Correction (4 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 4 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
This page answers where you can take a dog around Collingwood and what each place actually says about dogs. It covers seven places in and around the suburb: two restaurants in Collingwood, a pub in Fitzroy, a seafood restaurant in Abbotsford, and three parks in Fitzroy North, Clifton Hill and Abbotsford.
Venue rules come from each venue’s own site, and park rules come from the council’s park pages. Where a source does not say, this page says to check the council order or ask the venue. Off-leash times are not guessed. Bring bags.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese dinner with outdoor dogs | Chotto Motto | Edamame | $8 |
| Southern BBQ, courtyard and footpath | Le Bon Ton | Jalapeño & Cheddar Cornbread (V) | $17 |
| Large park, half off-leash | Edinburgh Gardens | see below | not printed here |
| Clifton Hill park, half off-leash | Darling Gardens | see below | not printed here |
| Off-leash on the oval | Victoria Park | see below | not printed here |
| A dog-friendly Fitzroy pub | Rochester Castle Hotel | Garlic Flatbread (V) | $12 |
| Seafood with a dog courtyard | Gilbees | see below | not printed here |
Chotto Motto — 287 Wellington Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Chotto Motto is a Japanese restaurant at 287 Wellington Street, Collingwood. Its site says dogs are more than welcome in the covered garden or street-side dining, and separately that dogs are welcome in its outdoor dining areas. The site lists dinner hours of 5:30 to 9:30pm Tuesday to Thursday, 5:00 to 10:30pm Friday and Saturday, and 5:00 to 9:30pm Sunday. Its menu prints Edamame at $8.
On the menu (copied from chottomotto.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Edamame: $8
- Charred Corn (1pc): $8
- Chips w/ Japanese Curry Chicken Salt: $12
- Jumbo Wagyu Beef Spring Roll (2pc): $19
Bring: A lead for the covered garden or street-side tables, the two spots the site names for dogs.
Le Bon Ton — 51 Gipps Street, Collingwood VIC 3066
Le Bon Ton’s site pitches a southern style BBQ menu at 51 Gipps Street, Collingwood. It answers the dog question directly: dogs are welcome in the courtyard and on the front footpath. The site lists Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to late. Its menu prints the Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich (DFO) at $23.
On the menu (copied from lebonton.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Jalapeño & Cheddar Cornbread (V): $17
- Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich (DFO): $23
- Le Bon Ton Cheeseburger (DFO): $24
- Southern Fried Tofu Sandwich (VG): $22
Inside or outside only: The site names the courtyard and the front footpath, and we could not find dogs in the dining room mentioned.
Edinburgh Gardens — Alfred Crescent, Fitzroy North VIC 3068
Edinburgh Gardens, off Alfred Crescent in Fitzroy North, is one of Yarra’s largest parks at 24 hectares, per the council. The council says about half of it is dog off-leash. Its facilities list names both a dog off-leash area and a dog on-leash area, plus a drinking fountain. Check the council order for the boundary between the two.
Off-leash status: About half off-leash, per council, and the council also lists an on-leash area.
Darling Gardens — 237 Gold Street, Clifton Hill VIC 3068
Darling Gardens is at 237 Gold Street, Clifton Hill. The council says half of the park is designated dog off-leash, and its facilities list shows both off-leash and on-leash dog areas plus a drinking fountain. Per the council, dogs are not allowed within the playgrounds at any time.
Bring: Bags and a lead for near the playgrounds, which the council bars dogs from at all times.
Victoria Park — Lullie Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Victoria Park is on Lullie Street, Abbotsford, and the council calls it a major community recreation space and former home of the Collingwood Football Club. The council’s rule is that dogs are only allowed off-leash on the oval when it is not in use for approved sporting events, including training. The facilities list also names a dog off-leash area and a drinking fountain. If sport is on, read it as on-lead.
Off-leash status: Oval only, and only when no approved sport or training is using it; check the council order for anything more.
Rochester Castle Hotel — 202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
The Rochester Castle Hotel, at 202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, says on its site: yes, The Rochey is a proud dog-friendly pub in Fitzroy. AGFG tags it Pet Friendly and Alfresco Dining, and the site mentions a beer garden. The site says it is open seven days a week from 12pm until late, with daily happy hour from 4pm to 7pm. Its menu prints Nachos (V/GFO) regular at $12.
On the menu (copied from rochey.com.au on 4 October 2026):
- Garlic Flatbread (V): $12
- Nachos (V/GFO) regular: $12
- Chicken Wings regular: $16
- Mushroom Ragu Pasta (V): $26
Inside or outside only: We could not find a published rule on which areas dogs may use, so ask the pub.
Gilbees — 229 Johnston Street, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Gilbees is a seafood restaurant at 229 Johnston Street, Abbotsford, not Collingwood. Its site invites you to treat your dog to a day out in its dog friendly courtyard, with dog clips at each table. The site lists Thursday from 5pm, Friday from 5pm and Saturday from 3pm, all to late, but those hours may be seasonal, so check the site before you go.
Bring: Bags; the site says there are dog clips at each table in the courtyard.
Quick answers
Which restaurants near Collingwood allow dogs?
Chotto Motto’s site says dogs are welcome in its covered garden, street-side dining and outdoor dining areas. Le Bon Ton’s site says dogs are welcome in the courtyard and on the front footpath. Gilbees, in Abbotsford, says on its site that its courtyard is dog friendly and that dog clips sit at each table. None of the three sites we read says dogs are allowed inside.
Where can dogs go off-leash near Collingwood?
The council says about half of Edinburgh Gardens is dog off-leash. The council says half of Darling Gardens is designated dog off-leash. At Victoria Park the council allows dogs off-leash only on the oval when it is not in use for approved sporting events, including training. For exact boundaries and any time limits, check the council order.
Is there a dog-friendly pub near Collingwood?
The Rochester Castle Hotel at 202 Johnston Street, Fitzroy, calls itself a proud dog-friendly pub on its own site, and AGFG tags it Pet Friendly. The site says it is open seven days a week from 12pm until late. We could not find which areas dogs may use, so ask before you sit down.
Can dogs go in the playgrounds at Darling Gardens?
No. Per the council, dogs are not allowed within the playgrounds at Darling Gardens at any time, even though half of the park is designated dog off-leash. Check the council order for the boundary of the off-leash half.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 4 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the Australian Good Food Guide, the places’ own websites and council pages. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 4 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Chotto Motto: openstreetmap.org/986523547, agfg.com.au/chotto-motto-74485, chottomotto.com.au, chottomotto.com.au/menu, chottomotto.com.au/book-now
- Le Bon Ton: openstreetmap.org/3360746810, agfg.com.au/le-bon-ton-129066, lebonton.com.au, lebonton.com.au/eat-drink, lebonton.com.au/contact
- Edinburgh Gardens: openstreetmap.org/13815924, yarracity.vic.gov.au/edinburgh-gardens
- Darling Gardens: openstreetmap.org/21419505, yarracity.vic.gov.au/darling-gardens
- Victoria Park: openstreetmap.org/25841606, yarracity.vic.gov.au/victoria-park
- Rochester Castle Hotel: openstreetmap.org/248229930, agfg.com.au/rochester-hotel-37983, rochey.com.au/menu, rochey.com.au
- Gilbees: agfg.com.au/gilbees-120020, gilbees.com, gilbees.com/about
