Dog Friendly Bars & Pubs 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 bars & pubs in Kentucky that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Paducah Beer Werks
Paducah Beer Werks Paducah Beer Werks is a unique dog-friendly joint that serves up craft brews and deliciously prepared eats. Choose from menu options including appetizers, wings, salads, paninis, pizza, calzones, flatbreads, burgers, 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 a cold small-batch brew, and an order of the highly recommended Pepperoni Chips - fried pepperoni slices seasoned with Italian spices and topped with parmesan cheese. Next, chow down on the Blossom Burger - an Angus steak patty topped with provolone cheese, bacon, spinach, tomato, fried onion straws, and PBW's homemade blossom sauce, served with a side of fries. Or bite into a slice of the PBW Pizza - homemade dough topped with red sauce, prosciutto, sriracha sausage, sundried tomatoes, roasted garlic, mushrooms, and mozzarella cheese, topped with a pesto swirl. See Details
Pet Friendly Molly Malones
Molly Malones Molly Malones is a dog-friendly Irish pub in the highlands of Louisville, KY. Order a pint of Guinness and some bangers and mash while you sit with Fido at an outdoor table in the covered patio out front. See Details
Blue Stallion Brewing Co. Blue Stallion Brewing Company is a pet-friendly establishment in Lexington, KY. Your leashed pup can join you outside at one of their picnic tables. They serve traditional German ales, lagers, and new styles ranging from Ales and IPAs. Pair your drink with food from Salt & Vinegar, which is located inside. Please note table service isn't available, so Fido will have to wait outside while you order. See Details
West Sixth Brewing West Sixth Brewing in Lexington, KY, has a dog-friendly beer garden where Fido can join you for a pint! Food is offered from Smithtown Seafood, located next door. You can order to your table, or walk up to their counter. See Details
Down One Bourbon Bar & Restaurant Down One Bourbon Bar and Restaurant is a casual eatery that serves up cold drinks and delicious eats. Choose from a variety of menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, chicken, barbecue, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a House Old Fashioned (sugar, flamed orange, bitters) and an order of the Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates with gorgonzola cheese and a bourbon maple glaze. Next, chow down on the highly-recommended Three Little Pigs Sandwich with pulled pork butt, bacon, roasted pork belly, coleslaw, pickles, and mustard BBQ on a roll, served with your choice of side (house chips, fruit, seasoned fries, collard greens, or jalapeno cheddar grits.) Down One is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 11pm, Friday from 11am to 1am, and Saturday from 4pm to 1am. See Details
Against the Grain Against the Grain is a dog-friendly brewpub in Louisville, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you on their seasonal, dog-friendly patio during the warmer months. They offer 15 craft beers on tap and a food menu that includes pork nachos, spare ribs, and beer can chicken. See Details
The Irish Rover The Irish Rover, located in Louisville, KY, is an Irish-inspired bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious pub grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, seafood, lamb, sausage, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pork and more. Please note that their patio availability is weather dependent. See Details
Ethereal Brewing Ethereal Brewing specializes in crafting a flavorful and refreshing lineup of Belgian and American beers in a casual dog-friendly setting. Patrons can sample over a dozen taps of quality brews. Food trucks are often onsite to provide tasty grub. Well-behaved dogs are welcome both inside and outside. Ethereal Brewing is open Monday through Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday noon to 11pm. See Details
Merle's Whiskey Kitchen Merle's Whiskey Kitchen is a lively bar and eatery in Louisville, KY, that serves up a variety of down-home Southern comfort foods. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their many pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, fried chicken and more. See Details
The Kitchen at Country Boy Brewing The Kitchen at Country Boy Brewing is a laid-back eatery with a dog-friendly patio located in Country Boy's taproom in Georgetown, KY. Choose from a variety of tasty eats like flatbreads, hot dogs, beer cheese, and wings, then pair it with one of Country Boy's minimally processed, house-brewed craft beers. Dogs are welcome to join you at one of several outdoor tables on the patio. See Details
Sig Luscher Brewery Sig Luscher Brewery, located in Frankfort, KY, is a casual, dog friendly brewery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. They serve hot dogs and five varieties of bagels sticks (along with various spreads). There are also a few downtown restaurants that deliver. If you are not a beer drinker, wine is also available. See Details
Hop's Hop's beer garden and restaurant serves a rotating menu of casual dishes created using local, sustainable ingredients whenever possible. All dining tables are outdoors and are pet-friendly. See Details
Hofbräuhaus Newport Hofbräuhaus Newport, located in Newport, KY, is a German beer hall with dog-friendly, outdoor seating. They feature a wide selection of traditional lagers brewed on site every day and award-winning menu that includes Bavarian food and American favorites like soft pretzels with bier cheese, potato soup, Wurstl, Schnitzels, sandwiches, burgers, homemade desserts and more. Save room for the Schwarzwälder Kirsch Torte - a traditional Black Forest chocolate & sweet cream layer cake. See Details
Flanagan's Ale House Flanagan's Ale House serves up a variety of delicious pub grub in a casual atmosphere. Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, fish, sandwiches, burgers, flatbreads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of the few pet-friendly tables available on the side of the building while you enjoy your meal (unfortunately, pets are not allowed in the courtyard.) See Details
Molly Malone's Irish Pub & Restaurant Menu features Emerald Isle favorites such as Irish spring rolls, lamb stew, shepherd's pie, and corned beef & cabbage. See Details
World of Beer World of Beer, located in Louisville, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious tavern-style grub. Choose from menu options including starters, soups, salads, wings, tacos, flatbreads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steak, pork, sausage, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their six pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy a pint. Start off with a craft spirit and an order of the Tater Tot Poutine - crispy tater tots loaded with melted mozzarella, Amber Lager gravy, and fresh scallions. Next, chow down on the Chimay Burger - an Angus burger topped with Chimay Classique cheese, Belgian cheese, sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions, and Chimay sauce on a brioche bun. Or go for the Shrimp Tacos - two lightly grilled tortillas filled with beer-battered shrimp, roasted tomato and corn salsa, shredded lettuce, avocado, cilantro, and queso fresco. See Details
Rooster's Rooster's, located in Bowling Green, KY, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious bar fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, wings, burgers, sandwiches, subs, burritos, wraps, quesadillas, pizza, 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 a cold beer and an order of the Dumpster Tots - tater tots topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos, and Dumpster Dressing. Next, chow down on the Buffalo Chicken Sub with diced, fried chicken covered with Rooster's homemade Medium wing sauce, diced celery, lettuce, tomatoes, mozzarella, and provolone cheese, sprinkled with bleu cheese crumbles. Or bite into the Italian Pizza topped with tomato sauce, pepperoni, ham, salami, tomatoes, red onions, banana peppers, Italian dressing, and a blend of mozzarella and provolone cheeses! Rooster's is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am to 12am, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 1am. See Details
Shamrock Bar & Grille Shamrock Bar and Grille is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious bar fare. Choose from menu options including breakfast specialties, biscuits, French toast, chicken and waffles, breakfast sandwiches, appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, steak, chicken, pork chops, soups, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their nine pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Southwestern Eggrolls, filled with chicken, spinach, corn, red peppers, jalapenos, and cheese, deep fried, and served with a salsa ranch for dipping. Next, tuck into the Volcano'Round - a cayenne burger, grilled and pkled high with jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, bacon, and lava mayo! Shamrock Bar and Grille is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 1am, Friday from 11am to 2:30am, Saturday from 10am to 2:30am, and Sunday from 10am to 1am. See Details
Mile Wide Beer Co. Mile Wide Beer Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, is housed in a former biscuit factory adjacent to an imposing grain silo. The dog-friendly brewery and taproom features a large outdoor patio with picnic tables. The taproom offers up creative ales, stouts, lagers, pilsners, spirits, and a house red and white wine. Mac's at Mile Wide dishes out authentic Italian brick oven pizzas. See Details
Gillum's Sports Lounge Gillum's Sports Lounge in Richmond, KY, offers five dog-friendly tables outside where you and your pup can catch the big game and enjoy a cold drink. Gillum's serves a full menu of bar bites, pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and entrees. The bar serves a full range of beverages, and they often host live music. See Details
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