If you’ve ever wandered around the Big Apple with your dog, you know all that walking can leave both you and your pooch parched.
Luckily, there are plenty of dog-friendly bars in New York you can step into and rest those weary feet and paws.
It’s good to see that many New York dining establishments are keeping their doors open to our four-legged friends despite the health department’s adoption of a letter-grade system last year. To help make sure those doors stay open, before you take your pooch to a bar or restaurant, be sure to read our 5 Tips for Dining Out With Your Dog.
Check out these three pro-pooch bars that will get your dog’s tail wagging and wet your whistle at the same time!
1. South 4th Bar & Café – 90 South 4th Street (map) , 718-218-7478
This dog-friendly bar is located on the south side of Williamsburg. With its inviting interior, this hometown bar features a movie night on Tuesdays for you and your pooch.
2. Fetch – 1649 Third Avenue (map), 212-289-2700
Just hearing this popular bar and grill’s name will clue you into how much they love dogs. The bar has even teamed up with Animal Haven, a no-kill animal shelter, adoption center and sanctuary, by featuring photos of adoptable pets and a mobile adoption van. The wall of the bar also features the prized pooches of the patrons that frequent Fetch.
3. The Growler – 55 Stone Street (map), 917-409-0251
With a pooch as its mascot, there is no question that this popular new gastropub is dog-friendly. Pups are welcome on the patio, where they’ll be offered dog treats and a drink from a communal water bowl.
PHOTO: Shiraz Chakera