Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Kentucky

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great barbecue spots in Kentucky that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Proud Mary BBQ

Lexington, KY

Proud Mary BBQ Proud Mary BBQ is a casual, dog-friendly barbecue joint in Lexington, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, barbecue plates, pulled pork, brisket, chicken, sausage, seafood, ribs, and more. The restaurant is located on the banks of the Kentucky River in between the bridges, exit 99 off of I-75. See Details

Bucky Bees BBQ

Cave City, KY

Bucky Bees BBQ Bucky Bees BBQ is a family-owned eatery in Cave City, KY. Dogs are allowed at tables on the pet-friendly, shaded patio, but Fido must wait outside while you go in to place your order. Enjoy BBQ sandwiches, platters, loaded potatoes and more. See Details

Mark's Feed Store Bar-B-Q

Louisville, KY

Mark's Feed Store Bar-B-Q Mark's Feed Store has five pet-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you for some tangy BBQ meat smothered in their signature sauce that is made up of a mixture of twenty-six ingredients and thirteen spices. Mark's dinner entrees include the chicken finger dinner, tender all-breast meat pieces. Alternatively, you may want to try one of their entree salads, such as Mark's BBQ salad: your choice of pork, chicken, or brisket. The dessert menu includes buttermilk crunch, Oreo banana pudding, and caramel apple sundae with nuts. See Details

Brothers BBQ

Campbellsville, KY

Brothers BBQ Brothers BBQ is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. With no regional tradition in central Kentucky, Brothers uses an experimental approach to barbeque, blending Kansas City style sauce and ribs, Texas style brisket and Eastern North Carolina-inspired pulled pork to create their own award winning fusion. Their kitchen is constantly evolving their sauces to compliment their smoked meats. See Details

Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot & Smokehouse

Louisville, KY

Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot & Smokehouse Frankfort Avenue Beer Depot & Smokehouse in Louisville, KY, is a casual, dog-friendly joint that serves up a variety of delicious, protein-laden dishes. Fido can join you at an outdoor picnic table. Choose from menu options including appetizers, ribs, sandwiches, barbecue sandwiches, pork, brisket, chicken, smoked salmon, soups, chili and more. See Details

Smokey Bones

Bowling Green, KY

Smokey Bones Smokey Bones on Scottsville Road has nine pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. Get your barbecue on at Smokey Bones where they offer a variety of styles like Texas-style Beef Brisket and St. Louis-style Ribs. You can create your own combos, with nine types of meat and sides, including Mashed Potatoes & Brown Gravy, Creamy Cole Slaw, and Cinnamon Apples. There are chicken and seafood dishes too, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and pasta. Stop in during the week for a quick lunch, or on Sundays for their 5-Platter Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Marys. See Details

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar

Lexington, KY

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar J. Render's Southern Table and Bar is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Lexington, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features upscale-style barbecue and Southern fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, classic sandwiches, barbecue, burritos, ribs, chicken, pork, brisket, meatloaf, and more. See Details

The Joint

Eddyville, KY

The Joint The Joint-BBQ, Wings & More is a locally-owned, Eric Church-themed barbecue restaurant in Eddyville, KY offering a variety of smoked meats and tasty sides in a down-home vibe. Their menu features daily specials and country fare like stuffed potatoes, soup of the day, meatloaf, and "piggy-mac." Dogs are welcome to join you at one of several outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio. See Details

Thatcher Barbecue Company

Slade, KY

Thatcher Barbecue Company Located in Slade, KY, pet-friendly Thatcher Barbecue Company serves up a variety of smoked meats and homemade sides. Dogs are permitted to join you at five two-top tables on the large front covered patio while you enjoy your meal. See Details

Homer's Barbecue

Henderson, KY

Homer's Barbecue Homer's Barbecue is a dog-friendly eatery in downtown Henderson, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features smoked meats, craft sides like dirty rice, mac and cheese and cowboy caviar. Be sure to save room for the homemade banana pudding. Beer and cocktails are also available. See Details

City Barbeque

Florence, KY

City Barbeque City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Florence locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its six outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details

Feast BBQ

Louisville, KY

Feast BBQ Feast BBQ is a casual joint serving up a variety of protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, pulled pork, brisket, chopped chicken, pork ribs, smoked tofu, tacos, barbecue sandwiches, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Loaded Tots with creamy coleslaw, green onions, and original bbq sauce. Next, sink your teeth into the Mexican Style Brisket Taco with cabbage, cotija, pickled red onions, cilantro, crema, and lime. Or go for the BBQ Salad with greens, red onions, fried pickles, pulled pork, bbq sauce, green onions, and smoked mustard dressing. Feast BBQ is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am. Note that they are first-come-first-serve, and do not take reservations. See Details

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q

Bowling Green, KY

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including pulled pork, ribs, hotdogs, chicken, barbecue plates, barbecue sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the classic Pulled Pork Sandwich, served with your choice of side (baked beans, potato salad, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, mayo slaw, vinegar slaw, or chips.) Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7pm. See Details

Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ

Louisville, KY

Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ Your dog can join you at Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ on Bauer Ave. Outside, you and Fido will find ten pet-friendly tables. Starting life out as a single food truck and a smoker selling Kansas City style BBQ food, the popularity of the business has seen its expansion into a number of brick and mortar stores. The most popular items on the menu are the smoked wings, highly rated by the people of Kentucky and Louisville. Alternatively, you may want to try one of their sandwiches, like the grilled cheese with chicken, pulled pork, or smoked sausage. All of their sandwiches are served with two sides, including green beans, slaw, potato salad, mashed potatoes, baked beans, and cheezy corn. See Details

City Barbeque

Louisville, KY

City Barbeque City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Louisville locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its twenty outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details

Brother's Bar-B-Que

Madisonville, KY

Brother's Bar-B-Que Brother's Bar-B-Que is a casual, no-frills joint serving up delicious protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, sandwiches, bbq plates, pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken, ribs, burgers, wings, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the shareable wings, in your choice of mild, hot, buffalo, or rib sauce. Next, chow down on the tender Sliced Beef Brisket Sandwich, served with your choice of side (potato salad, baked potato, baked beans, mac and cheese, fries, chips, sweet potato casserole, and more.) Brother's Bar-B-Que is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 8pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm. See Details

City Barbeque

Lexington, KY

City Barbeque City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Lexington locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its five outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order. See Details

Smoke Shack BBQ

Scottsville, KY

Smoke Shack BBQ Smoke Shack BBQ is a laid back eatery offering carry out and dine in with several dog-friendly picnic tables. The menu features lots of meat like chicken, poirk, ribs, burger, and hot dogs. You can order a sandwich, plate, or by the pound. Bring in a turkey or ham and they'll cook if for you with price depending on the pound. Smoke Shack BBQ is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10am to 7pm. See Details

Trifecta BBQ Bar & Grill

Frankfort, KY

Trifecta BBQ Bar & Grill Trifecta BBQ is a bar and grill in Frankfort, KY with dog-friendly outdoor tables. Their menu offers a variety of smoked meats like ribs, pulled pork, pulled chicken, pork tenderloin, brisket and smoked sausage, plus their signature turkey ribs. Dogs are permitted to join you on the patio when the weather is nice, but call ahead to confirm the patio is open before making the trip with Fido. See Details

The Wood Shed Bar-B-Q & Restaurant

Hopkinsville, KY

The Wood Shed Bar-B-Q & Restaurant The Wood Shed Bar-B-Q & Restaurant, located in Hopkinsville, KY, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious protein-laden fare. Fido is welcome to join you at this pet-friendly joint, as they have a convenient walk-up window. The Wood Shed Bar-B-Q & Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday from 10:30am to 8pm. See Details