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Dog Friendly Barbecue Restaurants in Kentucky

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great barbecue spots in Kentucky that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Proud Mary BBQ

Proud Mary BBQ

Proud Mary BBQ is a casual, pet-friendly barbecue joint in Lexington, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table and order an item off the dog menu! Choose from menu options including appetizers, salads, sandwiches, barbecue plates, pulled pork and ribs. The restaurant is located on the banks of the Kentucky River in between the bridges, exit 99 off of I-75.

Pet Friendly City Barbeque

City Barbeque

City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant in Lexington, KY, where Fido is welcome at outdoor tables. Please note that table service isn't available, so your pup needs to wait outside while you order. They're known for competition-style smoked meats and classic Southern sides. The menu features favorites like beef brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey, sausage, and St. Louis–cut ribs, along with sandwiches, platters, and sides such as mac & cheese, baked beans with brisket, cornbread, coleslaw, hush puppies, and desserts like banana pudding.

Mark's Feed Store Bar-B-Q Fern Creek

Mark's Feed Store Bar-B-Q Fern Creek

Mark's Feed Store has five pet-friendly tables outside, so Fido can join you for some tangy BBQ meat smothered in their signature sauce that is made up of a mixture of twenty-six ingredients and thirteen spices. Mark's dinner entrees include the chicken finger dinner, tender all-breast meat pieces. Alternatively, you may want to try one of their entree salads, such as Mark's BBQ salad: your choice of pork, chicken, or brisket. The dessert menu includes buttermilk crunch, Oreo banana pudding, and caramel apple sundae with nuts.

Brothers BBQ

Campbellsville, KY

Brothers BBQ is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. With no regional tradition in central Kentucky, Brothers uses an experimental approach to barbeque, blending Kansas City style sauce and ribs, Texas style brisket and Eastern North Carolina-inspired pulled pork to create their own award winning fusion. Their kitchen is constantly evolving their sauces to compliment their smoked meats.

Smokey Bones

Bowling Green, KY

Smokey Bones on Scottsville Road has nine pet-friendly tables where you are welcome to sit with your dog. Get your barbecue on at Smokey Bones where they offer a variety of styles like Texas-style Beef Brisket and St. Louis-style Ribs. You can create your own combos, with nine types of meat and sides, including Mashed Potatoes & Brown Gravy, Creamy Cole Slaw, and Cinnamon Apples. There are chicken and seafood dishes too, as well as burgers, sandwiches, and pasta. Stop in during the week for a quick lunch, or on Sundays for their 5-Platter Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas or Bloody Marys.

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar

J. Render's Southern Table & Bar

J. Render's Southern Table and Bar is a casual, dog-friendly eatery in Lexington, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features upscale-style barbecue and Southern fare. Choose from menu options including appetizers, soups, salads, classic sandwiches, barbecue, burritos, ribs, chicken, pork, brisket, meatloaf, and more.

The Joint

The Joint-BBQ, Wings & More is a locally-owned, Eric Church-themed barbecue restaurant in Eddyville, KY offering a variety of smoked meats and tasty sides in a down-home vibe. Their menu features daily specials and country fare like stuffed potatoes, soup of the day, meatloaf, and "piggy-mac." Dogs are welcome to join you at one of several outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio.

Thatcher Barbecue Company

Thatcher Barbecue Company

Located in Slade, KY, pet-friendly Thatcher Barbecue Company serves up a variety of smoked meats and homemade sides. Dogs are permitted to join you at five two-top tables on the large front covered patio while you enjoy your meal.

Red Hog

Red Hog is the first craft butcher shop in Louisville, KY. Fido is welcome on their pet-friendly patio, where they serve menu items such as charcuterie boards, 11 oz steak, and pork chops. All meats are from local farms committed to sustainable, humane, and ethical farming practices. A full bar is also available.

Homer's Barbecue

Homer's Barbecue

Homer's Barbecue is a dog-friendly eatery in downtown Henderson, KY, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. The menu features smoked meats, craft sides like dirty rice, mac and cheese and cowboy caviar. Be sure to save room for the homemade banana pudding. Beer and cocktails are also available.

Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que

Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que

Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que is a pet-friendly restaurant in the heart of downtown Richmond, KY where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Come by and experience authentic Texas-style BBQ, choosing from chicken, pork, ribs, brisket, beef sausage, wings and Texas taters.

Smoke Justis

Smoke Justis is your local destination for sports, smoked meats, and bourbon in Covington, KY, just a mile from downtown Cincinnati. This locally-owned BBQ restaurant welcomes pups to sit outside with their owners on the pet-friendly patio. Try their smoked nachos to start, enjoy a brisket grilled cheese for your entree and finish your meal with their bourbon pecan blondie.

RedPoint BBQ

RedPoint BBQ is a pet-friendly eatery in Campton, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on their inviting back patio. Enjoy the laid-back atmosphere as you savor delicious barbeque dishes. Their extensive bar features craft beers and signature cocktails, while the seasonal menu highlights fresh, local ingredients.

Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ

Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ

Big Kahuna Hawaiian BBQ is a pet-friendly restaurant in Lexington, KY. Your leashed furry friend is welcome to join you at one of their three outdoor umbrella-shaded tables for a meal. Their menu includes coconut shrimp, pulled pork, teriyaki chicken and more.

City Barbeque

City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Florence locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its six outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

City Barbeque

City Barbeque is a dog-friendly restaurant serving authentic and inspired craft barbeque to Louisville locals and tourists alike. Visitors to City Barbeque can bring Fido and head to one of its twenty outdoor tables to dig into a plate of Lo Lo's Pulled Pork with Slaw. The barbeque joint's menu is comprised of smoked meats such as Beef Brisket, Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, and Pulled Chicken with Bama Sauce, as well as St. Louis-Cut Ribs, fresh salads, chicken dishes, shareable plates, and more. Diners with room for dessert can indulge in homemade, from scratch sweets, such as Peach Cobbler, Banana Pudding or Triple Chocolate Cake. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside when you go in to order.

Brother's Bar-B-Que

Madisonville, KY

Brother's Bar-B-Que

Brother's Bar-B-Que is a casual, no-frills joint serving up delicious protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including starters, sandwiches, bbq plates, pork, beef brisket, smoked chicken, ribs, burgers, wings, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their three pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the shareable wings, in your choice of mild, hot, buffalo, or rib sauce. Next, chow down on the tender Sliced Beef Brisket Sandwich, served with your choice of side (potato salad, baked potato, baked beans, mac and cheese, fries, chips, sweet potato casserole, and more.) Brother's Bar-B-Que is open Monday through Thursday from 10am to 8pm, and Friday through Saturday from 10am to 9pm.

Feast BBQ

Feast BBQ is a casual joint serving up a variety of protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, pulled pork, brisket, chopped chicken, pork ribs, smoked tofu, tacos, barbecue sandwiches, salads, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Loaded Tots with creamy coleslaw, green onions, and original bbq sauce. Next, sink your teeth into the Mexican Style Brisket Taco with cabbage, cotija, pickled red onions, cilantro, crema, and lime. Or go for the BBQ Salad with greens, red onions, fried pickles, pulled pork, bbq sauce, green onions, and smoked mustard dressing. Feast BBQ is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday through Saturday from 11am to 12am. Note that they are first-come-first-serve, and do not take reservations.

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q

Bowling Green, KY

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious, protein-laden dishes. Choose from menu options including pulled pork, ribs, hotdogs, chicken, barbecue plates, barbecue sandwiches, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor picnic tables while you enjoy your meal. Try the classic Pulled Pork Sandwich, served with your choice of side (baked beans, potato salad, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, mayo slaw, vinegar slaw, or chips.) Smokey Pig Bar-B-Q is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30am to 7pm.

Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ

Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ

Your dog can join you at Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ on Bauer Ave. Outside, you and Fido will find ten pet-friendly tables. Starting life out as a single food truck and a smoker selling Kansas City style BBQ food, the popularity of the business has seen its expansion into a number of brick and mortar stores. The most popular items on the menu are the smoked wings, highly rated by the people of Kentucky and Louisville. Alternatively, you may want to try one of their sandwiches, like the grilled cheese with chicken, pulled pork, or smoked sausage. All of their sandwiches are served with two sides, including green beans, slaw, potato salad, mashed potatoes, baked beans, and cheezy corn.

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