Nashville, Tennessee: The Ultimate Dog-Friendly City

Looking for the best dog-friendly spots in Nashville, Tennessee? You’ve come to the right place! With over 150 pet-friendly patios, restaurants, cafes, and breweries, Nashville is one of the most dog-friendly cities in the U.S. From locals to visitors, your furry friend is welcome nearly everywhere—even Nashville International Airport!

Pet-Friendly Neighborhoods in Nashville

From Church Street, Midtown, Germantown, Hillsboro Village, 12 South, and Belmont, Nashville offers countless dog-friendly patios and hangouts. Whether you love coffee shops, breweries, casual restaurants, or lively bars, there’s something for every pup and their human.

At Luv the Paw, we explore the city with our dogs whenever we can. That’s why we’ve created the most complete guide to dog-friendly patios and places in Greater Nashville, including a Google Map so you can plan your next adventure with ease.

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Bringing Your Pup to a Dog-Friendly Patio? Follow These Simple Rules

Most dog-friendly patios welcome dogs of all sizes, but it’s important to follow a few basic guidelines:

1. Keep your dog leashed at 6 feet or shorter.

2. Ensure your dog is well-behaved—disruptive pups may be asked to leave.

3. Pets should not sit on chairs, tables, or other furnishings.

Following these rules helps keep Nashville safe and welcoming for all dogs and their owners.

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How to Find Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars in Nashville

There are two easy ways to discover pet-friendly patios in Music City:

1. Use Our Dog-Friendly Map
See exactly where you and your pup can enjoy a pint, a glass of rosé, or a cup of coffee under the sun.

2. Browse Our List of Pet-Friendly Patios
Each spot on our list includes a link to the restaurant or brewery website or Facebook page, along with its neighborhood or suburb. Click through to check menus, get directions, and find the closest dog-friendly patio near you.

We are continuously updating our guide! If you know of a dog-friendly place we haven’t listed yet, please email us and let us know. 

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Our exhaustive (and slightly obsessive) list is right below—happy hunting.

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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. 51^st 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 & East Nashville
    
    

14. Bearded Iris Brewing

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
    
    

15. Bella Napoli Pizzeria

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Edgehill
    
    

16. Big Bad Breakfast

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

17. Big Machine Distillery & Tavern

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill
    
    

18. Biscuit Love
    

    Type: Breakfast
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch
    
    

19. Black Abbey Brewing Company 

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill
    
    

20. Blackstone Brewing Company

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Westside
    
    

21. Bongo Java East

    Type: Coffee Shop
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

22. BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

23. Boston Commons 

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

24. Bottle Cap

    Type: Neighborhood Pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
    
    

25. Bringles Smoking Oasis

    Type: BBQ Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

26. Brothers Burger Joint

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill
    
    

27. Burger Dandy

    Type: Fast Casual
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
    
    

28. Burger Republic

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Mt Juliet
    
    

29. Butchertown Hall

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
    
    

30. Calabria Pizza 

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Mt. Juliet
    
    

31. Chago's Cantina

    Type: Restaurant/bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Belmont
    
    

32. Coco's Italian Market

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

33. Condado Tacos

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: North Gulch
    
    

34. Crazy Gnome Brewery

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

35. Crows Nest

    Type: Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills
    
    

36. Crumbly Corner Cafe

    Type: Bakery/Cafe
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Wedgewood-Houston
    
    

37. Daddy Dogs

    Type: Hot dogs
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

38. Deep South Growlers

    Type: Beer Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Lenox Village
    
    

39. Double Dogs

    Type: Sports Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb:   Hillsboro Village
    
    

40. Drifters Tennessee Barbeque 

    Type: BBQ Joint
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

41. East Nashville Beer Works

     Type: Brewery 
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

42. Edley’s Bar-b-que 

    Type: BBQ
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
                               

43. El Fuego

    Type: Latin American Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

44. Embers Ski Lodge

    Type: Neighborhood bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
    
    

45. Epice

    Type: Lebanese bistro 
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
    
    

46. Fat Bottom Brewery Hopyard
    

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

47. Fido

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

48. First Watch 

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

49. First Watch 

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

50. Five Daughters Bakery 

    Type: Bakery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
    
    

51. Five Points Pizza West 

    Type: Pizza
    Neighborhood/Suburb: West Nashville
    
    

52. Frankies Nashville 

    Type: Pizza
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

53. Frothy Monkey      

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

54. Game Terminal

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

55. Green Hills Grille 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills
    
    

56. Greko Greek Street Food

    Type: Greek Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

57. Hard Rock Cafe

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Lower Broadway
    
    

58. Hattie B’s Hot Chicken 

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

59. Hawkers Nashville

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

60. Hops + Crafts 

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

61. Hopdoddy 

    Type: Burger Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village
    
    

62. Hugh Baby's at Hunter's Station 

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

63. Hurry Back

    Type: Bar/pub
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Elliston Place
    
    

64. Izzy’s Feel Good Food

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
    
    

65. Jackalope Brewing Company 

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Chestnut Hill
    
    

66. Jasper’s Nashville

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: West End
    
    

67. JB's Pour House 

    Type: Neighborhood sports bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Hermitage
    
    

68. Jack Brown's Burger Joint

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

69. Jonathan's Grille 

    Type: Neighborhood bar/restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
    
    

70. Jonathan's Grill 

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

71. Liberty Commons 

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

72. Little Hats Italian Market 

    Type: Market & Deli 
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
    
    

73. Lockeland Table 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

74. Loser’s – Division Street

    Type: Dive Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown
    
    

75. Love and Exile Bar

    Type: Winery Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

76. Martin’s BBQ Joint

    Type: BBQ
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown
    
    

77. McCreary's Irish Pub 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin
    
    

78. McDougal's Chicken 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Brentwood
    
    

79. McDougal's Chicken 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
    
    

80. Mellow Mushroom

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin
    
    

81. Meres Bulles

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb:Brentwood
    
    

82. Midnight Oil

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

83. Mitchell's  Deli

    Type: Delicatessen
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

84. M.L. Rose West 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Park
    
    

85. Monday Night Preservation Company

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
    
    

86. Mother’s Ruin

    Type: Cocktail Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
    
    

87. Nations Bar & Grill

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

88. Nectar Urban Cantina 

    Type: Restaurant
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Donelson
    
    

89. Neighbors

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

90. Never Never

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

91. New Heights Brewing Company

    Type: Brewery
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Soho
    
    

92. Nicky's Coal Fired

    Type: Pizzeria/Italian
    Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
    
    

93. Noble's Kitchen & Beer Hall 

    Type: Restaurant/Bar
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

94. NY Pie

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Nashville West
    
    

95. Ole Smoky Distillery

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

96. Otto’s Bar 

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

97. Painturo's 

    Type: Pizzeria
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Mt. Juliet
    
    

98. Pancho & Lefty's

    Type: Tex-Mex
    Neighborhood/Suburb: Sylvan Park
    
    

99. Pearl Diver

    Type: Tropical Eats & Drinks
    Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
    
    

100. Peg Leg Porker 

     Type: BBQ Joint
     Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch
     
     

101. Pins Mechanical 

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

102. Pizza Perfect

     Type: Pizzeria
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Hillsboro Village
     
     

103. Portland Brew

     Type: Coffee Shop
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

104. Plantation Pub

     Type: Bar/pub
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Bellevue
     
     

105. Playdate

     Type: Restaurant and bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
     
     

106. Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant

     Type: Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Nashville
     
     

107. Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant 

     Type: Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin
     
     

108. Rare Bird at The Noelle

     Type: Rooftop Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Nashville
     
     

109. Red Bicycle Coffee and Crepes 

     Type: Coffee Shop
     Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
     
     

110. Redheaded Stranger

     Type: Taco Joint
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

111. Roadside Bar & Grill

     Type: Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Old Hickory
     
     

112. Rosemary & Beauty Queen

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

113. Sam's Sports Bar at Blue Turtle Bay

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

114. Scout's Pub 

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
     
     

115. SandBar

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

116. Sedona Taphouse 

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

117. Shake Shack 
     

     Type: Fast Food
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills
     
     

118. Smith & Lentz Brewing

     Type: Brewery/Pizza
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

119. Snooze an A.M. Eatery

     Type: Breakfast
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

120. Sonny’s Patio Pub & Refuge 

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

121. Sopapillas

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
     
     

122. Sunda Nashville

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch
     
     

123. Sunflower Cafe 

     Type: Vegan Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill
     
     

124. Sweet Milk

     Type: Breakfast/Lunch Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Donelson
     
     

125. Tailgate Brewery

     Type: Brewery/Pizza
     Neighborhood/Suburb: West Nashville
     
     

126. Tailgate Brewery Germantown

     Type: Brewery/Pizza
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

127. Tailgate Brewery Music Row

     Type: Brewery/Pizza
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Music Row
     
     

128. Taziki's 

     Type: Greek Fast Casual
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Franklin
     
     

129. Tennessee Brew Works

     Type: Brewery/Tap Room
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Sobro
     
     

130. Tennfold Brewing

     Type: Brewery/Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Donelson
     
     

131. The Corner Pub

     Type: Pub/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
     
     

132. The Filling Station 

     Type: Beer Garden
     Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
     
     

133. The Gumbo Bros 

     Type: Restaurant and Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: The Gulch
     
     

134. The Loading Dock 

     Type: Breakfast/Lunch
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Wedgewood-Houston
     
     

135. The Nations Bar & Grill 

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
     
     

136. Jacqueline at The Optimist 

     Type: Walk up bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

137. The Other Place Sports Bar

     Type: Sports Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Lenox Village
     
     

138. The Row Kitchen & Pub

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown
     
     

139. The Slider House 

     Type: Burger & Beer Joint
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown
     
     

140. The Southern

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown Nashville
     
     

141. The Stage on Broadway

     Type: Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Downtown/Lower Broadway
     
     

142. Tin Roof 

     Type: Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Music Row
     
     

143. Tin Roof 2

     Type: Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Cool Springs
     
     

144. Tomacco Tacos & Tequila

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

145. Tony's Eat & Drink

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
     
     

146. True Food Kitchen

     Type: Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Green Hills
     
     

147. Two Ten Jack

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

148. Ugly Mugs Coffee & Tea

     Type: Coffee Shop
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

149. Up-Down Nashville

     Type: Arcade Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

150. Urban Cookhouse 

     Type: Fast Casual
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Midtown
     
     

151. Urban Dog Bar

     Type: Off-leash dog park and bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: The Nations
     
     

152. Urban Grub

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: 12 South
     
     

153. Village Pub & Beer Garden 

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

154. Vintage Vine 100

     Type: Wine Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Franklin
     
     

155. Vinyl Tap

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

156. Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen  

     Type: Restaurant/Bar
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

157. Vui's Kitchen 

     Type: Vietnamese Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Berry Hill
     
     

158. Vui's Kitchen at Hunter's Station

     Type: Vietnamese Restaurant
     Neighborhood/Suburb: East Nashville
     
     

159. Waldo’s Chicken & Beer

     Type: Fast Casual
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Germantown
     
     

160. Yazoo Brewing Company 

     Type: Brewery/Taproom
     Neighborhood/Suburb: Madison
     
     

161. Yee-Haw Brewing Company

     Type: Taproom
     Neighborhood/Suburb: 6th and Peabody