The Best Dog Friendly Bars in Chicago

Hope you all had the best 4th of July! Since we were out and about all day on Wednesday, we had a very low key day yesterday. Luna was recovering from swimming, going to an outdoor concert, AND stopping by a party + I had some work to catch up on. But we had so much fun at our friend’s rehearsal dinner last night and we cannot WAIT for their wedding tonight! SO FUN!

Since everyone wants to celebrate outside this weekend, I figured this was the perfect time to round up the best dog friendly bars in Chicago! The list below has all of our favorite places/the bars on our radar – but if you scroll just past that, I’ve included recommendations from YOU! It’s always fun to get suggestions from people who live in different parts of the city (one of the reasons I love my Facebook group!), so hopefully this post has something for everyone! Let’s dive in!

The Best Dog Friendly Bars in Chicago

O’Donovans

We first discovered O’Donovans because of their beer garden, but their sidewalk patio is dog friendly and they always have water bowls ready. So great for lounging with the pup on beautiful days! | North Center (Pictured above!) 

Paradise Park

I just added Paradise Park to my Best Patios roundup – and it’s such a bonus that you can bring your pup! Their other restaurants, Happy Camper and Homeslice are also dog friendly! | Wicker Park

Rinalli’s

Another great pizza option! We actually went to a rehearsal dinner at Rinalli’s on Thursday night and it was so much fun. Order a bunch of ‘zas and pitchers of beers and hang out on the patio for a few hours! | Lincoln Park

Cody’s Public House

Honestly, I don’t think I ever would have known Cody’s existed if our friends didn’t invite us there for a birthday party a few years ago. The outdoor patio honestly feels like you’re in someone’s backyard, which makes it perfect for low key day drinking festivities. | Lakeview

Dovetail Brewery

Most bars and restaurants have dog friendly patios, but you can bring your dogs INSIDE Dovetail Brewery! So on those really hot days when you need an AC break, your furry friends are welcome to cool off, too. Also, Begyle is close by and dog friendly too, so you can do a little brewery hopping! | Ravenswood

The Moonlighter

I still haven’t been here yet, but my friends say that the nachos are top notch and their big patio is dog friendly! | Logan Square

The Dock at Montrose Beach

Want a bite when you go to the beach? Tucker your pup out at the dog beach and then grab a bite at The Dock! Montrose Beach is SO pretty in the summer – and so much fun if you’re a dog lover. There are pups everywhere! | Uptown

Parlor Pizza Bar

We’re already established there’s nothing better than pizza and puppies, right? Parlor is perfect for day drinks or a fun dinner out. | West Loop

Bucktown Pub

This little neighborhood pub is low key, serves free popcorn, and has a cute little patio in the back! | Bucktown

Parson’s Chicken & Fish

Another favorite from my Best Patios post! Parson’s is such a staple for Chicago summers – where else can you play ping pong and get a negroni slushy with your dog?! | Logan Square and Lincoln Park

Uncommon Ground

I love Uncommon Ground and I just discovered their patio is dog friendly! I personally think their brunch is the best time to go – and then you also don’t have to sit around too many over-served Cubs fans 😉 | Wrigleyville

Big Star

The only thing that could compete with pizza and puppies is tacos and puppies, am I right?! Big Star is such a quintessential Chicago spot in the Summer, so I love that our pups can enjoy that patio life, too! | Wicker Park

Bang Bang Pie and Biscuits

Their Logan Square location has tons of picnic tables in the back, which makes it the perfect spot for an easy going brunch with your pup! Get the Avocado Biscuit and an Iced Coffee… it’s the BEST! | Logan Square

Saint Lou’s Assembly

This cute restaurant is a bit of a throwback – with an awesome outdoor patio to go with it. There’s a covered area with picnic tables, plus a full bar and bocce ball outside! Bring your pup and enjoy some of their frosé on a hot summer afternoon. | West Loop

The Promontory

I haven’t been here yet because it’s a bit of a hike for us, but I love the idea of taking Luna for a walk out to Promontory Point to soak in the skyline views and then walk over to The Promontory for lunch! The team behind Longman & Eagle and Thalia Hall created this restaurant/bar/concert hall, so you know the food/drink situation will be top notch. | Hyde Park

a few other reader favorites:

Flo & Santos in South Loop
Bar Siena in West Loop (I had no idea this was dog friendly!)
City Mouse in Fulton Market
Clark Street Ale House in River North
Adobo Grill in Old Town
The Arrogant Frog in Lincoln Park
Yard House in Lincoln Park
River Shannon in Lincoln Park
Antique Taco in Wicker Park
Mott St. in Wicker Park
The Royal Grocer in Bucktown
Park & Field in Logan Square
Hopewell Brewing Co in Logan Square
Estereo in Logan Square
Ella Elli in Lakeview
Diag in Lakeview
Bitter Pops Lakeview
Lucky Dorr in Wrigleyville (They have a weekly dog event too!)

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Did your favorites make the list? Let me know in the comments! 

PS. You might also like my posts about the Best Patios and Best Rooftops, as well as my Weekend Guide to Chicago in the Summer! There are also still 4th of July sales happening right now, too!

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