Dog-friendly businesses guide for Richmond

Round of a-paws, please. From private membership canine country clubs like Ruff Canine Club to spoiling your pup with royal treatments at The Berkeley Hotel , it only makes sense that Richmond ranks in Forbes’ Top 25 Best Cities for Dogs list.

Whether you’re in need of a drinking paw-tner at a local brewery, hitting the night market, or just dining out, well bone appétit. Get ready to dig into this guide for dog-friendly businesses around the 804.

Pro tip: You can use BringFido to find more dog-friendly restaurants, pet-friendly hotels and events, too.

🐾 Breweries

• Three Notch’d Brewing Co. , 2930 W. Broad St. | This RVA Collab House features 12 taps of beers brewed with other local restaurants, homebrewers, musicians and more — plus your dog can join outside.
• Stone Brewing Taproom , 4300 Williamsburg Ave. | Indulge in seasonal beers, one-time releases, and archived vintages that come in bottles, kegs and growlers while your pup enjoys branded dog treats from their novelty items menu.
• Hardywood Park Craft Brewery , 2410 Ownby Ln. | Hang at their outdoor beer garden with your pooch by your side and try their vast selection of drafts.
• Strangeways Brewing , 2277A Dabney Rd. | Another dog-friendly outdoor biergarten that shouldn’t be missed, this tasting room features 36+ beers, along with live music, food trucks and events.
• Ardent Craft Ales , 3200 W. Leigh St. | Get your craft beer and charcuterie fix in the beer garden with water bowls and treats available for your fur-baby.
• Garden Grove Brewing and Urban Winery , 3445 W. Cary St. | Why limit yourself when you can have beer, wine, cider and a chef’s dinner all in one place — although dogs are only allowed on the patio.
• Isley Brewing Co. , 1715 Summit Ave. | Sip on artisanal beers with your leashed, friendly pup both outside on the patio and inside the tasting room.
• Legend Brewing Co. , 321 W. 7th St. | Chow down on some of Richmond’s finest burgers and sandwiches with a cold brew on the spacious patio.
• Triple Crossing Brewing Co. , 113 S. Foushee St. | Hang out on the outside deck with a draught and savour the Neapolitan-style pizza — just make sure your pooch doesn’t get a whiff.
• Väsen Brewing Co. , 3331 W. Moore St. | Taste the rustic and funky flavors of beers crafted in honor of the brewery’s Scandinavian heritage and chill with your puppy at the same time.
• Tabol Brewing , 704 Dawn St. | Bring your pup to jam to live music and throw back crisp lagers and pillowy pilsners topped with meringue-like foam both inside and on the outdoor deck.
• Southern Railway Taphouse , 100 S. 14th St. | Choose from 40 beers on tap and a decked out menu of apps, burgers, tacos and pasta with canal views for you and Fido.

🐾 Wineries + Cideries

• Brambly Park , 1708 Belleville St. | Have a ball with your leashed dog on two acres of open grass and trees while sipping on fine wines, beers, and cocktails.
• Buskey Hard Cider , 2910 W. Leigh St. | Try a crisp and clean cider made with 100% Virginia apples and hang with your pooch on the back patio.
• Blue Bee Cider , 1320 Summit Ave. | Paw-sitively cheesy. Take it easy at Virginia’s first urban cidery — home to Truckle Cheesemongers who specialize in grilled cheese and cheese boards — where the cider is made from rare and heirloom Virginia apples.

🐾 Restaurants

• Casa Del Barco , Locations vary | With three restaurants around Richmond, a culinary team who journey to Mexico to bring back the most authentic recipes, and 130+ tequilas available, you and your pooch will want to snag a spot on the patio before they’re gone.
• Bottoms Up Pizza , 1700 Dock St. | A staple of Shockoe Bottom, this pizzeria has been making gourmet pizzas for 20+ years and welcomes you and the pup to dine in on the downstairs patio.
• Julep’s New Southern Cuisine , 420 E. Grace St. | Enjoy the charming ambience of this upscale southern restaurant with your pooch on the front patio.
• Max’s On Broad , 305 Brook Rd. | Take in the Art District with French cuisine and enjoy the view of Broad Street and Maggie Walker Plaza from the summer patio.
• Oak & Apple , 1814 E. Main St. | Let’s not bark up the wrong apple tree — keep your dog well-behaved and satisfied on the patio with a rotating selection of dog treats while you enjoy meats straight off the Ole Hickory smoker.
• Burger Bach , 3426 Cary St. | With carefully raised New Zealand beef and lamb, hand-cut fries made to order, and seafood that delights — like sautéed Prince Edward Island mussels — this gastropub invites you and the pup in to have a bite (or three) on the patio.
• Ironclad Coffee Roasters , Locations vary | Try their craft-roasted coffees and layer cakes with plenty of outdoor seating at the Shockoe Bottom and West End locations.
• Siné Irish Pub , 1327 E. Cary Rd. | Chill on the spacious and rustic outdoor patio in the heart of Shockoe Slip.
• Sheppard Street Tavern , 2922 Park Ave. | Bring friendly dogs only to this patio in Museum District with daily food specials like $6 wing night and burger night.

🐾 Shopping centers

• The Richmond Night Market , 100 N. 17th St. | Bring your leashed dogs to 17th Street Market every Saturday from 5-9 p.m. between April and December to explore and support Richmond’s art community.
• River District Plaza , 1700 E. Main St. | Explore this shopping district along cobblestone streets with your well-behaved and leashed furry friends — just be sure to keep them outside of stores.
• Riverfront Canal Walk , 139 Virginia St. | Walk the 1.25-mile trail that runs along the water with access points nearly every block from 5th Street to 17th Street.
• Stony Point Fashion Park , 9200 Stony Point Pkwy. | Shop ‘til you drop at this dog-friendly shopping center that allows pups in stores, as well as the dog park.

🐾 Hotels

• The Berkeley Hotel, 1200 E. Cary St. | Travel in luxury and bring your pampered pooch along — maximum weights of 50 lbs. They’ll receive a special dog bed and plenty of gifts for $100 per day.
• Graduate Richmond , 301 W. Franklin St. | Enjoy this mod-meets-preppy indoor space with your pup for only $35 per night.
• Quirk Hotel , 201 W. Broad St. | Immerse yourself in this charming hotel’s Italian Renaissance design with furry friends up to 70 lbs.
• Linden Row Inn , 100 E. Franklin St. | Check in with the Pet Lover’s Rate and get special accommodations for your furry friend.
• The Jefferson Hotel , 101 W. Franklin St. | Exquisite and fit for a king — no literally, the hotel has hosted a king, 13 presidents, foreign dignitaries, and even reptiles since opening in 1895 — you and up to two pups of any size are in for extraordinary experiences and rich history, with a side of afternoon tea for $50 per night.
• Hilton Richmond Downtown , 501 E. Broad St. | Taste the history of Richmond in this hotel built in the historic former Miller & Rhoads department store with a pooch up to 50 lbs for $50 per night and provided dog bedding.
• Delta Hotels by Marriott , 555 E. Canal St. | Bask in gorgeous views of the James River at this downtown hotel that won the 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers Choice Hotel and allows pets up to 50 lbs for $75 per night.
• Residence Inn , 14 S. 14th St. | Sleep in style at this modern hotel in the heart of Shockoe Slip and bring your pet along for $100 per night.
• The Omni Richmond , 100 S. 12th St. | Surround yourself in both luxury and the colors and textures of River City at this hotel that breathes southern hospitality and allows dogs up to 25 lbs for a $150 cleaning fee per stay.
• The Commonwealth , 901 Bank St. | Get to know stylish comfort in a landmark hotel that’s been around for 100+ years. It boasts tattoo art, furniture, artwork, and coffee from local artisans — and amenities for your up-to-40-lbs dog for $100 per stay.