Restaurants
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13 Below Brewery - This restaurant welcomes dogs both indoors and on the patio. Enjoy craft beers, grab a bite from the on-site food truck, and take a walk with your pup in the nearby park.
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Braxton Brewing Company - This dog-friendly Covington brewery welcomes pups inside and out, offers treats made from their own beer malt, and serves up great brews—just note that dogs aren’t allowed on the rooftop.
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Municipal Brew Works - Leashed dogs are welcome both inside and on the patio at this Hamilton brewery, which offers up to 20 house-made brews and seltzers on tap and a rotating lineup of visiting food trucks.
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Lucky Dog Grille - This dog-friendly Mason restaurant welcomes pups on the patio with their own special dog menu, while guests can enjoy craft beer and a variety of award-winning dishes.
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MadTree Brewing - This Cincinnati brewery features a spacious, temperature-controlled patio where pups are welcome and offers a wide selection of house-brewed beers, plus appetizers, salads, and pizzas.
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Breakfast Club Cafe - This Lebanon café welcomes pups on the patio and serves up homemade favorites like maple sausage, crab cake benedict, seafood omelets, and Samoa cookie waffles.
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Paxton’s Grill - This Loveland spot offers a diverse menu of salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps, with shaded outdoor tables where pups can relax by your side.
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Mazunte - This Cincinnati eatery serves flavorful Mexican favorites like tacos, soups, and chile relleno, plus a self-serve chips and salsa bar to round out your meal on the pet-friendly patio.
Parks
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Smale Riverfront Park - Leashed pups can join you at this scenic Cincinnati park featuring walking trails, gardens, fountains, swings, and plenty of spots to relax along the riverfront.
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Fido Field - This volunteer-run Cincinnati dog park offers separate play areas for large and small dogs, plenty of space to run off-leash, and convenient free parking nearby.
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Ault Park - This 224-acre Cincinnati park offers scenic walking trails, gardens, playgrounds, and stunning overlooks, with leashed pups welcome throughout most areas except the formal gardens.
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Sharon Woods Park - Leashed pups will enjoy exploring this 730-acre Cincinnati park with wooded and lakeside trails, picnic areas, a playground, and plenty of scenic spots to wander.
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Diamond Dogs Park - Pups can play off-leash at this fenced dog park along the Great Miami River, featuring separate areas for large and small dogs, shaded seating, trees, and seasonal water access.
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Furfield Dog Park - Dogs can run, play, and swim at this six-acre Fairfield dog park, which offers fenced areas for all sizes and a pond for a refreshing dip.
Activities
- Aces Pickleball + Kitchen - This dog-friendly Cincinnati spot features a full-service restaurant, bar, and outdoor seating areas with fire pits and games. Leashed dogs are welcome in all outdoor spaces except the pickleball courts.
- Pins Mechanical Co. - Leashed pups are welcome inside and out at this Cincinnati bar, where you can enjoy bowling, pinball, and a great selection of drinks, plus rotating food trucks or your own snacks.
- Factory 52 - This Norwood destination offers dining, shopping, and entertainment all in one place, with a dedicated dog park and plenty of spots to explore - just be sure to check individual pet policies before entering businesses.
- 16 Bit Bar & Arcade - Leashed pups can join you at this Cincinnati bar and arcade, where you can enjoy classic games like Donkey Kong and Street Fighter for free while you sip your favorite drinks.
Walking Trails
- Sharon Woods Loop Trail - This scenic multi-use trail in Cincinnati is perfect for a walk with your pup, offering peaceful wooded views and easy access points for a leisurely outdoor stroll.
- Redbird Hollow Trail - This easy, four-mile Cincinnati trail offers a peaceful walk through the woods with side paths leading to Redbird Creek, making it a great spot for a leisurely outing with your pup.
Shops
- Antiques Village - This expansive Dayton antique marketplace features over 350 unique shops in one 80,000-square-foot space, offering a mix of vintage treasures, collectibles, and specialty finds to explore with your pup.