Dog Friendly Bars & Pubs in Nova Scotia

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 bars & pubs in Nova Scotia that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Lake City Cider
Lake City Cider Lake City Cider is a small bar that focuses on ciders. The small outdoor patio is pet-friendly. See Details
Pet Friendly The Brown Hound Public House
The Brown Hound Public House The Brown Hound Pub is an English-style neighborhood pub in Halifax, NS. Dogs are welcome at pet-friendly outdoor tables. They serve traditional pub fare, like wings, burgers, Shepherd's pie, bangers & mash, beef dip, and more. See Details
The Church Brewing Co The Church Brewing Co is a dog-friendly business in Wolfville, NS, welcoming Fido to outside tables. Take a seat in the beer garden or beneath an umbrella-shaded table on the spacious patio. The Church Brewing pair their beer with menu choices such as the spicy Jalapeño Pop-er Burger, Atlantic Seafood Pasta or Jerk Cauliflower Tacos. Gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options are available. See Details
Good Robot Brewing Company Good Robot Brewing Company is an eclectic brewery and kitchen located in the historic North End of Halifax, NS. Dogs are welcome at outdoor tables on the pet-friendly patio with artificial turf and about ten tables while you enjoy comfort fare and well-known brews. See Details
The Oxford Taproom The Oxford Taproom is a beer bar housed in an old theatre on the north end of Halifax, NS. Enjoy a variety of beers from Garrison Brewing inside the taproom or outside at a picnic table in the spacious beer garden. Non-alcoholic drinks are also available from Seaport Sodas, available in flavors like Blueberry Cream, Ginger N Lime, and Root Beer. See Details
Coldstream Clear Distillery Coldstream Clear Distillery is a pet-friendly bar & eatery at Dartmouth Crossing retail center in Dartmouth, NS. Enjoy house-distilled spirits and food with Fido outside on the gated side patio. Some of their craft cocktail recipes include the Coldstream & Cola, Spiced Ruby, and Cold Iron Brew. The food menu features fried appetizers, flatbreads, sandwiches and wraps. See Details
Schoolhouse Brewery Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio outside Schoolhouse Brewery in Windsor, NS. This pet-friendly, local craft brewery offers a variety of brews and hard seltzers, as well as food options including burgers, tacos, burritos and more. See Details
Route 19 Brewing Route 19 Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery and bar in Inverness, NS. Fido is welcome to join you on the waterfront outdoor patio, at a table with umbrellas. Ask a staff member about their daily food specials - previous specials include stuffing-infused turkey burgers, prosciutto wrapped chicken breast, and 50 cent wings deals! See Details
Great Roads Brewing Lower Sackville, NS is home to the pet-friendly Great Roads Brewing. This local pub welcomes owners to sit beside their dogs at one of the outdoor tables while enjoying a refreshing beverage like a tap brew, moonshine, cider or wine. Visitors can pair a bite to eat from the lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch menus, which offer pub-style classics. See Details
The Henley House Sheet Harbour, NS is home to the pet-friendly Henley House. This seasonal pub welcomes owners to sit beside their dogs at one of the outdoor tables while enjoying a bite for lunch or dinner. Their menu features bar fare and local seafood like burgers, fish and chips, and British shop pies. See Details
Durty Nelly's Durty Nelly's is a dog-friendly restaurant in Halifax, NS, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. The menu features award-winning seafood chowder, burgers, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and more. They also serve weekend brunch. See Details
Kings Arms Commons Kings Arms Commons is a dog-friendly restaurant in Wolfville, NS, where Fido can join you at an outdoor table on the patio. While they don't have a full dog menu, Fido can enjoy a fresh bowl of water and a dog treat. Their menu features seafood, burgers, nachos and seasonal dishes. See Details
Blue Lobster Public House Bring Fido to the dog-friendly Blue Lobster Public House in Stellarton, NS. Leashed pups are welcome at outdoor tables. Stop by and try their truffle fries, tuna stack, meatball skillet, Nashville chicken sandwich, and shrimp and bacon fettuccine. See Details
St. Louis Bar & Grill St. Louis Bar & Grill is a pet-friendly pub at Penhorn Plaza in Dartmouth, NS. Dogs are welcome outside on the patio which features lots of tables, lounge seating, umbrellas for shade, and string lights in the evenings. Food options include wings, ribs, poutines, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, and more. See Details
Governors Pub & Eatery The dog-friendly Governors Pub & Eatery in Sydney, NS, invites Fido to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their outdoor patio. Enjoy their classic pub-style fare with offerings such as soup, salads, sandwiches and entrees. They also have a selection of beer, wine and cocktails. See Details
Maritime Express Cider Co. Maritime Express Cider Co. in Kentville, NS, welcomes dogs on the pet-friendly seasonal patio. This award-winning cidery and restaurant, set in the former stone patio of a historic railway hotel, serves elevated comfort food, local craft beer, wines, spirits, and house-made ciders crafted from Nova Scotia ingredients. See Details
North Brewing Company North Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery & taproom in Dartmouth, NS. Bring Fido while you enjoy food and house-brewed beers in the outdoor beer garden. A variety of beer styles are available, like wheat ales, pilsners, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and porters. Food options include loaded fries, nachos, wings, burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, and more. See Details
The Thistle Gastropub Fido is welcome to join you at one of two outdoor, pet-friendly tables at The Thistle Gastropub, an eatery in New Glasgow, NS. This restaurant doesn't have a full dog menu, but they do offer dog beer on request. Enjoy menu items like wings, burgers, fries and more. See Details
Lunn's Mill Beer Company Lunn's Mill Beer Company is a dog-friendly bar in the small community of Lawrencetown, NS. Fido is welcome to join you for a beer and bite to eat beside a patio table. The picnic tables are shaded by umbrellas, and the patio is also equipped with heaters. The menu features bratwursts, wings, signature burgers and hotdogs, and shareable items such as Lunn's Famous Nachos. Vegan and gluten free choices are also offered, and a children's menu is available. See Details
Oak Manor By Burnside Brewing Oak Manor is a pet-friendly beer store and taproom by Burnside Brewing in Antigonish, NS. This local bar invites two- and four-legged friends to unwind together inside that taproom or outside on the seasonal rooftop patio. Visitors can sip on cold pints while nibbling on snacks from Covered Bridge Chips or bring their own food in for lunch or dinner. See Details
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