Stop leaving your best friend behind! Here are 28 of our favorite places in the Orlando area to bring a four-legged friend.
The 27 best dog-friendly hangouts in Orlando
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at 12:39 am
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Bear Creek Nature Trail
1555 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs
Travel around ancient cypress, oak and palms as you and your dog can hike this nearly mile-long trail.
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1555 Winter Springs Blvd., Winter Springs
Travel around ancient cypress, oak and palms as you and your dog can hike this nearly mile-long trail.
Photo via timamirzadeh/Instagram
Yucatan Dog Park
6400 Yucatan Drive
Looking for a nice and relaxing place to hang with your pup? Yucatan Dog Park has plenty of open space for you and your furry friend to play fetch or run together.
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6400 Yucatan Drive
Looking for a nice and relaxing place to hang with your pup? Yucatan Dog Park has plenty of open space for you and your furry friend to play fetch or run together.
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Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs Road, Longwood,
You don’t have to leave man’s best friend at home when you embark for a day on an island in the sun. Bring your dog along to this local getaway, that way you can both enjoy the fire pit, cabana and bar.
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1014 Miami Springs Road, Longwood,
You don’t have to leave man’s best friend at home when you embark for a day on an island in the sun. Bring your dog along to this local getaway, that way you can both enjoy the fire pit, cabana and bar.
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Dexter's of Thornton Park
808 E. Washington St., 407-648-2777
Whether you want to go for Bloody Marys on Sunday or $1 burgers on Tuesday, bring your furry friend along to the Thornton Park District of Downtown Orlando. Your pal can be by your side on the patio as you sip on your choice of 30 different wines.
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808 E. Washington St., 407-648-2777
Whether you want to go for Bloody Marys on Sunday or $1 burgers on Tuesday, bring your furry friend along to the Thornton Park District of Downtown Orlando. Your pal can be by your side on the patio as you sip on your choice of 30 different wines.
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Brick House Tavern + Tap
8440 International Drive,704-987-2022
Let your four-legged friend join in on the fun at this local favorite, where you can please your taste buds with juicy burgers, $5 House Margaritas on Wednesdays and $5 Bloody Marys on Sundays.
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8440 International Drive,704-987-2022
Let your four-legged friend join in on the fun at this local favorite, where you can please your taste buds with juicy burgers, $5 House Margaritas on Wednesdays and $5 Bloody Marys on Sundays.
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Teak Neighborhood Bar and Grill
6400 Times Square Ave., 407-313-5111 Treat yourself and your pet to a night on the town at this hip destination while you enjoy your choice of 37 hand crafted burgers and locally crafted beers.
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6400 Times Square Ave., 407-313-5111 Treat yourself and your pet to a night on the town at this hip destination while you enjoy your choice of 37 hand crafted burgers and locally crafted beers.
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Belle Isle Yacht Pub
7521 S. Orange Ave., 407-850-3491
You and your pal can visit Belle Isle Yacht Pub for a relaxing evening out, but if you’re wanting some music to jam to, this neighborhood pub features live music Tuesday through Saturday.
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7521 S. Orange Ave., 407-850-3491
You and your pal can visit Belle Isle Yacht Pub for a relaxing evening out, but if you’re wanting some music to jam to, this neighborhood pub features live music Tuesday through Saturday.
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World of Beer
431 E. Central Blvd.,407-270-5541
Take a stroll around Lake Eola before heading up to World of Beer’s ultra dog-friendly patio. We can bet you’ll be entertained by the many opportunities for people (and dog!) watching while you sip on your choice of more than 500 beers.
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431 E. Central Blvd.,407-270-5541
Take a stroll around Lake Eola before heading up to World of Beer’s ultra dog-friendly patio. We can bet you’ll be entertained by the many opportunities for people (and dog!) watching while you sip on your choice of more than 500 beers.
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Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave., 407-872-1117
If you're craving a fine brew but don't want to leave your furry friend behind, this bar is the perfect spot to get the best of both worlds. Even better, this place is the only U.S.D.A. certified organic brewery around. And for something new, bring your dog on Monday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. for Orlando Brewing’s next beer release: 366 IPA Leap Beer.
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1301 Atlanta Ave., 407-872-1117
If you're craving a fine brew but don't want to leave your furry friend behind, this bar is the perfect spot to get the best of both worlds. Even better, this place is the only U.S.D.A. certified organic brewery around. And for something new, bring your dog on Monday, Feb. 29 at 3 p.m. for Orlando Brewing’s next beer release: 366 IPA Leap Beer.
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The Hammered Lamb
1235 N. Orange Ave., 407-704-3200
This spot just across from Lake Ivanhoe is a cozy neighborhood tavern that encourages four-legged friends and an appetite for great food and drinks. What’s better than that?
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1235 N. Orange Ave., 407-704-3200
This spot just across from Lake Ivanhoe is a cozy neighborhood tavern that encourages four-legged friends and an appetite for great food and drinks. What’s better than that?
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The Falcon
819 E. Washington St., 407-423-3060
With more daily specials and extraordinary events than one could count, The Falcon Bar is the place for finger and paw lickin' food and fun. This bar brings the arts and music to a bar setting so you and your pal can enjoy all three experiences at once.
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819 E. Washington St., 407-423-3060
With more daily specials and extraordinary events than one could count, The Falcon Bar is the place for finger and paw lickin' food and fun. This bar brings the arts and music to a bar setting so you and your pal can enjoy all three experiences at once.
Photo via missreagan407/Instagram
West Orange Dog Park
12400 Marshall Farms Road, Winter Garden
Take your dog to West Orange Dog Park if you’re looking for a quiet place to chill. Your furry friend is guaranteed to love it here because there are plenty of squirrels to keep it occupied.
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12400 Marshall Farms Road, Winter Garden
Take your dog to West Orange Dog Park if you’re looking for a quiet place to chill. Your furry friend is guaranteed to love it here because there are plenty of squirrels to keep it occupied.
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Lake Baldwin Park
2000 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park,
This dog-friendly corner of Orlando has extensive areas for your dog to run, play and swim. The beach is the perfect place for the pooch in your life to cool down after some fun in the sun. Plus, they have dog showers!
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2000 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park,
This dog-friendly corner of Orlando has extensive areas for your dog to run, play and swim. The beach is the perfect place for the pooch in your life to cool down after some fun in the sun. Plus, they have dog showers!
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Fish on Fire
7937 Daetwyler Drive, 407-812-6881
This restaurant has much more to offer than just its pet-friendly patio. Featuring fresh seafood, mouthwatering filet and an open-air bar, Fish on Fire is a sizzling yes on our list.
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7937 Daetwyler Drive, 407-812-6881
This restaurant has much more to offer than just its pet-friendly patio. Featuring fresh seafood, mouthwatering filet and an open-air bar, Fish on Fire is a sizzling yes on our list.
Photo via OW
Rock & Brews
7131 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, FL 32765, 407-956-4124
This rock and roll restaurant owned by members of the musical group KISS makes for an interesting joint to bring your dog. Enjoy unique decor inspired by musical legends paired with savory entrées that'll have you and your pup drooling for more. Not to mention, KISS member Gene Simmons is a huge pet-lover himself!
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7131 Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, FL 32765, 407-956-4124
This rock and roll restaurant owned by members of the musical group KISS makes for an interesting joint to bring your dog. Enjoy unique decor inspired by musical legends paired with savory entrées that'll have you and your pup drooling for more. Not to mention, KISS member Gene Simmons is a huge pet-lover himself!
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Paw Park of Historic Sanford
427 S. French Ave., Sanford
Voted the second best dog park in the country by Dog Fancy, this playground for your canine friend is the perfect place for a playdate. With its dog-specific jungle gym structures and fenced-off areas for small dogs, we can bet your pooch won’t stop wagging its tail while at this five-star park.
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427 S. French Ave., Sanford
Voted the second best dog park in the country by Dog Fancy, this playground for your canine friend is the perfect place for a playdate. With its dog-specific jungle gym structures and fenced-off areas for small dogs, we can bet your pooch won’t stop wagging its tail while at this five-star park.
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Cady Way Trail e
Have your dog pull on a skateboard along this 6.5-mile urban artery. Just be weary of walkers, runners and cyclists who also frequent this pooch-friendly trail.
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Have your dog pull on a skateboard along this 6.5-mile urban artery. Just be weary of walkers, runners and cyclists who also frequent this pooch-friendly trail.
Photo by linux_the_husky/Instagram
Take your dog paddle boarding
57 NE Ivanhoe Blvd.; 407-230-4099
Ollie Ave., Winter Park, 407-230-4099
Bring your dog along for a special puppy paddle experience! You and your pal can paddle board at Lake Ivanhoe Park and Dinky Dock Park for $49.99, and be sure to wear your bathing suit because jumping in the water is not frowned upon.
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57 NE Ivanhoe Blvd.; 407-230-4099
Ollie Ave., Winter Park, 407-230-4099
Bring your dog along for a special puppy paddle experience! You and your pal can paddle board at Lake Ivanhoe Park and Dinky Dock Park for $49.99, and be sure to wear your bathing suit because jumping in the water is not frowned upon.
Photo via dontfearthesweeper/Instagram
The Gnarly Barley
7431 S. Orange Ave., 407-854-4999
Arguably one of the best places in Orlando to drink outside, Gnarly Barley’s patio is great for anyone, regardless if you stand upright or not. There’s a nice selection of bar games,16 taps and a bottle/can list of frequently rotating beers, ciders and meads.
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7431 S. Orange Ave., 407-854-4999
Arguably one of the best places in Orlando to drink outside, Gnarly Barley’s patio is great for anyone, regardless if you stand upright or not. There’s a nice selection of bar games,16 taps and a bottle/can list of frequently rotating beers, ciders and meads.
Photos via gnarly_barley407/Instagram
The Hideaway Bar
516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892
One of the best dives with a patio, you can almost always find a dog chilling at this Virginia Drive watering hole. With cheap beers, great burgers and plenty of TVs, you and your four-legged friend will have plenty of reasons to hideout here.
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516 Virginia Drive, 407-898-5892
One of the best dives with a patio, you can almost always find a dog chilling at this Virginia Drive watering hole. With cheap beers, great burgers and plenty of TVs, you and your four-legged friend will have plenty of reasons to hideout here.
Photo via lunashovegood/Instagram
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