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Denver's Essential Pet Friendly Patios

Because patios and pooches are the Denver dream

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As pet-obsessed as Denver can be, it's important to plan ahead when you bring Fido along for food and drink adventures about town. Almost two years ago, the city passed an ordinance allowing restaurant owners to turn portions of their patios into puppy-permitted spaces, with some restrictions. Now, as spring is heating up, humans and their four-legged friends come out of hibernation to enjoy Denver's pet-friendly patio spaces. So, if you and your four-legged friend find yourselves out and about, here's a list patios to pounce on.

The dog-friendly patios are listed here in alphabetical order. Don't see your go-to spot on the list? Kindly let us know in the comments section below.

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Black Shirt Brewing Company

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Pair one of Black Shirt Brewing's signature red ales with a furry friend by your side. The attached porch or beer garden make splendid sites for your pup to join.

Denver Beer Co.

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Both the beer garden and inside of the bar are fair game if your leashed pet is well behaved. Grab a local brew and enjoy the social space.

Denver Bicycle Cafe

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Whether you're in the mood for a cup of joe, an ice cold beer, or need some work done on your bike, feel free to bring Fido along to soak up the sun on the side patio at the Denver Bicycle Cafe.

Forest Room 5

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With a full menu and happening bar scene, the occasion is still not complete without your barking best friend. Don't forget your dog on your next visit visit to Forest Room 5. The patio, designed to feel like you're sitting at a campfire in the mountains, is particularly pet friendly.

Prost Brewing

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There's no shortage of pet-friendly, community style patio seating at Prost Brewing in the Lower Highlands neighborhood.

Stella's Coffeehaus

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If the complimentary dog biscuits don't stiffen up the leash as you're walking down Old South Pearl, the friendly-friendly atmosphere, with lots of coos and pauses to pet your pup, surely will. Grab a cup of joe or a snack and relax at a picnic table on the front or back porches.

Gaia Bistro

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This neighborhood bistro serves up heaping plates of comfort food in the Platt Park neighborhood. The pedestrian friendly area inspires dog-walkers to perhaps pause for a break at Gaia.

Highlands Cork And Coffee

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The cozy atmosphere of this coffee house provides a solid spot to study, socialize or just relax along with food, coffee or boozy beverages. The porch and patio are inviting to patrons who opt to bring their pets along. Also, don't miss live music in the evenings.

The Tavern Uptown

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Take a trip to The Tavern Uptown housed in an historic century-old building – to enjoy lunch, happy hour or watch your favorite teams duke it out, with your dog by your side on the large outdoor patio with full bar.

Ugly Dog Sports Cafe

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The tagline for Ugly Dog is: "Milk-Bones flow as freely as pitchers of Coors Light..." With its own outdoor dog park Ugly Dog is a great spot to let Spot run free.

Wash Perk

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Though puppies probably prefer the park, after a good game of fetch, take a load off at Wash Perk, three blocks west, for a cup of Kaladi coffee and a biscuit for your furry buddy.

Cozy Cottage

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Bring Fido out for an a.m. meal at the Cozy Cottage on Tennyson Street. The garden seating area is a lovely place to enjoy breakfast or lunch.
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Kaos Pizzeria

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This Wash Park "garden-to-tab;e" spot has a lovely menu with ingredients directly from the garden, where guests can enjoy wood fired pizzas and other specialties. The garden space is tucked away and mellow, a great place to enjoy the nice weather with the dog.
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Liks Ice Cream

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Stop by Lik's after a stroll through Cheeseman Park with the pooch for some of Denver's best ice cream and a large patio always equipped with water bowls.
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Ratio Beerworks

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This River North neighborhood brewery has a large side patio and indoor space where mutts are welcome. Ratio has excellent beers and a series of great events coming up.
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Steve's Snappin' Dogs

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Have a dog with your dog at the classic Steve's Snappin' Dogs on Colfax. The spacious patio boasts a perfect view for people-watching on Colfax and the American classics are sure to please.

Sub Culture

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This Cap Hill haunt is a great place to grab a quick bite with the pooch in tow. Choose from a wide variety of sandwich options, including a ton of vegetarian options and let your dog settle in on the patio
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The Matchbox

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Matchbox has a killer back patio, perfect for enjoying some inexpensive beers with dogs and friends. Furry friends are also allowed free reign inside the bar and on the front patio.
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The Thin Man

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The shared patio of Thin Man and St. Mark's Coffee House next door is a prime location to post up with friends and dogs. Insider tip: there is an under utilized back patio at Thin Man that also allows furry friends.
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Vine Street Pub & Brewery

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The west patio at this warm neighborhood hangout welcomes pets and their people. Enjoy some killer chicken wings and beers over a game of cornhole with the pooch.
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Black Shirt Brewing Company

Pair one of Black Shirt Brewing's signature red ales with a furry friend by your side. The attached porch or beer garden make splendid sites for your pup to join.

Denver Beer Co.

Both the beer garden and inside of the bar are fair game if your leashed pet is well behaved. Grab a local brew and enjoy the social space.

Denver Bicycle Cafe

Whether you're in the mood for a cup of joe, an ice cold beer, or need some work done on your bike, feel free to bring Fido along to soak up the sun on the side patio at the Denver Bicycle Cafe.

Forest Room 5

With a full menu and happening bar scene, the occasion is still not complete without your barking best friend. Don't forget your dog on your next visit visit to Forest Room 5. The patio, designed to feel like you're sitting at a campfire in the mountains, is particularly pet friendly.

Prost Brewing

There's no shortage of pet-friendly, community style patio seating at Prost Brewing in the Lower Highlands neighborhood.

Stella's Coffeehaus

If the complimentary dog biscuits don't stiffen up the leash as you're walking down Old South Pearl, the friendly-friendly atmosphere, with lots of coos and pauses to pet your pup, surely will. Grab a cup of joe or a snack and relax at a picnic table on the front or back porches.

Gaia Bistro

This neighborhood bistro serves up heaping plates of comfort food in the Platt Park neighborhood. The pedestrian friendly area inspires dog-walkers to perhaps pause for a break at Gaia.

Highlands Cork And Coffee

The cozy atmosphere of this coffee house provides a solid spot to study, socialize or just relax along with food, coffee or boozy beverages. The porch and patio are inviting to patrons who opt to bring their pets along. Also, don't miss live music in the evenings.

The Tavern Uptown

Take a trip to The Tavern Uptown housed in an historic century-old building – to enjoy lunch, happy hour or watch your favorite teams duke it out, with your dog by your side on the large outdoor patio with full bar.

Ugly Dog Sports Cafe

The tagline for Ugly Dog is: "Milk-Bones flow as freely as pitchers of Coors Light..." With its own outdoor dog park Ugly Dog is a great spot to let Spot run free.

Wash Perk

Though puppies probably prefer the park, after a good game of fetch, take a load off at Wash Perk, three blocks west, for a cup of Kaladi coffee and a biscuit for your furry buddy.

Cozy Cottage

Bring Fido out for an a.m. meal at the Cozy Cottage on Tennyson Street. The garden seating area is a lovely place to enjoy breakfast or lunch.
Facebook

Kaos Pizzeria

This Wash Park "garden-to-tab;e" spot has a lovely menu with ingredients directly from the garden, where guests can enjoy wood fired pizzas and other specialties. The garden space is tucked away and mellow, a great place to enjoy the nice weather with the dog.
Facebook

Liks Ice Cream

Stop by Lik's after a stroll through Cheeseman Park with the pooch for some of Denver's best ice cream and a large patio always equipped with water bowls.
Facebook

Ratio Beerworks

This River North neighborhood brewery has a large side patio and indoor space where mutts are welcome. Ratio has excellent beers and a series of great events coming up.
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Steve's Snappin' Dogs

Have a dog with your dog at the classic Steve's Snappin' Dogs on Colfax. The spacious patio boasts a perfect view for people-watching on Colfax and the American classics are sure to please.

Sub Culture

This Cap Hill haunt is a great place to grab a quick bite with the pooch in tow. Choose from a wide variety of sandwich options, including a ton of vegetarian options and let your dog settle in on the patio
Facebook

The Matchbox

Matchbox has a killer back patio, perfect for enjoying some inexpensive beers with dogs and friends. Furry friends are also allowed free reign inside the bar and on the front patio.
Matchbox

The Thin Man

The shared patio of Thin Man and St. Mark's Coffee House next door is a prime location to post up with friends and dogs. Insider tip: there is an under utilized back patio at Thin Man that also allows furry friends.
Yelp

Vine Street Pub & Brewery

The west patio at this warm neighborhood hangout welcomes pets and their people. Enjoy some killer chicken wings and beers over a game of cornhole with the pooch.
Facebook

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