Dog Friendly Bars & Pubs in New Jersey

Located in Asbury Park, NJ, a block from the Asbury Park Boardwalk and across the street from The Berkeley Hotel, Kim Marie's offers something for everyone. Fido can enjoy something off the dog menu while sitting beside you on the pet-friendly seasonal outdoor seating. The human menu is full of comfort food, traditional breakfasts, a variety of homemade salads, beef, chicken, pork, seafood entrees and great bar specials.

The marina setting and large outdoor deck make Back Bay Ale House a popular hangout in Atlantic City, NJ. There are 14 dog-friendly tables outside. The menu is bursting with local flavor featuring selections like the Old Bay fries, fried clams, crab cakes, and more. They also serve burgers, sandwiches, and seafood mains. One of their most popular offerings are the Basin Masons - mason jars with creative adult mixed beverages like the Rum Runner or a classic Long Island Iced Tea.

MudHen Brewing Company, located in Wildwood, NJ, is a casual brewpub that serves up a variety of tasty grub along with craft beers. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. Try the southern fried oysters, a MudHen Burger topped with beer-soaked onions, fresh mozzarella, beer cheese, and crispy buttermilk onions, or a shrimp po'boy.

Located at the Atlantic City Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel, dog-friendly Tun Tavern Restaurant & Brewery offers delicious American food and drink in a lively and spacious setting that welcomes dogs at outside tables. A menu chock-full of tasty eats includes cream of crab soup, crispy calamari, Buffalo wings, lobster ravioli, filet mignon, braised St. Louis style ribs, blackened chicken Alfredo, pub burgers, and cheesesteaks. Wash it all down with craft beer, wine, sangria, and classic cocktails. Dogs can join their owners in the deck seating area.

Tasty blend of Irish and American eats, including mini cheeseburgers, chili, thin crust pizza, shepherd's pie, and corned beef and cabbage. Outdoor seating area is dog friendly.

Old Town Pub is a dog-friendly restaurant in Bordentown, NJ, where Fido is welcome at an outdoor table. They have a total of 50 rotating taps that highlight local craft beers and wines. The scratch-made menu elevates traditional pub fare with standout dishes like cheesesteak eggrolls, shrimp tacos, lobster mac and cheese, and their signature 10 oz. three-meat-blend burgers.

Second Half on Main, located in Denville, NJ, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables. With a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like French onion soup, blackened salmon cake sliders, and indulgent burgers such as the Burgundy and Texas Burgers, the pub-level food is paired with a well-stocked bar offering craft beers, cocktails, and coffee.

Barnsboro Inn, located in Sewell, NJ, is a casual joint serving up delicious tavern fare. Choose from menu options including starters, raw bar, shellfish, salads, soups, tacos, quesadillas, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, chicken, barbecue, steak, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their ten pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold craft beer and an order of the Cajun Calamari - lightly breaded and fried calamari and hot pepper rings sprinkled with Cajun spice and chopped tomatoes, served with a side of chipotle mayo for dipping. Next, chow down on the Roman Burger topped with marinated roasted peppers, provolone, and basil mayo on a ciabatta roll. Or go for the Stuffed Flounder, stuffed with super lump crab imperial and topped with a garlic parmesan crust. Barnsboro Inn is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday through Saturday from 11am to 11pm, and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.

Brady's at the Station in Ramsey, NJ, is an Irish and American pub with four dog-friendly tables on the downstairs patio. The food options are plentiful with traditional Irish bites like corned beef and cabbage or shepherd's pie. Seafood, burgers, wraps, and pasta also feature giving diners plenty of choice. To drink, they offer draft and bottled beer, wine, and martinis. Weekend brunch is also served.

J G Cook's Carolina Blue, located in Pitman, NJ, is a dog friendly, contemporary bar and restaurant where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Their menu features upmarket New American cuisine, including BBQ and carved meats. From their seasonal menu, try things like Buffalo Shrimp, Old Bay Fries with cheese sauce, a Cat Fish or Crab Cake Sandwich, Smoked Porchetta Sandwich, their award-winning Smokehouse Burger, Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon Tacos, Short Rib Rigatoni, a variety of salads and sandwiches, and much more.

Darby Road Pub in Scotch Plains, NJ, is an Irish soccer pub serving an eclectic mix of American comfort food and classic Irish fare. Fido is welcome on the spacious dog-friendly patio outside. The menu includes burgers, sandwiches, wings, tacos, salads, seafood, steaks, pasta, shepherd’s pie, and other pub favorites.

Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light is a dog-friendly restaurant located in Galloway, NJ. You can bring your leashed pup along to one of their 17 outdoor tables on the patio. Stop by to enjoy homemade American favorites at this historic gem. Be sure to visit their website to check out their weekly specials.

Alternate Ending Beer Co. is a dog friendly eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table, weather permitting. They partnered with Asbury Park’s own Talula's, who offer a casual yet vibrant food menu including sourdough square pizza pies, tacos, quality pub grub, seasonal salads, fun theater snacks and housemade desserts.

Fido is welcome to join you on the outdoor, pet-friendly patio at Copper Dog Wildwood, a restaurant and wine bar in Wildwood, NJ. Furry friends can choose from grilled chicken, cheeseburgers and scrambled eggs on their very own dog menu! Owners can enjoy menu items like lobster bisque, short rib grilled cheese, sushi, pizza and more. They also offer an extensive drink menu, including beer, wine and cocktails.

Bond Street serves cold beer, burgers, fish tacos, and a variety of grilled cheese sandwiches. Outside picnic tables are dog friendly.

Egan and Sons is a dog-friendly Irish pub, heavy in Irish art, serving award winning fish and chips. For guests wanting to dine alongside their dog, Egan and Sons has ten tables available outside. Egan & Sons has a wide range of beer on tap, including four house brewed seasonal ales and a full compliment of bottled beers. The pub is family-friendly and open Monday through Saturday from 12:00pm to 2:00am, and Sunday from 12:30pm to 12:00am.

Rode's Fireside Restaurant and Tavern is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of delicious Italian-American-style dishes. Choose from menu options including appetizers, small plates, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, poultry, steak, pork, barbecue, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, paninis, and more. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the House Made Fried Calamari with diced hot cherry peppers, lemon garlic, and an olive oil drizzle. Next, chow down on the California Tortellini Alfredo - ricotta cheese filled pasta, chicken, artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives. Or go for the Kennett Square Burger topped with mushrooms and onions caramelized with bourbon, crumbled bleu cheese, and barbecue ketchup, served with a side of fries. Rode's Fireside Restaurant and Tavern is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30am to 11pm, and Sunday from 10am to 9pm.

Dooney's Pub, located in Riverside, NJ, is a casual bar and eatery that serves up a variety of tasty grub. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a cold beer and an order of the Irish Nachos - waffle fries piled high with cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, and sour cream. Next, chow down on the Blarney Burger - a house burger topped with corned beef, bacon, horseradish cheddar, coleslaw, and spicy mustard on a pretzel roll. Or go for the Sheperd's Pie with lamb, beef, celery, carrots, and onions in a rich gravy, topped with mashed potatoes and cheese, and baked to perfection, served with a side of seasonal veggies.

P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant in Medford, NJ, is a dog-friendly, neighborhood eatery where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table. Enjoy pub favorites like nachos, wings, flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, salads, and entrees like crab cakes, grilled chicken, fish and chips, and steak.

Bayonne Patio Bar & Grille's spacious outdoor patio is dog-friendly (5 heat lamps allow it to be open year-round). With plenty of table seating, the patio offers table service featuring a contemporary all-American menu including fresh in-house-made burgers, thin crust pizza, wings, savory mussel sauces, well-seasoned steaks, and a wide selection of great draft beer (featured on the Untappd app), as well as made-to-order sangria, patio punch, and margaritas. Fido can enjoy water from his own bowl, as well as a few scrumptious treats. Bayonne Patio Bar & Grille is open Monday through Thursday from 4pm to 12am, Friday from 2pm to 2am, Saturday from 12pm to 1am, and Sunday from 12pm to 11pm. They even offer car service fare reimbursement (up to $15) allowing ease of access for friends and family to gather and enjoy an outdoor dining experience with their pups!