Ooh La La Cocktails and Gelato

Ooh La La Cocktails and Gelato is a dessert bar and cocktail spot at 75 Broughton St in Old Guildford, open from 10am to midnight every day of the week. It is a straightforward pick for an evening treat with the dog: the outdoor seating area is dog friendly, and the street stays quiet enough that a leashed dog settles easily.

The dog setup

Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables only; the interior is for human guests. Water bowls are not consistently put out, so a portable bowl in the bag removes any guesswork. Free street parking runs along Broughton St and the surrounding residential streets, and the little shopping strip is generally calmer on weeknights if your dog prefers a quieter scene.

The vibe

Think dessert bar more than corner cafe. The counter is known for creamy gelato in a rotating list of flavours, warm bubble waffles served with soft serve and toppings, and cakes and Middle Eastern sweets such as ashta knafeh. Cocktails are built to look as good as they taste, which explains the strong social media following. The kitchen is obviously for the humans at the table; the dog's share is the fresh air and the company.

Max: Pack the portable water bowl for evening stops like this one. Not every dessert bar puts a bowl out front, and a thirsty dog does not care how good the gelato looks.

While you're out there

For a proper run before or after your visit, Little Duck Creek Reserve Fenced Dog Park sits on Robertson St in neighbouring Guildford, a fully fenced park with double gates, shade and a water fountain. FS Garside Park Fenced Dog Park in Granville is another short drive north.

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