Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants Near Founders Library, Washington, DC, US

Rocklands Barbeque has been serving finger-licking good barbecue to the Arlington area since 2007, in a recognizable location known for its famous mural and dog-friendly outdoor patio that hosts Yappy Hours during the summer. Dig into mouthwatering beef brisket, baby back ribs, chopped pork, pulled chicken, and grilled Italian sausage.

Experience true American barbecue smoked to perfection. The succulent menu includes beef brisket, beef short ribs, St. Louis style spare ribs, charro sausage, and fried chicken or pulled pork sandwiches. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables.

Nando’s Peri-Peri is home of the Portuguese flame-grilled butterfly-cut chicken. Also serve sandwiches, pitas, wraps, and a wide selection of beer and wine.

The Hardy's BBQ food truck parks in Bethesda on Friday and Saturday with several dog-friendly tables and a menu chock full of barbeque favorites. They offer St. Louis style ribs, smoked chicken, pulled pork, beef sausages, smoked halal beef brisket, and more. Their meat is smoked in an all natural wood pit to ensure maximum flavor. Hardy's BBQ food truck is open Friday from 12pm to 2pm and Saturday from 12p to 4pm.