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Best Things to Do with Dogs in Brisbane

Updated: Nov 17, 2022

Your ultimate dog-friendly guide to Brisbane, from cafes and bars to bush walks, parks accommodation, markets, day trips and even the drive-in theatre:

Brisbane's Best Dog Friendly Cafes

If you're looking for the best dog friendly cafes in Brisbane, check out this list

Brisbane's Dog Friendly Bars

Take your 4-legged bestie out for a drink at 25 of Brisbane's best dog friendly bars

Dog Day Trips Near Brisbane

Here are 6 doggie day trips that are guaranteed to keep both the four-legged and their two-legged companions happy

Best Dog Friendly Accommodation

From country cabins and farmstays to beach penthouses, glamping & apartment hotels, 10 great places to holiday with your pet

15 Best Dog Beaches Around Brisbane

Brisbane dogs are spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic beaches to let their fur down and feel the sand between their paws.

12 Dog Friendly Brisbane Bush Walks

Twelve of the best bush walks around Brisbane to enjoy with your 4-legged bestie

10 Best Dog Parks Around Brisbane

Brisbane dogs are spoilt for choice when it comes to letting their fur down, with at least one offleash park in most suburbs.

Brisbane's Dog Friendly Markets

Here's 8 great Brisbane markets where your 4-legged bestie is welcome to join you

GoBoat Picnic Boats

Cruise the Brisbane River and see a whole new side to Brisbane on an electric picnic boat - and they're dog friendly!

Yatala Drive-In

There can be few better ways to spend a night out with family or friends than under the stars at the drive-in

Looking for more places to visit and fun things to do around Brisbane that are dog-friendly, then check out our dedicated dog section - you'll find dog-friendly cafes around Brisbane, the best offleash dog parks of south-east Qld plus dog-friendly beaches and more.

Top Things To Do In Brisbane This Week

Career-Events TSXPO Brisbane Showgrounds

Brisbane Tertiary Studies and Careers Expo (TSXPO)

Queensland’s leading event for education, training, and employment pathways

Jul 19 & 20

Brisbane Open House 2025

Take a peek inside Brisbane’s prominent and landmark buildings

Jul 19-20

World Press Photo Exhibition

World Press Photo Exhibition celebrates 70 years of the world’s most important photojournalism

Jul 19-Aug 17

Clancestry 2025

Clancestry returns to QPAC with jam-packed program

Jul 23-Aug 10

Clancestry - The Visitors

The Visitors is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 23-26

Voxalis Opera Performs Ravel

A musical party celebrating Maurice Ravel's 150th birthday

Jul 25-26

Aerial view of James Street Food & Wine Trail

James St Food & Wine Trail

The annual James Street Food & Wine Trail returns for a fabulous foodie day out

Jul 27

We're All Gonna Die!

Stage is set for monsters, mayhem & music mash-ups in this world premiere

Jul 30 - Aug 16

Clancestry - Wata

Wata is part of Clancestry, a celebration of identity and connection.

Jul 31

Brisbane Open House

Take a peek inside some of Brisbane’s most prominent buildings for free when Brisbane Open House returns for a weekend to remember

Brisbane Open House 2025

MUST DO

Brief Encounter

Discover (or re-discover) one of the greatest romance films of all time in an unforgettable evening of cinema and live music this weekend

Brief Encounter

THIS WEEKEND

Top Things to Do Jul 18-20

From Anywhere Festival, Brisbane Open House, mega careers expo, World Press Photo and Qld's quirkiest winter festival to a new artisan bakery & two new Japanese restaurants

This Weekend Jul 18-20

Sunset at Moreton-Bay-Food-Wine-Festival

COMING UP

What's On in August in Brisbane

From a mega food & wine festival, CLANCESTRY, a bacon fest, decadent cabaret and Greazefest, the top things to do around Brisbane in August:

Wjat's on in August

EDITOR'S DINING PICK

Sokyo

Renowned for its traditional Japanese cooking techniques, Sokyo delivers unexpected twists to the dining experience, where ritual meets art

Sokyo

Family at cafe BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Resort

MUST DO FAMILY HOLIDAY

Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

Wake up to comfort, style, and a delicious breakfast with BIG4's Bed and Breakfast package! Whether it's a romantic escape, family fun, or a solo recharge, it's the perfect way to unwind

BIG4 Gold Coast Holiday Park

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