Your Guide to Dog-Friendly Bars and Restaurants in Philly
From sidewalk cafes to sunny beer gardens, these dog-friendly destinations make it easy to toast the season with your four-legged friends.
Little Miss Barclay Swartz enjoys a Chewsteak from Square 1682’s new dog-friendly “Pupadelphia” menu. / Photograph by Laura Swartz
August is National Dog Month, and what better way to celebrate your four-legged best friend than by raising a glass together? (Well, you raise yours, they lap theirs.) There are tons of outdoor restaurants and bars around Philly where you can bring your furry BFF, including some that have special dog menus!
But before we get started, let’s make sure we’re not that dog owner, shall we? “Bringing your dog to a cafe without following the rules can be annoying to other patrons at best and dangerous for your dog at worst,” contributor Annemarie Dooling reminds us. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, pack up the treats (and poop bags) for some adventures out on the town with your pup.
From sunny beer gardens with room to roam to sidewalk cafes with water bowls at the ready, here’s where you can sip, savor the summer, and let your dog bask in the attention they so effortlessly command.
The Boozy Mutt offers food for humans and their doggy friends. / Photograph by Erik Weber
The Boozy Mutt
We’ve got to start, of course, with the spot designed especially with dogs in mind. Brewerytown’s Boozy Mutt is a favorite of Philly Mag dog critic, Coconut Aranita, for good reason. First off: 6,500-square-foot indoor-outdoor dog park with plenty of space for off-leash socializing. They’ve got a self-serve dog wash station, trained “rufferees” to help keep the peace, and an extensive dog menu with everything from treats to sliders to a “bark-cuterie” sampler. They’ve also got events every week, including breed meetups, game day watch parties, and adoption events in case you’re still looking for your fur-ever friend. Note that you have to pre-register your dog online and upload their vaccine info to get in. Day passes start at $10, but if this is going to become a regular hangout, opt for a membership ($40 monthly or $360 annual), which also gets you some extra perks. 2639 Poplar Street.
Dogs enjoying the 2,000-square-foot dog park at Craft Hall / Photograph courtesy Craft Hall
Craft Hall
Inside, Craft Hall is a great place to watch a game or enjoy a family outing (hello, pirate ship playground). But outside, it’s all about the doggos. Their Unleashed: Bark & Beer dedicated doggy play area offers 2,000 square feet to run around while you enjoy your drinks. They’ve also got custom dog “cocktails,” made with fresh fruit or vegetables and blended with coconut water until smooth. Keep an eye out in February when they host their annual Puppy Bowl event, transforming part of their indoor space into a doggy-sized gridiron for maximum cuteness. 901 North Delaware Avenue.
Sunset Social
Located on the 1.2-acre Cira Green rooftop park, Sunset Social offers immaculate views, fun events like outdoor movies, and even its own little dog park in the middle of the action. (Note: Dogs can be off-leash inside the dog park, but must be leashed everywhere else at Sunset Social.) 129 South 30th Street.
Parc is one of Philly’s most dog-friendly restaurants. / Photograph courtesy @arlodoodlenyc
Parc
The hotspot for the chicest of Philly dogs, Parc’s sidewalk cafe is the spot to sniff and be sniffed. With complimentary water bowls at the ready, you’re all set to soak in the Parisian vibes (and sneak your companion some steak frites under the table). 227 South 18th Street.
Urban Farmer
Urban Farmer at the Logan Hotel is making sure pups can feast in style with its drool-worthy Puppy Menu. Available on the patio, in the cocktail lounge, or via in-room service, the menu from executive chef Sonny Ingui features includes “Pupetizers,” “Big Bark Bites,” and a “Doggy Dessert,” all served in custom YETI bowls. Think homemade dog biscuits, grilled chicken, beef tenderloin, and a signature Puppy. For dessert? A strawberry-banana “ice cream” made with frozen Greek yogurt and topped with a dog biscuit. 1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Urban Farmer executive chef Sonny Ingui feeding their Puppy Menu to a furry patron. / Photograph courtesy of Urban Farmer
Walnut Garden
This beer garden is very family-friendly, and that includes your four-legged family members. While your kids play on the Jeep-shaped playground, your dogs can lap from a water bowl and hope you drop a chicken tender for them to gobble up. Note that this spot is seasonal — they’ll close after New Year’s and reopen in the spring — so be sure to get your visits in during the dog days of summer (and fall). 1706-10 Walnut Street.
Square 1682
The Hotel Palomar is known for being especially dog-friendly, so it was only a matter of time until its on-site restaurant got in on the action. Square 1682’s new Pupadelphia Menu is available for sidewalk dining (plus room service if you’re staying over). Executive chef Patrick Czerniak crafted the menu to appeal to dogs’ discerning palates, with dishes such as the “Chewsteak” (shaved ribeye, Cooper American cheese, and pumpkin-seed oat crumble), “South Paw Salmon,” and the “Rittenhowl Burger.” For breakfast, dogs can start their day off right with the “Pawfait Power Bowl” made with scrambled eggs, Greek yogurt, banana, and berries. 121 South 17th Street.
A dog-friendly breakfast bowl at Square 1682 / Photograph by Eleni Sterious, Punch Media PR
Evil Genius
The brewery with the whimsical names (“Purple Monkey Dishwasher,” anyone?) also has a delightful beer garden that welcomes kids and dogs. You may even run into their resident pup, Dougal, who has his own birthday festival (and special-edition beer) each June. Evil Genius also hosts dog meetups, including their weekly Friday Yappy Hour where dogs can go off-leash in the beer garden. 1727 North Front Street.
The WET Deck at W Philadelphia
The W Philadelphia is a dog-friendly hotel, but we weren’t ready for the fact that their welcome extends to their posh poolside experience. Leashed dogs are welcome to enjoy their day in the sun as you sip cocktails and dine on bites from cute little tuna tartare cones to full-on burgers. (Order a side of chicken with your Caesar salad and promptly drop it on the ground, they will manifest.) Level up and rent a cabana for the day, giving your pup a shady place to nap as you lounge the day away. And if all those resort vibes you want to turn this into a staycation, the W Philadelphia will welcome your companion with open arms, including dog beds, treats, toys, bowls … an entire package of freebies just for dogs to enjoy their stay. 1439 Chestnut Street, seventh floor.
Author and her dog share a cabana at the W Philadelphia’s WET Deck.
Frankie’s Summer Club
Philly’s newest beer garden opened this summer in the courtyard of what used to be UArts’ Furness Hall — thanks, Scout! They’ve got food and drink by Irwin’s (the soft-serve is a must), backyard-party vibes, and they can’t wait to meet your dogs. Really, they told us. 355 South 15th Street.
Morgan’s Pier
Seasonal, scenic, and spacious, Morgan’s Pier is a summer playground for humans and dogs alike. The river breeze keeps everyone cool, and water bowls abound. Even better, they host monthly Yappy Hour — usually on the first Monday of the month, from 4 to 8 p.m. — with proceeds going to the PSPCA. 221 North Columbus Boulevard.
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Sunday Girl
This Old City cafe is so dog-friendly, they’ve got pet beds and toys inside! Plus, a wall of dog photos for good measure. And they’re really rooting for your success — this past spring they hosted a cafe-ready workshop to teach essential leash manners for dogs that aspire to a lifetime of sidewalk dining by your side. 263 North 3rd Street.
Philadelphia Brewing Company
Kensington’s year-round beer garden loves dogs. They even have a special pale ale created in memory of their beloved Beuke, with proceeds benefiting the PSPCA. In addition to being an all-around dog-friendly place, they also host their annual Furry Friends of Frankford Pet Festival each spring — they team up with Olde Kensington Boutique for a day of pet-themed games, pet vendors, a pet parade through the neighborhood, live music, and adoptable pets. 2440 Frankford Avenue.
Fette Sau
What dog doesn’t love barbecue? This meat-heavy spot in Fishtown has outdoor dining that’s every canine’s dream — smoked meats by the pound! And while they’re always dog-friendly, they’re going all-in on National Dog Month with Dog Days of Summer August 23rd and 24th: There will be pet portraits, adoptable dogs, live music, pet-friendly activities (including doggy pools), and free puppucinos! Proceeds from special menu items and merch will be donated to Street Tails Animal Shelter. 1208 Frankford Avenue.
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The Wine Garden
Stylish mother-daughter duo Nazaret Teclesambet and Favian Sutton opened this oasis back in 2019 and have since expanded to a pink holiday pop-up and their current summer residency at the Navy Yard. But their flagship location in West Philly remains the purest distillation of their glamour and hospitality. And that extends to posh pooches, whom they provide with water bowls and toys in the garden. 5019 Baltimore Avenue.
PHS Pop-Up Gardens
Dogs are always welcome at both locations of PHS pop-up gardens, which offer food, craft brews, cocktails, family-friendly activities, plant swaps and craft workshops throughout the spring and summer seasons. Also at both locations? A bright orange frozen Gritty Marg rimmed with black salt. 1438 South Street and 106 Jamestown Avenue.
Photograph courtesy of Fetch Park
Coming Soon: Fetch Park
When Bark Social abruptly closed in Manayunk at the end of last year, it left a dog-park-sized hole in our hearts. But tails will once again be wagging there this fall as the Atlanta-based dog-park bar expands to the Northeast. Dogs can roam free in a fully supervised (by “Woof Wardens”) off-leash park with craft cocktails, Southern-inspired bites, and weekly events like trivia, live music, and bingo nights. We can’t wait! 3720 Main Street.
