The best spots for your best friend — our favorite dog-friendly places in San Antonio
Bring your pet and enjoy an afternoon at Elsewhere, located downtown near the Riverwalk. | Photo by @itshardbeingwieners
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.
Drinks
Home Room, 517 Live Oak | The only school-inspired bar in town where it’s acceptable to drink beer and bring your dog.
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.
McIntyre’s, Multiple locations | Where beer nerds, dog-lovers, and sports enthusiasts can unite at this traditional sports bar in Southtown.
Visit this dog-friendly beer garden near I-10 and Huebner Rd.
Hotels
The Emily Morgan Hotel, 705 E Houston St. | Located next to the Alamo, this hotel rolls out the red carpet for your dog including free dog treats + water bowl upon arrival, complimentary plastic waste bags, a pet relief area, and more.
Hotel Indigo, 830 N. Saint Marys St. | Just off the River Walk,this hotel requires you to pay a $50 non-refundable pet deposit, sign a pet policy, and bring a kennel or crate for your dog.
Parks
Work on your pup’s agility at this San Antonio dog park. | Photo by SATXtoday
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 that features two Mutt Mitt stations equipped with waste bags.
Mimosa Mondays with Goat Cuddles | Monday, Nov. 27 | 8 a.m. | Screaming Goat Yard and Tap, 4 Sun Valley Rd., Spring Branch | Free | Start off the week sipping on a classic brunch drink and cuddle up with some cute farm animals.
Hill Country Christmas | Monday, Nov. 27-Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. | JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa , 23808 Resort Pkwy, San Antonio, TX , San Antonio | $14.99-$40 | Take a visit through this winter wonderland with hot chocolate, snow, gingerbread decorating, light shows, and more.
Movie Mondays | Monday, Nov. 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Historic Pearl, 1100 Springs Plaza, San Antonio | Free | Bring your blankets + chairs for a screening of “A Christmas Story.”
Tuesday, Nov. 28
Christmas at the Mansion Lunch | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Woodward Mansion, 1717 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio | $27.50-$48.25 | Bring a friend for this holiday-themed lunch featuring pork tenderloin with a dijon cream sauce and potato gratin.
Holiday Light Cruise | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Go Rio Cruises, 809 E. River Walk, San Antonio | $35 | Cruise down the San Antonio River and check out the seasonal holiday lights.
A Concert Under the Stars | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Casa Navarro State Historic Site, 228 S. Laredo St., San Antonio | $36.32 | See a concert in the night by The San Antonio Symphonic Band.
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Ghoulish Book Festival is returning to the Alamo City next year from March 15-17. This spooky book fest will have live panel discussions, keynote speakers, local vendors, and more. The Ghouls of Honor are New York Times bestselling authors Daniel Kraus, Jessica McHugh, and RJ Joseph. Three-day badges are on sale for $75.
Arts
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s — a Spurs jersey. Centro’s 75-ft. mural has been completed on the side of the Houston Street Garage. “Team Por Vida 2023" was created by local artist Souplaws and features a vibrant San Antonio Spurs candle with the championship rings and a team jersey.
Drink
Holiday pick-me-ups this way. Coffee Crush unveiled its holiday beverages. Be sure to stop by and try its Gingerbread + Candy Cane Shakerato, as well as the Mr. Grinch Matcha Latte. Looking for more coffee recommendations in the Alamo City? We got you covered.
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Get to know San Antonio’s sister cities
The pavilion of Gwangju is a hand-built gift from San Antonio’s sister city in Gwangju, Korea. | Photo by Heather Villagran, via Unsplash
Did you know San Antonio has friends + family all over the world? It’s all thanks to our sister and friendship city partnerships.
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There are so many more options to bring your dog out and about in San Antonio. My dog, Benny, and I love to check out the city dog parks around town. My favorite place to take Benny is Texas Dog Co. I can grab a That’s So Fetch drink and watch Benny run around and make friends.
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