Chicago - Pet-Friendly Bars

1

Jake Melnick's Corner Tap

41 E. Superior St.,
Chicago, IL 60611
Bar food at its best, with six different kinds of fries, ten flavors of jumbo wings, pizza, burgers, and more. Tons of beers on tap, as well as in cans and bottles. The patio is dog-friendly with water bowls provided, so you can both quench your thirst. Located a block and a half off N. Michigan Ave.
2

Benchmark

1510 N. Wells Street,
Chicago, IL 60610
This sports bar in the Old Town neighborhood is so pet-friendly it offers a special doggie menu (including $1 sliders) and has a canine-dedicated Instagram hashtag, #4CPatioPuppies. If your photo gets the most likes, you could win a gift card.
3

Big Star

1531 North Damen Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60622
Pet Friendly Big Star in Chicago, IL
Enjoy the fresh air and outdoor seating at this Wicker Park restaurant, along with their tacos and margaritas. Big Star is so dog-friendly, it even has a canine-dedicated Instagram hashtag, #dogsofbigstar.
4

Jack & Ginger's

2048 W. Armitage Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60647
This local sports bar not far from Logan Square has an absolutely enormous patio (more than 3,000 square feet) where your pooch is always welcome. Water bowls available. A great place to hang out.
5

EZ Inn

921 N. Western Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60622
You and your pooch are welcome at this reopened neighborhood institution. Be aware: This is a straight-up bar. The closest you'll get to food is a packet of chips pulled off a clip on the wall.
6

River Shannon

425 W. Armitage Ave.,
Chicago, IL 60614
Pet Friendly River Shannon in Chicago, IL
This dog-friendly Irish pub has been a mainstay of Lincoln Park since 1946. During the summer they have outdoor seating, with water bowls and treats waiting for your pup at the front door.
7

Bucktown Pub

1658 West Cortland Street,
Chicago, IL 60622
Enjoy a great selection of beers on tap (plus pizza and popcorn) at this neighborhood tavern that's been in business since 1933. Pups are welcome on the patio.
8

Wrightwood Tap

Wrightwood ,
Chicago, IL
Great bar in Lincoln Park. You can bring you dog in any time except when it gets really busy. My dog had an accident on the floor and they did not mind.
9

The Bar on Buena

910 W. Buena Avenue,
Chicago, IL 60613
Pet Friendly The Bar on Buena in Chicago, IL
Enjoy great pub food on the pet-friendly patio of this neighborhood bar that offers flights of craft beers and whisky.
10

Archie's Iowa & Rockwell Tavern

2600 W. Iowa St.,
Chicago, IL 60622
Dogs are welcome in this popular neighborhood bar that regularly hosts fundraisers for local rescue groups.
11

90 Miles Cuban Cafe

3101 N Clybourn Ave,
Chicago, IL
Pet Friendly 90 Miles Cuban Cafe in Chicago, IL
Great authentic cuisine that at a good price. Dine on the patio, and your dog is welcome to join you.
12

Clark Street Ale House

742 N. Clark Street,
Chicago, IL 60610
Your pup is welcome on the patio of this popular bar in the River North neighborhood.
13

Jake's Pub

2932 N. Clark St.,
Chicago, IL 60657
Your canine is welcome to join you in this Lakeview neighborhood bar.