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6 Best Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Atlanta

Atlanta is a dog-friendly place with plenty of restaurants that will allow you to dine with your furry friend. If you want to take your pup out for a night on the town, then check out these top pet-friendly restaurants and patios in Atlanta.

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Pet-Friendly Restaurants and Patios in Atlanta

1. HOBNOB

HOBNOB is a neighborhood tavern serving up pub classics with a Southern flair. They have pet-friendly patio seating at each of their four locations: Alpharetta – Halcyon, Atlantic Station, Brookhaven, and Dunwoody/Perimeter.

They have a comprehensive bourbon list, an extensive selection of craft beer and hand-crafted cocktails, and one of the best burgers in Atlanta.

Alpharetta: 6690 Town Square, Suite 420, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Atlantic Station: 245 18th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30363

Brookhaven: 804 Town Blvd A1010, Atlanta, GA 30319

Dunwoody: 1221 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta, GA 30346

Vinings: 4300 Paces Ferry Rd SE #250, Atlanta, GA 30339

Peachtree City: The Avenue, 240 City Cir, Peachtree City, GA 30269

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2. Perk-N-Pooch

Perk-N-Pooch in Sandy Springs is a combination café and dog grooming service. You can book your pup an appointment for professional grooming, or use the budget do-it-yourself option, and then grab a light snack, coffee, milkshake, or smoothie.

They also offer Pupcups so you can reward your furry friend for being so well behaved during the grooming process.

6690 Roswell Rd #360, Sandy Springs, GA 30328

3. ParkGrounds

ParkGrounds is an excellent stop on your neighborhood dog walk. Take a break for a cup of coffee, a bite to eat, a cold beer, or a quick chat with the neighbors and let the pups have a romp in the park. This Atlanta-original dog park, bar, and breakfast joint in Reynoldstown is a favorite of both dogs and humans.

On the menu at ParkGrounds, you’ll find breakfast sandwiches and breakfast bowls served until 2 p.m., sandwiches served all day, espresso, coffee, lattes, teas, and cocktails.

142 Flat Shoals Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

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4. Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar

Lazy Dog Restaurant and Bar in Dunwoody and Alpharetta offers a spacious covered patio where you can hang with your furry friend.

Humans can choose from a menu full of sandwiches, burgers, bowls, noodles, fish, meat, chicken, and meatless options. For dogs, there is a small menu of either a grilled hamburger patty bowl or a grilled chicken breast bowl, both with brown rice and veggies.

Dunwoody: 4532 Ashford Dunwoody Rd NE, Dunwoody, GA 30346

Alpharetta: 10800 Haynes Bridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022

5. Leon’s Full Service

Located in the restaurant hub of Downtown Decatur, Leon’s Full Service transformed an old gas station into a modern restaurant.

They’ve kept the service, hospitality, and guest satisfaction of the good old days at a full-service gas station, though. Their heated covered patio is perfect for keeping you and your pup warm on those chillier nights.

131 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

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6. Neighbor’s Pub

Neighbor’s Pub in Virginia Highland offers snacks, classic American eats like Chili Cheese Dogs and Chicken Tenders, and a full service bar with a great selection of draft beer.

Their extra large pet-friendly patio is perfect for dining with your dog and watching local sports on one of their outdoor TVs.

752 North Highland Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306

Pet-Friendly Atlanta Map

Ready to take your pooch to these pet-friendly restaurants in Atlanta? Use the map below to find all the locations mentioned in this post.

I hope you and your furry friend have a great time eating out in Atlanta!

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6 Comments

  1. How cute are these places??! I love Pet N Pooch, it’s somewhere I’d love to take my dog and also book him in for a grooming!

  2. I love that more and more places are dog friendly! As someone who doesn’t have a dog, I get so excited to see other people’s dogs at restaurants!

  3. Great post! I love pet friendly patios. They are so fun. I never bring my dog with me anywhere (because she has social anxiety), but I love seeing other dogs out and about.

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