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21 of the Best Dog-Friendly Bars and Breweries in Toronto
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21 of the Best Dog-Friendly Bars and Breweries in Toronto
With temperatures hitting the double-digits in Toronto, across the city, everyone and their dog wants to be on a patio, and we don't blame you! Soak up the sun and a pint or two at any of these dog-friendly bars and breweries in the city.
Cityplace
88 Fort York Blvd
The Morning After
Known for its hangover-cure-inducing brunch bites like fluffy buttermilk pancakes and sizzling steak and eggs, The Morning After is also a great spot for craft beers and Instagrammable cocktails. The patio is dog-friendly, which means your pup can tag along for lunch, and maybe even a puppuccino.
The Morning After
Cityplace
88 Fort York Blvd
Known for its hangover-cure-inducing brunch bites like fluffy buttermilk pancakes and sizzling steak and eggs, The Morning After is also a great spot for craft beers and Instagrammable cocktails. The patio is dog-friendly, which means your pup can tag along for lunch, and maybe even a puppuccino.
The Goodman Pub
Did someone say peanut butter sundae? With waterfront views and a cute “pawtio menu”, both you and your dog can enjoy elevated cuisine and great beer in a relaxing environment. There’s always daily food and drink specials, so come hungry. Bone Appetit!
The Goodman Pub
Did someone say peanut butter sundae? With waterfront views and a cute “pawtio menu”, both you and your dog can enjoy elevated cuisine and great beer in a relaxing environment. There’s always daily food and drink specials, so come hungry. Bone Appetit!
Steam Whistle
Visit Steam Whistle’s Biergarten and enjoy contemporary Canadian cuisine and signature beers, beer cocktails and craft cocktails seven days a week. Steam Whistle’s Instagram feed is full of dogs posing with pints, so grab your pooch and enjoy the weather!
Steam Whistle
Visit Steam Whistle’s Biergarten and enjoy contemporary Canadian cuisine and signature beers, beer cocktails and craft cocktails seven days a week. Steam Whistle’s Instagram feed is full of dogs posing with pints, so grab your pooch and enjoy the weather!
Liberty Village
151 E Liberty St
Something in the Water Brewing Co.
Tried-and-true favourites, seasonal beers, live music, giant beer flights and a dog-friendly patio are all included at this Liberty Village brewery and taproom. Relatively new to the neighbourhood, this spot opened in 2020 but has been a favourite for a good time since.
Something in the Water Brewing Co.
Liberty Village
151 E Liberty St
Tried-and-true favourites, seasonal beers, live music, giant beer flights and a dog-friendly patio are all included at this Liberty Village brewery and taproom. Relatively new to the neighbourhood, this spot opened in 2020 but has been a favourite for a good time since.
Saulter Street Brewery
Brewpub
A smaller brewery, Saulter Street is a snug spot on Queen St. E. that’s perfect for live music, great beers and light bites. The tap room opens for draft pours every day at 12 p.m. When the sun’s shining, the patio and its picnic benches are the perfect spot to sit with your dog and enjoy a pint (or two)!
Saulter Street Brewery
A smaller brewery, Saulter Street is a snug spot on Queen St. E. that’s perfect for live music, great beers and light bites. The tap room opens for draft pours every day at 12 p.m. When the sun’s shining, the patio and its picnic benches are the perfect spot to sit with your dog and enjoy a pint (or two)!
Brewpub
King West
587 King St W
Ruby Soho Bar
American
On warm, sunny days, everyone and their dog seems to be on King St. W. Pop by for happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and enjoy discounted food and drinks with your friends and your dog. Sometimes, staff have dog treats on hand, so if your pop is being a good boy, make sure to ask your server!
Ruby Soho Bar
King West
587 King St W
On warm, sunny days, everyone and their dog seems to be on King St. W. Pop by for happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and enjoy discounted food and drinks with your friends and your dog. Sometimes, staff have dog treats on hand, so if your pop is being a good boy, make sure to ask your server!
American
Mill St. Brew Pub
Another Distillery District favourite, Mill St., is a certified organic brewpub that has a retail shop stocked with beer and spirits, as well as a dog-friendly patio out front. Right in the heart of the Distillery, your pup can relax at your feet, and also cool down with a few doggo-friendly treats, like sorbet.
Mill St. Brew Pub
Another Distillery District favourite, Mill St., is a certified organic brewpub that has a retail shop stocked with beer and spirits, as well as a dog-friendly patio out front. Right in the heart of the Distillery, your pup can relax at your feet, and also cool down with a few doggo-friendly treats, like sorbet.
Old Flame Brewery
Relatively new to the city, Old Flame Brewery opened in the Distillery District at the end of 2022. The dog-friendly brewery also has two locations outside of the city in Port Perry and Newmarket. From red ales, to pale blonde lagers, the spot always has roughly 12 beers on tap. There’s even a Pilsner appropriately named “Puppy Love”—but despite the name, this one’s for humans!
Old Flame Brewery
Relatively new to the city, Old Flame Brewery opened in the Distillery District at the end of 2022. The dog-friendly brewery also has two locations outside of the city in Port Perry and Newmarket. From red ales, to pale blonde lagers, the spot always has roughly 12 beers on tap. There’s even a Pilsner appropriately named “Puppy Love”—but despite the name, this one’s for humans!
Leslieville
36 Wagstaff Dr
Left Field Brewery
Brewpub
If baseball’s your thing, head to Left Field with your canine friend. Featuring cans and drafts inspired by the game itself, you’ll find everything from easy-drinking ales to sour IPAs. With a dog-friendly patio, Left Field is also located on Wagstaff Drive. Coincidence? We think not!
Left Field Brewery
Leslieville
36 Wagstaff Dr
If baseball’s your thing, head to Left Field with your canine friend. Featuring cans and drafts inspired by the game itself, you’ll find everything from easy-drinking ales to sour IPAs. With a dog-friendly patio, Left Field is also located on Wagstaff Drive. Coincidence? We think not!
Brewpub
Irene
Formerly known as Against the Grain, not only is the human food here fantastic, but this spot has a dog-friendly “Pawtio Menu” as well, complete with pupsicles (frozen yogurt treat) for these warm, sunny days.
Irene
Formerly known as Against the Grain, not only is the human food here fantastic, but this spot has a dog-friendly “Pawtio Menu” as well, complete with pupsicles (frozen yogurt treat) for these warm, sunny days.
High Park Brewery
After a nice long walk in the off-leash park, why not bring your pup to High Park Brewery? Enjoy a drink inside the new taproom, or opt to sit outside on the dog-friendly patio. With 12 beers on rotation as well as a selection of snacks (including Blue Jays home game specials), it’s a great spot to wind down with friends and canines alike.
High Park Brewery
After a nice long walk in the off-leash park, why not bring your pup to High Park Brewery? Enjoy a drink inside the new taproom, or opt to sit outside on the dog-friendly patio. With 12 beers on rotation as well as a selection of snacks (including Blue Jays home game specials), it’s a great spot to wind down with friends and canines alike.
Junction Triangle
128A Sterling Rd
Henderson Brewing
Located in the city’s west end, Henderson Brewery has a spacious dog-friendly front patio as well as a taproom. The brewery partners with local restaurants for pop-ups. The brewery also hosts weekly brewery tours, as well as events like trivia night, or charcuterie board-building workshops.
Henderson Brewing
Junction Triangle
128A Sterling Rd
Located in the city’s west end, Henderson Brewery has a spacious dog-friendly front patio as well as a taproom. The brewery partners with local restaurants for pop-ups. The brewery also hosts weekly brewery tours, as well as events like trivia night, or charcuterie board-building workshops.
Church and Wellesley
425 Church St
Hair of the Dog
Pub
With both rooftop and garden patios, you and your dog have a few options at this intimate neighbourhood restaurant and pub, located in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The garden patio gets sun all day, and with all the greenery, this spot is truly a welcome oasis in the heart of downtown.
Hair of the Dog
Church and Wellesley
425 Church St
With both rooftop and garden patios, you and your dog have a few options at this intimate neighbourhood restaurant and pub, located in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The garden patio gets sun all day, and with all the greenery, this spot is truly a welcome oasis in the heart of downtown.
Pub
Halo Brewery
Located in the Junction Triangle, Halo is a brewery, taproom and bottle shop that produces ales and beers that are a nod to Belgian and American brewing practices. Both Halo’s taproom and patio are pup-friendly, and you might even find a few dog treats lying around the brewery, too!
Halo Brewery
Located in the Junction Triangle, Halo is a brewery, taproom and bottle shop that produces ales and beers that are a nod to Belgian and American brewing practices. Both Halo’s taproom and patio are pup-friendly, and you might even find a few dog treats lying around the brewery, too!
Great Lakes Brewery
Brewed in Etobicoke, Great Lakes Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor picnic tables that accommodate dogs. A few days ago, the brewery had its first dog social, where both humans and pets enjoyed a few treats in the sunshine. The patio remains dog-friendly and is currently hosting live music for the season.
Great Lakes Brewery
Brewed in Etobicoke, Great Lakes Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor picnic tables that accommodate dogs. A few days ago, the brewery had its first dog social, where both humans and pets enjoyed a few treats in the sunshine. The patio remains dog-friendly and is currently hosting live music for the season.
The Dog and Tiger
This farm-to-table restaurant located on College St. is back for another patio season, and you and your dog are invited to enjoy great drinks and summertime menu highlights like the D&T burger or the butchery board. The patio seats 70 and has cozy heaters and a fireplace for those unpredictable Canadian spring and summer evenings.
The Dog and Tiger
This farm-to-table restaurant located on College St. is back for another patio season, and you and your dog are invited to enjoy great drinks and summertime menu highlights like the D&T burger or the butchery board. The patio seats 70 and has cozy heaters and a fireplace for those unpredictable Canadian spring and summer evenings.
Bloordale Village
1184 Bloor St W
Burdock Brewery
Brewpub
It’s officially patio season, and Burdock Brewery remains open, rain or shine, thanks to a retractable roof. All dogs are welcome on the patio. Both a restaurant and brewery, Burdock is a great choice for snacks, big plates, and everything in between.
Burdock Brewery
Bloordale Village
1184 Bloor St W
It’s officially patio season, and Burdock Brewery remains open, rain or shine, thanks to a retractable roof. All dogs are welcome on the patio. Both a restaurant and brewery, Burdock is a great choice for snacks, big plates, and everything in between.
Brewpub
Bloorcourt Village
165 Geary Ave
Blood Brothers Brewing
Brewpub
Sporting an industrial, contemporary taproom with lofty ceilings and plenty of space to hang out, during select hours, Blood Brothers Brewing welcomes dogs to its establishment. On Fridays, bring your pup from 4 p.m. until close. On Saturdays and Sundays, dogs are welcome from noon to close.
Blood Brothers Brewing
Bloorcourt Village
165 Geary Ave
Sporting an industrial, contemporary taproom with lofty ceilings and plenty of space to hang out, during select hours, Blood Brothers Brewing welcomes dogs to its establishment. On Fridays, bring your pup from 4 p.m. until close. On Saturdays and Sundays, dogs are welcome from noon to close.
Brewpub
Leslieville
818 Eastern Ave
Black Lab Brewing
Brewery
Named after one of the cutest breeds of all time, all dogs are welcome at Black Lab Brewing. The bottle shop and tap room are open seven days a week, and the front patio stays open until 9 p.m. The owner's own black lab pup, Snoopy, is a regular at the brewery, and loves when guests come to say hello!
Black Lab Brewing
Leslieville
818 Eastern Ave
Named after one of the cutest breeds of all time, all dogs are welcome at Black Lab Brewing. The bottle shop and tap room are open seven days a week, and the front patio stays open until 9 p.m. The owner's own black lab pup, Snoopy, is a regular at the brewery, and loves when guests come to say hello!
Brewery
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
Bellwoods Brewery
Brewpub
One of the most popular spots on Ossington once the sun comes out, Bellwoods Brewery invites well-behaved dogs to join their owners for a pint on the patio. Dogs are also permitted inside the brewpub’s Hafis Rd. location.
Bellwoods Brewery
Trinity-Bellwoods
124 Ossington Ave
One of the most popular spots on Ossington once the sun comes out, Bellwoods Brewery invites well-behaved dogs to join their owners for a pint on the patio. Dogs are also permitted inside the brewpub’s Hafis Rd. location.
Brewpub
Roncesvalles
2125 Dundas St W
Bandit Brewery
Brewpub
A beloved staple in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood, Bandit Brewery has plenty of space for dogs on its patio, which are welcome from May through September. While you’re quenching your thirst with one of the brewery’s many IPAs, don’t forget to request a water bowl for your doggo, available on request.
Bandit Brewery
Roncesvalles
2125 Dundas St W
A beloved staple in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood, Bandit Brewery has plenty of space for dogs on its patio, which are welcome from May through September. While you’re quenching your thirst with one of the brewery’s many IPAs, don’t forget to request a water bowl for your doggo, available on request.
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