150+ Pet-friendly Restaurant Patios in and around Nashville, TN

A list of more than 150 Dog Friendly Patios in Nashville Tennessee

Nashville Tennessee is Pet Friendly

With more than 150 pet friendly restaurant, cafe and brewery patios, Nashville is gaining a reputation for being one of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. Heck, we even have the first pet-friendly airport in the US. If you’re visiting the Music City soon or happen to be one of the lucky ones who live here, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of pet-friendly patios and places to take your furry friend.

Pet-Friendly Neighborhoods

From Church Street, Midtown, Germantown, Hillsboro Village, 12 South and Belmont, there are so many friendly pet-friendly patios in Nashville. There’s something for everyone, including coffee shops, breweries, restaurants and bars. At Luv the Paw, we love to take our pups with us everywhere we go. So, where can you take your pup in the greater Nashville area?! We compiled a list of spots we've been to, or that we've been told about in and around downtown Nashville and some of the surrounding suburbs. So, get ready to have some fun with your furry friend! 

Bringing your Pup to a Dog Friendly Patio? Here a simple rules to keep in mind: 

Most places allow both small and large dogs, but require a few simple rules:

1. Dogs are required to be leashed no longer than 6 feet

2. Dogs need to be well-behaved or you may be asked to leave

3. Pets are not allowed on chairs, tables or other furnishings

2 Easy Ways to Find A Pet Friendly Patio

Check out our dog-friendly map below to see where you and your best friend can grab a pint, a glass of rose or a cup of joe and enjoy the sunshine.

Or, peruse through our list of pet-friendly patios below. A link is added to each restaurant/brewery name. Simply click the link to view the website or Facebook page to see the latest menu and to get directions. We included the neighborhood or suburb below each link so you can see the closest dog-friendly patios near you.

We are continuously adding to our list of dog friendly places. If you know of a dog friendly place not listed, please email us



  1. 12 South Taproom & Grill 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South


  2. 16 Bits Bar + Arcade  

    Type: Gameroom & Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch


  3. 51 North Taproom

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations


  4. 51st Deli 

    Type: Deli
    Neighborhood/suburb: West Nashville


  5. 312 Pizza 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/suburb: Germantown

  6. Alley Pub

    Type: Restaurant/Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/suburb: Bellevue

  7. Americano Lounge 

    Type: Coffee & Cocktails
    Neighorhood/suburb: Wedgewood Houston

  8. Answer

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Park

  9. Avo

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/suburb: Sylavan Heights


  10. Barcelona Wine Bar 

    Type: Wine Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Edgehill


  11. Bar Louie Nashville

    Type: Gastropub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch


  12. Barista Parlor 

    Type: Coffee Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville


  13. Bartaco 

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South


  14. Bearded Iris Brewing

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown


  15. Belcourt Taps 

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village


  16. Bella Napoli Pizzeria

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Edgehill


  17. Big Bad Breakfast

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  18. Big Machine Distillery & Tavern

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill


  19. Biscuit Love

    Type: Breakfast
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch


  20. Black Abbey Brewing Company 

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill

  21. Blackstone Brewing Company

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Westside

  22. Bongo Java East

    Type: Coffee Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  23. BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville


  24. Boston Commons 

    Type: New England Seafood Pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  25. Bottle Cap

    Type: Neighborhood Pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  26. Bringles Smoking Oasis

    Type: BBQ Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  27. Brixx Woodfire Pizza & Craft Bar

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/SuburbGreen Hills

  28. Brothers Burger Joint

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/SuburbBerry Hill

  29. Burger Republic

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/SuburbMt Juliet

  30. Butchertown Hall

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/SuburbGermantown

  31. Calabria Pizza 

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Mt. Juliet

  32. Chago's Cantina

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Belmont

  33. Coco's Italian Market

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  34. Condado Tacos

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/SuburbNorth Gulch

  35. Craft Brewed Nashville 

    Type: Bottle Shop/Tasting Room
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Melrose

  36. Crazy Gnome Brewery

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  37. Crows Nest

    Type: Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/SuburbGreen Hills

  38. Deep South Growlers

    Type: Beer Bar
    Neighborhood/SuburbLenox Village

  39. Diskin Cider

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Wedgewood Houston

  40. Double Dogs

    Type: Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb  Hillsboro Village
      
  41. Double Dogs 

    Type: Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Heights

  42. Drifters Tennessee Barbeque 

    Type: BBQ Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  43. East Nashville Beer Works

     Type: Brewery 
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  44. Edley’s Bar-b-que 

    Type: BBQ
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
                               
  45. El Fuego

    Type: Latin American Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  46. Embers Ski Lodge

    Type: Neighborhood bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  47. Epice

    Type: Lebanese bistro 
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  48. Fat Bottom Brewery Hopyard

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  49. Fat Kat Slim’s

    Type: Diner/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch

  50. Fido

    Type: Coffee Shop/Cafe
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village

  51. First Watch 

    Type: Restaurant - Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills

  52. First Watch 

    Type: Restaurant - Breakfast/Lunch/Brunch
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hermitage, Brentwood, Franklin


  53. Five Daughters Bakery 

    Type: Bakery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  54. Frothy Monkey      

    Type: Coffeehouse/Cafe
    Neighborhood/Suburb: All locations with outdoor patios are pet-friendly
                          
  55. Game Terminal

    Type: Arcade & Bar - 21+
    Neighborhood/Suburb: South Nashville

  56. Green Hills Grille 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills

  57. Greko Greek Street Food

    Type: Greek Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  58. Hard Rock Cafe

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Lower Broadway

  59. Harding House Brewing Company

    Type: Nano brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  60. Hathorne

    Type: New American
    Neighborhood: Sylvan Park

  61. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Melrose - 8th Ave.

  62. Hawkers Nashville

    Type: Asian Street Food & Craft Cocktails
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  63. Hillwood Pub

    Type: Neighborhood bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillwood

  64. Hops + Crafts 

    Type: Craft Beer Taproom & Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch

  65. Hopdoddy 

    Type: Burger Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village

  66. Hugh Baby's at Hunter's Station 

    Type: Fast food Burger/BBQ
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  67. Hurry Back

    Type: Bar/pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Elliston Place

  68. Izzy’s Feel Good Food

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin

  69. Jackalope Brewing Company 

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Chestnut Hill

  70. Jasper’s Nashville

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: West End

  71. JB's Pour House 

    Type: Neighborhood sports bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hermitage

  72. Jack Brown's Burger Joint

     Type: Burger joint with large craft beer selection
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown & Edgehill

  73. Jonathan's Grille 

    Type: Neighborhood bar/restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  74. Jonathan's Grill 

    Type: Neighborhood bar/restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Mt. Juliet

  75. Kung Fu Saloon

    Type: Bar with arcade, lawn games, board games
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown

  76. Liberty Commons 

    Type: Hip Brunch Restaurant & Café
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown

  77. Local Taco

    Type: Tex/Mex restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Brentwood

  78. Lockeland Table 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  79. Loser’s – Division Street

    Type: Dive Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown

  80. Love and Exile Bar

    Type: Winery Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  81. Lucky Rooster

    Type: Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Old Hickory

  82. Mafiaoza's 

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  83. Martin’s BBQ Joint

    Type: BBQ
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown

  84. McCreary's Irish Pub 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin

  85. McDougal's Chicken 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village

  86. McDougal's Chicken 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  87. Mellow Mushroom

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin

  88. Meres Bulles

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb:Brentwood

  89. Midnight Oil

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  90. Mitchell's  Deli

    Type: Delicatessen
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  91. M.L. Rose West 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Park

  92. Monday Night Preservation Company

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  93. Mother’s Ruin

    Type: Cocktail Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  94. Nations Bar & Grill

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  95. Nectar Urban Cantina 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Donelson

  96. Neighbors

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Park, Germantown & Franklin locations

  97. Never Never

    Type: Bar 21+
    Neighborhood/Suburb: We-Ho

  98. New Heights Brewing Company

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Soho

  99. Nicky's Coal Fired

    Type: Pizzeria/Italian
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  100. Noble's Kitchen & Beer Hall 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  101. NY Pie

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Nashville West

  102. Ole Smoky Distillery

    Type: Distillery & Brewery (with Yee Haw)
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown

  103. Otto’s Bar 

    Type: Bar & Taco Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: West Nashville

  104. Painturo's 

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Mt. Juliet

  105. Pancho & Lefty's

    Type: Tex-Mex
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Park

  106. Peg Leg Porker 

    Type: BBQ Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch

  107. Pins Mechanical 

    Type: Bar - duckpin, foosball, pinball etc. Over 21+ after 8 pm
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch

  108. Pizza Perfect

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village

  109. Portland Brew

    Type: Coffee Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South and East Nashville

  110. Plantation Pub

    Type: Bar/pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Bellevue

  111. Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Nashville

  112. Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin

  113. Rare Bird at The Noelle

    Type: Rooftop Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Nashville

  114. Red Bicycle Coffee and Crepes 

    Type: Coffee Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  115. Redheaded Stranger

    Type: Taco Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  116. Roadside Bar & Grill

    Type: Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Old Hickory

  117. Rosemary & Beauty Queen

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  118. Saint Stephen

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  119. Sam's Sports Bar at Blue Turtle Bay

    Type: Sports Bar on Old Hickory Lake
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Old Hickory

  120. Scout's Pub 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin

  121. SandBar

    Type: Seasonal Bar/Outdoor Volleyball
    Neighborhood/Suburb: West End

  122. Sedona Taphouse 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  123. Shake Shack 

    Type: Fast Food
    Neighborhood/Suburb:Green Hills

  124. Smith & Lentz Brewing

    Type: Brewery/Pizza
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  125. Sonny’s Patio Pub & Refuge 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  126. Sopapillas

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin

  127. Sunda Nashville

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch

  128. Sunflower Cafe 

    Type: Vegan Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill

  129. Tacos Aurora at Hunter's Station 

    Type: Taco Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  130. Tailgate Brewery

    Type: Brewery/Pizza
    Neighborhood/Suburb: West Nashville

  131. Tailgate Brewery Germantown

    Type: Brewery/Pizza
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  132. Tailgate Brewery Music Row

    Type: Brewery/Pizza
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Music Row

  133. Taziki's 

    Type: Greek Fast Casual
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin

  134. Tennessee Brew Works

    Type: Brewery/Tap Room
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sobro

  135. Tennfold Brewing

    Type: Brewery/Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Donelson

  136. The Corner Pub

    Type: Pub/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin

  137. The Farm Burger 

    Type: Grass-fed Burger Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Heights

  138. The Filling Station 

    Type: Beer Garden
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  139. The Grilled Cheeserie at Hunter's Station 

    Type: Fast Casual
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  140. The Nations Bar & Grill 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations

  141. The Other Place Sports Bar

    Type: Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Lenox Village

  142. The Picnic Tap at Hunter's Station 

    Type: Craft Beer Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  143. The Row Kitchen & Pub

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown

  144. The Slider House 

    Type: Burger & Beer Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown

  145. The Southern

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Nashville

  146. The Stage on Broadway

    Type: Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown/Lower Broadway

  147. Tin Roof 

    Type: Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Music Row

  148. Tin Roof 2

    Type: Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Cool Springs

  149. Tomacco Tacos & Tequila

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  150. Tony's Eat & Drink

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin

  151. True Food Kitchen

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills

  152. Two Ten Jack

    Type: Japanese-inspired neighborhood pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  153. Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea

    Type: Coffee Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  154. Up-Down Nashville

    Type: Arcade Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  155. Urban Cookhouse 

    Type: Fast Casual
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown

  156. Urban Grub

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South

  157. Village Pub & Beer Garden 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  158. Vintage Vine 100

    Type: Wine Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin

  159. Vinyl Tap

    Type: Neighborhood Bar & Record Store
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  160. Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen  

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  161. Vui's Kitchen 

    Type: Vietnamese Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill

  162. Vui's Kitchen at Hunter's Station

    Type: Vietnamese Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville

  163. Waldo’s Chicken & Beer

    Type: Fast Casual
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown

  164. Yazoo Brewing Company 

    Type: Brewery/Taproom
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Madison

  165. Yee-Haw Brewing Company

    Type: Taproom
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 6th and Peabody