Dog-Friendly New York City
New York is a good city to have a dog in, with off-leash runs in every borough and plenty of patios where your dog can sit with you. We list 296 places so far: 140 restaurants and bars, 56 cafés and coffee shops and 100 dog runs. That is 137 in Manhattan, 89 in Brooklyn, 38 in Queens, 24 in the Bronx and 8 on Staten Island.
Categories in NYC
Eating out with a dog in New York
Since 2015, New York State law has let restaurants welcome dogs in their outdoor dining areas, if the owner chooses to. The dog has to be on a leash or in a carrier and must stay off chairs and tables. That is why most dog-friendly spots in the city are about the patio or the sidewalk tables.
Inside is different. Most places that serve food keep dogs out, apart from service animals. The exceptions on our list are mostly bars and breweries. See the full list of restaurants and bars and use the filter to find the places where dogs can come inside.
Coffee with your dog
For a coffee on the morning walk, see our dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops. A few of them are built for dogs, like Boris & Horton in the East Village, where dogs can be off leash in a separate dining room. Many others keep treats or pup cups for dogs.
Parks, dog runs and leash rules
Our list of NYC dog runs has 100 fenced runs and dog parks, with size, rules and the cafés nearby.
In New York City parks, dogs must be on a leash during the day. Many parks allow dogs off leash early in the morning and late at night in set areas. In Central Park that is 6 to 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and dogs must be leashed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Central Park Conservancy). Some lawns and landscapes are always off limits, so follow the signs.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed in restaurants in NYC?
On the patio, often yes. New York State law lets restaurants allow dogs in outdoor dining areas, but it is up to each restaurant. Inside, most places that serve food do not allow dogs, except service animals.
Where can I find dog-friendly bars in New York?
Our restaurants and bars list includes 46 bars and breweries. At a few of them, such as Luckydog, Beckett's, Black Door and more, a source says dogs can come inside.
Are there dog-friendly cafés in NYC?
Yes. Our list of dog-friendly cafés and coffee shops has 56 places, and at some of them, such as Château le Woof, Annie's Social, Boris & Horton and more, dogs can come inside.
When can dogs be off leash in Central Park?
From 6 to 9 a.m. and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., in designated areas only. From 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. dogs must be on a leash.