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Attention Winston-Salem dog lovers! Winston-Salem is a great city for dog owners, with plenty of dog-friendly spots to choose from. Here’s our roundup of the best dog-friendly spots – including restaurants and breweries – in Winston-Salem, so you can spend more quality time with your four-legged friend.
Bonus: We also included some of the best dog service providers in Winston-Salem.
Updated June 2024
Tucker’s Tap Yard
Dog Park Brewery
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Tucker’s Tap Yard is a brewery + dog park downtown. Bring your dog or just yourself to enjoy drinks and pup-watching. Purchase a day, month, or year pass for your dog(s). Be prepared to show your dog’s vaccination records. Their bar sells beer on tap, wine, cocktails, and bottled cans of beer and seltzer.
Dogwood Hops and Crops
Bar
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
A perfect place for friends who love both beer and cocktails. The atmosphere is wonderful and you are sure to run into another furry friend while you are there.
Bar Nola
Bar
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
No need to leave your pup at home. This New Orleans-themed bar is here to save the day and let you enjoy a night out with your pup!
Quiet Pint
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
Quiet Pint’s enclosed patio is 100% dog-friendly, so you don’t have to leave your pup at home when you’re looking for a restaurant to enjoy with friends and family.
6th & Vine
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
6th & Vine’s spacious patio is dog-friendly, so you can relax and have a meal in the sunshine with your furry friend. The atmosphere is laid back and welcoming, making it an ideal spot to catch up with friends. Enjoy half-off wine bottles on Sundays!
West Salem Public House
Coffee Shop/Pub
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
West Salem Pubic House not only has some of the most delicious coffee in Winston-Salem, but they are also very dog-friendly. They have a wonderful backyard that is the perfect place for you and your pooch to enjoy a cup of coffee together.
Old Fourth Filling Station
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Sidewalk
Old Fourth Filling Station is the perfect spot in West End to grab a meal with your pup. It offers delicious food, drinks, and a truly special atmosphere. The outside sidewalk features plenty of shade so that both humans and canines can stay cool in the hot summer months.
Finnigan’s Wake
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
This popular downtown restaurant provides a welcoming environment for pet owners and their furry friends. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite or an evening of drinks and conversation, Finnigan’s Wake has something to offer everyone. Enjoy daily drink specials like ½ off Tito’s drink on Tuesdays!
Single Brothers
Bar
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
This local favorite neighborhood bar provides a cozy outdoor covered patio for you and your dog. Grab a drink at Single Brothers before hopping over to Finnigan’s Wake right across the street for dinner.
ROAR
Restaurant/Bar/Entertainment Center
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
ROAR is the perfect place to bring your pup and have some fun! All three floors are dog-friendly so you both can enjoy the arcade, live music, boutique bowling, and more.
Cin CinÂ
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
There is plenty of room for you and your dog on Cin Cin’s enclosed patio. They even have TVs on their patio so you can watch your favorite sports team while enjoying a delicious burger.
Anchor Coffee
Coffee ShopÂ
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Bring your dog to Anchor Coffee after a nice long walk around Innovation Quarters and the Long Branch Trail. This spacious coffee shop allows your dog to tag along – whether you are working remotely, studying for a test, or just stopping by for a to-go cup of coffee.
Moji Coffee + MoreÂ
Coffee ShopÂ
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Moji Coffe + More is a job training and employment advocacy program for the disability community. You’ll instantly be greeted by kind staff members who know how to put a smile on your face; your dog will love the endless pets from the staff!
Buie’s Market
Coffee Shop/Grocery Store/BarÂ
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Buie’s Market is a fabulous little grocery store complete with a coffee/espresso bar and draft beer in the heart of Buena Vista. Take your dog on a walk through the beautiful neighborhood and enjoy a cold drink or hot coffee afterward.
Fair WitnessÂ
Bar
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Fair Witness is a cocktail bar located conveniently across from Bailey Park. The inside of the bar is a bit small, but there’s plenty of seating on the outdoor patio that features two outdoor fire pits. Your pup can join you inside or outside, but you might have some trouble finding a seat on busy nights.
Camel City BBQ
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
Enjoy some of the best BBQ in town at Camel City BBQ’s outdoor patio. Be careful though – your furry friend might steal some of your wings.
Cugino Forno
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Cugino Forno is conveniently located in the Coal Pit along with Incendiary Brewing. The location is great for large groups + it’s kid and dog-friendly! You will find many dogs hanging out with their owners and kids riding scooters on a warm summer night.
Bitty and Beau’s Coffee Shop
Coffee ShopÂ
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Bitty and Beau’s supports those with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing them with employment opportunities. As if that wasn’t cool enough, you can also bring your dog inside!
Campus Gas
Bar/RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Bring some friends and your dog to Campus Gas to enjoy classic, delicious food like burgers and sandwiches. Your dog will love the spacious outdoor area with plenty of seating and areas to sniff. Note: Campus Gas is located on a busy road, so keep your pup close to you.
Easy Tiger Beer Garden
Bar
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Located in the Washington Park neighborhood, Easy Tiger Beer Garden provides a welcoming and laid-back atmosphere. Head to this hidden gem to have a beer with friends and your four-legged friend. Note: Easy Tiger requires dogs to be kept on a leash.
The Porch
RestaurantÂ
Dogs Allowed: Outside Patio
This local Tex-Mex restaurant is popular not only because of its incredible food, but also because of its large outdoor dining area. Its setup is secluded so you don’t have to worry about your dog barking at pedestrians or cars driving by.
Juggheads Growlers & Pints
Bar
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Juggheads has a nice and large outside seating area – perfect for you and your pup! Dogs are also allowed inside where you will find board games, TVs, and vintage decor.
Lot 63
Coffeehouse/Taproom
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
Located in Old Salem, Lot 63 is the perfect spot to stop by as you explore the historic district. You’ll find both coffee and beer inside, along with classic Moravian treats. But even better? Well-behaved dogs are allowed inside and in the outdoor seating area.
Dive Bar
Arcade Bar
Dogs Allowed: Inside & Outside
This arcade bar features billiards, basketball, pinball, darts, and arcade games like Guitar Hero and Jet-Pong. Dogs are allowed inside to join in on the fun!
The following breweries are also dog-friendly (inside & outside):
- Fiddlin’ Fish
- Foothills Tasting Room
- Wise Man Brewing
- Radar Brewing
- Joymongers Barrel Hall
- Brouwerij DuBois
