Velvet

Velvet is a retro-styled cafe in the middle of Sorell, about 25 minutes east of Hobart, and it is one of the more reliably dog-welcoming stops in town. The draw for dog owners is the sheltered back courtyard, which locals treat as a Saturday-morning ritual.

The dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the sheltered backyard courtyard, and staff will often let you through the side entrance straight to the garden rather than through the dining room. Some footpath seating out the front works too. Pets are not brought inside, so plan for the courtyard. Bring your own collapsible bowl; a dedicated water station is not guaranteed to be out.

Good to know. Reviewers single out the coffee and a solid breakfast and lunch menu, with eggs benedict and vegetarian options among the regulars. Service is quick and the vintage fit-out gives it a relaxed feel. Open early on weekdays (from 5:30am Mon-Fri), with shorter weekend hours.

Getting there. Velvet sits at 21 Gordon Street in central Sorell, with free street parking along Gordon Street and the surrounding blocks. Access to the front is level and easy.

Nearby with the dogs. Sorell Dog Park on Montagu Street is a fenced off-leash run a few minutes away, good for a leg-stretch before or after. The Penna and Sorell Creek areas offer quieter on-lead walks close by.

Best as a weekend-morning stop when the courtyard is in use. Good for social dogs who settle at your feet while you eat.

Sources

• Velvet, Sorell - Restaurant Reviews · tripadvisor.com.au

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