There are several dog bars in Charlotte, but there are also other patios where dogs are welcome, including breweries, bars and restaurants.
Read on for a list of dog-friendly patios in Charlotte. This is not an exhaustive list, but it’s a good place to start! If you know of others that should be added, please email [email protected] and we might add it, as time allows.
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Uptown
Community Matters Café
821 West 1st Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
980-237-2147
Graham Street Pub & Patio
400 South Graham Street #4, Charlotte, NC 28202
980-218-9228
Que Onda Tacos & Tequila
333 West Trade Street Suite 101, Trademark Condos Building, Charlotte, NC 28202
980-256-2538
VBGB Beer Hall and Garden/Restaurant
920 Hamilton Street, Charlotte, NC 28206
704-333-4111
Dogs must enter through the side patio gate since only service animals are allowed inside.
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South End
Angry Ale’s
1518 Montford Drive, Charlotte, NC 28209
704-525-3663
Futo Buta Ramen House
222 East Bland Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-376-8400
Leroy Fox
1616 Camden Road Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28203
980-999-5101
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery & Biergarten
4150 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217
704-525-5644
Dogs must be leashed and nonaggressive.
Ruby Sunshine
332 West Bland Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
980-273-1230
Seoul Food Meet Co., South End
1400 S Church Street STE A, Charlotte, NC 28203
Dogs are allowed in the outdoor spaces (front patio and outdoor bar) and there’s a dog park
Sir Edmond Halley’s Restaurant & Freehouse
4151 Park Road A, Charlotte, NC 28209
704-525-7775
Suffolk Punch Brewing
2911 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
704-319-8650
East Charlotte
Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar
1701 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
704-358-9339
Moo & Brew Burger & Beer Joint
1300 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
980-585-4148
Zada Jane’s Corner Café
1601 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-332-3663
North Charlotte
Boardwalk Billy’s Raw Bar and Ribs
9005 J M Keynes Drive #2, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-503-7427
Billy Jack’s Shack
3220 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-817-8231
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
9605 North Tryon Street A, Charlotte, NC 28262
704-717-8179
Heist Brewery
2909 North Davidson Street #200, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-375-8260
JackBeagle’s
3213 North Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC 28205
704-334-5140
West Side
Enderly Coffee Company
2620 Tuckaseegee Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
704-448-3799
River’s Edge Bar and Grill
5000 Whitewater Center Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28214
704-391-3900
Located in the National Whitewater Center, dogs not allowed on the upper deck but are welcome on the lower patio. No pass required to dine/enjoy the view. Area also features many trails and activities that patrons can enjoy with their dog. Parking is $6.
South Charlotte
Mellow Mushroom
14835 Ballantyne Village Way Suite 150, Charlotte, NC 28277
704-369-5300
The Wine Shop at Rivergate
14142 Rivergate Parkway Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28273
704-831-9000