What’s the point of experiencing all the bars and restaurants New Orleans has to offer if you can’t bring your best friend along… man’s best friend that is. National Pet Day was last weekend, April 11, though we don’t need any reason to celebrate our pets. Throughout the city, there are many establishments that openly welcome Fido and Fluffy to partake in happy hour revelry. This week the editor’s have picked their favorite pet-friendly locations for locals and visitors alike to try.
Wine Garden is one of my favorites! The happy hour is delicious and the outside patio makes the heat a little more bearable. Even better when there are furry faces and fluffy paws stomping around.
The patio at The Bower and Birdy’s Behind The Bower is the perfect spot to relax with your pup. Have brunch at Birdy’s and stay for espresso martinis at happy hour at The Bower.
It’s in the name, right? This English pub type of spot is perfect for your bulldog or Chihuahua. Great atmosphere, nice beer selection and good bar food!
The Chloe is the closest thing Uptown New Orleans has to the Chateau Marmont! Sit in one of the cute outdoor dining spots, order a cocktail for you, a water bowl for you pup and watch all the cool kids walk by.
You can hang out with your pup outside of The Chloe and the Columns on St. Charles – heck, why not stop at both …
Even some of our finer dining allows your furry best friends for a little dining al fresco!
Most of the breweries with outdoor seating are good spots for pets to come along. Miel Brewery and Taproom is a great place to hang out with your human and pup friends.
12 Mile Limit is dog friendly and has a great happy hour. Win-win!
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