Aussie Ribs Fremantle

Aussie Ribs is a no-fuss BBQ house on Collie Street in the middle of Fremantle's entertainment strip, and it earns a spot on the dog-friendly map the honest way: leashed dogs are welcome at the street-side outdoor tables while you work through a rack. Come hungry, keep the leash short, and it's one of the easier meat-heavy dinners to share with a dog in Freo.

The dog setup

The outdoor alfresco seating along Collie Street is where dogs go. The indoor dining room is dog free, so this is weather-dependent dining in the WA way: shade covers most of the afternoon, but on a scorching day a cooler evening booking is kinder to your dog. Water is available on request rather than set out, so it's worth packing your own bowl. The strip is busy, so a dog that's steady around foot traffic will settle best.

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The vibe

This is casual, family-friendly and built around slow-cooked pork and beef ribs, sharing platters, burgers, steak sandwiches and wings. The bourbon sauce gets a name check on most tables. Hours run from midday weekdays, with longer 11am starts Friday through Sunday and a 9.30pm close on Friday and Saturday nights. Weekday lunches are calmest; the precinct gets loud on weekend evenings, which is worth factoring in if your dog startles easily.

Getting there and parking

The address is 2/25 Collie Street, a short walk from Fremantle Station and the cappuccino strip. Collie Street parking fills early; the City of Fremantle's Point Street car park and the Fishing Boat Harbour lots are the dependable paid options a few minutes away. Everything in the CBD is walkable from here, which is exactly how you want to arrive with a dog.

While you're out there

Build the walk around the meal: the Esplanade Reserve and the Fishing Boat Harbour boardwalk give an on-lead leg-stretch before you sit down. For proper off-lead time, South Beach Dog Off Leash Area is a short drive south, and East Fremantle Community Park Fenced Dog Park is a secure option east of the river. If you're pub-hopping with the dog, Clancy's Fish Pub and The Arbor are both known quantities in Freo.

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