Beer Juke Joint

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Auckland

“beef & lamb stew for $7 or a pup sundae”

Policy from Auckland Economic Development, read 13 July 2026

Cafe 487

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · North Taranaki (near Urenui)

“outside area is also heated with a large grassed area”

Policy from SolutionK9 Dog Training Taranaki (reader comment), read 13 July 2026

Cafe Jam

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Takapuna

“puppychino guaranteed to keep doggo quiet”

Policy from I Love Takapuna, read 13 July 2026

Centro Cafe

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Takapuna

“welcoming dogs in the outdoor area with a lovely bowl”

Policy from I Love Takapuna, read 13 July 2026

Corelli's

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Auckland

“sun trapped front courtyard creates a faultless mix for hound”

Policy from Concrete Playground, read 13 July 2026

Cornwall Park Cafe

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Greenlane

“Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Crave

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Morningside

“Dogs are welcome on their outdoor deck”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Dear Jervois,

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Restaurant · Saint Marys Bay

“Dog Parking aplenty if you dine outside, with water bowls”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Dizengoff

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Ponsonby

“row of covered curbside seating to cradle you and your canine”

Policy from Share My Pet (Max's Guide), read 13 July 2026

Good George North Wharf

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Auckland CBD

“Dogs are welcome at their undercover tables out the front”

Policy from Travelnuity, read 13 July 2026

Hoppers Garden Bar

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Auckland

“they even have puppy portraits on the walls”

Policy from Dog Friendly New Zealand, read 13 July 2026

Hotel Ponsonby

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Freemans Bay

“Welcomes dogs in its sun-drenched outdoor courtyard”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Parade

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Restaurant · Auckland

“Generous green area for your dog to settle”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Rosanna's Garden Bar & Eatery

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Restaurant · Kingsland

“deliciously sun-drenched courtyard”

Policy from Dog Friendly New Zealand, read 13 July 2026

Rosebank Coffee & Kitchen

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Waterview

“Mapped as dogs-outside-only by the OpenStreetMap community”

Policy from openstreetmap.org, read 12 July 2026

street organics

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Takapuna

“water bowls available outside”

Policy from I Love Takapuna, read 13 July 2026

Sweet Affairs

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Parnell

“Dogs are very welcome in the large outdoor seating area”

Policy from Stuff (via search), read 13 July 2026

The Cav

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Pub · Freemans Bay / Ponsonby

“outdoor deck refurbishment, creating even more room for all the pups”

Policy from Urban List Auckland (via search), read 13 July 2026

The Gaff

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Auckland

“a great dog-friendly café in Auckland south of the harbour bridge”

Policy from LoveYaGuts Travel, read 13 July 2026

The Garden Shed

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Restaurant · Mount Eden

“Covered courtyard is perfect for rain-averse dogs”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

The Pantry

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Auckland

“dogs not allowed inside but there is lots of space and cover”

Policy from Yellow Lab Pet Photographer, read 13 July 2026

The Zookeepers's Son

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Royal Oak

“Pups are welcome in the relaxing outdoor area”

Policy from TrustedHousesitters, read 13 July 2026

TST Springs Tavern

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Bar · Te Papapa

“courtyard description: 'bring the dog along for a relaxed afternoon session”

Policy from springstavern.co.nz, read 12 July 2026

Union Post

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Pub · Ellerslie

“garden bar is your go-to for a big ol' pint”

Policy from NZ Herald, read 13 July 2026

Winona Forever

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Cafe · Mechanics Bay

“Outdoor seating welcomes dogs”

Policy from The Denizen, read 13 July 2026

Wynyard Pavilion

Dogs welcome in the outdoor area

Restaurant · Freemans Bay

“welcomes dogs in its outdoor seating area”

Policy from AucklandNZ.com, read 13 July 2026

Policies change, and the operator has the last word. Owners change, councils change, a wet Tuesday changes what fits in the courtyard. Ring ahead if the answer matters, take the operator’s word over ours, and keep the dog settled and off the seats either way. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-read the source.