We’ve got your summer 2022 list of patios the whole family can enjoy, including the furry family members. Head out to these local patios with the kids and pup in tow to enjoy the summer sunshine. Organized by neighborhood for your convenience.
For The Kids
Uptown
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
Multiple locations
What to expect: This tried and true Charlotte favorite offers covered and uncovered patio offerings at their locations, along with kids eat free options on various nights.
South End
Leroy Fox
1616 Camden Rd Suite 150, 705 S Sharon Amity Road
What to expect: Take the whole family to Leroy Fox in South End or Cotswold, where southern dishes are all the rave. Kids will love the mac & cheese, fried chicken, and grilled cheese.
Mac’s Speedshop
2511 South Blvd.
What to expect: The patio at Mac’s is large and friendly, perfect for the whole family.
SouthPark
800° Woodfired Kitchen
6815 Phillips Pl Ct.
What to expect: Have a pizza lover at home? Then this is the place to be. Grab a spot on their patio in Phillips Place and watch the kids devour woodfired pizza as you sip on cocktails from Bar One Lounge.
Rooster’s Kitchen (SouthPark)
6601 Carnegie Blvd.
What to expect: A great option for families celebrating a special night out. While mom and dad enjoy the family-style chef’s offerings, kids can enjoy a special menu just for them. Sit on the back terrace for this view.
Harpers SouthPark
6518 Fairview Road
What to expect: At Harper’s, expect items from the menu that the whole family will enjoy. Soak in the sunlight with the kids for lunch or dinner on their refreshed patio.
Village Tavern
Corner of Barclay Downs and Morrison Blvd. 4201 Congress St.
What to expect: A restaurant interior that is clubby and tavern-like, with an expansive patio that offers dozens of tables to enjoy our sunny southern days.
Rusty Bucket
4810 Ashley Park Ln.
What to expect: A kid-friendly patio open year-round.
Park Road
Midwood Smokehouse
Multiple locations in Charlotte & Lake Norman
What to expect: All four locations offer kid-friendly fare in a relaxed atmosphere for the whole family to enjoy. Kid’s menu options include chicken tenders, cheeseburger slider or a BBQ pulled pork sandwich, served with a side and kid’s drink. Don’t forget about dessert, like the Campfire Blondie, or Nutty Pecan Cobbler.
Cantina 1511
4271 Park Road
What to expect: If Tex-Mex is your craving, Cantina 1511’s patio is easy & convenient in PRSC. Authentic, chef-inspired Mexican cuisine with locations in Toringdon Circle, Park Road Shopping Center, and Mooresville.
The Flying Biscuit
4241 Park Road, 7930 Rea Road
What to expect: A kid’s paradise! Kids can order from a special kids menu that double as a coloring sheet and word-finder game while dining on patios at both Charlotte locations.
Dilworth & Eastover
JJ’s Red Hots
1514 East Blvd.
What to expect: Plenty of hot dog choices, picnic tables and a rooftop patio. If your little one hasn’t ventured out into JJ’s full menu of delicious and unique toppings, pick from the kid’s menu.
Fat Cat Burgers + Bakeshop
2410 Park Road
What to expect: Grab the kids and head to Fat Cat Burgers + Bakeshop for fresh, handcrafted donuts, burgers, fried chicken, salads and more.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
Multiple locations
What to expect: Endless options for burger and fry combinations, topped off with hands-on milkshakes. Build-your-own options make this area favorite popular for adults and kids alike. Enjoy your creation on their sunny patio.
RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila
715 Providence Road
What to expect: Taco Tuesdays are complete at Ruru’s Taco’s and Tequila. Sit out on their sunny patio as you enjoy unique taco creations with the kids and sip on an ice-cold margarita.
Plaza Midwood
Yafo Kitchen
1331 Central Ave #101
What to expect: A fast, casual, Middle East street food concept with high standards. The best pair to that? Patio seating.
Ballantyne
Big View Diner
16637 Lancaster Hwy.
What to expect: A menu with something for everyone, including even the pickiest eaters. The experience isn’t complete without hanging out on the patio with your favorite dish and dessert in hand.
University City
Ninety’s Ice Cream & Sandwiches
9009 J M Keynes Dr.
What to expect: Expect the kids to ask for dessert! Ninety’s has a full menu of hot and cold sandwiches and salads available at their deli. After lunch, grab a colorful and unique sweet treat – we’re talking milkshakes, ice cream sandwiches, or classic scoops with a twist – to enjoy on the patio.
Beyond
The Waterman Fish Bar LKN
9615 Bailey Rd, Cornelius
What to expect: Oysters, delicious drinks, and a kid-friendly atmosphere with corn hole and space for kids to play on the patio.
Verde Mexican Nuevo Latin Fusion
9818 Gilead Road, Huntersville
What to expect: Enjoy the sunny patio while the little ones munch on kid-friendly fare, from quesadillas to mac-and-cheese.
For The Pups
Uptown
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
920 Hamilton St.
What to expect: A spacious patio for you and your pup to hang out year-round and watch the game. There are plenty of drinks for humans and space for pups to relax and mingle.
Legion Brewing
Locations in West Morehead, Plaza Midwood, & SouthPark
What to expect: Visit Legion Brewing’s newest location in West Morehead where you’ll find a courtyard beer garden, International street food, and Legion’s full beer lineup. Oh, and dogs are welcome on the patio to make your visit even better.
South End
Gilde Brewery
3530 Dewitt Ln.
What to expect: A one-of-a-kind German taproom and biergarten. Gilde recently opened their second location in Charlotte, with their first in Hannover, Germany. Plan on having traditional German lagers, Kolschs, and more along with authentic German cuisines such as pretzels and schnitzels. Also, their patio is dog-friendly, so the whole group can join in on the fun.
Angry Ale’s
1518 Montford Dr.
What to expect: A Charlotte favorite that you and your pup are sure to love. Watch the game, grab a drink, and devour a bucket of wings as your dog mingles on their pup-friendly patio.
10 Park Lanes
1700 Montford Dr.
What to expect: An unexpectedly large wraparound patio complete with games, perfect for humans and dogs alike.
Seoul Food Meat Company
1400 S Church St.
What to expect: The patio at Seoul Food isn’t just an adult playground, it’s a dog one too! Your pup can run around in the gated dog park and play area while you grab a frozen cocktail in lively South End.
Charlotte Beer Garden
1300 S Tryon St.
What to expect: A spacious patio that the pups are sure to love. Not only is Charlotte Beer Garden a perfect spot to discover a new beer favorite (they have more than 400 brews on tap), but it’s also great for pups. Their first-floor patio is dog-friendly.
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St.
What to expect: All pups are welcome at Sycamore Brewing, where their grassy and paved patio welcomes our four-legged friends.
The Suffolk Punch
2911 Griffith St.
What to expect: The patio is where to be in this South End favorite. Bring along your furry friend for a relaxed summer evening filled with brews and eats from their scratch kitchen.
Shake Shack
1930 Camden Road, 1605 E Woodlawn Road, 9824 Rea Road
What to expect: Expect to share some fries with your furry friend on Shake Shack’s patio, where there are water bowls and even ice cream for the pups.
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey Road
What to expect: This LoSo brewery offers multiple dog-friendly spaces where you can enjoy beer and a full food menu.
Common Market South End
235 W. Tremont Street Suite 103
What to expect: A popular hangout spot for people and furry friends, Common Market’s huge patio is the perfect place to gather for beer or your favorite deli creation. Check their page for updates on live music nights.
SouthPark
The Cowfish
4310 Sharon Road
What to expect: Sushi and a burger bar all in one. Take the kids and the pup outside on the patio and enjoy a kids menu that serves double-duty as a coloring sheet with games. What’s on the menu? Kids bento boxes and mini-burgers, served with two sides.
Bulla Gastrobar
4310 Sharon Road
What to expect: Spacious, open year-round, and dog-friendly. Enjoy tapas-style plates and drinks inspired from Spain.
NoDa
NoDa Brewing Company
2921 N Tryon St.
What to expect: NoDa is a great, dog-friendly place to grab a brew. Grab the pups and head down for a pint and live music
JackBeagle’s
3213 N Davidson St.
What to expect: Grab a beer and head to the back patio with your pup to mingle. Don’t forget to order some pub fare, like their almost-famous Mac-and-cheese.
Optimist Hall
1115 N. Brevard St.
What to expect: Order from your favorite food stall (there’s a lot to choose from!) then grab a table outside on the bright and sunny patio with the whole family, even the furry one’s. Kids options include sweet and savory empanadas, wood-fired pizza, gelato and more.
el Thrifty
1115 N Brevard St. Suite #100
What to expect: Mexican-inspired cantina, fun games, and trendy craft cocktails make this spot a go-to this summer. Let the dogs tag along to mingle on this cozy patio.
Billy Sunday
1115 N Brevard Street UNIT 1 (Optimist Hall)
What to expect: Downstairs from Optimist Hall is Billy Sunday, where you can find curated cocktails and vintage spirits along with a spacious covered patio, perfect for the pups.
The Goodyear House
3032 N Davidson St.
What to expect: A patio lover’s dream. Perfect for spring nights with the furry family members, the courtyard patio has its own bar and seating centered around a stunning holly tree.
Rosie’s Wine Garden
940 N Davidson St.
What to expect: Strolling the garden with a glass of vino in hand, leash in the other. Relax and enjoy the garden with your dog.
Camp North End
1824 Statesville Ave.
What to expect: Plenty of food stalls and shopping, making Camp North End is a perfect spot to head on the weekends with the pup in tow.
The Dog Bar
3307 N Davidson St.
What to expect: Sip on a drink as your pup enjoys the 100% off-leash patio. The Dog Bar welcomes any breed and size of dog as long as they are vaccinated, well-behaved, and spayed or neutered. Bring your pup to mingle as you relax with a brew in hand.
Dilworth
Kid Cashew
1608 East Blvd.
What to expect: Dogs are welcome on the lively patio at Kid Cashew. Bring them to people-watch along East Boulevard while you enjoy delicious Mediterranean food and daily specials.
Inizio Pizza Napoletana
Multiple locations in Charlotte
What to expect: Inizio has a soft spot for man’s best friend. Bring them to your next family or date night dinner on the patio.
Plaza Midwood
Southern Strain Brewing
1800 Central Ave A1
What to expect: This Concord-based brewery opened its second location in Plaza Midwood earlier this year. Bring the pups to their spacious, open patio where they can enjoy the sunshine as you sip on some local brews. Join Southern Strain every Thursday for Yappy Hour, where 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. is dedicated to our four-legged friends. Expect tasty dog treats and accessories made by local vendors.
Pinhouse
2306 Central Ave
What to expect: There’s no need to leave your pup at home when heading out for an evening of fun. With 72 self-serve taps of wine, beer, and cider along with duckpin bowling and a spacious outdoor patio with games, you and your furry friend are sure to have a blast.
Hattie’s Tap & Tavern
2918 The Plaza
What to expect: Fun for both you and your pup. Hattie’s is a very dog-friendly dive with a plethora of rotating beer options, and games like cornhole and giant Jenga.
Moo & Brew
1300 Central Ave
What to expect: Mouth-watering burgers and beer (as the name suggests) are the perfect complements to a laid-back and dog-friendly patio.
Wesley Heights
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
Locations in Charlotte, Steele Creek, & Lake Norman
What to expect: The name says it all. Lucky Dog’s indoor/outdoor offleash playground for pets pairs perfectly with a bar area for humans. They also offer doggie day care, boarding and baths for your furry friend. Don’t forget to check out their daily drink specials while you’re there.
West Charlotte
Piedmont Social House
2135 Ayrsley Town Blvd STE C
What to expect: With kid’s menu options like mini corn dog bites and an ice cream wafflewich for dessert, Piedmont Social House is a great outdoor spot for kids, adults, and even your furry friends. Grab a bite to eat on their lively patio then head inside with the kiddos for bowling and games.
The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey Rd.
What to expect: Humans and dogs love visiting OMB to enjoy their sprawling outdoor beer garden.
Beyond
Hello, Sailor
20210 Henderson Road, Cornelius
What to expect: Handcrafted cocktails and the sunny waterfront location make this spot a favorite for humans and pups alike. Relax at the lake without leaving your dog behind as their lower patio is 100% pup-friendly.
Cabarrus Brewing Company
329 McGill Ave NW, Concord
What to expect: The perfect spot to sit outside and enjoy a fresh local craft brew. Cabarrus has an ever-changing assortment of brews and small-batch beer coming from their 48 taps, along with wine. Grab a pint and head to the patio for food trucks and live music on select nights.
Legal Remedy Brewing
129 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill
What to expect: Leashed dogs are more than welcome on the huge patio at Legal Remedy Brewing. Grab a flight and food from their impressively large menu and enjoy the summer sun.
Farm Haus
9762 Charlotte Hwy, Indian Land, SC
What to expect: Just slightly over the border, this butcher and beer garden sits at the edge of Indian Land, SC. Grab one of their handcrafted sausages and a refreshing cocktail and head to the patio with your pup. Be sure to check out their daily specials and events, like live music on Thursdays and Trivia Tuesdays.
