When you get the puppy dog eyes as you’re getting ready to leave the house, it’s hard to say no to that precious little face. Thankfully, the Pittsburgh area and its restaurants are extremely dog friendly, so you don’t have to break your dog’s heart!
We’ve compiled this guide of some PAWSOME dog friendly places in Pittsburgh for you and your furry friend to enjoy together! There’s tons of places for you and your pooch!
Hit up Redfin Blues and enjoy a meal on their deck overlooking the river with your furry friend! This waterfront spot on the North Shore offers a huge menu, refreshing drinks and sits right along a path that runs beside the river. Perfect for a quick walk while you wait for your table or a post-dinner stroll! Your pup is sure to love it.
Sunday | 11:30am – 10:00pm
Monday | 11:30am – 10:00pm
Tuesday | 11:30am – 10:00pm
Wednesday | 11:30am – 11:00pm
Thursday | 11:30am – 11:00pm
Friday | 11:30am – 12:00am
Saturday | 11:30am – 12:00am
100 Waterfront Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District is Pittsburgh’s best Irish pub welcoming humans and dogs! Stop in for great food, a few drinks and live music several days each week. Their patio is open for pets and their staff loves having them too! All breeds are welcome, not just Irish setters, Irish Terriers and other Irish breeds. Mullaney’s loves all the good boys!
Sunday | Closed
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | 11:30am – 1:00am
Wednesday | 11:30am – 1:00am
Thursday | 11:30am – 1:00am
Friday | 11:30am – 2:00am
Saturday | 11:30am – 2:00am
Dogs love it here! Grist House has a spacious outdoor area that is like a vacation for our four-legged friends! Plus, humans can sip on high quality drafts and view the entire brew system. Not only is this place awesome for humans but it’s also “pawesome” for our beloved pets. We highly recommend checking out this dog friendly restaurant in Pittsburgh!
Sunday | 12:00pm-8:00pm
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Thursday | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday | 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Looking for another dog friendly brewery? Allegheny City Brewing is calling your name! Cold craft brews and a serious love for dogs will make this place your new favorite! The patio is welcome to well behaved pooches and their beer drinking companions. Don’t forget to bring a picture of you and your dog to post up on their dog wall!
Sunday | 12:00pm-7:00pm
Monday | 4:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 4:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday | 4:00pm-9:00pm
Friday | 4:00pm – 11:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Did you hear the “scoop?” Millie’s Homemade Ice Cream’s Shadyside location welcomes puppers! Owners Chad and Lauren Townsend make each sweet treat with love and all natural, real ingredients. Dogs are welcomed on the patio area and are known to eat a scoop of vanilla (or two). We surely hope you and your doggo have a ~ gelato fun at Millie’s!
Shadyside
Sunday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Monday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Tuesday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Wednesday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Thursday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Friday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday | 12:00pm-10:00pm
Hop outside of the city to Strange Roots Experimental Ales in Gibsonia! This dog-friendly brewery and alehouse offers handcrafted brews, yummy food and a great outdoor space for you and you pup! The beer garden is family and pet friendly… so bring the whole crew!
Gibsonia
Currently closed for the winter – check back soon for full hours!
Bierport’s 1,000 options make it a popular stop for beer lovers. It’s also a spot for dog lovers! Bring fido while taste-testing fine brews from around the world. Pets are welcome to relax and unwind as their owners do the same with a cold beer!
Gibsonia
Sunday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
Monday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
Tuesday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
Wednesday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
Thursday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
Friday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday | 2:00pm-9:00pm
More Dog Friendly Restaurants in Pittsburgh
Double Wide Grill | Southside
East End Brewing | Larimer
Grist House | Millvale
Mike’s Beer Bar | Lawrenceville
Cappy’s Cafe | Shadyside
More Things to Do
We hope you and your BFF (best fury friend) raise the woof at all of the dog friendly restaurants in Pittsburgh! Please make sure to follow proper protocol while enjoy these dog-friendly activities – including providing necessary supervision to ensure dog and human safety!
We want to see you and your pup having fun! Make sure to tag @stufftodoinpittsburgh in your dog-tastic social media photos and use the hashtag #stufftodoinpittsburgh!
For more fun things to do in Pittsburgh, follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Plus download the UNATION app and search the word “dog” for all of the best pup-friendly activities in the city!
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