New Haven

Fort Hale Dog Park

20-24 Fort Hale Park Road,
New Haven, CT 06512
A seldom-used off-leash dog run close to the sound. Let your pooch run in the park, then put his leash on and take a walk on the beach. Open sunrise to sunset.

Edgewood Park Dog Park

Edgewood Avenue,
New Haven, CT 06515
This grassy off-leash dog park has benches and lots of shade trees. You need to bring your own water for your pup. Open sunrise to sunset.

Anna Liffey’s Irish Public

17 Whitney Avenue,
New Haven, CT 06510
203-773-1776
For Irish pub food, both classic and with a twist, you can’t go wrong with Anna Liffey’s. Jameson Whisky Pepper Steak, Bangers & Mash, Guinness Stew, Irish Smoked Salmon BLT, it’s all good. And you can enjoy it with your best friend at your table on their pet-friendly patio. Vegetarian? They’ve got you covered as well with selections like their Portobello Ciabatta and Classic Caesar Salad with artichokes and hearts of palm. And, of course, there is plenty of beer on tap.

The Regal Beagle

422 State Street,
New Haven, CT 06510
203-752-9899
Pet Friendly The Regal Beagle in New Haven, CT
A great place to grab a beer with friends and your pooch at one of the tables in the Regal Beagle’s pet-friendly seating area. Getting hungry? The menu offers lots of great choices for lunch, dinner, and late night munching, including hot sandwiches, Build-Your-Own Burger, pastas, and more. Open Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

New London

Bluff Point Coastal Reserve

New London, CT
860-444-7591
Bluff Point is located along the Connecticut coastline. You can walk from the parking lot to Bluff Point along the Long Island Sound along a wide, level cart road. It's approximately 1.6 miles long. There is a beach along the way Bushy Point Beach but dogs are not permitted from mid-April through mid-September birds nesting . You will also find the Poquonnock River, and your pup can certainly swim there. There are also side trails on the way back to the parking lot that can take almost 4 miles, some of which run along railroad tracks.

Norwalk

Lillian August

Norwalk, CT
203
Lillian August Furniture Stores Danbury, Norwalk and South Norwalk in Connecticut. They welcome you and your pets shopping for furnitures. Coffee and cookies also provided only for you, not for pets . But they are very pet friendly. check out www.LillianAugust.com

Basso Cafe

124 New Canaan Ave.,
Norwalk, CT 6850
203-354 65
Pet Friendly Basso Cafe in Norwalk, CT
Basso Cafe offers a nice menu, wine bar and outdoor patio allows dogs

Ridgefield

Ridgefield Bark Park

Ridgefield, CT 06877
Large, fenced-in grassy areas, with separate parks for large dogs and small dogs. Sponsored in part by petswelcome.com, and a favorite place for petswelcome's CFO, Lola, and newly elected DCI, Charlie. Maintained by ROAR Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue , Charlie's Alma Mater.

Salisbury

Bear Mountain

Salisbury, CT
Pet Friendly Bear Mountain in Salisbury, CT
The highest point in Connecticut, Bear Mountain, not to be confused with New York State's Bear Mountain, is almost 2,316 feet above sea level. It's a good climb for dogs and owners. The return trip along "Paradise Lane Trail" is about 2 miles, but is tricky. If you take the "Undermountain Trail" that will cover a little over 6 miles. There is no admission fee.

Country Bistro

10 Academy Street,
Salisbury, CT 06068
860-435-9420
Pet Friendly Country Bistro in Salisbury, CT
You and your pooch can relax together on the lovely patio of this restaurant located in Connecticut's Litchfield Hills. You can choose from offerings like Grilled Pear and Arugula Salad, Salmon Fillet Wasabi, and a wide selection of burgers and sandwiches, including grilled portobello on ciabatta with caramelized onions and aioli. Or take advantage of their Breakfast All Day--we particularly like the Popover Breakfast Platter, served with scrambled eggs, Black Forest Ham or bacon, and preserves to slather on all those scrumptious popovers. Open Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and Sunday brunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

South Norwalk

Burger Bar & Bistro

60 N. Main St.,
South Norwalk, CT 6854
20385320
Pet Friendly Burger Bar & Bistro in South Norwalk, CT
Enjoy the fresh air and outdoor seating and bring you dog with.

Stamford

Lucky's Classic

209 Bedford Street,
Stamford, CT 6905
20397802
Pet Friendly Lucky's Classic in Stamford, CT
Dogs welcome on the patio

Capriccio Cafe

189 Bedford Street,
Stamford, CT 6901
20335698
Pet Friendly Capriccio Cafe in Stamford, CT
Outdoor patio welcomes pets

West Hartford

Three Bogs Bakery

Farmington Ave.,
West Hartford, CT
Three Dogs Bakery in West Hartford, CT. They can be found on the web at threedogsbakery.com

The Elbow Room

986 Farmington Avenue,
West Hartford, CT 6107
86023661
Pet friendly patio

The Elbow Room

986 Farmington Avenue ,
West Hartford, CT
Outdoor eating with very dog friendly owners who provide water as well as occasional treat for dogs.

West Redding

Lumberyard Pub & Sports Bar

2 Main St.,
West Redding, CT 6896
20354472
Pet Friendly Lumberyard Pub & Sports Bar in West Redding, CT
Outdoor table allow dogs

Westbrook

Edd's Place

Route One,
Westbrook, CT
860468 047
Outside dining, friendly staff, great lobster rolls.

Westport

Shake Shack

1849 Post Road East,
Westport, CT 6880
20368265
Located just off I-95 at Exit 19,Shake Shack has a dog-friendly patio.

Shake Shack

1849 Post Road East,
Westport, CT 6880
20368265
Located just off I-95 at Exit 19,Shake Shack has a dog-friendly patio.

Shake Shack

1849 Post Road East,
Westport, CT 6880
20368265
Pet friendly patio

Wilton

Marly's Bar & Bistro

101 Old Ridgefield Rd.,
Wilton, CT 6897
20383420
Pets Welcome on the patio

Woodbury

John's Cafe

693 Main St S.,
Woodbury, CT 6798
20326301
Pet Friendly John's Cafe in Woodbury, CT
JohnÕs Cafe offers a Bistro-style dining experience featuring fresh, innovative New American dishes that often resonate a Mediterranean flair. Dogs are welcome at the outside tables.

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