Editor’s Note: This post was updated on September 29, 2021.
Wherever you are located in Northern Virginia, you’ll probably find dozens of breweries, restaurants, and wineries. But if you have a dog, you may be looking for a pet-friendly space where your pooch can get in on the fun too. Here are the best dog-friendly drinking and dining spots in NoVA, according to our readers.
Dog-Friendly Breweries
2 Silos Brewing Co.
This Manassas Brewery, which is a part of Farm Brew Live, welcomes dogs in the outside area. 9925 Discovery Blvd., Manassas, 703-420-2264
Bear Chase Brewing Company
This Loudoun County brewery allows your four-legged friends to join you, outside the main pavilion. After you chow down on your food and drinks, they welcome you to take a walk around the property. 33665 Bear Chase Lane, Bluemont, 540-554-8210
Caboose Brewing Co.
Enjoy a night of drinking on the patio of Caboose Brewing with your favorite pup. 520 Mill St. NE, Vienna, 703-865-8580
Dirt Farm Brewing
Head over to Bluemont for a special day with your favorite dog at Dirt Farm Brewing. 18701 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont, 540-554-2337
Fair Winds Brewing Company
It makes sense that Fair Winds, with its homey vibe and reliably fun-to-drink brews, would be one of the breweries to allow dogs inside as well as out. 7000 Newington Rd., Ste. K&L, Lorton, 703-372-2001
New District Brewing Co.
Join the Dog Club at New District Brewing and for special access to the brewery with your pup from Sundays to Wednesdays. 2709 S. Oakland St., Arlington, 703-888-5820
Port City Brewing Company
Have your dog tag along on your next trip and enjoy a fun afternoon on the patio at Port City Brewing. 3950 Wheeler Ave., Alexandria, 703-797-2739
Vanish Brewery
This brewery-on-a-farm would already be a dream hangout for dogs, but add in a dedicated “Dogtown” room, and it’s a must visit. The fact that Vanish makes superb brews, from sours to barrel-aged, means you’ll be just as satisfied as your dog. 42245 Black Hops Lane, Leesburg, 703-779-7407
Solace Brewing Company
If your pup is feeling fancy, you’ll want to take them to Solace Brewing Company, where dogs can join their owners in the tasting room. 42615 Trade West Dr., Ste. 100, Dulles, 703-345-5630
Dog-Friendly Wineries
8 Chains North
While you have fun tasting the wines from 8 Chains North, your pup can have fun in the vineyard’s fenced, off-leash dog park. 38593 Daymont Lane, Waterford, 571-439-2255
Barrel Oak Winery
Sample some tasty wines (with dogs on the labels), while your pup has their own treats off the special menu. 3623 Grove Lane, Delaplane, 540-364-6402
Breaux Vineyards
Stop by Breaux Vineyards during the summer for its annual Dog Day festival, full of fun events and food for both humans and pups (it’s also dog-friendly every other day). 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Purcellville, 540-668-6299
Green Hill Winery & Vineyards
The rolling greens at Green Hill make for the perfect spot for your dog to laze about–and for you to snap some lovely shots of you, your dog, and your glass of wine. 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg, 540-687-6968
Stone Tower Winery
On a beautiful weekend, let your dog tag along to Stone Tower Winery and share your cute photos by using #stonetowerpup. 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd., Leesburg, 703-777-2797
The Winery at La Grange
The winery’s annual K9 in the Vines event gives pups access throughout the vineyard with tasting stations for both pups and their owners. 4970 Antioch Rd., Haymarket, 703-753-9360
Three Fox Vineyards
Bring your dog or cat along on your weekend vineyard visit and sign them up for Three Fox’s dog or cat of the month drawing for a chance to win discounts and prizes. 10100 Three Fox Lane, Delaplane, 540-364-6073
Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Bars
Barkhaus
Barkhaus was made for this list: it’s a literal dog park, both indoor and outdoor, combined with a bar and restaurant. If your idea of a great afternoon is watching your dog bounce around with some new buddies as you chow down on a cheeseburger or sip froze (and how could it not be?), then this is the place for you. 529 East Howell Ave., Alexandria, 703-419-3947
Black Bear Bistro & Brick Oven
A broad crowd-pleasing menu (everything from Neapolitan pizza to catfish casserole), a dog-friendly patio, and lovely weather make for an afternoon you’ll remember. 32 Main St., Warrenton, 540-428-1005
Copperwood Tavern
On your next trip to Copperwood Tavern, have your dog tag along and sign them up for the restaurant’s Dog of the Month club for a chance to make the Dog Wall of Fame. Copperwood Tavern Shirlington: 4021 Campbell Ave., Arlington, 703-552-8010
Fire Works Pizza
Fire Works Pizza in Leesburg allows dogs to post up on the patio, then order from their own little menu, complete with homemade dog biscuits and, believe it or not, “Dog Beer” (a can of pork bone broth that’s non-alcoholic, but apparently loved by dogs). Each order comes with a free dog bowl. 201 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg, 703-779-8400
Foxfire Grill
Bring your pup along on your next lunch break at Foxfire Grill for some special doggie treats off the menu. 6550 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, 703-914-9280
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
There’s a gated patio specifically designed for dogs, with a little patio-only menu for them. Sit by the fire as you and your pet enjoy your meals. 14333 Newbrook Dr., Chantilly, 571-616-9093
Lena’s Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
After a walk around the neighborhood, have a fun lunch with your dog and let them pick something off the “For the Pooch” menu. 401 E. Braddock Rd., Alexandria, 703-683-5330
Lost Dog Café
This cafe helps support the Lost Dog & Cat Foundation as they continue to rescue and find homes for dogs and cats around the region. 808 N. Henry St., Alexandria, 571-970-6511; 2729-A Merrilee Dr., Fairfax, 703-205-9001; 1690-A Anderson Rd., McLean, 703-356-5678; 5876 Washington Blvd., Arlington, 703-237-1552; 2920 Columbia Pike, Arlington, 703-553-7770
Northside Social
Enjoy a meal outside with your BDF (Best Dog Friend) on the patio at Northside Social. 3211 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, 703-465-0145
Palette 22
Skip the dog food for a night and get your pup a grilled chicken or burger bowl at Palette 22. 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, 703-746-9007
Virtue Feed & Grain
Trade in the kibble for beef, rice, sirloin, and pupsicles at Virtue Feed & Grain for a nighttime treat. 106 S. Union St., Alexandria, 571-970-3669
Vola’s Dockside Grill
Take your dog for a dinner of chicken and pupsicles along the Potomac River at Vola’s. 101 N. Union St., Alexandria, 703-935-8890
This post originally appeared in our October 2020 print issue. For more dog-inspired content, subscribe to our monthly Pets newsletter.