The Main Cafe Bar & Restaurant

The Main is a busy all-rounder in the heart of Berwick Village on Wheeler Street, running breakfast through to dinner, seven days from 9am, across a broad menu of wood-fired pizza, pasta, burgers and pub-style plates. It comes up in local dog-owner recommendations as somewhere dogs can join you on the patio, so it works for a long lunch or a coffee without leaving the dog at home.

The dog setup

Dogs join you in the outdoor patio seating rather than the indoor dining room. The patio is roomy, and when you book it is worth requesting an outside table if you are bringing the dog; given how busy the room gets, a quick confirmation call is a sensible habit. Water bowls are not a sure thing, so pack a travel bowl, keep your dog on the lead and settled beside the table.

The vibe

The kitchen leans broad rather than niche: lamb shanks, gnocchi, calamari and generous parmas are regulars, portions run hearty, and there are vegan and vegetarian options across the menu. It is a bustling venue, particularly on weekends, so expect a bit of noise and energy on the patio rather than a quiet corner.

Getting there and parking

The address is Unit 1/4-6 Wheeler Street in Berwick Village. There is a free car park on site plus free street parking on the surrounding streets, though the streets fill on weekend mornings, so arrive early if you want an easy spot.

Close by with the dogs

Pioneers Park is a short walk for a post-meal leg stretch, and Akoonah Park Dog Off Leash Area is the bigger run when the dog needs more than a stroll. Other dog friendly coffee nearby includes MAD BENJI in Berwick and Two Dogs Laughing in Beaconsfield.

More options are on the Victoria dog friendly guide and the Berwick destinations page.