our 7 favorite dog-friendly austin restaurants and bars
It’s an unwritten rule that if you live in Austin, you have to love dogs. You just have to. And if you live in Austin, you already know that it’s one of the most dog-friendly cities in the world. Feel like going out for a drink or a bite, but don’t want to leave your doggo at home? You’re in luck, friends, because we’ve put together a list of our seven favorite dog-friendly bars and restaurants in Austin.
Downtown Austin’s Parlor & Yard is a throw-back sports bar and lounge with a big patio for your dog to chill while you watch a game, enjoy a drink or have a slice of Brooklyn Pie & Co pizza.
601 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
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The Pitch is Northeast Austin’s sports, dining and entertainment venue located near Parmer Field. And hello, Pickleball courts! They have 4 restaurants, 2 bars and a coffee shop and there’s truly something for everyone. Be sure to check out their event calendar for trivia nights and game watching parties.
13000 Harris Ridge Blvd, Austin, TX 78753
Combination dog park/bar/restaurant where you can enjoy a cold drink under one of their shaded trees while your 4-legged friend plays. A one-time visit pass is $9, and memberships are $25 monthly or $249 annually. Yard bar is 21+ only, so be sure to leave the littles at home.
6700 Burnet Rd Austin, TX 78757
This adorable east side Bavarian Brewery & Biergarten is an oasis of beer and brats with a 400-seat, dog-friendly outdoor biergarten. House made sausages and schnitzels are a must-try, and check out their event calendar for live music.
4715 E 5th St Austin, TX 78702
There are restaurants that have a menu for dogs, then there’s Blue Lacy. Chicken & rice, ground beef and doggie ice cream? Yes, please! Located in the Mueller Neighborhood at the Origin Hotel Austin, Blue Lacy is a spot that’s made for people and their pets.
1825 McBee St, Austin, TX 78723
One of Rainey Street’s mainstays, Banger’s recently completed renovations to their beer garden and their off-leash dog park has reopened. Your furiend can play while you enjoy live music and their 100+ beers on tap.
79 Rainey St, Austin, TX 78701
Self-described as New Orleans-meets-East Austin dive bar and scratch kitchen, The Cavalier has one of the most original dog-loyalty programs we’ve ever seen. Their Puppy Payroll Program goes like this – write your dog’s name and your IG handle on a punch card. Each time you go, the bartender punches your card, and repeated visits earn freebies like snacks, cocktails or beer. The program starts over each month, and there’s even a photo mounted behind the bar for the dog that showed up the most the previous month.
2400 Webberville Rd Suite A, Austin, TX 78702
