Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]

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Smiling dog at Good People Brewing Company outdoor dining in Birmingham
Seeing happy dogs at Good People Brewing Company makes me happy. (Good People Brewing Company / Facebook)

Updated by Grace Brindley

This guide was originally created in February 2022 and was last updated in July 2023.

Do you want to go out, but are stuck with dog duty? Read more to find 16 spots with pet-friendly, outdoor dining in Birmingham. Cat lovers, don’t feel left out. You can go pet—and adopt!—local kitties in need of furever homes at cat café Gatos and Beans.

1. The Filling Station

The Filling Station
The Filling Station. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Not only is The Filling Station dog-friendly, but it has a special on Thursdays called Paws on the Patio where bringing your pup gets you a free appetizer.

2. Black Market Bar and Grill

Dogs wearing Black Market Bar and Grill shirts
(Black Market Bar and Grill / Facebook)

Black Market Bar and Grill has an Instagram dedicated solely to the dogs that stop by their outdoor dining in Birmingham.

3. FoodBar

FoodBar's dogs outdoor dining in Birmingham
Throwback to dogs, drinks and sunshine in 2014. (FoodBar / Facebook)

FoodBar is happy to host your dog. With delicious gourmet food and signature cocktails, you won’t be disappointed with this dog-friendly restaurant.

4. Five

FIVE dog Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]
Pup party at FIVE. (FIVE / Facebook)

Picture it—a groovy jazz brunch with your fur-buddy by your side.

5. Avondale Brewing Company

Dog drinking water at Avondale Brewing Company
Merch so your dog can rep their love for Avondale Brewing Co. (Avondale Brewing Company / Facebook)
Avondale Brewing Company dogs outdoor dining in Birmingham
Making friends at Avondale Brewing Company. (Avondale Brewing Company / Facebook)

Avondale Brewing is all about the pups. They even sell Avondale travel bowls, leashes and collars.

6. Moe’s BBQ

Outdoor dining in Birmingham at Moe's BBQ
Golden beauty. (Moe’s at Lakeview / Facebook)

Moe’s BBQ has great food, live music and a large outdoor dining area to relax. Your dog will love it.

7. Rojo

Dog promoting Rojo by wearing a Tito's bandana
Such a gorgeous dog. (Rojo / Facebook)
rojo dog Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]
Rojo is great all the time, especially on a nice day. (Rojo / Facebook)

While pets are not allowed on the patio, Rojo’s outdoor seating is spacious enough for dogs to visit. Plus, there is a great park right across the street so you can grab your food to-go and gather with friends for a picnic.

8. The Essential

Outside seating at The Essential. Photo by Jacob Blankenship for Bham Now Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]
The Essential back porch. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

If you’re looking for a boujee, dog-friendly porch, then look no further than The Essential. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, enjoy a Parisian café feel with your pooch. The Essential recently announced its plan to switch locations with Bar La Fête, so enjoy the charming patio area while you can!

9. Ghost Train Brewing Co.

Ghost Train
Ghost Train. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

Calling all lager lovers! Ghost Train Brewing Co. is super dog-friendly, not only on its spacious patios, but inside, too. BONUS: There’s Bingo at the brewery on Wednesdays!

10. Good People Brewing Company

Outdoor dining in Birmingham at Good People Brewing Company
Popular photo op for pups. (Good People Brewing Company / Facebook)
Good People Brewing Company outdoor dining in Birmingham
Hard work earns a hard nap. (Good People Brewing Company / Facebook)

Another amazing local brewery—Good People Brewing. You can find more dog pictures under the hashtag #GoodPeoplePets.

11. Slice

Smiling dog at Slice outdoor dining in Birmingham
All dressed up for Slice. (Slice / Facebook)
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Daydreaming of pizza. (Slice / Facebook)

Slice has a great outdoor dining setup and it’s the ideal spot to people watch with your pet.

12. Melt

MELT Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]
Happy smile. (Melt / Instagram)

Doris the English Bulldog was named a winner of Early Time’s 2020 “All American Dog” contest.

13. Cahaba Brewing Company

Pet pig at Cahaba Brewing Company outdoor dining in Birmingham
I hope I get to meet this pig in person. (Cahaba Brewing Company / Facebook)
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Otis can’t wait for Barktoberfest! (Cahaba Brewing Company)

Cahaba Brewing Company’s outdoor dining area shows love to all dogs, but did you know they love pet pigs, too?

14. La Paz

La Paz's outdoor dining in Birmingham
Dogs have the best smiles. (La Paz / Facebook
Outdoor dining in Birmingham at La Paz
Waiting patiently for the queso to arrive. (La Paz / Facebook)

La Paz has two spots for outdoor dining in Birmingham for a dinner date with your pet.

15. Hop City Beer and Wine

Outdoor dining in Birmingham
Just a sample of the dogs you can find at Hop City Beer and Wine. (Hop City Beer and Wine / Facebook)

Last time I was at Hop City Beer and Wine, I saw at least six dogs, all friendly with wagging tails and tongues.

16. Back Forty Beer Company

Back Forty Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]
Woof Wall famous. (Back Forty Beer Company / Facebook)
Coopers Back Forty Dinner with the dogs: 16 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]
Good beer + good dogs = good day. (Back Forty Beer Company / Facebook)

Wednesdays are Woof Day at Back Forty Beer Company. Get your pup’s photo taken and have it added to the Woof Wall featuring Back Forty Beer’s many pet visitors.

For cat lovers,

Gatos and Beans

Gatos and Beans
I’d spend all my money at this taco truck. (Gatos and Beans / Facebook)
Birmingham, gatos and beans
Show some love for the cats. (Gatos and Beans / Instagram)

For those who prefer cats, Gatos and Beans lets you sip warm drinks and play with cats. Plus, all the cats are up for adoption, so you can get a coffee and a cat to go… that’s adorable!

Contributors to this guide include Cheyenne Trujillo + Grace Brindley

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