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Round of a-paws, please. From luxury memberships and canine clubs like Good Dog to spoiling your pup with a delicious treats from PAWsitively Sweet Bakery, San Antonio is quickly growing into a dog-friendly city.
Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, hitting the night market, or just dining out, well bone appétit. Get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly spots around the 210.
Pro tip: You can use BringFido to find more dog-friendly restaurants, pet-friendly hotels, and events, too.
Breweries
- Alamo Beer Company, 202 Lamar St. | Enjoy this family and pet friendly beer garden underneath the Hays Street Bridge.
- Black Laboratory Brewing, 1602 E. Houston St. | Bring your furry friend to this brewery and enjoy a beer + one of their wood-fire pizzas.
- Burleson Yard Beer Garden, 430 Austin St. | Catch a live performance and grab a margarita with your furry friend.
- Freetail Brewing Co., Multiple locations | Bring your dog and enjoy a beer at one of their three locations.
- Idle Beer Hall & Brewery, 414 Brooklyn Ave. | The recently opened beer garden has a large outdoor patio where you can hang out with your dog and relax with a pint of beer.
Don’t miss: Check out the Pup Pint Pass to get exclusive discounts at 14 local spots.
Wineries + Bars
Visit the newly-open dog-friendly beer garden near I-10 and Huebner Rd.
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- Hops & Hounds, 1123 Avenue B | This new location opening this fall will allow dog parents can grab a drink and a snack while watching their dog mingle in one of two dog runs.
- Home Room, 517 Live Oak | The only school-inspired bar in town where it’s acceptable to drink beer and bring your dog.
- Hills & Dales Icehouse, 15403 White Fawn Dr. | Grab a drink + some tacos and spend Sunday funday with your dog either on the patio or inside.
- McIntyre’s, Multiple locations | Where dog-lovers and sports enthusiasts can unite at its locations in Southtown or near Northstar Mall.
- Re:Rooted 210, 623 Hemisfair Blvd., Ste. 106 | Unwind with your leashed four-legged companion on the patio. Here, you can enjoy a variety of wines on tap, locally produced cider + mead, wine flights, and more.
- The Friendly Spot Ice House, 943 S. Alamo St. | All dogs are welcomed at this outdoor ice house.
- The Dog Co. Icehouse, 4302 Hyatt Pl. Dr. | Previously named Texas Dog Co., come take a selfie with your dog in front of the canine-themed mural located near I-10 and Huebner Road.
Parks
- Coyote Park, 15915 Old Fredericksburg Rd. | The newest (and biggest) dog park in San Antonio is part of Phase 1 of The Rock at La Cantera — a Spurs athletic training + conditioning campus.
- Hemisfair, 434 S. Alamo St. | Take you dog on a walk through the newly opened Civic Park — the new urban park in the heart of San Antonio — that feature two Mutt Mitt stations equipped with waste bags.
- San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, 2202 Roosevelt Ave.| Explore the eight-mile stretch along the River Walk’s Mission Reach that consists of four remaining 18th-century Spanish colonial missions. Pro tip: Dogs are not allowed inside any of the park buildings or churches but can walk the grounds on a leash.
- San Antonio Parks and Rec Dog Parks, Multiple locations | The city manages 17 off-leash dog parks within the San Antonio city limits.
- Legacy Park, 103 W. Houston St. | Hang out with your best dog friend in downtown’s backyard at one of the frequent dog markets.
Trails
- Medina Natural Area, 15890 TX-16 | Bring your over-energized pup on one of the dog-friendly hiking trails on San Antonio’s south side.
- Front Country Trail, 12861 Galm Rd. | Hike with your dog on the only park-approved trail at Government Canyon State Natural Area.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Park, 19399 N.W. Military Hwy. | Spend a great weather day hiking one of seven trails at this local park.
- Leon Creek Greenway Trailhead, 17612 Vance Jackson Rd. | Trailhead located at I-10 and 1604 is a great hike for you + your dog and goes through three San Antonio parks.
- Salado Creek Trail, 3104 N. Loop 1604 W. | This dog-approved paved trail runs from 1604, through the north side of San Antonio, and ends at Fort Sam Houston.
Shopping Centers
- The Downtown Dog Market, 103 W. Houston St. | Stop by Legacy Park every third Saturday to shop a vaerity of dog vendors and humans can enjoy food truck vendors, live music, and more.
- Historic Pearl Farmers Market, 312 Pearl Pkwy.| Head down to the Historic Pearl on the weekend and enjoy the dog-friendly market featuring several dog boutiques.
- The Shops at La Cantera, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy.| This outdoor mall on the Northside of town is great a place for you and your dog to go window shopping.
- The Texas Market, Multiple locations | Visit one of the many pop up markets during the year all over the Alamo City that feature dog markets.
Restaurants
Take your dog on a trip to Paris without leaving San Antonio.
Photo by @gracekellydoodle
- Backyard on Broadway, 2411 Broadway | Hang out with your entire family, including your furry friends, while enjoying a hand-crafted cocktail and a 16" Supreme Pizza.
- Box St. All Day, multiple locations | Take your dog out for happy hour, brunch, or dinner at this local eatery.
- Brasserie Mon Chou Chou, 312 Pearl Pkwy. | Take a trip to Paris with your dog without leaving San Antonio.
- Camp 1604, 5535 N. Loop 1604 W.| Visit this camp-themed restaurant with your dog and order a camp marg + queso scout sandwich.
- Camp Outpost, 1811 S. Alamo St. | Bring your dog and try out this restaurant’s newest brunch menu.
- Chicken N Pickle, 5215 UTSA Blvd. | Rent out a pickleball court and stay for a meal with your friends + your dogs.
- The Cove, 606 W. Cypress St. | Order a SOL burger and a drink with your pup on the restaurant’s dog-friendly patio.
- Dog Haus Biergarten, 20907 Stone Oak Pkwy. | Grab a hot dog and try out one of their local craft beers on rotation with your dog on the patio.
- Elsewhere Garden Bar & Kitchen, 103 E. Jones Ave. | Grab the Cauliflower Wings and a beer with your dog at this outdoor bar + restaurant.
- The Good Kind, 1127 S. Saint Mary’s St. | Where specialty drinks, James Beard fellow-curated food menu, live music, and a dog-friendly patio seating meet.
- Mellow Mushroom, 115 N. Loop 1604 E. #2100 | Order a pizza on the outdoor patio and enjoy live trivia with your furry friend.
- Pinkerton’s Barbecue, 107 W. Houston St.| Chow down on some of the best local barbecue with your leashed dog at an outdoor table on the patio.
- Pups and Pals Bar & Grill, 13838 Jones Maltsberger Rd. | This pup-friendly restaurant in the Thousand Oaks area has indoor-outdoor seating, two dog parks with agility equipment, a full bar, and menu.
Hotels
- The Emily Morgan Hotel, 705 E Houston St. | Located next to the Alamo, this hotel rolls out the red carpet for you dog including free dog treats + water bowl upon arrival, complimentary plastic waste bags, a pet relief area, and more.
- The Fairmont Hotel, 401 S. Alamo | Bring your well-behaved 35-lbs and under pet to this San Antonio pet-friendly hotel for a $75 non-refundable fee.
- Hotel Gibbs, 105 N. Alamo St. | This boutique hotel with a modern feel will accommodate you and your pet for $204 per night.
- Hotel Indigo, 830 N. Saint Mary’s St. | Just off the River Walk, this hotel requires a one time $50.00 non refundable pet deposit, sign a pet policy upon check-in, and bring a kennel or crate for your dog.
- JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, 23808 Resort Pkwy. | Check into this HIll Country resort and check out the Pet Retreat Package that includes a specially decorated guest room with a walk-out patio, a cozy dog bed, water + food bowls, a blanket, and a welcome gift.
- La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Northwest, 11155 W. Loop 1604 N. | This Northside hotel welcomes two pets of any size for $25 per pet, per night and pets may be left in the room unattended.
- Pear Tree Inn San Antonio Airport, 143 NE Loop 410 | Two pets — 80-lbs total — for an additional fee of $50 plus tax per night.
- Thompson San Antonio, 115 Lexington Ave. | This luxurious Riverwalk hotel welcomes your dogs for no additional charge for stays less than 30 nights.
- Westin Riverwalk San Antonio, 420 W. Market St. | The Westin will pamper your dog — up to 40 lbs — with its Heavenly Dog Bed, pet welcome kit, and food bowls for $150 per stay.
- Wyndham Garden San Antonio Riverwalk Museum Reach, 103 9th St. | Bring a maximum of two furry friends of any size for $50 per pet, per night.
Outfit your dog
Now that you know where you’re taking your furry friend, don’t forget to shop the best dog accessories and supplies to make your adventure a success.
- Collars + leashes | Give your dog a trendy makeover while keeping them comfy and safe on all your walks and adventures.
- Major Darling dog shampoo bar | After a long day of exploring, wash your pup with this bar for a fresh and outdoorsy-clean smell.
- Waste bag holders | Don’t forget this trusty sidekick, keeping things clean and hassle-free when your fur baby needs to go.
- Portable dog water bottle | A foldable water dispenser so you can keep your pup hydrated anywhere.
- Dog seat belt | Keep your dog safe and secure while driving around town with a seat belt that hooks into their collar.
- Collapsible food bowls with lids | Bring snacks or food for dogs in convenient collapsible bowls.
- Plant-based dog wipes | Keep a pack of these in your car for an emergency grooming sessions.
- Doggy Do Good waste bags | Stock up on our favorite brand of compostable waste bags.
