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Round of a-paws, please. From hitting the trails like a hike to Rainbow Falls to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at The Read House, it only makes sense that Chattanooga is filled with a plethora of places eager to welcome you and your furry friend.
Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, hitting up the walking bridge, or just dining out, well bone appétit. Get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly spots around the Scenic City.
Pro tip: You can use BringFido to find more dog-friendly restaurants, pet-friendly hotels, and events, too.
🐾 Breweries
- Oddstory Brewing Co. | This brewery’s beer garden is dog-friendly. Bonus: On the third Saturday of every month enjoy “Yappy Hour” to connect with local pet service providers and dogs can try out a “shot” of K9 Moonshine (Tennessee-brewed bone broth for dogs).
- Chattanooga Brewing Co. | Sip on German-style ales and lagers with your pups by your side on the brewery’s patio.
- The Tap House & Empyreal Brewing | This St. Elmo brewery has a pet-friendly outdoor seating area + water bowls available for your pup.
- Naked River Brewing Co. | Enjoy your brews with your dog on the brewery’s spacious patio — dogs must remain on a leash. The brewery also offers CBD dog treats from local business, LoLo.
- Hutton & Smith Brewing Co. | Although known as a cat lovers’ bar, pups are welcome in the taproom + in the outdoor seating area.
- Cherry Street Brewing | Pups are welcome, but limited to the outdoor patio space at this Northshore brewery.
- Five Wits Brewing Co. | Sip on some brews while enjoying the large outdoor seating area with your furry friend — you might even catch some live music performances from Barrelhouse Ballroom.
- Tanasi Brewinga and Supplies | This brewery has 4,000-sqft of outdoor space in the back of the brewery for you and your pup to enjoy.
This pup is repping its 1885 Grill gear.
Photo by @1885grillstelmo
🐾 Restaurants
- 1885 Grill | This St. Elmo spot was ranked on Yelp’s Top 100 Dog-friendly Restaurants in the US list. Bring your pups out on the patio for fresh water + treats.
- Universal Joint | This full-service neighborhood restaurant has a massive patio with ample outdoor seating for you and your pup.
- Brewhaus | Sip on cold beer + relax outside with the company of your furry friend.
- Hair of the Dog Pub | This appropriately-named pub welcomes dogs of all kinds to its patio — with bowls of water often provided.
- The Daily Ration | Bring your pup to enjoy brunch or lunch outside on its large + open patio.
- Flying Squirrel | Dogs are welcome to join you for your dinner plans on the restaurant’s patio.
- The Feed Table & Tavern | Pups are welcome in the spot’s covered patio space.
- State of Confusion | Whether it’s for brunch, lunch, dinner, or drink plans — dogs are welcome to join you in the outdoor patio space.
- The Greenhouse Barrel and Taproom | This 21+ establishment is dog-friendly inside and out — grab some brews and play some of the many board games available.
- Niedlov’s Bakery & Café | Grab your pastries + coffee and sit with your pup at the bakery’s outdoor patio area.
- Milk & Honey | Although dogs aren’t permitted in the covered patio area of the restaurant, dogs are welcome to join you in the take-out bar area — don’t forget to get a pup cup.
- Food Works | Enjoy quality bites + drinks with your four-legged friends on the large outdoor patio.
- Mean Mug Coffeehouse | Both the Northshore and Southside coffee shop locations welcome pups in the outdoor seating areas.
- Be Caffeinated | Get your coffee fix and bring your pup to this coffee spot’s dog-friendly Northshore location.
Bring your pup to this dog park (and more) located in the heart of Chattanooga’s Southside.
Photo by @playwashpint
🐾 Parks
- Play Wash Pint | Socialize with a beer in hand + your furry friend playing at your feet — this unique park features a self-wash station for hassle-free, post-play pup cleaning. Check out memberships or daily pass options
- Heritage Dog Park | This membership-based park provides an off-leash environment for your dog.
- Greenway Farms Dog Park | This park includes a large, fenced off-leash area with several agility ramps and water sources for dogs + owners.
- Renaissance Park | This park asks that pets remain on a leash. Note: While Renaissance Park is pup-friendly, nearby Coolidge Park does not allow dogs.
- Red Bank Dog Park | This park — located near White Oak Park — offers a spacious, fenced space for dogs to play off-leash.
- Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Dogs on leashes are welcome to join you while you explore Reflection Riding’s campus.
- Sculpture Fields at Montague Park | This art-filled park welcomes leashed dogs + has two stations at the front of the park for cleanup.
Bonus: Looking to hit some hiking trails with your pup? Check out our comprehensive hiking guide with dog-friendly trails noted.
Don’t fret, you’re four-legged friends can stay with you on your trip to Chattanooga.
Photo by @kinleyhotelchattanooga
🐾 Hotels
- Moxy Chattanooga Downtown | Two pets (50 pounds max) are allowed to stay with you during your trip with a $50 non-refundable fee.
- The Crash Pad | This hostel’s Hemingway Suite is a pet-friendly accommodation while you explore the city.
- The Edwin Hotel | This chic hotel allows one dog (40 pounds max) per room with a $150 non-refundable pet fee.
- Kinley Chattanooga Southside | Two pets are allowed per room with a $100 non-refundable pet sanitation fee.
- The Read House Hotel | This historic hotel allows furry companions in its Manor Deluxe + Traditional rooms with a $100 non-refundable (plus taxes) pet fee.
- The Westin Chattanooga | Two pets are welcome to stay with you at this West Village hotel with a $50 non-refundable pet fee per night.
Bring your pup along to try out some Tennessee whiskey.
Photo by @philip_and_brady
🐾 Activities
- The Barn Nursery | Shop for all your plant + garden needs with your pup by your side.
- Rock City | Bring your pup with you on your adventures to Rock City. Swing by Café 7 for a special menu just for pets — dogs must be leashed at all times.
- Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge | Bring your pup for a stroll along the walking bridge for views of the city and the Tennessee River.
- Bluff View Art District | Leashed pets are allowed on the patios of the district’s restaurants + other outdoor areas.
- Chattanooga Whiskey Experimental Distillery | While dogs aren’t permitted in the production or barrel room, the distillery’s tasting room + patio are dog-friendly.
- Chattanooga Ghost Tours | Generally friendly, well-behaved pets on a leash are welcome on the Murder & Mayhem tour. Note: there may be some stops at inside locations or cemeteries where dogs can not enter.
- Chattanooga Lookouts | Bring your dogs to the ballgame on the Chattanooga Lookouts “Dogs at the Diamond” days. The first dog-friendly event of the season is on Wednesday, April 26.
- Running of the Chihuahuas | This annual event hosted by Hits 96 features a Chihuahua race and a best-dressed pup contest.
