Nashville’s dog-friendly guide

Round of a-paws, please. From dog-focused shops like The Modern Dog Company to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at Yardstick, it makes sense that Nashville ranks in the top 50 on WalletHub’s Most Pet-Friendly Cities list.

Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, hitting the farmers markets, or just dining out, well bone appétit. Get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly spots around the 615.

Pro tip: You can use BringFido to find more dog-friendly restaurants, pet-friendly hotels, and events, too.

🐾 Dog-friendly outings

• Urban Dog Bar, 5700 Ohio Ave. | Located in the Nations, this combination dog park and bar offers indoor and outdoor play areas, including dedicated spaces for on-leash dogs, small dogs, and general play. Plus, you can truly dine with your dog here — there’s an all-day menu for humans, and your pup can enjoy dog-friendly brews, “doggy dinner,” and pup cream.
• Paddle Dog, 1006 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin | During the warmer months, have some fun in the sun with Paddle Dog’s kayak, canoe, and paddle board rentals. Off the water, chow down on hot dogs, burgers, and other bites at the boathouse eatery.
• Nashville SC, GEODIS Park | Bring your furry friend along to a soccer game by purchasing Pupside Seats. Enjoy the view from the first row in the CESAR Corner Kicks section with two human tickets and one for your dog.
• Nashville Sounds, First Horizon Park | Ruff, ruff, ruff for the home team. Take your pup to the ball game on Tito’s Tail Waggin’ Tuesday for $30. Plus, $5 of that will benefit a local pet organization.

Unless otherwise noted, these dog-friendly spots welcome pups primarily on outdoor patios.

🐾 Coffee shops

• Bongo Java, 2007 Belmont Blvd. | Pups are welcome in the spacious outside seating area across from Belmont.
• Elegy Coffee, locations vary | The honey bear cold brew is a coffee-lover favorite — plus, you can ask for a pup cup for your furry friend.
• Fido, 1812 21st Ave. S. | Legend has it, a dog by this name actually discovered coffee.
• Frothy Monkey, locations vary | TripAdvisor calls this local chain “truly dog friendly (not just tolerant),” and pups are welcome in designated outdoor seating areas.
• Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee West Nashville, 7113 Charlotte Pk. | A social media post reads: “We’re always here for tail wags, belly rubs, and those perfect patio moments.”
• Red Bicycle, locations vary | A Google review says not only is this spot open to pets, the pup cups even have bacon in them.
• Steadfast Coffee, 603 Taylor St. | Work remotely from the large outdoor patio during warm weather and you’re sure to spot plenty of pups.
• Sump Coffee, 8 City Blvd. | Free street parking up to two hours means a morning well spent with your furry friend at oneC1TY’s outdoor seating areas.

🐾 Breweries, cideries, and wineries

• Bar Jackalope, 429B Houston St. | Pro tip: Ask your bartender for a water bowl before heading out to the patio.
• Diskin Cider, 1235 Martin St. | Fire pits during cooler weather, cornhole, and water bowls for your pup? We’re there.
• East Nashville Beer Works, 320 E. Trinity Ln. | The family-friendly outdoor beer garden has something for everyone — including a playground for the kiddos, space for the pups, and plenty of seating for the adults to chat and catch up.
• Fat Bottom Brewing Co., 800 44th Ave. N. | While you sip pints and play cornhole at the outside beer garden, Fido will cheer you on from the table.
• Monday Night Brewing, 1308 Adams St. | A large gravel lot for parking and plenty of outdoor seating — this spot is ideal for posting up with your pup.
• TailGate Brewery, locations vary | You may have heard of Mug Club for humans, but pups can join the Mutt Club for a bandana, treats, and other perks.
• Yee-Haw Brewing Co., 423 6th Ave. S. | Whether you’re watching games on the big screens or listening to live music, your pup can join you all day long on the outdoor patio.

🐾 Restaurants

• Bringle’s Smoking Oasis, 4901 Centennial Blvd. | You’ll enjoy the brisket and one of the many beers on tap while Fido lays on the artificial turf watching the game on the big screens.
• Cheba Hut, 329 Donelson Pk. | This Donelson sandwich shop has a pet-friendly patio with water bowls for pups.
• Double Dogs, 1807 21st Ave. S. | This restaurant is described as the “ultimate sports bar for dog lovers” on Google.
• Five Points Pizza West, 4100 Charlotte Ave. | The restaurant’s patio welcomes pets.
• Germantown Cafe, 1200 5th Ave. N. | This neighborhood favorite serves Southern-inspired classics, and its patio is a welcoming spot for you and your pup.
• Jasper’s, 1918 West End Ave. | Dine al fresco with your furry friend while enjoying hot chicken, burgers, salads, pizza, and more.
• Little Hats Market, locations vary | “Great food, great people, cool vibe, and a very roomy patio!!” — Pam B.
• Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, locations vary | Dogs are allowed on the outdoor patios across all locations, though the downtown eatery has a covered outdoor beer garden.
• M.L.Rose, locations vary | This local chain is all about the patio life — so of course pups are welcome.
• Park Cafe, 4403 Murphy Rd. | The spacious patio is dog-friendly, making it an easy choice for brunch, lunch, or dinner with your furry companion.
• Pete & Terry’s Tavern, 501 Broadway | The best part? You pup can get the zoomies out at the Pups N Play dog park outside of Bridgestone.
• Phat Bites, 2730 Lebanon Pk. B | This spot is open until 2 a.m. nightly and boasts a dog-friendly outdoor patio out front.
• Puckett’s, locations vary | Puckett’s offers dog-friendly dining on their patio for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the downtown Nashville and downtown Franklin locations.
• Scout’s Pub, 158 Front St., Franklin | Fido won’t go hungry here, thanks to a six-item dog menu featuring everything from bacon to burgers.
• Streetcar Taps and Garden, 4916 Charlotte Pk. | Your pups are always welcome on the patio, which is covered and heated during colder months.
• The Southern, 150 3rd Ave. S. | This steak and seafood spot was even included on this “Downtown Nashville’s Top Dog-Friendly Patios” list.
• Von Elrod’s Beer Hall & Kitchen, 1004 4th Ave. N. | On BringFido, pawrents specifically noting the artificial turf, heated and cooled covered patio, and pet-friendly supplies.
• V Modern Italian, 820 Division St. | Pizza and pasta for you, plus water bowls and treats for pups on the patio.
• Waldo’s Chicken & Beer, locations vary | Find a seat on the dog-friendly patio to enjoy fried chicken and a cold drink with your pup by your side.

🐾 Shops

• Draper James, 2608 12th Ave. S. | Don’t forget to snap a photo of your furry friend at the mural outside after you’ve purchased something for them from the Draper James pet collection.
• Gift Horse, 1006 Fatherland St. #301 | Bring your pup along to help you pick the perfect handmade card, paper good, or gift.
• Parnassus Books, 3900 Hillsboro Pk. #14 |This book store even has its own shop dogs, each with very important roles.
• Silo Market, 5500 Centennial Blvd. Ste. A | Grab your market goods and post up on the outdoor patio for lunch — but don’t forget Fido’s treat from inside. Try this: Fill out the Pet of the Month submission form.
• White’s Mercantile, locations vary | As a “general store for the modern tastemaker,” White’s welcomes pooches of all kinds and has a history of giving treats to Nashville’s pups.

🐾 Parks and trails

• Beaman Park, 5911 Old Hickory Blvd. | With over 15 miles of hiking trails, you and your pup can enjoy a full day of exploring nature together.
• Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson Pkwy. | This urban oasis is a popular dog hike with good reason — carillon bell chimes and 11 acres of walking.
• Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave. | Explore all 132 acres the park offers, hit up the one-mile walking trail, or take your dog out for some off-leash socialization at the dog park.
• Fair Park Dog Park, Bransford Avenue | This puppy play park is conveniently located near the fairgrounds and GEODIS Park, receiving a 4 out of 5 bones on BringFido.
• Fannie Mae Dees Park, 2400 Blakemore Ave. | This compact outdoor area offers shade trees, playground equipment, and local art.
• Frankie Pierce Park, 130 Lifeway Plaza | This downtown green space also offers a fenced-in dog park featuring a paved walkway and a large area of artificial grass.
• Gulch Dog Park, 1216 Pine St. | Be sure to snap a photo of your pup in front of the locally-painted murals.
• Percy Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd. | Warner Parks span more than 3,100 acres of forest and field, and Edwin Warner Dog Park houses a fenced-in area for your pooch.
• Radnor Lake State Park, 1160 Otter Creek Rd. | Pets are allowed on the Otter Creek Road trail.
• Shelby Park, Shelby Ave. and S. 20th St. | This 300-acre multi-use park is just two miles from downtown and includes the Shelby Bottom Natural Area — the dog park is located behind the community center.
• Two Rivers Dog Park, 3150 McGavock Pk. | Pet owners can do laps with their pooches while they play on the 0.3-mile path around the park.