MadTree Parks & Rec
Blue Ash4321 Glendale Milford Rd, Blue Ash, OH 45242
A MadTree Brewing taproom inside Summit Park with a dog-friendly patio next to the park's trails and dog park.
Bring the dog
Dog-Friendly Cincinnati: Patios, Breweries and Places to Go
7 breweries, 7 patios and pubs, and 19 dog parks and trails around Greater Cincinnati that welcome dogs, each one checked by the NatiPets team against the place's own website.
- Breweries
- 7
- Patios and pubs
- 7
- Dog parks and trails
- 19
- Communities
- 10
Quick answers
Where can I take my dog in Cincinnati?
Which Cincinnati breweries allow dogs?
Direct answer
Dogs are welcome at MadTree Parks & Rec (Blue Ash), Firehouse Grill & Brewery (Blue Ash), Braxton Brewing Company (Covington) and more, 7 breweries in all across our community guides. Most allow leashed dogs outdoors only, and a few let dogs inside during set hours, so check the house rules below before you go.
Which Cincinnati patios are dog-friendly?
Direct answer
NatiPets has verified 14 dog-friendly patios around Greater Cincinnati, from brewery beer gardens to neighborhood pubs, including Anderson Township Pub (Anderson Township), Anderson Pub & Grill (Anderson Township), Gypsy's (Covington). Each listing links to the business's own site, because patio policies change with the season and the crowd.
Which Cincinnati restaurants allow dogs?
Direct answer
Restaurants and bars that welcome dogs are almost always patio-only. Verified spots include Anderson Township Pub (Anderson Township), Anderson Pub & Grill (Anderson Township), Gypsy's (Covington), The 859 Taproom and Grill (Florence). Dogs generally stay outdoors, so plan around patio season and call ahead on busy nights.
What are the best dog-friendly places in Cincinnati?
Direct answer
Start with the 19 dog parks and trails in our guides, 9 of them off-leash, then add a patio or brewery stop. Every place on this page was checked against the business or park's own website by the NatiPets team.
What can I do with my dog in Cincinnati?
Direct answer
Run an off-leash dog park, walk a trail, share a patio at one of 7 dog-friendly breweries, or join a yappy hour or adoption event on our monthly events calendar. Each community guide lists the vets, parks and pet-friendly spots closest to home.
Beer gardens and taprooms
Which Cincinnati breweries allow dogs?
Most are patio or beer garden only. Where a taproom lets dogs inside, or keeps them out, it says so below.
Firehouse Grill & Brewery
Blue Ash4785 Lake Forest Dr., Blue Ash, OH 45242
A Blue Ash brewpub that lists a dog-friendly patio on its own website.
Braxton Brewing Company
Covington27 W 7th St, Covington, KY 41011
This Covington taproom welcomes dogs on the main floor until 9pm, though dogs are not permitted on the rooftop.
Sonder Brewing
Mason8584 Duke Blvd, Mason, OH 45040
Brewery and taproom in Mason with a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
Fifty West Brewing Company - Deerfield
Mason5224 District Park Drive, Mason, OH 45040
Brewery location in Mason where well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor patio areas, with water bowls available on request.
Little Miami Brewing Company
Milford208 Mill Street, Milford, OH 45150
Riverside brewery in downtown Milford with outdoor patio and rooftop seating that welcomes well-behaved dogs.
Sonder Brewing Taphaus & Kitchen
West Chester9558 Civic Center Boulevard, West Chester, OH 45069
Brewery and taphouse with a covered outdoor patio where dogs are welcome, though not inside the building.
Patios, pubs and restaurants
Which Cincinnati restaurants and patios are dog-friendly?
Dog-friendly almost always means the patio. Policies shift with the season and the crowd, so a quick call before a busy Friday night never hurts.
Anderson Township Pub
Anderson Township6694 Clough Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Neighborhood pub and grill on Clough Pike in Anderson Township with an outdoor patio that allows dogs.
Anderson Pub & Grill
Anderson Township8060 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45255
Sports bar and restaurant on Beechmont Avenue in Anderson Township with a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
Gypsy's
Covington641 Main St, Covington, KY 41011
A MainStrasse neighborhood bar with a four-season, dog-friendly patio.
The 859 Taproom and Grill
Florence8720 Bankers St, Florence, KY 41042
A Florence bar and grill with a dog-friendly patio, more than 60 beers on tap, and a wide bourbon selection.
Unwind Wine Bar & Light Fare
Hyde Park3435 Michigan Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Unwind Wine Bar & Light Fare has a dog-friendly outdoor courtyard on Michigan Avenue in Hyde Park.
Ramsey's Trailside
Loveland200 W Loveland Ave, Loveland, OH 45140
Restaurant in historic downtown Loveland with a front patio and seasonal rooftop overlooking the bike trail, serving sandwiches, salads, and bowls.
Hops & Berry Taproom
Loveland118 Karl Brown Way B, Loveland, OH 45140
Self-pour taproom along the Little Miami Scenic Trail with more than 50 taps, a beer garden, and comfort food.
Get outside
Where are the dog parks around Cincinnati?
19 dog parks and trails across our community guides, 9 of them off-leash.
Kellogg Park Dog Field
Off-leash6701 Kellogg Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230 · Anderson Township guide
A fenced, 4-acre off-leash dog field at the back of Kellogg Park with a drinking fountain; entry requires a current Anderson Park District permit and proof of vaccination.
Laverty Park
Leashed839 Laverty Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45230 · Anderson Township guide
A 9.2-acre wooded Anderson Township park with a paved hike/bike trail, open space, and a playground; dogs must stay on leash.
Summit Park Dog Park
Off-leash4335 Glendale-Milford Road, Blue Ash, OH 45242 · Blue Ash guide
A large, fenced off-leash dog park at Summit Park with separate areas for big and small dogs and a double-gated entrance.
Sharon Woods
Leashed11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, OH 45241 · Blue Ash guide
A 723-acre Great Parks of Hamilton County property with six trails, including the 2.9-mile Sharon Lake Trail; pets must stay on a leash.
SFC Jason Bishop Memorial Dog Park
Off-leash847 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011 · Covington guide
A fenced, free city dog park at Ninth and Philadelphia streets with separate areas for small and large dogs, open dawn to dusk.
Devou Park
Leashed790 Park Ln, Covington, KY 41011 · Covington guide
Covington's 700-plus acre city park with paved and natural walking trails and over 8 miles of mountain bike trails overlooking the city and Cincinnati.
England Idlewild Dog Park
Off-leash5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington, KY 41005 · Florence guide
A four-acre fenced Boone County dog park with separate off-leash sections for small and large dogs, double-gate entry, shelters, and water fountains.
Fox Run Park
Leashed1510 Woodside Drive, Florence, KY 41042 · Florence guide
A 5-acre Boone County park inside Florence city limits where leashed dogs are welcome on the grounds.
Boone Woods Park
Leashed6000 Veterans Way, Burlington, KY 41005 · Florence guide
A 50-acre Boone County park in Burlington with trails and open green space where leashed dogs are permitted.
Ault Park
Leashed5090 Observatory Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45208 · Hyde Park guide
Ault Park is a roughly 228-acre Cincinnati Parks property in Hyde Park with picnic areas, gardens, overlooks, and nature trails; dogs are welcome on a leash.
Alms Park
Leashed710 Tusculum Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226 · Hyde Park guide
Alms Park is a 99-acre hilltop Cincinnati Parks property in Mount Lookout with Ohio River overlooks and leashed-dog-friendly trails and walkways.
Matt Haverkamp Foundation Dog Park
Off-leash240 Wall St (rear of Kiwanis Park), Loveland, OH 45140 · Loveland guide
City-run, fully fenced off-leash dog park with a separate small-dog area, agility course, water access, and seating, located behind Kiwanis Park.
Nisbet Park
Leashed126 Karl Brown Way, Loveland, OH 45140 · Loveland guide
City park and amphitheater sitting right off the Little Miami Scenic Trail in downtown Loveland, popular with leashed dogs walking the riverfront trail.
Pawmyra Dog Park
Off-leash3400 Mason Morrow Millgrove Rd, Mason, OH 45040 · Mason guide
About a 4-acre off-leash dog park in the lower section of Mason Sports Park with separate areas for large and small dogs, a water fountain, and wheelchair-accessible walkways.
Bark Park at Miami Meadows Park
Off-leash1546 State Route 131, Miami Township, OH 45150 · Milford guide
Fenced off-leash dog park inside Miami Township's roughly 200-acre Miami Meadows Park, with a leash required everywhere else on the grounds.
Little Miami Scenic Trail (Milford Bike Trail)
Leashed745 Center Street, Suite 200, Milford, OH 45150 · Milford guide
Paved multi-use trail running through downtown Milford as part of the 76-plus-mile Little Miami Scenic Trail, with a Milford trailhead offering benches, restrooms, and bike repair; state park rules require dogs on a leash no longer than six feet.
Symmes Township Park Bark Park
Off-leash11600 Lebanon Rd, Loveland, OH 45140 · Montgomery guide
A fenced, seasonal off-leash dog area inside the 61-acre Symmes Township Park, open roughly April through November.
Wiggly Field Dog Park
Off-leash7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester, OH 45069 · West Chester guide
Fenced off-leash dog park inside Voice of America MetroPark with separate areas for large and small dogs, benches, and shade structures.
Beckett Park
Leashed8545 Beckett Road, West Chester, OH 45069 · West Chester guide
150-acre West Chester Township park with paved and natural walking trails, fishing ponds, and picnic shelters; dogs are welcome on leash.
More to do
What else can I do with my dog in Cincinnati?
Yappy hours, adoption days, 5Ks and dog sports run all year. See what is coming up on ourCincinnati dog events calendar, or browse thepet-friendly businesses directoryfor daycares, groomers and shops.
Dog-friendly guides by community
Dog-friendly Cincinnati, answered
Which Cincinnati breweries allow dogs?
Dogs are welcome at MadTree Parks & Rec (Blue Ash), Firehouse Grill & Brewery (Blue Ash), Braxton Brewing Company (Covington) and more, 7 breweries in all across our community guides. Most allow leashed dogs outdoors only, and a few let dogs inside during set hours, so check the house rules below before you go.
Which Cincinnati patios are dog-friendly?
NatiPets has verified 14 dog-friendly patios around Greater Cincinnati, from brewery beer gardens to neighborhood pubs, including Anderson Township Pub (Anderson Township), Anderson Pub & Grill (Anderson Township), Gypsy's (Covington). Each listing links to the business's own site, because patio policies change with the season and the crowd.
Which Cincinnati restaurants allow dogs?
Restaurants and bars that welcome dogs are almost always patio-only. Verified spots include Anderson Township Pub (Anderson Township), Anderson Pub & Grill (Anderson Township), Gypsy's (Covington), The 859 Taproom and Grill (Florence). Dogs generally stay outdoors, so plan around patio season and call ahead on busy nights.
What are the best dog-friendly places in Cincinnati?
Start with the 19 dog parks and trails in our guides, 9 of them off-leash, then add a patio or brewery stop. Every place on this page was checked against the business or park's own website by the NatiPets team.
What can I do with my dog in Cincinnati?
Run an off-leash dog park, walk a trail, share a patio at one of 7 dog-friendly breweries, or join a yappy hour or adoption event on our monthly events calendar. Each community guide lists the vets, parks and pet-friendly spots closest to home.
Are dogs allowed inside Cincinnati restaurants?
Usually not. Dog-friendly restaurants and breweries in the Cincinnati area almost always mean the patio or beer garden, and service animals are the main exception indoors. A few taprooms allow dogs inside during set hours, and we note those on each listing.
How does NatiPets check that a place is dog-friendly?
Every place listed here comes from the NatiPets community guides, where each entry was checked against the business's or park's own website or official listing. Anything we could not confirm was left out. Policies change, so a quick call before you go is always wise.
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