Boathouse Coffee

Boathouse Coffee sits right on the water at 55a Lindsay Street in Invermay, on the Launceston side of the North Esk River, and it opens early: doors at 7am every day of the week. Visitors regularly report that dogs are welcome on the outdoor deck and the waterside seating, kept on lead and outside, which makes this one of the more scenic coffee stops in Launceston for anyone walking the river with a dog in tow.

The dog setup

The arrangement is simple and reported consistently by visitors: dogs on the deck and outdoor waterside tables, on lead, while indoor seating stays humans only. The deck catches the morning sun, so an early arrival works well for dogs and coffee drinkers alike. Water bowls are commonly mentioned in visitor feedback, though it is worth asking staff on the day. The setting does most of the selling: watching the water come alive through the morning with a flat white is the reason regulars set their alarm for it.

The menu is short and built around the coffee: single origin espresso plus a batch brew for faster service, homemade muffins, and a breakfast toastie that gets a steady run of orders. Doors close at 1pm daily, so this is a morning venue rather than a lunch spot, and weekends draw a queue on fine days.

Close by with the dogs

Invermay is an easy base for a dog day out. The Heritage Forest fenced dog park is a short drive away and gives dogs a proper off-lead run before you settle at the deck. If you want to turn coffee into lunch, Grain of the Silos is also in Invermay and takes the riverfront theme further. Our roundup of dog friendly cafes in Tasmania and the Invermay destination guide fill in the rest of the map.