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Pet-Friendly Portland
Discover the most dog-friendly places to eat, drink and stay in Portland.
Traveling with an animal companion? In addition to being named one of the most dog-friendly cities in America, there are pet-friendly hotels, bars and patios that welcome dogs, and plenty of parks and hikes for your animal companions, guaranteeing that pets of all stripes (and spots and feathers) will enjoy their time in Portland.
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Know Before You Go
When visiting Portland’s parks and natural areas with pets, please remember:
– Animals must always be on a leash when not in a designated off-leash area
– Law requires that pet waste must be picked up and disposed of in a trash can
– Being in an off-leash area does not exempt dog owners or handlers from obeying scoop laws
– Violation of leash or scoop laws will result in a fine of up to $150
Pet-Friendly Hotels & Where to Stay
Traveling with a furry or scaly companion? View our guide to the best pet-friendly Portland hotels to find top recommendations for places to stay in town. These Portland hotels pamper pets as much as they do people, providing bedding, treats, room service and more.
Dog-Friendly Patios and Pubs
It’s no secret that Portlanders love their dogs, so it’s only natural that the city has plenty of dog-friendly eateries. (Fittingly, many of these animal-loving restaurants and bars also offer ample vegan and vegetarian options.)
You may have to enter through a side door, but you’ll be spoiled with water bowls, treats and even menu items catered to canine companions. Read on for some great spots where you and your four-legged friend can enjoy delicious food and drinks together.
Tin Shed Garden Cafe
Arguably Portland’s best-known dog-friendly patio is Tin Shed on Northeast Alberta Street. This literal tin shed is adjoined by two garden patios: one covered, and one fully uncovered. The menu is filled with egg scrambles, grilled sandwiches and gourmet burgers. It also offers substitutions galore for vegans and gluten-free eaters. Don’t miss the dog menu, which includes “Fido Food” (chicken thighs and sweet potatoes) and a “Doggie Dessert” (blended peanut butter, banana and yogurt). And if you buy a Tin Shed doggie bandana, with proceeds going to the restaurant’s annual charity recipient, you’ll get half off a doggie meal on your next visit.
Tin Shed is famous for its brunches and excellent bloody Marys, so expect a significant wait on weekends. However, there are several benches where you can sit and people-watch (or pup-watch) as you wait. Fill your coffee cup and a water bowl for your pet at the self-serve station.
Bye and Bye
Another Alberta Street favorite, Bye and Bye is known for impressing vegans and carnivores alike with its delicious plant-based fare. Popular options include cornmeal tempeh sandwiches, Frito-chili pie, and veggie meatball subs with marinara and almond parmesan. The bar also boasts a serious cocktail roster, complete with fantastic boozy slushies during the summer months. Bye and Bye is also one of the many great places in Portland that welcome pooches. Two expansive patios with water bowls galore earned the bar a Willamette Week nomination for Best Dog-Friendly Bar.
Bar Bar
The patio bar attached to Mississippi Studios, Bar Bar is a popular spot for beer, cider, wine and scotch. The eatery also offers tasty grub, like cheeseburger combo meals, toasted cheese ravioli and even a house-made vegan burger. Dogs are welcome outside, where there are plenty of non-smoking and smoking picnic tables, a fire pit and a walk-up window connected to the full-service bar.
Fenced Off-Leash Dog Parks
Let your furry friend run free at these fenced off-leash spaces in Portland.
Lucky Lab
Ask any local for a dog-friendly drinking spot, and they’ll likely point you toward the closest Lucky Labrador Brew Pub. As its name suggests, this pub takes special joy in celebrating all things canine; each Lucky Labrador outpost invites pups to relax on the patio as their human companions kick back with slices of barley flour pizza and foamy pints of Black Lab Stout. They even host Dogtoberfest, an annual bash combining great beer and live music with Portland’s biggest dog wash.
Bagdad Theater & Pub
Another great dog-friendly McMenamins option is the Bagdad Theater & Pub. Established in 1927, this old neighborhood movie house has retained its role as a center for first-run Hollywood films. It also includes two bars and a restaurant/pub, all lovingly restored — and offering dog-friendly seating options. (And the McMenamins options don’t stop there: explore other pet-friendly McMenamins pubs and find one that’s a perfect fit for your pooch.)
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Technically not a brewery, Cycle Dog Tavern in Northwest Portland is still a perfect place to enjoy a beer while letting your pet socialize. Originally solely a pet-supply store making products like dog leashes, collars, harnesses, handmade toys and pet beds from recycled bike tubes, the shop expanded in 2020 to house an indoor and seasonal outdoor dog park. Grab a can of locally brewed beer, wine, cider or hard kombucha from the cooler, find a spot on one of the benches lining the dog park and let your pet roam free. (There is a small fee for admission, and newcomers must provide proof of up-to-date vaccinations.)
Midtown Beer Garden
On the west side, Midtown Beer Garden beckons dog owners, cyclists and laptop toters who want to grab a bite and a beer with their doggie friends. This food cart pod features nearly 30 carts, can seat 300 patrons, and boasts a wealth of amenities, including electrical outlets, wifi and ADA-accessible bathrooms. It even features a doggie treats cart with free water bowls and snack samples.
People love the beef noodle soup at Stretch The Noodle, Tokyo Sando and Bing Mi — Bon Appétit loved their jianbing breakfast crepes scrambled with egg, chili bean sauce, green onion, cilantro and mustard. They note that, in addition to dogs, they’ve also welcomed a variety of pets on leashes and in strollers, including cats and even an iguana.
Dog-Friendly Trails
Powell Butte Nature Park
Powell Butte Nature Park is spread over 608 acres and features over nine miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. The butte has three distinct habitat types: open meadow, mature Douglas fir forest and oak savanna.
Wildwood Trail
The 30-mile (48.3 km) Wildwood Trail winds through Northwest Portland’s massive Forest Park, offering plentiful opportunities for birding, hiking, running and more.
Mt. Tabor Park
The popular Mt. Tabor Park features expansive views, picnic areas, natural-surface and paved paths, a dog off-leash area, a playground and a performance stage, plus tennis, volleyball and basketball courts.
Tryon Creek State Natural Area
Located only minutes from downtown Portland, Tryon Creek State Natural Area is Oregon’s only state park within a major metropolitan area. Enjoy a hike or a stroll along eight miles of trails in a wooded ravine.
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge is a 170-acre mix of meadows, woodlands and wetlands is the lower Willamette River floodplain’s largest remaining natural area, and a refuge for wildlife including threatened salmon and over 175 bird species.
Plan a Pleasant Time in Portland
The city's many features make it a great visit for furry friend.
Pet-Friendly Portland Hotels
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Portland Beer and Breweries
Portland is the craft beer capital and home to 80+ breweries. (No wonder we call it “Beervana!”)
Outdoors
The perfect launchpad for outdoor activities and adventure with snow-capped mountains, the Pacific Ocean, countless rivers, forested hikes and beautiful urban gardens, Portland has something for every type of outdoor enthusiast.
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