Dog Friendly Restaurants in Vermont

Switchback Brewing Company Beer Garden & Smokehouse in Burlington, VT, welcomes friendly, leashed dogs on its expansive seasonal outdoor patio. Enjoy a craft beer, cider, or cocktail with smoked chicken wings, a blackened haddock sandwich, housemade Texas-style chili, and more. Pets aren’t allowed indoors, but are welcome inside the Old Tap Room space.

Harpoon Brewery is a beer garden and eatery located in Windsor, VT. Fido is welcome to join you at an outside table as you sip on a craft beer. This dog-friendly restaurant offers a food menu of bar bites, salads, burgers and seasonal dishes. Be sure to try the handmade brewery pretzels.

The historic Bennington Publyk House & Tavern offers traditional New England hospitality with great American favorites served on their partially covered patio, where Fido is welcome to dine with you at an outdoor table while he enjoys a fresh bowl of water and complimentary treats. Enjoy beautiful sunsets and great Mt. Anthony views from the dog-friendly decks during summer & fall.

Idletyme Brewing Company is a dog-friendly brewery and restaurant in Stowe, VT. Your leashed dog is welcome to join you on the outdoor patio. Try their Idletyme Reuben, Beyond Vegetarian Burger, or roasted Prime Rib while you're visiting. Make sure to pair your meal with the Idletyme Double IPA, Bohemia Pilsner Lager, or Oatmeal Stout.

Backyard is a casual, dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. The "Yard" offers a full menu with a focus on tacos, smash burgers, tater tots, and other indulgent comfort food, craft and domestic beer, whiskies and more.

The Vermont Pub & Brewery provides a welcoming atmosphere where guests can enjoy traditional pub fare alongside a diverse selection of craft beers, all in the heart of Burlington, VT. The menu features classic favorites, ensuring that there’s something for everyone to savor. For those who love the outdoors, the shaded patio is dog friendly, making it a perfect spot to relax with your furry friend on sunny days.

There are many dog-friendly tables on the covered patio at Foam Brewers in Burlington, VT, where Fido can unwind beside you. They offer a rotating selection of beers that vary based on the season and their current inspiration. To accompany your frothy beer, you can order a variety of fine cheese and charcuterie that are served with an assortment of accouterments and fresh bread. The cheese and charcuterie boards are supplemented by food trucks, sandwiches and pastries.

Dogs are welcome at umbrella-shaded tables on the seasonal patio outside Gringo Jack's in Manchester, VT. Visitors can stop by this pet-friendly eatery to enjoy classic Mexican and Southwestern cuisine for dinner and weekend lunch. Order a margarita to pair with options like fajitas, smoked BBQ, tacos, and burgers.

Fido can join you at an outdoor table at The Spot, a dog-friendly, surf-style restaurant in Burlington, VT. While they don't have a full dog menu, you can purchase doggy ice cream for your lucky pup to enjoy! The human menu on offer is fresh and local and includes the classic breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, and the lunchtime favorite, Peahi fish tacos. On the seasonally-changing dinner menu, you and Fido can check out the crispy tofu with braised greens, seasoned tofu with a medley of roasted vegetables and braised greens.

The Meltdown Grilled Cheese and Tap Room is a dog-friendly American restaurant in Barre, VT. Fido is welcome to join you beside a table on the open air outdoor patio for lunch or dinner. The Meltdown serve an enticing variety of grilled cheese sandwiches, as well as mac n' cheese, soups, salads, and desserts. Diners will also find a wide selection of beer and wine on tap.

The Lake House Pub & Grille in Bomoseen, VT, is a seasonal lakeside restaurant where Fido is welcome on the pet-friendly patio with a dog menu! They serve casual American and seafood-focused fare, including seafood baskets, sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, and classic pub dishes, along with beer and cocktails.

Snow Republic Brewery, located in West Dover, VT, is a casual, dog-friendly brewery that serves up a variety of delicious drinks and a small assortment of eats. Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table or inside the taproom. Enjoy sandwiches, burgers, wings and fries.

The Lookout Tavern is a casual bar and eatery in Killington, VT, with a summer patio that welcomes Fido from April-October. Call ahead to ensure the availability of the seasonal patio. Their menu features items like jumbo wings in a variety of sauces, crispy chicken tenders with house honey-Dijon, chicken quesadillas, and potstickers, so there’s plenty for star­ters. For mains they offer half-pound steak-blend burgers (including a “Left Coast” version with pepper jack and guac), a big “Beast” fried chicken sandwich, and grilled Cajun chicken wrap among other hearty sandwiches.

Located in the popular Church Street Marketplace, Church Street Tavern in Burlington, VT is a dog-friendly restaurant and bar. Fido is welcome to join you at an umbrella-covered table on their sidewalk patio. Their classic American fare includes salads, homemade soups and burgers. Enjoy a pint from a selection of over 14 craft beers on tap.

Erected in 1833, Shanty on the Shore is a pet-friendly restaurant in Burlington, VT, welcoming dogs at 20 outdoor tables on a patio overlooking the water. This good old-fashioned seafood restaurant serves lunch and dinner. The lunch menu includes a Cajun blackened salmon sandwich, a house favorite, served with lettuce, tomato, and a side of Cajun mayo. The raw bar on offer is full of delectable seafood treats, such as oysters, clams, and shrimp cocktail.

Ye Olde Tavern in Manchester Center, VT, welcomes pups on its seasonal patio, where pups can enjoy a special dog menu alongside their humans. This colonial-era tavern, dating back to 1790, offers a historic New England dining experience. Outdoor seating is weather permitting; call ahead to confirm pet-friendly availability.

Pearl's Place & Pantry is a pet-friendly eatery in Manchester, VT, where Fido can join you at a table on the back porch. Be sure to order your pup an item off of the dog menu, like a Bow Wow Burger or the Beggin' for Bacon plate! They serve southern cuisine featuring options including smoked BBQ, mac and cheese, country fried steak and more.

The Putney Diner in Putney, VT, is pet friendly. Pet parents and their canine companions can dine outside at seasonal tables on the front porch. Stop by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner options, including omelets, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and more.

Bring Fido to Black Sheep Bistro in Vergennes, VT. This dog-friendly eatery invites two- and four-legged friends to sit together at one of the outdoor tables on the seasonal sidewalk patio. Their dinner menu features customer favorites like Thai broiled haddock, brie & bacon chicken breast, and crispy tofu.

Ri Ra Irish Pub in Burlington, VT, offers dog-friendly covered patio seating outside. They serve classic Irish comfort food and American pub favorites in a lively, traditional pub atmosphere. Popular menu items include fish & chips, cottage pie, the Publican Reuben, Guinness BBQ burgers, wings, seafood chowder, and an all-day Irish breakfast, alongside Guinness, local craft beers, cocktails, and whiskey selections.