Dog-Friendly Hangouts
Great spots for dining, drinking and playing with your pet.
by J.P. Anderson, City Editor

Want to spend some quality time with your pooch? Chicago's just the place. There are plenty of parks, pubs, restaurants and more where Fido will feel right at home. Here are just a few.


Many Chicago patios are pooch-friendly.

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8.5
Brasserie Jo  ($$$$)
Dogs--or les chiens, if you prefer--aren't only allowed at this French spot, they're encouraged. Bring Fifi along, and she'll get plenty of water, a complimentary plate of steak tartare, and probably some canine company, as this is spot is très popular with the canine set.
El: Red Line to Grand
59 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
(312) 595-0800
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8
Cucina Bella Restaurant  ($$$$)  visit official website
Both of this popular Italian spot's locations treat dogs like royalty, offering water, a free bowl of pasta, and a doggy treat for dessert. No wonder they're considered two of the most pet-friendly restaurants in Chicago.
Bus: 22 to Broadway St/Diversey Pkwy; 36 to Clark St/Diversey Pkwy; 76 to Hampden Ct; 151, 152 to Diversey Pkwy/Sheridan Rd
543 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL
(773) 868-1119
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Gallery Cafe
Four-legged customers love the Gallery Cafe's "doggy biscottis" so much, they lead their owners right to the patio at this artsy Wicker Park spot. Free bowls of water, too.
1760 W North Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 252-8228
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6.5
Las Mananitas Mexican Restaurant  ($$$$)
At this friendly Mexican spot in Boystown, pooches on the patio get a rainbow-colored bowl of water before they even have to yelp for it.
3523 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
(773) 528-2109
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4.6
Pauline's  ($$$$)
This Andersonville breakfast spot's a popular hangout for pooches, who always get a bowl of water while their owners dine on the patio.
1754 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 561-8573
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9.2
Uncommon Ground  ($$$$)  visit official website
Dogs are welcomed warmly on the patio at this Lakeview coffeehouse. While you have your latte, your pup can lap up some water and munch on dog biscuits.
El: Red Line to Sheridan; bus: 22 to Grace St
1214 W Grace St, Chicago, IL
(773) 929-3680
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7
Bordo's Eatery & Sauce
Not only can you hang with your pet on the patio at this Lincoln Park hangout, you'll actually get 15 percent off your tab for bringing Fido along--or for just showing a picture of him to management (Sun-Thu 11am-11pm).
El: Red or Brown Line to Fullerton; bus: 8 to Altgeld St; 11 to Altgeld St; 74 to Halsted St/Lincoln Ave
2476 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 529-6900
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8.2
Cullen's Bar & Grill
Dogs can cool off outside the patio area at this authentic Irish pub, where bowls of water and biscuits keep pooches happy.
El: Brown Line to Southport; bus: 152 to Southport Ave
3741 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 975-0600
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9
Four Farthings Tavern  visit official website
Your pet can rehydrate with a free bowl of water at this English pub's patio (dogs must be leashed).
2060 N Cleveland Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 935-2060
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6.9
Rainbo Club
Dog-owners are welcome to bring their four-legged friends into this Wicker Park spot during the afternoons, before it gets too crowded.
Bus: 50 to Division St; 70 to Damen Ave
1150 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 489-5999
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8.1
Will's Northwoods Inn  visit official website
Pooches are welcomed with a bowl of water on the patio of this bar for nostalgic Wisconsinites.
El: Brown Line to Wellington; bus: 77 to Racine Ave
3032 N Racine Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 528-4400
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10
Grace Noethling Park (a.k.a. Wiggly Field)
With a fake mailbox for marking territory and a foot-and-a-half-high drinking fountain, this is the city's only sanctioned off-leash doggy space.
2645 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
(773) 348-2832
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9.5
Lincoln Park
From enjoying a run (on-leash, of course) along the path to sledding in the winter, dogs are in four-leg heaven at this lush, 1200-acre space. Be sure to check out Bark Park, just south of Addison and east of the path.
Bus: 22, 36 to Fullerton Pkwy; 76, 77, 151, 152, 156 to park
2400 N Stockton Dr, Chicago, IL
(312) 742-7726
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Wicker Park
Dogs can get a bit of exercise at the southeast corner of the park, where a fenced-in area allows pooches to wander off-leash.
1425 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
(312) 742-7553
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7
Hamlin Park
Dogs roam free inside the fenced-in area at Hoyne and Wellington. Two handy plastic bag dispensers provide easy cleanup.
3035 N. Hoyne Ave., Chicago, IL
(312)742-7785
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7
Dog Beach
It's not officially sanctioned by the city, but you'll find plenty of pooches at this tiny stretch of sand just off the lakefront path.
North of Belmont on the lakefront path, Chicago, IL
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Loyola-Leone Beach
Before 9am and during the off-season (the day after Labor Day till the day before Memorial Day), you can stroll--unofficially--with your pet along the water at this quiet beach.
Loyola and Leone parks, Chicago, IL
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6.2
Barneys New York
As long as your dog's small and well-groomed, you're welcome to bring it into Barney's.
El: Red Line to Chicago; bus: 22 to Walton St; 36 to Oak St; 70 to Walton St; 145, 146, 151 to Delaware Pl
25 E Oak St, Chicago, IL
(312) 587-1700
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Anthropologie
Pooches are welcome at this Gold Coast store--just make sure Fifi behaves herself.
El: Red Line to Clark/Division; bus: 36 to Maple St; 70 to Maple St; 151 to Cedar St
1120 N State St, Chicago, IL
(312) 255-1848
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10
Urban Outfitters
This hip store stocks the occasional dog bowl or leash, so it's only fair that canines of all sizes are welcomed here.
935 N Rush St, Chicago, IL
(312) 640-1919
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9
Unabridged Books
The staff at this Lakeview store are happy to see four-legged shoppers. They've even got doggie treats for canine booklovers.
Bus: 36 to Aldine Ave; 77, 156 to Broadway
3251 N Broadway St, Chicago, IL
(773) 883-9119
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10
Sofitel Chicago Water Tower
The French love their dogs, so it's only fitting that four-legged guests are welcome at this cosmopolitan hotel.
El: Red Line to Chicago
20 E Chestnut Street, Chicago, IL
(312) 324-4000
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9.4
Four Seasons Hotel
A dog's life ain't too shabby here, where under-15-pound pooches are treated to doggy beds, biscuits, bottled water, and a special canine room-service menu with dishes like the Tail Wagger, a tasty plate of shredded braised beef with steamed rice.
El: Red Line to Chicago; bus: 3 to Chicago Ave/Michigan Ave; 36 to Delaware Pl; 66 to Chicago Ave/Michigan Ave; 145, 146, 147, 151 to Delaware Pl
120 E Delaware Pl, Chicago, IL
(312) 280-8800
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9
Palmer House Hilton  visit official website
Pets under 85 pounds are welcome, but don't expect any special perks: Guests with dogs must use the service elevator and sign an agreement to pay for any damage incurred by the canine.
El: Red Line to Monroe; Blue Line to Monroe; Green, Orange or Brown Line to Madison/Wabash
17 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL
(312) 726-7500
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8
Ritz-Carlton Chicago
This swanky hotel is doggie destination number one. The Pet Program here offers treats, bottled water and more. Well-mannered pooches can even join their master for afternoon tea.
El: Red Line to Chicago; bus: 3 to Chicago Ave/Michigan Ave; 66 to Michigan Ave; 145, 146, 147, 151 to Pearson St; 157 to Mies van der Rohe Way/Pearson St
160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL
(312) 266-1000
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