Dog Friendly Bars & Pubs in Bardstown, KY

Scout & Scholar Brewing Co. in Bardstown, KY is a locally owned craft brewery and restaurant serving small-batch beers alongside elevated American pub fare. Dogs are welcome pet-friendly outdoor tables. The menu includes items like smash burgers, chili cheese dogs, cod sandwiches, chicken tender sandwiches, wings, charcuterie pretzels, crispy potatoes, pepperoni hand pies, salads, and Southern-style dishes like a Kentucky Hot Brown or pork chop, all designed to pair with house-brewed lagers, IPAs, and stouts.

Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome inside the Old SteelHouse tasting room in downtown Bardstown, KY. Located on the main street of America’s Bourbon Capital, this dog-friendly bourbon bar invites guests to explore the brand’s history, sample curated bourbon flights with guidance from knowledgeable staff, and discover limited-edition and seasonal releases.

Fido is invited to join you on the dog-friendly patio outside the Mount Washington, KY, location of Gallant Fox Brewing. Stop by to awaken your taste buds with a glass of Oatmeal Cream Stout, Foxy Hound Peanut Butter Brown, Light Bullitt Lager, or sample one of over 150 bourbons. The Mount Washington location operates a full kitchen offering delicious bites such as sandwiches, burgers, signature 100% beef "Dawgs", and a selection of sides.

Little Rick's Neighborhood Bar and Grill is a pet-friendly eatery in Lebanon Junction, KY, where Fido is welcome to join you at one of the 10 picnic tables outside. Their menu features country fried steak, specialty sandwiches, burgers and other classic comfort foods. Please note that table service isn’t available, so Fido will need to wait outside while you place your order inside.

Bring Fido to Salt River Brewing Company in Shepherdsville, KY. This dog-friendly craft brewery allows pups to join their owners in the outdoor space with picnic tables. Enjoy small-batch lagers, IPAs, sours, and seasonal brews alongside wood-fired pizzas from a massive clay oven and rotating bites from Dockside Bites.