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/Instagram
Orlando 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/Instagram
Wop’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/Instagram
Sea 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./Yelp
World of Beer 431 E. Central Blvd. | 407-270-5541 Everyone needs a drinking buddy, especially when choosing between 500 different beers. Photo via candizzleforizzle/Instagram
The 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/Instagram
The 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/Facebook
Brick 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/Instagram
Rogue 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/Facebook
Vanbarry’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/Facebook
Belle 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/Instagram
Rock & 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/Instagram
Bar 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/Instagram
Teak 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/Instagram
The 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/Instagram
Relax 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/Instagram
The 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/Instagram
The 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/Facebook
Dexter’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/Instagram
Bonfires 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./Yelp
Mucho 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/Facebook
Ollie’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/Instagram
K 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/Facebook
Fish 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/Instagram
Burton’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/Facebook
Taps 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