Seattle, WA
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460 N 36th St.
(206) 547-1417
If you are in need of a pub “where everybody knows your (dog’s) name,” then Norm’s is your destination. Located 15 minutes north of downtown Seattle in the quaint Freemont district, Norm’s is a great place to grab a burger and a brew with your furry pal in tow. The super dog-friendly bar and eatery is named after the owner’s dog, Norm, and the bar’s decor is a tribute to man’s (and woman’s) best friend, with pictures of canine pals hung all over the walls. This place is, as one of the clientele claimed, “a dog lover’s dream.” Definitely a great place to stop by with your dog and make some new friends.
6413 California Ave. SW
(206) 932-9906
This place might be a little bit out of the way for tourists but it’s a fun hangout and definitely worth the effort if you are looking for a true Seattle experience. With its wide selection of beers and laid-back atmosphere, this place has Northwest Coast written all over it. The bar is a beautiful mahogany antique piece and the place offers fun activities like pool, foozball, and board games. Best of all, though, dogs are welcome! beveridgeplacepub.com
1919 Post Alley
(206) 443-3241
If you’re in search of a small restaurant with lots of ambience and delicious food, look no further than the Pink Door. The Italian restaurant is conveniently located in Post Alley in the heart of Pike Place Market, with a great view overlooking the bay. The elegant setting serves lunches and dinners that you and your four-legged friend can both can enjoy—dogs are welcome inside. thepinkdoor.net
11335 Roosevelt Way
(206) 364-0185
Bark! Espresso has a whole separate area where dogs are allowed, with a service window for yummy treats. The human food and drink is impressive: espresso drinks adorned with incredible latte art, Bark’s own “Mardi Gras” meatloaf sandwiches with smoked paprika. The dog food isn’t bad either, including complimentary biscuits and even a peanut butter and rice milk concoction called a “pooch latte.” barkespresso.com
656 NW 85th St
(206) 297-6212
With both indoor seating and outdoor patio with umbrellas, Chuck’s allows you and your pup to enjoy its vast selection of craft beers (there’s literally about a thousand) rain or shine, as long as your dog is leashed. Rotating food trucks park outside nightly after 5 p.m. (plus weekend day shifts), so you can grab nosh to go with your brew
Roosevelt Location - 4130 Roosevelt Way NE, (206) 547-8230
Sixty-Fifth Location - 900 NE 65th St, (206) 529-3252
South Lake Union Location - 391 Terry Ave N, (206) 462-6400
Enjoy all-day breakfast with Fido at your side, savoring brunch options like a Dungeness crab cake benedict, lemon poppy seed baked french toast or a goat cheese omelet. Portage Bay is also committed to serving food with organic, local and sustainable ingredients, and has four locations throughout town (no pooches at the Ballard spot)
9219 35th Ave NE
(206) 525-0752
Fiddler’s Inn is known as Wedgwood’s pizza-slinging neighborhood tavern. The cute little pub offers 11 craft beers on tap, pizzas and specialty sandwiches including a Greek olive-stuffed muffuletta. Grab a pint and a pie and head out to its dog-friendly patio, one of Seattle’s best beer gardens. Fiddler’s Inn often features local live music for guests and their furry friends to enjoy.
705 NW 70th St
(206) 782-2974
This family-friendly Greenwood pub specializes in micro craft beers (local and national) and has an outdoor eating area where pups are welcome. On weekends, the cozy Barking Dog adds exciting dinner specials to its menu fit for meat-eaters and herbivores alike, and their desserts—like the Northwest Cobbler made with local berries—are to die for.
2530 Alki Ave SW
(206) 466-5254
This waterfront café is a great place to stop with your dog after a long walk on Alki Beach. At the intersection of Marie and Alki avenues in West Seattle, Ampersand has a dog-friendly patio with a view of the water. The baristas make splendid coffee concoctions for thirsty humans, including delicious seasonal drink specials like the Spicy Mexican Mocha and Coco Cold Brew with coconut cream.
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900 Madison St.
(206) 622-6400
The beautiful Hotel Sorrento delivers lavish, turn-of-last-century Italianate style in a central location, just a hop, skip, and a bark away from Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market. You can trust your dog will enjoy her stay; for a $60 fee, your room will be stocked with a plush dog bed, organic treats, and water and food bowls. On request, the hotel will also set up doggie daycare services, on-site grooming, and, in case your dog is channeling some west coast vibes, a pet psychic. As in many hotels, dogs must be crated or out of the room when staff services the room. Dogs of any size are warmly welcomed. hotelsorrento.com
1007 First Ave.
(206) 624-4844
The Alexis Hotel marries modern, Northwest-coast flavour with the luxury and comfort associated with Kimpton hotels. Located just blocks from Pike Place Market, the hotel is perfectly situated for taking a stroll with your dog. Upon return to your room—each is uniquely decorated—your dog will no doubt be thrilled. The hotel offers each canine guest a designer dog bed, a water bowl with distilled water, and a selection of freshly baked treats from Three Dog Bakery. Best of all, the Alexis imposes no fees or size restrictions, and no crating is required. And then there’s the dog-menu room service: mouth-watering meals for your pooch are on offer, ready to be delivered straight to your door. alexishotel.com
620 Stewart St.
(206) 728-6299
If you and your dog are looking for an artistic experience during your stay in Seattle, Hotel Max is for you. This cool Provenance hotel is all about art; original works are showcased throughout the hotel. This, combined with the simple yet lavish details that characterize the Max’s approach, ensures your stay will most definitely be unique. Dogs are welcome and spoiled at this hotel. A $40 fee gains a dog of any size entrance and includes dog bed and bowls, lots of treats and bottled water, and a welcome note. hotelmaxseattle.com
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Do some sightseeing on the city bus—take public transport! Seattle’s Metro buses (the yellow and green ones) are canine-friendly. Service animals for persons with disabilities ride without charge, as do small dogs that will fit in their owners’ laps. Large dogs pay the same fare as their owners but may not occupy a seat; they should ride on the floor of the coach next to their owner. If you'll be transferring, be sure to get a transfer for your dog, too, so you don't have to pay your dog's fare twice. Dog admittance is subject to driver discretion, so if there are already other dogs riding, it is possible (though rare) that you will be refused service. Note that Sound Transit buses (the blue and white express freeway buses) only allow small dogs in carriers. transit.metrokc.gov
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Encompassing 350 acres, including a mile-long stretch of coast line along Lake Washington, Warren G. Magnuson is Seattle’s largest park. Your dog won’t be short of free-running green space here; nine acres have been set aside for an off-leash area where your dog can run, jump, and play to his heart’s content.
1008 12th Ave. S. on North Beacon Hill
The northern part of this park is a fenced, off-leash area offering a lush setting for your dog to romp, as well as a great view of Puget Sound. Should Fluffy need a bit of refreshment, a water fountain can be found on the main trail.
Borean Ave. and Pike St.
This conveniently located downtown dog park offers an off-leash area for your pooch. Though the narrow gravel park might not be ideal, it does offer a great view of the city and is a good place to take a break from shopping and burn off some excess dog-energy.
308 NE 72 St.
(206) 527-2707
While in Greenlake, stop in at GroomingSpa Seattle for some poochie pampering. From a jetted tub to a doggie treadmill, this full-service spa has it all. groomingspa.com
2901 Weston Ave
Get some culture and some exercise at Seattle Art Museum’s free admission sculpture park. Leash Rover and stroll through the SAM’s collection of local artists’ sculptures. seattleartmuseum.org
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Urban Beast
217 Yale Ave N(206) 324-4400
This great boutique targets the urbanite dog and her human caretaker, with a BYOB (bring your own beast) store policy. Not only do they offer a variety of dog bowls, beds, and treats, they also offer evening social events—in short, everything a city-dwelling mongrel could need, or, more to the point, want.
urbanbeast-seattle.com
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Norm’s Eatery & Ale House</h3>460 N 36th St.<br />
(206) 547-1417 <br />
If you are in need of a pub “where everybody knows your (dog’s) name,” then Norm’s is your destination. Located 15 minutes north of downtown Seattle in the quaint Freemont district, Norm’s is a great place to grab a burger and a brew with your furry pal in tow. The super dog-friendly bar and eatery is named after the owner’s dog, Norm, and the bar’s decor is a tribute to man’s (and woman’s) best friend, with pictures of canine pals hung all over the walls. This place is, as one of the clientele claimed, “a dog lover’s dream.” Definitely a great place to stop by with your dog and make some new friends. <img src="/sites/default/files/images/uploads/norms.jpg" width="200" height="240" />
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<h3>The Beveridge Place Pub</h3>
6413 California Ave. SW <br />
(206) 932-9906<br />
This place might be a little bit out of the way for tourists but it’s a fun hangout and definitely worth the effort if you are looking for a true Seattle experience. With its wide selection of beers and laid-back atmosphere, this place has Northwest Coast written all over it. The bar is a beautiful mahogany antique piece and the place offers fun activities like pool, foozball, and board games. Best of all, though, dogs are welcome! <br />
<em><a href="http://beveridgeplacepub.com/" target="_blank">beveridgeplacepub.com</a></em><br />
<h3>Pink Door</h3>
1919 Post Alley<br />
(206) 443-3241<br />
If you’re in search of a small restaurant with lots of ambience and delicious food, look no further than the Pink Door. The Italian restaurant is conveniently located in Post Alley in the heart of Pike Place Market, with a great view overlooking the bay. The elegant setting serves lunches and dinners that you and your four-legged friend can both can enjoy—dogs are welcome inside <br />
<em><a href="/thepinkdoor.net" target="_blank">thepinkdoor.net</a></em>
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Arctic Club Hotel
700 3rd Ave. (at Cherry)(206) 340-0340
Seattle’s newest boutique hotel, The Arctic Club, is steeped in history. Housed in the glorious Arctic Club Building founded in 1908 as a private gentlemen’s club for Klondike gold rush “entrepreneurs,” the redressed locale offers many pleasures, from the old-world lobby bar to the charming preserved architectural details. Pictures of the original club members. along with sepia portraits of Inuit still line the walls, greeting hotel patrons. The luxurious, old-world décor is a reminiscent nod to this adventurous era but with all the modern comforts: free wifi and HBO, flat-screen TVs and room service from the hotel restaurant, JUNO (mantra: local, sustainable, organic). There is $75 non-refundable fee for bringing Buddy along and a size limit of 75 pounds. A cozy bed and food and water bowls await your dog and the concierge is happy to arrange walking/sitting services. arctichotelseattle.com
Sorrento Hotel
900 Madison St.(206) 622-6400
The beautiful Hotel Sorrento delivers lavish, turn-of-last-century Italianate style in a central location, just a hop, skip, and a bark away from Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market. You can trust your dog will enjoy her stay; for a $60 fee, your room will be stocked with a plush dog bed, organic treats, and water and food bowls. On request, the hotel will also set up doggie daycare services, on-site grooming, and, in case your dog is channeling some west coast vibes, a pet psychic. As in many hotels, dogs must be crated or out of the room when staff services the room. Dogs of any size are warmly welcomed. hotelsorrento.com
Alexis Hotel
1007 First Ave.(206) 624-4844
The Alexis Hotel marries modern, Northwest-coast flavour with the luxury and comfort associated with Kimpton hotels. Located just blocks from Pike Place Market, the hotel is perfectly situated for taking a stroll with your dog. Upon return to your room—each is uniquely decorated—your dog will no doubt be thrilled. The hotel offers each canine guest a designer dog bed, a water bowl with distilled water, and a selection of freshly baked treats from Three Dog Bakery. Best of all, the Alexis imposes no fees or size restrictions, and no crating is required. And then there’s the dog-menu room service: mouth-watering meals for your pooch are on offer, ready to be delivered straight to your door. alexishotel.com
Hotel Max
620 Stewart St.(206) 728-6299
If you and your dog are looking for an artistic experience during your stay in Seattle, Hotel Max is for you. This cool Provenance hotel is all about art; original works are showcased throughout the hotel. This, combined with the simple yet lavish details that characterize the Max’s approach, ensures your stay will most definitely be unique. Dogs are welcome and spoiled at this hotel. A $40 fee gains a dog of any size entrance and includes dog bed and bowls, lots of treats and bottled water, and a welcome note.
hotelmaxseattle.com
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Metro Transit
Do some sightseeing on the city bus—take public transport! Seattle’s Metro buses (the yellow and green ones) are canine-friendly. Service animals for persons with disabilities ride without charge, as do small dogs that will fit in their owners’ laps. Large dogs pay the same fare as their owners but may not occupy a seat; they should ride on the floor of the coach next to their owner. If you'll be transferring, be sure to get a transfer for your dog, too, so you don't have to pay your dog's fare twice. Dog admittance is subject to driver discretion, so if there are already other dogs riding, it is possible (though rare) that you will be refused service. Note that Sound Transit buses (the blue and white express freeway buses) only allow small dogs in carriers. transit.metrokc.govWarren G. Magnuson Park
7400 Sand Point Way NE
Encompassing 350 acres, including a mile-long stretch of coast line along Lake Washington, Warren G. Magnuson is Seattle’s largest park. Your dog won’t be short of free-running green space here; nine acres have been set aside for an off-leash area where your dog can run, jump, and play to his heart’s content.
Dr. Jose Rizal
1008 12th Ave. S. on North Beacon HillThe northern part of this park is a fenced, off-leash area offering a lush setting for your dog to romp, as well as a great view of Puget Sound. Should Fluffy need a bit of refreshment, a water fountain can be found on the main trail.
Plymouth Pillars
Borean Ave. and Pike St.This conveniently located downtown dog park offers an off-leash area for your pooch. Though the narrow gravel park might not be ideal, it does offer a great view of the city and is a good place to take a break from shopping and burn off some excess dog-energy.
GroomingSPA Seattle
308 NE 72 St.(206) 527-2707
While in Greenlake, stop in at GroomingSpa Seattle for some poochie pampering. From a jetted tub to a doggie treadmill, this full-service spa has it all. groomingspa.com
Seattle Art Museum’s “Sculpture Park"
2901 Weston AveGet some culture and some exercise at Seattle Art Museum’s free admission sculpture park. Leash Rover and stroll through the SAM’s collection of local artists’ sculptures.
seattleartmuseum.org
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