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Black-and-tan Rottweiler with black collar and chain lies on brick pavement at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA.
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Yellow Labrador wearing black collar sits at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Black-and-tan curly-coated dog sits at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Man in red shirt and white hat sitting at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
A man in a red shirt and blue cap stands at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
A teal Adirondack chair sits near a fire pit at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Brown brick building with black awning stands at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Pint glass of amber beer with white foam sits on bar at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Cheeseburger with melted cheddar and brioche bun sits on checkered paper at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Grilled sandwich with charred golden bread and pineapple slices sits at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Salt-rimmed glass with yellow drink and lime wedge sits on bar at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
Black-and-tan Rottweiler with black collar and chain lies on brick pavement at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA.
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Yellow Labrador wearing black collar sits at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Black-and-tan curly-coated dog sits at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Man in red shirt and white hat sitting at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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A man in a red shirt and blue cap stands at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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A teal Adirondack chair sits near a fire pit at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Brown brick building with black awning stands at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Pint glass of amber beer with white foam sits on bar at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Cheeseburger with melted cheddar and brioche bun sits on checkered paper at pet-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Grilled sandwich with charred golden bread and pineapple slices sits at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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Salt-rimmed glass with yellow drink and lime wedge sits on bar at dog-friendly The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA. (Photo by @thewaterdogtaphouse.)
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The Water Dog

The Water Dog in Lynchburg, VA, invites Fido to dine with you on their dog-friendly, 2,000 sq. foot beer garden! The menu features fish tacos, shrimp and grits, burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads, shareable appetizers, and rotating seasonal specials, along with an extensive beer selection and cocktails. Visit Website

Or call (434) 333-4681 or email info@thewaterdog.com for more information.

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BringFido Guest Rating
Overall 4.5
Pet-friendliness 5.0
Location 5.0
Food 5.0
Service 5.0
Value 4.7
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
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The Water Dog is rated 4.5 bones out of 5 by 16 canine critics on BringFido, and 4.5 stars out of 5 by 156 guests on TripAdvisor.

Customers consistently praise The Water Dog for its delicious food, excellent pet-friendly atmosphere with ample outdoor seating, and attentive service that caters to both diners and their dogs. Some customers reported occasional issues with large party accommodations and inconsistent menu availability, though the majority of visitors highly recommend the restaurant for its welcoming environment and convenient location near a park.

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