Welcome to Dunedin, FL, the Ultimate Pup Paradise!
The charming waterfront village of Dunedin is so doggone dog-friendly it’s known as “Dog-edin” by visitors and locals alike. Conveniently located just 40 minutes from Tampa, 30-35 minutes from downtown St. Petersburg and only 10 minutes from Clearwater, Dunedin is truly a paradise for dog lovers, with dozens of dog-friendly restaurants, bars, breweries and unique shops.
With so many pawsome options, how do you decide where to visit with your four-legged best friend? No worries! Jet Set Pets has sniffed out the best spots for you and your furry co-pilots.
That’s right, we’ve fetched the best that Dunedin has to offer, so read on!
Pawsome Dog-Friendly Bars and Restaurants in Dunedin
Dunedin’s delights include a wide variety of restaurants with dog-friendly outdoor seating.
Dog Pub Social
1260 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Dunedin’s first off-leash dog park and bar concept, Dog Pub Social is practically a pup’s paradise. A Pooch Pass gives your four-legged fur-iend access to fenced play areas complete with toys, playground equipment, puppy pools and artificial turf, while hoomans can enjoy cocktails, local brews, wine, mocktails and food. Dog Pub Social also hosts breed meetups, rescue events, fundraisers, live music and other dog-centric happenings, making it a fun place to play, socialize and meet fellow dog lovers.
The Flyin’ Bulldog
828 Highland Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Super pup-friendly, The Flyin’ Bulldog serves up chef-inspired sandwiches, hotdogs and sides in a laid-back outdoor setting. Your four-legged dining compawnion is welcome to join in the spacious dog-friendly outdoor area, where ample shade from the surrounding trees makes it a pawticularly pleasant spot for pups and their people.
Lucky Lobster Co
941 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Seafood-loving pet pawrents, this one’s for you. Lucky Lobster Co. serves up casual seafood dishes and a raw bar in a contemporary setting with a sleek bar and covered patio. The restaurant also backs up to the Pinellas Trail, making it a convenient spot to stop with your adventure buddy after getting some miles in. Grab a table on the pawtio and enjoy some fresh coastal fare.
Hog Island Fish Camp
900 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698
Chef-owned and operated, rustic Hog Island Fish Camp features locally caught seafood, with pups welcome on the spacious patio. Even more exciting? Hog Island Fish Camp offers a Dog-Friendly Menu with special culinary options for canines including grilled, unseasoned chicken, a Quarter Hounder, bacon, and a Hot Diggity Dog.
Olde Bay Café
51 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
From the same chef-owners as Hog Island Fish Camp, the waterfront Olde Bay Café occupies an enviable spot at the foot of Main Street, surrounded by marina views and Edgewater Park. The covered decks are dog-friendly; the vibe is fish-shack-casual; and the seafood is both fresh and delicious!
Happy’s Bayou Bites
431 Skinner Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
In the mood for Cajun food? Not far from the hustle-bustle of Main Street, but also a world away, a visit to Happy’s Bayou Bites transports you to Louisiana back country. Protected from the road by a fence, the rustic, timber-clad seafood shack has plenty of casual, covered, dog-friendly outdoor seating options. Don’t miss the Po’ Boys and gator bites!
Carvor’s Fish House
907 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
In the mood for a laid-back, casual fish house with oodles of covered, dog-friendly patio seating? Stop by Carvor’s Fish House for lunch (or an early dinner – Carvor’s closes at 5pm on weekdays and 4pm on weekends).
The Dunedin Smokehouse
471 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Sometimes you don’t just want barbecue, you need barbecue, and when the craving strikes, The Dunedin Smokehouse is an excellent choice for dog-friendly dining in Dunedin. A frequent “Best of the Bay” winner (including accolades for their amazing mac & cheese), the Dunedin Smokehouse rewards you with a large, dog-friendly patio facing vibrant Main Street. With twelve TVs, a handful of which face the patio, the Smokehouse is also a great place to catch a game with your furry friend.
The Living Room on Main
487 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
The Living Room on Main is a beloved spot that stands out for its inviting atmosphere, eclectic global-inspired menu, and strong sense of community. A major highlight is the restaurant’s expansive, dog-friendly patio, with covered seating available. Not only are dogs welcome, but canine companions have their own dog-friendly menu, making it a go-to for pet owners who want to dine out with their furry friends.
Bon Appétit Restaurant
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698
Craving a more upscale dining experience? Situated at the end of Main Street and seemingly surrounded by water, the celebrated, award-winning Bon Appétit Restaurant is a Dunedin legend, serving fresh, delicious seafood since 1976. But will your pampered pooch be happy with your choice? Absolutely! Bon Appétit has a spacious, covered outdoor patio for memorable alfresco dining with your four-legged best friend.
Clear Sky Draught Haus
680 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Dog-friendly Clear Sky Draught Haus offers something for just about everybody. The popular gastropub is food-focused, with an extensive menu offering many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Libations include domestic, import and craft beers, ciders and seltzers, and a full array of hard liquor (including some impressive small-batch bourbons). You and your furry friend will discover plenty of covered outdoor seating, with a festive vibe.
Wild Iris Café
434 Virginia Ln, Dunedin, FL 34698
Featuring a sensational, protected, dog-friendly porch, Wild Iris Café is prized for its cozy, homey setting in a renovated cottage nestled in the shadow of grand live oaks. Open for breakfast and lunch (but not dinner), Wild Iris Café focuses on made-from-scratch comfort cuisine including an assortment of specialty benedicts featuring home-made lemon hollandaise.
The Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar
516 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698
The sign says “A Lei’d Back Hawaiian Café & Tiki Bar” and that perfectly captures both the spirit and vibe at the Honu Restaurant. In addition to terrific, traditional Polynesian cuisine, you’ll be intoxicated by the classic Tiki cocktails which include two “Volcano Bowls” suitable for multiple drinkers. Plenty of dog-friendly, covered seating awaits you as well as a special menu just for canines (on which you’ll find grilled chicken, a beef burger, and unique peanut butter & carrot muffin).
Mangos & Marley
506 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
On Main Street in the heart of it all, family-owned Mangos & Marley not only serves up delicious coastal-inspired cuisine ranging from crab cakes to ropa nueva to a variety of delicious bowls, it arguably has the most inspired selection of craft beer in Dunedin. Dining with your doggo? You’ll find a couple of covered, dog-friendly tables on the sidewalk outside the front door.
The Patio Lounge
949 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Grab your pup and settle in for drinks at The Patio Lounge, a laid-back Dunedin hangout with outdoor seating and a great selection of cocktails. The property backs up to the Pinellas Trail, making it an easy stop after a walk or bike ride with your adventure buddy. The Patio Lounge also occasionally hosts dog-centric events, including rescue adoption events, so keep an eye on the calendar for a chance to enjoy a drink while helping a pup find a forever home.
Rosie’s Tavern of Dunedin
730 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698
Rosie’s relaxed, comfortable patio is dog-friendly and beer-loving humans will appreciate the 20 beers on tap. How dog-friendly is this wonderful little pub? When you visit, note the dog silhouette in the tavern’s logo, not to mention the dog photo gallery on the wall right inside the front door. Rosie’s Tavern gets two paws up.
Paws & Pints: Dog-Friendly Breweries in Dunedin
Dunedin has a well-known, award-winning and vibrant craft beer scene in a very walkable area, and most, if not all, of the beer emporiums cater to dogs (and their suds-loving humans, of course).
Here’s a list of our favorite dog-friendly breweries in Dunedin:
Dunedin Brewery
937 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
The OG of craft beer not only in Dunedin but also the entire Sunshine State, Dunedin Brewery is the oldest micro-brewery in Florida, serving a wide selection of award-winning ales & lagers. Try one of the Brewery’s three most popular beers (Apricot Peach Ale, American Classic IPA, or Air) or perhaps sample a one-off by their talented brewmasters. You and your pup will find plenty of outdoor seating, both in the sunshine and the shade, with fans to keep everyone cool.
HOB Brewing Co.
931 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Ginormously spacious, with a massive outdoor patio and recreation area, HOB Brewing Co. is both family-friendly and dog-friendly, and the owners are seriously serious about their beer. HOB’s award-winning brews include Cool Cucumber IPA, Peanut Butter Blonde, and Monty Python And the Holy Pale. Hot day? No worries, plenty of HOB’s dog-friendly seating is covered and cooled by fans.
Woodwright Brewing Company
985 Douglas Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
With a committed focus on clean, authentic German-style beers, Woodright Brewing Company says it best on their website: “There no extracts or craziness with our beer. We aren’t adding any fruit, sawdust or glitter to our beers. Many of our recipes adhere to the German purity laws that were introduced in 1516 by Duke Wilhelm IV of Bavaria.” Woodright Brewing Company has plenty of covered, dog-friendly seating in multiple areas, including a super-fun beer garden. Plus, pups are allowed inside. The brewery also hosts a lot of events, from movie nights to live music.
7venth Sun Brewing Company
1012 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698
Beer lovers rejoice at 7venth Sun Brewing Company. Inspired by 19th century Professor Fritz Briem and Schlossbrauerei Au’s Berliner Weisse, 7venth Sun is beloved for its tart, crisp, and refreshing beer. In addition to dog-friendly tables in front, on the side of the brewery away from the road you’ll find covered, dog-friendly seating where you and your best furry friend can relax and enjoy 7venth Sun’s excellent offerings (including cold H2O for your thirsty pooch).
Cueni Brewing Co.
945 Huntley Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Cueni Brewing Co. warmly welcomes canine customers on their patio, which features several areas covered with canopies. Refreshing, innovative beer options include Die Goldene Katze, a Kolsch that combines the best elements of a lager and an ale, and There Gose My Pickle, a unique dill pickle Gose.
Dunedin House of Beer
927 Broadway, Dunedin, FL 34698
Interested in trying craft beers from multiple breweries while sitting comfortably on a dog-friendly patio? The Dunedin House of Beer should be on your list! The DHOB tempts you with 43 taps, including twelve house brews (from HOB Brewing Company), along with a professionally curated assortment of local, domestic and import beer, three nitro lines for beer nerds, a refreshing hard seltzer and two hard ciders.
Caledonia Brewing
587 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Proudly fronting Main Street in downtown Dunedin, Caledonia Brewing occupies the old Dunedin Times Building, built in 1925 and the home of Dunedin’s first newspaper. Dog-friendly seating is available on Caledonia’s covered outdoor patio. Caledonia Brewing’s excellent selection of beers include El Diablo Caliente, a spicy Mexican lager, and Rat Arsed, Caledonia’s infamous Scotch ale that weighs in at 9.6% ABV!
Unleash the Fun at Dunedin’s Parks & Beaches
Okay, so you and your four-legged best friend have wandered the social streets of Dunedin. You’ve enjoyed lunch on a pet-friendly patio and sampled a cold lager at one of Dunedin’s many dog-friendly breweries. What’s next? Your doggo might need to stretch their legs, and fortunately you have a handful of exciting options nearby.
Honeymoon Island State Park
#1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin FL 34698
Located just five miles from downtown Dunedin and one of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island State Park features more than four miles of beaches, including one wonderful stretch of white sand that welcomes leashed dogs. But that’s not all. The popular park also has a dog-friendly 2.5 mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. Honeymoon Island State Park is quite wild, so be sure to bring plenty of water, sunscreen and waste bags.
Hammock Park
1900 San Mateo Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698
Just two miles from downtown Dunedin, Hammock Park’s 90 acres offer dogs and their humans five miles of nature trails and boardwalks, five picnic pavilions, an observation platform, a treehouse-themed playground area, restrooms, and a butterfly garden. In designated areas, off-leash dog walking is allowed during specific hours: 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM. Please pay close attention to the signs and be sure to leash your happy pooch during all other hours.
Achieva Paw Park
1659 Achieva Way, Dunedin, FL 34698
You say your energetic pup needs off-leash exercise? You’re in luck. Just two miles east of downtown, the City of Dunedin and Achieva Credit Union partnered to provide an exciting dog park that features separate areas for large and small dogs. Both areas are fully fenced and include agility equipment, a tunnel, wash stations, benches, waste bag stations, and picnic tables. Achieva Paw Park also offers plenty of shade, making it a great place to enjoy a day out with your furry family members.
The Pinellas Trail
Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail, Dunedin, FL 34698
The 45 mile long Pinellas Trail passes directly through the heart of downtown Dunedin, offering a scenic and accessible way to explore the city with your leashed dog. The paved trail (originally a railroad line) extends from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg and is a popular destination for walkers, bikers, skaters, and joggers.
Grrreat Dog Friendly Hotels in Dunedin
As you’ve surely realized, dog-friendly Dunedin has a lot to offer, and you might not be able to see and do everything you’d like in just one day. (And after visiting the town’s dog-friendly breweries, you might not want to drive home!) The good news is that “Dog-edin” has several comfortable dog-friendly hotels.
Best Western Plus Yacht Harbor
150 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698
Your dedicated Jet Set Pets team has an office in nearby Saint Petersburg, and when we recently explored dog-friendly Dunedin, we decided to stay the night at the wonderful Best Western Plus Yacht Harbor Inn. Perfectly situated at the end of Main Street, the dog-friendly hotel is not only waterfront but an easy walk to just about every restaurant and brewery featured in this guide to dog-friendly Dunedin. Pets are allowed in the hotel’s pet-friendly rooms, up to 2 dogs per room with an 80-pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc.) may be accepted at the hotel’s discretion. The pet rate is $30 per day with a $150 per week maximum.
Grant Street Inn
418 Grant St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Dunedin has welcomed a new pet-friendly place to stay! Grant Street Inn, part of the Ascend Collection, offers 22 pet-friendly rooms and suites designed with elegant style, modern touches and a coastal feel. Whether you’re in town for a getaway, a little business or simply some time soaking up the local scene, it’s an inviting home base when looking to explore Dunedin with your fur baby.
Hampton Inn Dunedin
2641 Michael Pl, Dunedin, FL 34698
Just across the causeway from Honeymoon Island State Park, and only three miles from downtown Dunedin, Hampton Inn Dunedin welcomes pets up to 75 pounds with a one-time fee of $75. If you plan on spending a lot of time at the popular state park, this just might be the hotel for you.
Shop & Groom with Your Pup in Dunedin
No surprise, dog-friendly Dunedin offers quite a few shops catering to your favorite furry family members.
Bark Avenue of Dunedin – 362 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming – 818 Highland Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698
Dunedin Pet Supply & Grooming – 1045 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698
My Natural Pet – 1208 County Rd 1, Dunedin, FL 34698
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