Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Central & Western, Hong Kong (2026)

July 3, 2026

Central & Western is one of the easiest parts of Hong Kong to eat out with your dog. From the brunch cafés of Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan to the waterfront at Kennedy Town, the district has one of the highest concentrations of approved dog-friendly restaurants on Hong Kong Island. From 9 July 2026, dogs may join you inside restaurants on FEHD’s approved list — here are the best-loved spots, and everything you need to plan the outing.

The highest-rated picks

Approved venues in this district with the strongest Google ratings. Ratings via Google; tap a venue for details, the map and directions.

Where to go with your dog in Central & Western

The district runs along the north-west of Hong Kong Island — Central, Sheung Wan, Sai Ying Pun, Kennedy Town, the Mid-Levels and The Peak. Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun are the heart of the independent café and brunch scene, with small owner-run kitchens that tend to be the most relaxed about dogs. Kennedy Town’s waterfront promenade is a long-standing dog-walking spot, so pairing a walk along the praya with a meal nearby makes an easy afternoon.

Because these neighbourhoods are dense and walkable, you can often reach several approved restaurants on foot from one starting point — handy if your first choice is full or its dog area is already taken.

Getting there with your dog

Pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR — only assistance dogs are, plus the separate Light Rail pet scheme in the New Territories — so plan to arrive on foot, by taxi or by private car. Not every taxi will take a dog, so a carrier or a mat helps, and it is worth confirming with the driver.

Kennedy Town, Sai Ying Pun and Sheung Wan are all comfortably walkable from one another along the waterfront and main roads. If you are coming from further away, a taxi to your chosen neighbourhood and walking between venues is usually the smoothest option.

Before you visit

Being on the approved list means a restaurant may admit dogs from 9 July 2026 — it does not set the house rules. Each venue decides the details: whether dogs are welcome throughout or only in a certain zone, whether they may sit on chairs, and whether a cleaning charge applies. Check the restaurant’s customer notice or call ahead, especially at busy times.

Keep your dog leashed and under control, bring water and a mat, and clean up after any accident. A well-behaved visit is what keeps these places dog-friendly.

Frequently asked questions

Can dogs go inside these restaurants now? From 9 July 2026, approved venues on FEHD’s final list may admit dogs. Before that date, dogs are not permitted on food premises except guide and working dogs.

Is the whole restaurant dog-friendly, or just outdoor seating? It depends on the venue’s own house rules — some welcome dogs throughout, others set a dog zone or an outdoor-only area. Always confirm with the restaurant.

Can I take my dog on the MTR to get there? No — pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR. Assistance dogs are, and there is a separate Light Rail pet scheme in the north-west New Territories. For Central & Western, travel on foot, by taxi or by car.