Home base may be the only place where you can dine indoors with your dog (thanks, health code), but when the weather is warm, Boston is full of patios where pups are welcome. Whether you're seeking a casual beer or snack or a full meal, there are plenty of spots around town to take your dog for an alfresco dinner—or lunch, or brunch.
Area Four
Kendall Square/South End/Central Square
The original Cambridge location of this wildly popular pizzeria allows dogs, and there's a sizable grassy area near the patio where they can run around and get a little exercise between courses.
Cambridge Brewing Company
Kendall Square
Even if it's raining, you can still drink with your dog at CBC, which boasts a covered patio that attracts Kendall Square denizens and their furry friends by the dozen. Order up a Tall Tale Pale Ale and some Buffalo chicken tenders, and a bowl of water for your buddy.
Coppa
South End
Get your pup some exercise at the off-leash dog area at Peters Park, then unwind with a pizza or bowl of housemade pasta at this nearby enoteca. The patio is open until 10pm, making it the perfect place to share a pitcher of Aperol spritzes on a warm evening.
Itadaki
Back Bay
A Japanese spot with dog-friendly outdoor seating is a rarity, but Itadaki allows visitors to enjoy izakaya fare like ramen, tempura, and "sushi pizza," a deep-fried rice cake topped with sashimi. Bring friends to share the scorpion bowl—and give your dog some extra love.
The Kinsale
Downtown
Adjacent to City Hall Plaza, this Irish pub boasts a seriously huge patio, with 100 seats. Order up a Guinness and truffle tater tots, and kick back with your pup.
The Liberty Hotel's "Yappier Hour"
West End
Every Monday and Wednesday from April through October, Boston dog lovers converge on the backyard of the Liberty Hotel to sip and socialize with their pooches at "Yappier Hour." Dogs receive free treats, while their owners can order up cocktails and bites from the hotel's bar, Clink.
The Salty Pig
Back Bay
Dogs go gaga for the scraps at this palace of pork, where you can order up charcuterie, pizza, and cocktails with a view of the Back Bay bustle. Afterwards, take your pooch for a stroll around Copley.
South End Buttery
South End
With a line of cupcakes named after co-owner Richard Gordon's three dogs and jars of dog biscuits waiting at the door, it's no surprise that this bakery is a favorite with canines and their owners. Park it on the patio, and your pooch might make some new friends.
Trade
South Boston/Waterfront
After a long weekend stroll on the Greenway with your pooch, head to this umbrella-covered 70-seat patio, where you can sip a Last Train to Braintree (mezcal, green chartreuse, pineapple, lime, jalapeño) and enjoy a mushroom-and-fig flatbread.
