If you’re looking for a doggone good time, these local watering holes are some of the most dog-friendly in the Orlando area. It goes without saying, but always ask permission to pet someone else’s dog.
The Hammered Lamb
1235 N. Orange Ave. | 407-704-3200
This cozy neighborhood tavern across from Lake Ivanhoe encourages four-legged friends and an appetite for great food and drinks. What’s better than that?
Photo via zmosbarger/InstagramOrlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave.| 407-872-1117
If you’re a fan of organic options, grab a few fresh snacks for your pup and head on over to Orlando Brewing, where you’ll find freshly brewed, organic craft beers.
Photo via davefav12/InstagramWop’s Hops Brewing
419 S Sanford Ave. | 407-878-7819
At Wop’s, you’ll always have a drinking buddy. Put your furry friend on your tab; this bar offers a variety of different dog-friendly Bowser Beers, including Beefy Brown Ale, Porky Pug Porter and Cock-a-Doodle Brew.
Photo via crossfitfirebase/InstagramSea Dog Brewing Co.
8498 Palm Parkway | 321-329-5306
Honestly, it’d be pretty messed up if you couldn’t bring your dog to a restaurant named after one. Whether you’re pooch is a land dog or sea dog, you’ll both have a good time chilling on the patio of this brewpub.
Photo via Virginia P./YelpWorld of Beer
431 E. Central Blvd. | 407-270-5541
Everyone needs a drinking buddy, especially when choosing between 500 different beers.
Photo via candizzleforizzle/InstagramThe Falcon
819 E. Washington St. | 407-423-3060
Here, you’ll find finger and paw lickin’ grub, plus plenty of art shows, musicians and watch parties for you and your pup to enjoy.
Photo via thefalconbar/InstagramThe Wine Room
270 S. Park Ave. | 407-696-9463
If you and your pooch are too sophisticated for dive bars and beer chugging, spend a warm summer evening sampling Chardonnay on Park Avenue.
Photo via The Wine Room/FacebookBrick House Tavern & Tap
8440 International Drive | 704-987-2022
Sneak Fido a couple of meatballs while you relax with a cold draft at this local favorite with a great of the Orlando Eye.
Photo via starkthebulldog/InstagramRogue Pub
3076 Curry Ford Road | 407-985-3778
Why should you be the only one cracking open a cold one on a hot day? While you sip your beer on the patio outside Rogue Pub, your pup can lap up an organic dog beer from Bad Dog Brews.
Photo via Rogue Pub/FacebookVanbarry’s Public House
4120 S. Orange Ave. | 407-704-8881
A chill patio and water dish for Rover, a juicy burger and a cold beer for you. Sounds like a match made in heaven.
Photo via Mario Saccamango/FacebookBelle Isle Yacht Pub
7521 S. Orange Ave. | 407-850-3491
Visit this neighborhood pub Tuesday through Saturday and both you and your hound are sure to find some tunes good enough to howl along with.
Photo via belle_isle_yacht_pub/InstagramRock & Brews
7131 Red Bug Lake Road | 407-956-4124
KISS member Gene Simmons is a huge pet-lover, so naturally when he designed his restaurant, he included a dog-friendly patio where you and your pooch can jam out.
Photo via blakely_the_gsp/InstagramBar Louie
4100 N Alafaya Trail | 407-428-2980
There’s no better way to put the “happy” in happy hour than a cozy night spent lounging outside with your best friend and a cheap cocktail. Tails will be wagging, guaranteed.
Photo via Lenna_the_boxer/InstagramTeak Neighborhood Bar and Grill
6400 Times Square Ave. | 407-313-5111
Take a break from a night on the town with your furry friend and treat yourself to some locally crafted beers at Teak’s.
Photo via jess_rae/InstagramThe Hideaway Bar
516 Virginia Drive | 407-898-5892
With cheap beers, great burgers and plenty of TVs, you and your four-legged friend will have plenty of reasons to hideout here.
Photo via lunashovegood/InstagramRelax Grill
211 Eola Parkway | 407-425-8440
After a stroll around Lake Eola with your pup, there’s no better place to relax, nurse a beer and enjoy a downtown sunset.
Photo via groovyjune/InstagramThe Gnarly Barley
7431 S. Orange Ave. | 407-854-4999
Arguably one of the best places in Orlando to drink outside, Gnarly Barley’s patio is great for anyone, regardless if you have two legs or four.
Photo via gnarly_barley407/InstagramThe Orlando George & Dragon
6314 International Drive | 407-351-3578
Your English Bulldog will feel right at home at this British Pub as you both relax on the patio and snack on some traditional dishes from across the pond. Did someone say fish and chips?
Photo via George and Dragon/FacebookDexter’s of Thornton Park
808 E. Washington St. | 407-648-2777
Get boozy with your puppy pal on the patio at Dexter’s either in the morning with mimosas or in the evening with your choice of over 30 different wines.
Photo via arthurgmgodman/InstagramBonfires Bar and Grill
1340 Alafaya Trail | 407-366-4073
BBQ, burgers and a full outdoor bar is enough to make any tail wag.
Photo via Chantel C./YelpMucho Tequila and Tacos
101 S Eola Drive | 407-843-9676
After you stuff yourself with tequila shots, chimichangas and burritos, you and your pup can walk off that food baby will a stroll around Lake Eola.
Photo via Mucho Orlando/FacebookOllie’s Public House
3400 Edgewater Drive | 407-999-8934
You gotta have your best friend by your side when you celebrate a special occasion, so hit up Ollie’s for birthday cake shots with your main canine.
Photo via cckaty82/InstagramK Restaurant and Wine Bar
1710 Edgewater Drive | 407-872-2332
There’s no better companion to spend a lazy summer night working your way through a bottle of wine.
Photo via Celebrity Chef for You/FacebookFish on Fire
7937 Daetwyler Drive | 407-812-6881
Don’t stay cooped up inside on game day. Instead, grab a drink at this open-air bar and chill out on the pet-friendly patio where both you and your pup can bark at the referee’s calls.
Photo via corincaracciolo/InstagramBurton’s Bar
801 E Washington St. | 407-376-8401
Why go to a bar where you and your pal have to roast outside in the Florida heat? At Burton’s, your dog isn’t banished to the patio, but allowed to mingle with the regulars inside.
Photo via Burton’s Bar/FacebookTaps Restaurant Bar and Lounge
480 N Orlando Ave. | 407-677-5000
While you sip a martini, porter or moscato on the patio at Taps, you and your pal can people watch to hearts’ contents.
Photo via Kelsey Infantini/Facebook