Dog Friendly Restaurants in Shaftsbury, VT

There are 40 dog-friendly restaurants within 20 miles of Shaftsbury that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Shaftsbury. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly The Publyk House
The Publyk House The historic Bennington Publyk House & Tavern offers traditional New England hospitality with great American favorites served fireside in the dining rooms and more casually in the tavern. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and great Mt. Anthony views from the dog-friendly decks during summer & fall. See Details
Pet Friendly Gringo Jack's
Gringo Jack's Tasty fusion of Mexican and Southwestern dishes such as chipotle shrimp, skirt steak fajitas, slow smoked pork tacos, and Buffalo chicken quesadillas. Outdoor seating area welcome dogs. Opens daily at 11am. See Details
J. J. Hapgood General Store and Eatery J.J. Hapgood General Store and Eatery is a dog-friendly establishment. This local purveyor of basic provisions, dry goods, and Vermont produce, also provides authentic wood-fired pizza and prepared meals. Located in the heart of historic Peru village, you and Fido can join them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner outside. On the menu, you'll find a number of intriguing entrees, such as the IPA beer battered fish and chips: haddock, hand cut fries, remoulade, charred lemon, and smoked sea salt. For the early birds, the breakfast menu includes buttermilk fried chicken sandwich, served with arugula, tomato, cheddar, sriracha mayo on brioche. This eatery is open Sunday through Tuesday from 7am to 5pm and Wednesday from 7am to 7pm and Thursday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm. See Details
The Elm Street Market Dogs are allowed at The Elm Street Market. You and your pooch can pull up a chair at one of their three outdoor tables. You'll find sandwiches, paninis, salads, and snacks on the menu. One of their signature sandwiches is the Mapleicious, stuffed with honey maple glazed turkey, honey maple glazed ham, Vermont cheddar cheese, crisp granny smith apples, baby spinach, and their own homemade maple sriracha mayo on a round roll. They only use Boar's Head meats and cheese in all of their jam-packed sandwiches. The Elm Street Market is open weekdays from 8am to 6pm and weekends from 8am to 5am. See Details
The Crooked Ram Fido is welcome in the seasonal outdoor picnic area at The Crooked Ram in Manchester, VT. This dog-friendly, upscale restaurant serves modern American food. Along with their assorted menu options, they offer local craft beer and biodynamic wines. See Details
The Dutchman's Tavern The Dutchman's Tavern is a dog-friendly bar and restaurant in Bennington, VT, where Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. The menu features meat and seafood dinners, as well as sandwiches and wraps and a number of daily specials. Pair your meal with an ale, sour, IPA, pilsner, stout or cider. See Details
Benner's Bagels Pizza 'N What Nosh Benner's Bagels Pizza n' Whatnosh is dog-friendly. The restaurant, located within a colonial building constructed in 1816, has four picnic tables for dog owners and their pets, as long as they are on a leash. Benner's is open if you need a morning cup of coffee or a bagel, a breakfast sandwich or calzone, an Italian lunch, and even a late night snack. One of their specialty pizzas, the kitchen sink, comes with house dressing topped with marinated chicken, garlic, tomato, feta, mushroom, artichoke hearts, and broccoli. If you're not in the mood for a pie, the eggplant parmesan comes highly recommended by local patrons. Their opening times are Monday through Wednesday from 8:30am to 9:00pm, Thursday to Friday from 8:30am to 10:00pm, Saturday from 9:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday from 10:00am to 9:00pm. See Details
Seasons Restaurant Seasons Restaurant follows nature's lead, incorporating seasonally inspired dishes on the menu four times a year. Outside, you and Fido will find lots of dog-friendly tables. Their menu is made up of lots of classic American dishes, including burgers and sandwiches. For dinner, you'll find sauteed chicken and fresh capellini pasta, served with pesto, artichokes, portobello mushrooms, piquante peppers, and gorgonzola. Not only do they serve food for the seasons, you can also enjoy reggae, acoustic rock, and lots of other live events next to the fire pit under the stars. Seasons Restaurant is open Sunday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, and Friday to Saturday from 11:30am to 9:30pm. See Details
Thai Basil Thai Basil in Manchester, VT serves Thai food in a charming old house with quick and pleasant service. Menu includes satay chicken, shrimp spring rolls, larb salad, mango curry, red snapper, and teriyaki salmon. Spacious outdoor seating area is dog friendly. See Details
Papa Pete's Papa Pete's is home to the giant pancakes, so bring your appetites. The pet-friendly outdoor seating area welcomes dogs, but calling ahead to confirm availability is encouraged. See Details
Charlie's Coffee House Charlie's Coffee House is a dog-friendly, local coffee shop in Manchester, VT serving the locally-roasted Mocha Joe's Coffee and Espresso. Their menu includes specialty coffee drinks, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, teas, muffings, pastries and more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the porch and patio while you enjoy your meal. Water bowls are available. You may be greeted by the cafe's furry mascot, Charlie, who the coffee shop is named after! See Details
Farm Road Brewing Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor, pet-friendly table at Farm Road Brewing, a brewery and restaurant in Bennington, VT. Enjoy a variety of classic and unique beers. They also serve a food menu including items like pizza, wings, sliders, nachos and more. See Details
The Copper Grouse The Copper Grouse is a lovely American restaurant located in the Taconic Hotel in Manchester, VT. Along with the hotel, the eatery's patio is pet friendly and welcomes pups to dine with their owners. Both you and Fido will stay comfortable with shade for the sun and heaters for the cool temperatures. Try their seared duck breast with sauteed vegetables. See Details
Ye Olde Tavern From the moment you arrive, it feels as if you have stepped back into 18th Century New England. This colonial-era tavern catered to the Vermont Green Mountain Boys and the politically influential folk before, during, and after Vermont became a state. The tavern was where the elite of Manchester Center, VT met to drink, eat and sleep. Weather permitting, dogs are welcome to join you on the seasonal patio during the summer season. Outdoor seating closes during the winter months. Calling ahead to confirm the availability of pet-friendly seating is encouraged. See Details
Ravens Den Steakhouse and Taproom You can bring your well-behaved dog to the Ravens Den Steakhouse, where they offer ten pet-friendly tables for dogs and their owners. Although specializing in steaks, you'll also find plenty of other palatable dishes at this steakhouse. Locals rave about the weiner schnitzel, a traditional Austrian dish, made from milk-fed veal breaded and sauteed in clarified butter until crispy. The comprehensive wine list and craft beer options offer you the perfect accompaniment to your steak dinner. The Ravens Den Steakhouse is open Monday through Friday from 4:30pm to 10:00pm and Saturday to Sunday from 11:30am to 11:00pm. See Details
Al Ducci's Al Ducci's has four dog-friendly tables on the patio. This gourmet eatery and specialty food store serves sandwiches and salads from their pantry. The specialty sandwiches on offer include the three meat Italian combo, served with roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, basil, oil, and vinegar. If you're in the mood for something a little hotter, then you can order the chicken cutlet: oven baked with olive oil, broccoli rabe, fresh mozzarella, oil, and vinegar. Al Ducci's is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 8am to 6pm and Thursday through Saturday from 8am to 8pm. See Details
Ponce Bistro Ponce Bistro has seven dog-friendly tables outside. The owner, Ron, hails from Brooklyn and points to his Puerto Rican roots and love of New York fare for the inspiration to his unique cuisine. From the bistro menu, the shrimp in peanut green curry with basil is recommended by locals, a West Coast version of curry with lots of fresh ginger, lemongrass, fennel root, and fresh basil served with shrimp, rice, and red peppers. Finish off your dining experience with a decadent dessert, including apricot danishes, meringues, chocolate ganache dipped coconut macaroons and strawberry lemonade butter cake. Ponce Bistro is open every day of the week from 9am to 9pm. See Details
Barrows House Restaurant Located in one of the eight buildings at Barrows House, Barrows House Restaurant is pet-friendly. The six-acre property is full of gardens, expansive lawns, and stunning trees for you and Fido to get lost in. The restaurant itself is an American gastropub with a modern twist on traditional New England tavern fare. The main courses on the dinner menu include seared scallops, served with fingerling chips, avocado mousse, bacon cream sauce, and roasted corn salsa. If you and Fido are choosing to frequent the establishment in the morning, you can fill up on a classic Eggs Benedict, buttermilk pancakes, or Dorset Inn corned beef hash. Barrows House Restaurant is open every day of the week from 5pm to 9pm. See Details
Bromley Market Dogs are welcome at Bromley Market. This little grocery store offers a coffee shop, bakery, breakfast, lunch, dinner, daily and weekly specials. For lunch, you can craft your own pizza or select one of their specials to be cooked in the wood-fire oven. At dinner time, they have a large spread of dishes from all over the world, including BBQ ribs, mac and cheese, eggplant parm, Asian noodles, chicken cutlets, roast chicken, and more dishes added every single day. The Bromley Market has three picnic tables outside for dogs and their owners and is open Sunday through Thursday from 7am to 7pm, Friday from 7am to 9pm, and Saturday from 7am to 8pm. See Details
Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza This pizzeria on Main Street has seven pet-friendly outdoor tables, so you can bring your dog along to share a slice. Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza is serving up New York thin crust, and thick crust Sicilian. Build your own pie or go for one of their specialty pies like Southwest Steak and Cheese, Spicy Buffalo, and BBQ Pulled Pork. Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza has hearty pasta dishes including Stuffed Shells, Chicken Cacciatore, and Spaghetti and Meatballs. You can also build your own pasta. Ramunto's Brick Oven Pizza also has burgers, calzones, hoagies, and wraps. There are over twenty beers on tap, including local and domestic brews. 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
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