Hear the good news about Alabama’s new pet dog bill? Read more to find fifteen spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham that are pet friendly. Cat lovers, don’t feel left out. You can go pet kitties at Birmingham’s cat café
1. The Filling Station
![The Filling Station Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-Filling-Station.png?resize=655%2C800&ssl=1 "Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS] 2")
Such a photogenic dog. Photo via The Filling Station’s Facebook 
Chessin’ for pizza like this dog. Photo via The Filling Station’s Facebook
The Filling Station has a special on Thursdays called Paws on the Patio where bringing your dog gets you a free appetizer. I’d go just to see all the dogs.
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
- Location: 5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
2. Black Market Bar and Grill
Black Market Bar and Grill has an Instagram dedicated solely to the dogs that stop by their outdoor dining in Birmingham.
- Hours: Monday 3PM-2AM | Tuesday-Sunday 11-2AM
- Locations: Colonnade: 3411 Colonnade Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243 | 5 Points: 1035 20th St S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call Colonnade | Call 5 Points
3. FoodBar
Throwback to dogs, drinks and sunshine in 2014. Photo via FoodBar’s Facebook 
Owner George loves dogs, especially Pig. Photo via FoodBar’s Facebook
FoodBar is happy to host your dog; they even celebrated Pig the Unusual Dog’s birthday.
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5-10PM
- Location: 3156 Heights Village, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
4. Five
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Pup party at FIVE. Photo via FIVE’s Facebook
Just picture it: jazz brunch with your dog on the weekend. Now make it happen.
- Hours: Diner: Tuesday-Sunday 5-9PM | Brunch: Saturday-Sunday 10AM-3PM
- Location: 744 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
5. Avondale Brewing Company
Merch so your dog can rep their love for Avondale Brewing Co. Photo via Avondale Brewing Company’s Facebook 
Making friends at Avondale Brewing Company. Photo via Avondale Brewing Company’s Facebook
Avondale Brewing is all about the pups. They even sell Avondale travel bowls, leashes and collars.
- Hours: Sunday-Wednesday 12-10PM | Thursday 12-11PM | Friday-Saturday 12PM-12AM
- Location: 201 41st St S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
6. Moe’s BBQ
Moe’s BBQ has great food, live music and a large outdoor dining area to relax with your dog.
- Locations: Check the website for your nearest location and hours.
- Contact: Website | Lakeview Facebook | Hoover Facebook | Vestavia Facebook | Lakeview Instagram | Hoover Instagram | Vestavia Instagram
7. Rojo
Such a gorgeous dog. Photo via Rojo’s Facebook ![rojo dog Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/rojo-dog.png?resize=944%2C1260&ssl=1 "Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS] 12")
Rojo is great all the time, especially on a nice day. Photo via Rojo’s Facebook
While pets are not allowed on the patio, their outdoor seating is spacious enough for dogs to visit. Plus, there is great park right across the street so you can grab your food to-go and picnic at the park.
- Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-9PM | Brunch Saturday-Sunday 11AM-3PM
- Location: 2921 Highland Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
8. Tip Top Grill
![TipTopGrill 2 Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/TipTopGrill-2.jpg?resize=1400%2C933&ssl=1 "Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS] 13")
Pretty days look even prettier at Tip Top Grill. Photo via Tip Top Grill’s Facebook 
Seriously one of the best views. Photo via Tip Top Grill’s Facebook
Tip Top Grill has a great view and is one of the most spacious spots for outdoor dining in Birmingham. All you need to do is bring your dog.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:30AM-3PM
- Location: 588 Shades Crest Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
- Contact: Facebook | Instagram | Call
9. Good People Brewing Company
Popular photo op for pups. Photo via Good People Brewing Company’s Facebook 
Hard work earns a hard nap. Photo via Good People Brewing Company’s Facebook
You can find more dog pictures under their hashtag #GoodPeoplePets.
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 12-10PM | Thursday-Saturday 12PM-12AM | Sunday 12-8PM
- Location: 114 14th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
10. Slice
All dressed up for Slice. Photo via Slice’s Facebook ![slice birmingham Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/slice-birmingham.jpg?resize=1080%2C1350&ssl=1 "Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS] 18")
Daydreaming of pizza. Photo via Slice’s Facebook
Slice has a great outdoor dining set up and it’s the ideal spot to people watch with your pet.
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
- Locations: Lakeview: 725 29th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233 | Vestavia: 3104 Timberlake Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call Lakeview | Call Vestavia
11. Melt
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Happy smile. Photo via Melt’s Instagram 
Level up your pet’s influencer status with Melt’s mural. Photo via Cal & Caddie (@callawayandhiscaddie) on Instagram
Melt server Drew’s pet Doris the English Bulldog was named a winner of Early Time’s 2020 “All American Dog” contest.
- Hours: Avondale: Wednesday 11AM-2PM, 5-8PM | Thursday-Saturday 11AM-2PM, 5PM-Close | Hoover: Monday-Sunday 10:30AM-9PM
- Location: Avondale: 4105 4th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222 | Hoover: 5219 Peridot Place, Suite 3, Hoover, AL 35244
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call Avondale | Call Hoover
12. Cahaba Brewing Company
I hope I get to meet this pig in person. Photo via Cahaba Brewing Company’s Facebook 
Otis can’t wait for Barktoberfest! Photo via Cahaba Brewing Company
Cahaba Brewing Company’s outdoor dining area shows love to all dogs, but did you know they love pet pigs, too?
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 3-10PM | Friday-Saturday 12-10PM | Sunday 12-8PM
- Location: 4500 5th Ave S, Building C, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
13. La Paz
Dogs have the best smiles. Photo via La Paz’s Facebook 
Waiting patiently for the queso to arrive. Photo via La Paz’s Facebook
La Paz has two spots for outdoor dining in Birmingham for a dinner date with your pet.
- Hours: Crestline: Monday-Sunday 11AM-9PM| Mt. Laurel: Tuesday-Thursday 4-9PM | Friday-Sunday 11AM-9PM
- Locations: Crestline: 99 Euclid Ave, Birmingham, AL 35213 | Mt. Laurel: 3 Mt. Laurel Ave, Birmingham, AL 35242
- Contact: Website | Crestline Facebook | Mt. Laurel Facebook | Crestline Instagram | Mt. Laurel Instagram | Call Crestline | Call Mt. Laurel
14. Hop City Beer and Wine
Last time I was at Hop City Beer and Wine, I saw at least six dogs and a woman going around petting all of them.
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-9PM | Sunday 12-6PM
- Location: 2924 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
15. Back Forty Beer Company
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Woof Wall famous. Photo via Back Forty Beer Company’s Facebook ![Coopers Back Forty Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS]](https://i0.wp.com/bhamnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Coopers-Back-Forty.jpg?resize=1400%2C1867&ssl=1 "Dinner with the dogs: 15 spots with outdoor dining in Birmingham [CUTE DOG PHOTOS] 27")
Good beer + good dogs = good day. Photo via Back Forty Beer Company’s Facebook
Wednesdays are Woof Day at Back Forty Beer Company. Get your pup’s photo taken and have it added to the Woof Wall with all the other Back Forty Beer Company’s pet visitors.
- Hours: Sunday 11AM-8PM | Monday, Wednesday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
- Location: 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35222
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
For cat lovers,
Gatos and Beans
I’d spend all my money at this taco truck. Photo via Gatos and Beans’ Facebook 
Show some love for the cats. Photo via Gatos and Bean’s Instagram
For anyone with a cat preference, Gatos and Beans lets you sip on warm drink and play with cats. Plus, all the cats are up for adoption, so you can get a coffee and a cat to go.
- Hours: Monday 4-7PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-7PM | Sunday 12-6PM
- Location: 4348 3rd Court S, Birmingham Al 35222
- Contact: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Call
