Where to Take Your Dog in Nashville: 150+ Pet-Friendly Patios & Restaurants - Luv the Paw

Where to Take Your Dog in Nashville: 150+ Pet-Friendly Patios & Restaurants

Nashville, Tennessee · Bring your pup

Dog-friendly patios around Nashville

Looking for somewhere to grab coffee, dinner, or a local beer with your dog? Browse outdoor spots by Nashville neighborhood and nearby town, then check with the venue before you head out.

Locally curated by Luv the Paw · Updated September 22, 2026

East Nashville, Donelson & Madison

33 places to explore

Bartaco

12 South & East NashvilleRestaurant/bar

El Fuego

East NashvilleLatin American Restaurant

Two Ten Jack

East NashvilleJapanese-inspired neighborhood pub

Vinyl Tap

East NashvilleNeighborhood Bar & Record Store

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Germantown & The Nations

24 places to explore

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12 South, Midtown & west/south Nashville

47 places to explore

Answer

Sylvan ParkRestaurant

Avo

Sylvan HeightsRestaurant

Epice

12 SouthLebanese bistro

Fido

Hillsboro VillageCoffee Shop/Cafe

First Watch

Green HillsRestaurant - Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch

Frothy Monkey

All locations with outdoor patios are pet-friendlyCoffeehouse/Cafe

NY Pie

Nashville WestPizzeria

SandBar

West EndSeasonal Bar/Outdoor Volleyball

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Downtown Nashville & The Gulch

19 places to explore

Pins Mechanical

The GulchBar - duckpin, foosball, pinball etc. Over 21+ after 8 pm

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Greater Nashville & nearby towns

23 places to explore

First Watch

Hermitage, Brentwood, FranklinRestaurant - Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch

Neighbors

Sylvan Park, Germantown & Franklin locationsRestaurant/Bar

Taziki's

Downtown FranklinGreek Fast Casual

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Planning a patio outing with your dog

Are dogs allowed on restaurant patios in Nashville?

Some Nashville restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and breweries welcome dogs in their outdoor seating areas. Each business sets its own policy, so check directly before visiting. Indoor access may differ from patio access.

Where can I find a dog-friendly patio near downtown Nashville?

Start with the Downtown Nashville & The Gulch section above. It includes restaurants and bars around SoBro, Lower Broadway, and The Gulch. Contact your chosen venue to confirm its current dog policy and patio hours.

What should I bring for my dog?

A leash, water, and a portable bowl make patio visits easier. Choose a spot with enough room for your dog to settle comfortably, and ask staff where they prefer dogs to sit.

Know a Nashville-area patio we should add, or spot one that has closed? Send Luv the Paw an update. This guide covers greater Nashville, including nearby towns; listings are organized for browsing and are not a guarantee of current pet access.