Dog-Friendly Phoenix
Phoenix and the towns around it have a lot of patios, brewery taprooms and fenced dog parks. We list 140 dog-friendly restaurants, bars and breweries, 8 dog-friendly cafés and 39 dog parks in Phoenix and the Valley, from Downtown, Roosevelt Row and Arcadia to Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Glendale. Every place has a source that says dogs are welcome.
Categories in Phoenix
Dog-friendly towns around Phoenix
Eating out with a dog in Phoenix
Arizona has no statewide law on dogs at restaurants. In Maricopa County, a restaurant may welcome pet dogs on its patio only after the county's Environmental Services Department has approved it. The patio then has a "Dog Friendly Patio" sign, dogs reach it without walking through the restaurant, stay on a leash and keep off the seats and tables (Maricopa County). Dogs are not allowed indoors where food is served, except service animals.
On our list a source says dogs can come inside at Divided Vine Beer & Wine Bar and Roses by the Stairs Brewing. See the full list of dog-friendly restaurants and bars in Phoenix and use the filters to find patios and dog menus.
Breweries and taprooms
Many Valley breweries welcome leashed dogs on the patio. Our list has 55 breweries, taprooms, bars and wine bars where a source says dogs are welcome, among them Lakeside Bar & Grill, SanTan Brewing Company, Divided Vine Beer & Wine Bar, 32 Shea, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co. Gilbert, Arizona Wilderness DTPHX and more.
Dog menus
12 places on our list serve something made for dogs, such as Aloha Frozen Yogurt, BKD's Backyard Joint, Copper Star Coffee, Haus Murphy's, Lakeside Bar & Grill, Lola Coffee and more.
Dog parks and summer closures
The City of Phoenix runs 13 of the 39 dog parks on our list, all fenced with double gates. Each summer the city closes the parks one at a time so the grass can recover, so check the park's page before you go. Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Glendale and the West Valley cities run their own; Cosmo Dog Park in Gilbert has a lake with a dog beach. See all dog parks in Phoenix and the Valley.
Phoenix by area
We sort the list by neighborhood and town: central Phoenix (Downtown and Roosevelt Row, Midtown and Melrose, Uptown, Arcadia and the Biltmore), north and south Phoenix, the East Valley (Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert and Queen Creek), the West Valley (Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale and Surprise) and Cave Creek. Scottsdale has its own page.
Frequently asked questions
Are dogs allowed on restaurant patios in Phoenix?
Yes, where the restaurant has a dog-friendly patio approved by Maricopa County. The dog stays on a leash and off the furniture. This list has 140 restaurants, bars and breweries in the Phoenix area where a source says dogs are welcome.
Can dogs go inside restaurants in Phoenix?
Not where food is served, except service animals. On our list a source says dogs can come inside at Divided Vine Beer & Wine Bar and Roses by the Stairs Brewing.
Which Phoenix restaurants have a dog menu?
Aloha Frozen Yogurt, BKD's Backyard Joint, Copper Star Coffee, Haus Murphy's, Lakeside Bar & Grill, Lola Coffee, Morning Squeeze Tempe, SanTan Brewing Company, Sip Coffee & Beer Garage, The Churchill, Valley Coffee Company, and Zinburger Gilbert.
How many dog parks are there in Phoenix?
Our list has 39 dog parks in Phoenix and the Valley, 13 of them run by the City of Phoenix.
Which areas does Woofstops cover around Phoenix?
The city of Phoenix plus Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek, Glendale, Peoria, Goodyear, Avondale, Surprise, Litchfield Park and Cave Creek. Scottsdale, Paradise Valley and Fountain Hills are on the Scottsdale page.