Dog Friendly Restaurants in Athens, NY

There are 2 dog-friendly restaurants in Athens that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables, and 70 more nearby. Need help to decide where to eat? Here’s a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Athens. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Stewart House River Grill
Stewart House River Grill
Located on the Hudson River in Athens, NY, is dog-friendly waterfront restaurant Stewart House River Grill. Fido is welcome to accompany you for dinner at a table on the outside patio under a canopy of willow trees. Access to the patio is weather-permitting, so please check outdoor seating is open prior to bringing Fido. The River Grill serve craft beer, refreshing cocktails, and a carefully curated selection of premium wine. Pair your drink or choice with an entree featuring wood-fired meat, poultry, or fish.
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Pet Friendly Night School
Night School
Furry friends visiting Athens, NY, are invited to join their owners at Night School. This pet-friendly neighborhood watering hole offers seasonal outdoor seating, ideal for visitors to unwind with their dogs. Order a cocktail or local craft beer to pair with New York-style pizza.
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Pet Friendly Roe Jan Brewing Company
Roe Jan Brewing Company
Roe Jan Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewpub in Hillsdale, NY, featuring a rotating roster of house-brewed beers, pub fare and live music. Dogs are welcome on the wraparound deck and in the outdoor beer garden, with heaters to keep you comfortable in cooler weather.
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Pet Friendly Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse
Hickory BBQ & Smokehouse
Hickory BBQ serves traditional barbecued ribs, pulled pork, and smoked brisket in a family-friendly roadhouse atmosphere that welcomes dogs at outdoor tables. Other delicious menu options include jumbo wings, grilled chicken salad, burgers, blackened catfish, and homemade meatloaf. Opens at 11:30am during the week and noon on weekends.
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Pet Friendly Old Factory Brewing Company
Old Factory Brewing Company
Old Factory Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Cairo, NY. Fido is welcome to join you at a table inside their taproom or on their outdoor patio. There are eight different beers on tap and you can opt for a flight, pitcher, or growler. Wine is available as well. There are also plenty of food options including sandwiches, meatloaf, salads, burgers, tenders, etc.
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Pet Friendly Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe
Taste Budd's Chocolate & Coffee Cafe
Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe, located in Red Hook, NY, is a casual joint that serves up a variety of delectable treats. Choose from menu options including chocolates, bars, coffees, cookies, brownies, fudge, scones, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their four pet-friendly outdoor tables while you indulge your sweet tooth. Try a Morning Glory Rum Ball - crumbled muffins molded into a ball with cocoa and rum. Or go for a Red Hooker - chocolate mousse with fresh raspberries, raspberry jam, and chocolate cake wrapped in a chocolate shell. Taste Budd's Chocolate and Coffee Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 7am to 9pm, and Sunday from 8am to 9pm.
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Pet Friendly Broad Street Bagel Co
Broad Street Bagel Co
Broad Street Bagel Co is a dog-friendly café located in Kinderhook, NY. Start your morning off with a coffee and a bagel made from the family's 150-year-old recipe. Enjoy your bagel toasted with schmear or holding together a sandwich. The shop also sells espresso drinks. Dogs are welcome at one of two outdoor tables on the sidewalk patio.
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Pet Friendly Local 111
Local 111
Local 111 offers sophisticated American fare from locally grown ingredients in a cozy atmosphere with dog-friendly outdoor tables. A bistro style menu features corn cake, crispy duck leg, lamb meatballs, sweet potato dumplings, grilled sirloin steak, and risotto. Opens at 5:30pm Tuesday thru Saturday, 10am Sunday; closed on Monday and Tuesday.
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Pet Friendly Chatham Brewing
Chatham Brewing
Chatham Brewing is a dog-friendly brewery and eatery in Chatham, NY, where Fido is welcome to join you on the covered, lit, and heated patio with bench and table style seating. With award winning craft beers imported from Main Street, you will be able to find a beer you already love, or find a new one to enjoy! Don't forget to try their crème brulee, smoked gouda hoagie, or Beyond Burger.
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Pet Friendly Jimmy's Lakeside Grill
Jimmy's Lakeside Grill
Jimmy's Lakeside Grill is a pet-friendly, waterfront restaurant in Nassau, NY. Leashed dogs are welcome at outside tables. They are open for lunch and dinner, and offer dishes such as burgers, sandwiches, rice bowls, quesadillas and more. There's even a dog menu with options like a pup cup, burger or hot dog!
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Pet Friendly Casa Susanna
Casa Susanna
Casa Susanna is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Leeds, NY, where well-behaved, leashed pups are welcome to join you inside at their designated dog-friendly section. Due to limited seating, reservations are recommended. Enjoy this trendy eatery's seasonal menu featuring modern Mexican dishes, perfect for sharing. An outdoor dining area is also available on site.
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Pet Friendly Red Dot Restaurant & Bar
Red Dot Restaurant & Bar
Enjoy reasonably-priced Eclectic pub grub at this funky Hudson locale which boasts a lovely back garden where your pet can join you.
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Pet Friendly Stella's Station
Stella's Station
Stella's Station, located in Saugerties, NY, is a casual eatery that serves up a variety of delicious American fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the fried calamari served with chipotle aioli, then chow down on the Italian panini with capicola, salami, provolone, mozzarella, basil, roasted peppers, and balsamic reduction on focaccia bread. Or go for the Bruschetta Burger topped with garlic parmesan aioli, tomato, arugula, and balsamic reduction.
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Pet Friendly Isaan Thai Star
Isaan Thai Star
Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Isaan Thai Star, a restaurant serving up authentic north-eastern Thai cuisine in Hudson, NY. Your pup is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Their specialties include Basil Duck, Curry Duck Noodle, Pad Kee Mao Ped and Pad Cha Talay.
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Pet Friendly Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is a dog-friendly quick-service food concept serving frozen sweet treats to Ghent locals and tourists alike. two outdoor tables are available to dog owners with a sweet tooth wanting to indulge alongside Fido. Dairy Queen's menu is comprised of Grillburgers, artisan-style sandwiches, hot dogs, chicken strip baskets, snacks such as Pretzel Sticks with Zesty Queso, Potato Skins, and chicken snack melts, salads, and sides such as fries, onion rings, and cheese curds. Its menu also includes blizzards, hot desserts a la mode, dipped cones, sundaes, cold and blended coffees, shakes, malts, and Orange Julius drinks. A drive-thru window is also available if you don't want to tie your dog up outside while you go in to order.
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Pet Friendly Hudson Brewing Company
Hudson Brewing Company
Hudson Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery in Hudson, NY, where Fido is welcome to join you at a table inside or out on the patio. Located in an antique warehouse, this tasting room offers draft beer, cocktails and delicious food from their on-site food truck. Enjoy a burger, sandwich or wings with your pint.
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Pet Friendly feast & floret
feast & floret
Feast & floret is a cozy, upscale restaurant in Hudson, NY, with a covered and heated dog-friendly patio for Fido. The Italian-inspired menu features a seasonal selection of salads, Bruschetta, fresh pasta, meat, seafood, and roasted vegetables. After your meal, choose a perfectly-paired dessert wine to compliment panna cotta, or vanilla gelato with espresso liquor.
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Pet Friendly Subversive Malting + Brewing
Subversive Malting + Brewing
Subversive Malting + Brewing is a farmhouse brewery, taproom, and kitchen in Catskill, NY. They brew their beer with 100% locally sourced ingredients and offer a variety of styles, like lagers, kolschs, saisons, grisettes and stouts. Food options include salads, sandwiches, smash burgers, and plant-based burgers. Your leashed and well-behaved pup is welcome to join you at a table outside or in the heated tent.
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Pet Friendly Poured Candle Bar
Poured Candle Bar
Poured Candle Bar is a dog-friendly hybrid retail/bar experience. You can come in to make your own custom candles, drink local beers & wine, and enjoy a delicious vegan menu.
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Pet Friendly The Partition Bar
The Partition Bar
The Partition Bar is a seasonal, dog-friendly, open-air bar located in the heart of Saugerties, NY. The bar features live bands, great food, and drinks. Enjoy bar bites such as empanadas, cheese fries, mozzarella sticks and chicken wings, plus sandwiches, burgers, and flatbreads. They are open seasonally so be sure to check their website or call first before venturing out with Fido to The Partition Bar.
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