Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Eastern District, Hong Kong (2026)
Eastern District runs along the north-east of Hong Kong Island, from North Point through Quarry Bay and Tai Koo to Sai Wan Ho, Shau Kei Wan and Chai Wan. It pairs a long harbourfront promenade with the shops and restaurants of Cityplaza and Tai Koo, making it one of the more comfortable parts of the Island for a dog day out. From 9 July 2026, approved venues here may admit dogs.
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 Eastern District
Tai Koo and Quarry Bay are the centre of gravity — Cityplaza and the surrounding streets hold a good number of approved restaurants, from coffee shops to full-service dining. Sai Wan Ho and Shau Kei Wan, a little further east, add smaller neighbourhood spots and easy access to the water.
The Quarry Bay Promenade and the Aldrich Bay waterfront are established dog-walking routes, so a stroll along the harbour followed by a meal nearby is the natural shape of an afternoon here. The district is flat and walkable, and venues cluster tightly enough that a second choice is rarely far.
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 before you get in.
Trams and buses run the length of the north shore, but pets are not carried on the tram, so a taxi or private car is usually the most reliable way in. Once you arrive, most Island neighbourhoods are dense and walkable, so you can reach several approved venues on foot from one drop-off.
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 or tram to get there? No — pet dogs are not allowed on the MTR or the tram. Assistance dogs are. Travel on foot, by taxi or by car.