Fergusson Restaurant & Winery Yarra Valley

Fergusson Restaurant & Winery is a family-run cellar door and restaurant on Wills Road at Dixons Creek, about ten minutes north of Yarra Glen township, and dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating with the vineyard views.

The dog setup. Dogs stay in the outdoor seating area, on lead, while you eat or taste. Water bowls are sometimes out, but bring your own to be sure. Outdoor capacity is limited, so book an outside table rather than turning up hopeful, especially in the cooler months when service moves indoors.

Good to know. The kitchen leans traditional and hearty, with reviewers calling out the pork belly and the panna cotta, and the estate wines pour at the cellar door. It is also a popular wedding venue with a barrel room and on-site accommodation, so weekends can be booked out for functions - worth a call before you drive up.

Getting there. 82 Wills Road, Dixons Creek, a short signed run off the Melba Highway, with on-site parking.

Nearby. Back towards town, Yarrawood Estate and Greenstone Vineyards both take dogs on their lawns, and The Vallie Store in Yarra Glen does coffee with dogs allowed inside.

Warmer months are the play here. The dog-friendly area is outdoors only, so a clear day gets you the views and a comfortable dog; in winter, ring first to check outdoor service is running.

Sources

• Fergusson Winery - Winery Wedding Venues Melbourne · fergussonwinery.com.au
• Pet Friendly Wineries - Yarra Valley Wineries · yarravalleywineries.com.au
• The Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in the Yarra Valley · boatocraigo.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.