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21 of the Best Dog-Friendly Bars and Breweries in Toronto

Christine Hogg

4 months ago

21 of the Best Dog-Friendly Bars and Breweries in Toronto

With temperatures hitting the double-digits in Toronto, across the city, everyone and their dog wants to be on a patio, and we don't blame you! Soak up the sun and a pint or two at any of these dog-friendly bars and breweries in the city.

88 Fort York Blvd

The Morning After

Known for its hangover-cure-inducing brunch bites like fluffy buttermilk pancakes and sizzling steak and eggs, The Morning After is also a great spot for craft beers and Instagrammable cocktails. The patio is dog-friendly, which means your pup can tag along for lunch, and maybe even a puppuccino.

207 Queens Quay W

The Goodman Pub

Did someone say peanut butter sundae? With waterfront views and a cute “pawtio menu”, both you and your dog can enjoy elevated cuisine and great beer in a relaxing environment. There’s always daily food and drink specials, so come hungry. Bone Appetit!

255 Bremner Blvd

Steam Whistle

Visit Steam Whistle’s Biergarten and enjoy contemporary Canadian cuisine and signature beers, beer cocktails and craft cocktails seven days a week. Steam Whistle’s Instagram feed is full of dogs posing with pints, so grab your pooch and enjoy the weather!

151 E Liberty St

Something in the Water Brewing Co.

Tried-and-true favourites, seasonal beers, live music, giant beer flights and a dog-friendly patio are all included at this Liberty Village brewery and taproom. Relatively new to the neighbourhood, this spot opened in 2020 but has been a favourite for a good time since.

31 Saulter St #1

Saulter Street Brewery

A smaller brewery, Saulter Street is a snug spot on Queen St. E. that’s perfect for live music, great beers and light bites. The tap room opens for draft pours every day at 12 p.m. When the sun’s shining, the patio and its picnic benches are the perfect spot to sit with your dog and enjoy a pint (or two)!

587 King St W

Ruby Soho Bar

On warm, sunny days, everyone and their dog seems to be on King St. W. Pop by for happy hour from 3 to 7 p.m. and enjoy discounted food and drinks with your friends and your dog. Sometimes, staff have dog treats on hand, so if your pop is being a good boy, make sure to ask your server!

21 Tank House Lane

Mill St. Brew Pub

Another Distillery District favourite, Mill St., is a certified organic brewpub that has a retail shop stocked with beer and spirits, as well as a dog-friendly patio out front. Right in the heart of the Distillery, your pup can relax at your feet, and also cool down with a few doggo-friendly treats, like sorbet.

45 Tank House Lane

Old Flame Brewery

Relatively new to the city, Old Flame Brewery opened in the Distillery District at the end of 2022. The dog-friendly brewery also has two locations outside of the city in Port Perry and Newmarket. From red ales, to pale blonde lagers, the spot always has roughly 12 beers on tap. There’s even a Pilsner appropriately named “Puppy Love”—but despite the name, this one’s for humans!

36 Wagstaff Dr

Left Field Brewery

If baseball’s your thing, head to Left Field with your canine friend. Featuring cans and drafts inspired by the game itself, you’ll find everything from easy-drinking ales to sour IPAs. With a dog-friendly patio, Left Field is also located on Wagstaff Drive. Coincidence? We think not!

25 Dockside Dr

Irene

Formerly known as Against the Grain, not only is the human food here fantastic, but this spot has a dog-friendly “Pawtio Menu” as well, complete with pupsicles (frozen yogurt treat) for these warm, sunny days.

839 Runnymede Rd

High Park Brewery

After a nice long walk in the off-leash park, why not bring your pup to High Park Brewery? Enjoy a drink inside the new taproom, or opt to sit outside on the dog-friendly patio. With 12 beers on rotation as well as a selection of snacks (including Blue Jays home game specials), it’s a great spot to wind down with friends and canines alike.

128A Sterling Rd

Henderson Brewing

Located in the city’s west end, Henderson Brewery has a spacious dog-friendly front patio as well as a taproom. The brewery partners with local restaurants for pop-ups. The brewery also hosts weekly brewery tours, as well as events like trivia night, or charcuterie board-building workshops.

425 Church St

Hair of the Dog

With both rooftop and garden patios, you and your dog have a few options at this intimate neighbourhood restaurant and pub, located in the Church-Wellesley neighbourhood. The garden patio gets sun all day, and with all the greenery, this spot is truly a welcome oasis in the heart of downtown.

247 Wallace Ave

Halo Brewery

Located in the Junction Triangle, Halo is a brewery, taproom and bottle shop that produces ales and beers that are a nod to Belgian and American brewing practices. Both Halo’s taproom and patio are pup-friendly, and you might even find a few dog treats lying around the brewery, too!

30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd

Great Lakes Brewery

Brewed in Etobicoke, Great Lakes Brewing Company has plenty of outdoor picnic tables that accommodate dogs. A few days ago, the brewery had its first dog social, where both humans and pets enjoyed a few treats in the sunshine. The patio remains dog-friendly and is currently hosting live music for the season.

537 College St

The Dog and Tiger

This farm-to-table restaurant located on College St. is back for another patio season, and you and your dog are invited to enjoy great drinks and summertime menu highlights like the D&T burger or the butchery board. The patio seats 70 and has cozy heaters and a fireplace for those unpredictable Canadian spring and summer evenings.

1184 Bloor St W

Burdock Brewery

It’s officially patio season, and Burdock Brewery remains open, rain or shine, thanks to a retractable roof. All dogs are welcome on the patio. Both a restaurant and brewery, Burdock is a great choice for snacks, big plates, and everything in between.

165 Geary Ave

Blood Brothers Brewing

Sporting an industrial, contemporary taproom with lofty ceilings and plenty of space to hang out, during select hours, Blood Brothers Brewing welcomes dogs to its establishment. On Fridays, bring your pup from 4 p.m. until close. On Saturdays and Sundays, dogs are welcome from noon to close.

818 Eastern Ave

Black Lab Brewing

Named after one of the cutest breeds of all time, all dogs are welcome at Black Lab Brewing. The bottle shop and tap room are open seven days a week, and the front patio stays open until 9 p.m. The owner's own black lab pup, Snoopy, is a regular at the brewery, and loves when guests come to say hello!

124 Ossington Ave

Bellwoods Brewery

One of the most popular spots on Ossington once the sun comes out, Bellwoods Brewery invites well-behaved dogs to join their owners for a pint on the patio. Dogs are also permitted inside the brewpub’s Hafis Rd. location.

2125 Dundas St W

Bandit Brewery

A beloved staple in the Roncesvalles neighbourhood, Bandit Brewery has plenty of space for dogs on its patio, which are welcome from May through September. While you’re quenching your thirst with one of the brewery’s many IPAs, don’t forget to request a water bowl for your doggo, available on request.