NOA Restaurant Cairns

NOA Restaurant is a trendy Asian-fusion share-plates spot on Pyne Street in Edge Hill, right by the Cairns Botanic Gardens and opposite the Tanks Arts Centre. It is an established dog-friendly local favourite, not just tolerant of dogs but set up for them.

Dog setup. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area. It is a relaxed, covered footpath-adjacent space, easy for a dog to settle under the table. Bring your own water bowl to be safe, though staff are generally accommodating. Keep dogs leashed and under control, the space gets busy at peak times.

Known for. Innovative small and share plates with an Asian-fusion lean, a lively Sunday happy hour from 4 to 6pm, and a casual, vibrant atmosphere. It is open long hours most days, from 6am through to 10pm Monday to Saturday and 3pm on Sundays, so it suits everything from an early coffee to a late dinner.

Getting there. NOA sits on the corner of Pyne Street and Collins Avenue in the heart of Edge Hill. Street parking is available along both streets but tightens up during peak dining times or when there is an event on at the Tanks Arts Centre next door.

Nearby with the dogs. The Cairns Botanic Gardens are a couple of minutes' walk away for a pre or post-dinner stroll on leash, and the Tanks Arts Centre parklands work well for a quick leg-stretch.

Go on a weekday evening if you want a quieter table, or embrace the Sunday happy hour crowd if you don't mind the buzz.

Sources

• Doggo's welcome - We are pet friendly at NOA · facebook.com

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