I think we can agree that exploring Omaha is more fun with a furry friend by your side. So, we’ve put together a list of the best sports around the metro that are dog-friendly for you and your four-legged friends. Whether you’re looking for a place to grab a bite to eat, shop, or simply explore new adventures, these dog-friendly spots are ready to welcome you and your fur babies with open arms!
DOG-FRIENDLY BARS & RESTAURANTS
Addy’s Capitol District | @addyscapitol (patio only)
Addy’s is a high-energy local sports bar in the Capitol District known for their massive TVs, tasty wings, and huge outdoor patio that is dog-friendly!
Location: The Capitol District at 101 N 10th St.
Barchen Beer Garden | @barchen_beer (patio only)
A German-inspired spot in Benson with an outdoor beer garden that is dog-friendly!
Location: Benson at 6209 Maple St.
Barrett’s Barleycorn | @barretts_barleycorn (patio only)
A Irish sports pub in Omaha that serves some of the best Reubens and Philly cheesesteaks in town. Their outdoor patio is dog-friendly!
Location: Midtown at 4322 Leavenworth St.
Benson Brewery | @bensonbrewery (patio only)
A neighborhood gastro-pub housed in a 1910s movie theater. They are known for their comfort food, vegan options, and house-crafted beers. Dogs are welcome on their outdoor patio!
Location: Benson at 6059 Maple St.
Big Grove Brewery | @biggroveomaha (patio only)
Enjoy delicious bites and local brews at Big Grove Brewery. They have a huge outdoor patio with fire pits and it’s dog-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along!
Location: Dundee at 4601 Catalyst Ct.
Blackstone Social | @blackstonesocial (patio only)
A lounge and cocktail bar that allows dogs on their outdoor patio!
Location: Blackstone at 3910 Farnam St. A
Brickway Brewing | @drinkbrickway (patio only)
A taproom in The Old Market that crafts their own beer, whiskey, and gin. Their outdoor patio allows well-behaved, leashed pets!
Location: The Old Market at 1116 Jackson St.
Byrd Bath | @the_byrdbath
A professional dog grooming salon in Benson that has an anxiety-free approach. Dogs are of course welcome inside the shop!
Location: Benson at 6124 Military Ave
Corkscrew | @corkscrewwineandcheese (patio only)
A wine bar and retail shop with two locations in Omaha. Both locations allow dogs on their outdoor patios!
Locations: Blackstone at 3908 Farnam St. and Rockbrook Village at 10924 Prairie Brook Rd.
Duck Duck Bottleshop | @duckduckbottleshop
Duck Duck Bottleshop is an outdoor hangout and bottle shop serving up delicious drinks and hosting fun clubs and events throughout the year. Their outdoor space is dog-friendly!
Location: Dundee at 4917 Underwood Ave
Dundee Cork & Bottle | @corknbottleomaha (patio only)
A neighborhood bar with a vast selection of bottles, house cigars, and Moscow Mules. They allow dogs on their outdoor patio and often have treats ready-to-go!
Location: Dundee at 614 N 50th St.
Flower Child | @eatflowerchild (patio only)
A healthy restaurant offering plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Their spacious outdoor patio is dog-friendly!
Location: Regency Shopping Center at 112 Regency Pkwy
Geno’s Bar and Grill | @genosbarandgrill (patio only)
This neighborhood hangout offers delicious pub food, 15 craft taps, plenty of TVs, and Keno. They welcome and encourage dogs on their beautiful outdoor patio with fire pits!
Location: Northwest Omaha at 3821 N 167th Ct.
Goldbergs | @goldbergsdundee (patio only)
A neighborhood bar and grill with delicious burgers and famous Bloody Mary’s. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on their outdoor patio, and servers have fresh water bowls ready for them to enjoy!
Location: Dundee at 5008 Dodge St.
Hook & Lime | @hookandlime (patio only)
A Mexican restaurant in Downtown Omaha, serving up scratch-made tacos, margaritas, and more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome on the patio!
Location: Downtown at 735 N 14th St.
Inkwell | @inkwellomahacocktails (patio only)
A literary-themed cocktail bar, serving expertly crafted seasonal cocktails. They have a dog-friendly outdoor patio where you can relax with your pub and enjoy a drink!
Location: Countryside Village at 8716 Pacific St.
Inner Rail Food Hall | @innerrailfoodhall (patio only)
A modern food court in Aksarben Village featuring various vendors and a central bar. Their outdoor plaza is dog-friendly!
Location: Aksarben Village at 1911 S 67th St.
Jay’s Games & Beer Garden | @jaysblackstone (patio only)
The perfect game day hangout in Blackstone with plenty of TVs, delicious food, refreshing drinks, arcade games, and a spacious dog-friendly patio!
Location: Blackstone at 3724 Farnam St.
La Buvette | @labuvetteomaha (patio only)
A European-style French bistro and wine market. Leashed pets are welcome to join their owners on the outdoor patio!
Location: The Old Market at 511 S 11th St.
Lumen | @lumenbeerco
Lumen crafts a unique rotating selection of hoppy IPAs, experimental sours, and high-gravity beers. Dogs are welcome to join their owners directly inside the taproom!
Location: Little Bohemia at 1433 S 13th St.
Memoir | @memoiromaha (patio only)
An upscale American restaurant and sushi bar. They welcome dogs on their beautiful outdoor patio!
Location: Downtown at 930 Harney St.
Nite Owl | @niteowlomaha (patio only)
A 21+ liquor lounge in Blackstone with creative house cocktails and late-night comfort food. Pets are welcome to join guests on the outdoor patio!
Location: Blackstone at 3902 Farnam St.
O’Leaver’s | @oleavers (patio only)
Your classic neighborhood dive bar with live music, sand volleyball courts, and cheap drinks. Dogs are welcome in their outdoor beer garden!
Location: Aksarben at 1322 S Saddle Creek Rd.
Omaha Dog Bar | @omahadogbar
A dedicated space in Little Bohemia for your furry friends. It features a taproom and massive outdoor dog park. Well-behaved dogs are welcome to roam off leash both indoors and outdoors while their owners enjoy beer, wine, and snacks!
Location: Little Bohemia at 1231 S 14th St.
Rathskeller Bier Haus | @rathskelleroma (patio only)
A lively German pub in Omaha featuring imported drafts, a heated patio, and delicious comfort food. Their outdoor patio is dog-friendly!
Location: Dundee at 4524 Farnam St.
Scriptown | @scriptownbrewing
A microbrewery in the Blackstone District that specializes in traditional craft styles. Dogs are welcome in both their taproom and shaded outdoor patio!
Location: Blackstone at 3922 Farnam St.
Smash Park | @smashparklavista (patio only)
Spend a day out at Smash Park, with all kinds of activities to keep you entertained. They have outdoor activities like pickleball and cornhole to indoor activities like bowling and axe throwing. They also have an outdoor patio that’s dog-friendly so you can hangout and enjoy delicious food and drinks!
Location: La Vista at 8121 S 125th St.
Smokin’ Oak | @smokinoakomahamidtowncrossing (patio only)
A modern pizzeria featuring a unique self pour tap wall for sampling beer and cocktails. Owners are welcome to bring their furry friends on their outdoor patio overlooking Midtown Crossing and featuring cozy seating and fire pits!
Location: Midtown Crossing at 220 S 31st Ave
Soaring Wings | @soaringwingswinery (outdoors only)
A hilltop winery and vineyard that offers handcrafted wines and beers alongside countryside views and live music. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on their sprawling outdoor lawn!
Location: Springfield at 17111 S 138th St.
Sonny’s | @sonnys_aksarben
A seasonal outdoor bar with two locations in Omaha. They have signature cocktails and live music on weekends. Dogs are welcome to join their owners at the tables and pergolas while keeping paws off the furniture and central grass turf!
Locations: Aksarben Village at 1905 S 67th St. and The Builder’s District Downtown at 724 N 16th St.
Spin! Pizza | @spinpizza_omaha (patio only)
A pizza spot with two locations in Omaha. They serve stone-over Neapolitan and Detroit-Style pizzas. Their outdoor patio is dog-friendly with complimentary water bowls available!
Locations: West Omaha at 14230 W 119th St. and Papillion at 248 Olson Dr.
Tracks Lounge | @tracksloungeomaha (patio only)
A neighborhood bar with two locations in Omaha. They are popular for their chicken wings and laid back vibe. Dogs are welcome on their outdoor patio at both locations!
Locations: Aksarben at 1506 S 60th St. and Millard at 18111 Q St.
COFFEE SHOPS
Archetype Coffee | @archetyperoasters (patio only for Blackstone and Millwork)
A specialty roastery with award-winning coffees. Dogs are welcome inside the main cafe area at their Little Bohemia location and on their outdoor patios at their Blackstone and Millwork Commons shops!
Locations: Millwork Commons at 1229 Millwork Ave, Little Bohemia at 1419 S 13th St. #101, Blackstone at 3926 Farnam St.
Centi | @centiomaha (patio only)
Enjoy delicious gelato, handcrafted crepes, coffee, and some of the best matcha in Omaha at Centi. Their outdoor patio is also dog-friendly!
Location: The Old Market at 501 S 11th St.
Dundee Double Shot | @dundeedoubleshot
A family-owned neighborhood coffee shop serving house roasted coffee and signature lattes. They are dog-friendly and invite pups inside the shop and their spacious outdoor patio. They offer complimentary dog treats and pup cups as well!
Location: Dundee at 118 N 50th St.
Godega | @godegamarket
A locally-owned convenience store with two locations in Omaha. They have coffee, grab-and-go snacks, beer, wine, and sandwiches. Godega loves dogs and allows them inside the market while you browse as well as on their outdoor patio!
Locations: Aksarben Village at 1917 S 67th St. Suite 120 and The Old Market at 423 S 11th St.
Hardy Coffee | @hardycoffeeco (patio only)
A women-owned coffee shop with four locations across Omaha. They serve delicious coffee and scratch made bakery items. Dogs are welcome on the patios at their Benson, Downtown, and Highlander locations and even offer sweet pup cups for your furry friends!
Locations: Downtown at 1031 Jones St., Benson at 6051 Maple St., Highlander at 2112 N 30th St., and Gretna at 14450 Meadows Blvd #5
Stir Coffee | @stircoffeebar
A cozy neighborhood cafe with creative seasonal lattes, fresh smoothies, and vegan and gluten-free pastries. This spot is incredibly pet-friendly, allowing dogs inside the cafe and on their outdoor patio!
Location: West Omaha at 16950 Wright Plaza Suite 137
The Grove Juicery | @thegrovejuicery
A wellness cafe and cold-pressed juice bar with multiple Omaha locations. They are popular for their acai bowls, smoothies, and health-conscious food items. They warmly welcome dogs inside their indoor cafe space and outdoor patio!
Locations: Downtown at 2401 Farnam St., Aksarben at 1911 S 67th St., and West Omaha at 18101 Chicago St.
The Mill | @themillcoffeeandtea (patio only)
A coffee house and bar that serves fresh-roasted coffee, gourmet tea, local pastries along with craft beer and cocktails. Dogs are allowed on their outdoor patio!
Location: Midtown at 3105 Leavenworth St.
Urban Abbey | @urbanabbey
A community focuses, non-profit coffee shop and bookstore. They allow well-behaved dogs inside their space as well as their outdoor seating tables!
Location: Downtown at 1026 Jackson St.
Zen Coffee | @zencoffeeco (patio only)
A specialty coffee spot known for their coffee flights and seasonal lattes. Dogs are welcome on their outdoor patios and staff encourages you to briefly bring your furry friends inside to place your order!
Locations: Downtown at 2504 Farnam St. and West Omaha at 2505 S 133rd Plaza
SHOPS
Flying Worm Vintage | @theflyingworm
A thrift and vintage clothing boutique that welcomes leashed dogs inside the store!
Location: The Old Market at 1125 Jackson St.
Heartland Paws | @heartlandpawsomaha
A pet food and supply store specializing in natural nutrition, raw diets, organic treats, and wellness supplements. They are dog-friendly and encourage you to bring your leashed furry friends along!
Location: Millard at 525 N 155th Plaza
Lanoha Garden Center | @lanoha_gardencenter
Nebraska’s largest full-service garden center and nursery. It’s a great spot for landowners looking for landscape design, homegrown trees, shrubs, houseplants, and seasonal decor. They are very pet-friendly and welcome dogs to accompany you while you shop!
Location: West Omaha at 19111 W Center Rd
Long Dog Fat Cat | @longdogfatcatshop
A locally owned natural pet store with multiple locations throughout Omaha. They are known for their holistic food, stress-free kennel-free grooming, and in-house bakery. Since this spot is designed around pets, furry friends are gladly welcomed inside the space!
Locations: Village Pointe at 16909 Burke St. #126, La Vista at 7302 Giles Rd. #4, Midtown Crossing at 3201 Farnam St. #6108, Central Omaha at 2501 S 90th St. Suite 123, and Gretna at 10177 S 168th St. #106
Mulhall’s | @mulhalls
A family-owned garden center and nursery offering a greenhouse packed with house plants, outdoor pottery, and locally made gifts. They are exceptionally welcoming towards pets welcoming dogs inside the greenhouse and outdoor nursery yard!
Location: Northwest Omaha at 3615 N 120th St.
Nodest | @nodesthomeplants
A boutique plant shop that is widely loved for their curated selection of houseplants, pottery, potting workshops, and custom soil bar. They are pet-inclusive, and welcome pets inside the store!
Location: Blackstone at 3737 Farnam St. Suite 103
PetsEarth | @petsearth
A local specialty pet store chain with multiple location in Omaha. They are highly regarded for their all-natural food options, professional grooming, and in-house bakery. Since the business focuses on pets, your furry friends are welcome to join you inside the shop!
Location: Papillion at 8410 S 73rd Plaza, Elkhorn at 1529 S 203rd St., and Northwest Omaha at 15530 Ida St. Suite 100
That Dog Wash | @thatdogwash
A self wash dog station Downtown. They offer fully stocked stations, and you can walk-in anytime to wash your pup!
Location: Downtown at 1401 Jackson St.
The Bookworm | @bookwormomaha
An independent, family-owned bookshop offering a massive selection of titles, a dedicated children’s section, and events throughout the year. You are welcome to bring your leashed pets inside their bookstore!
Location: Central Omaha at 2501 S 90th St. #111
The Green Spot | @thegreenspot
An award-winning specialty pet store that has a huge selection of eco-friendly toys, organic pet food, professional nail trims, and a cozy cafe lounge for pet owners. Since this spot was built with animals in mind, they happily welcome leashed pets inside the store!
Location: Aksarben at 1110 S 71st St. K
Wag N Wash | @wagnwashelkhorn
This spot is loved by local pet parents for their premium natural food, full-service professional grooming salon, and in-house bakery. They gladly welcome leash pets inside the store!
Location: Elkhorn at 18902 Evans St. Suite 103
Woof and Whiskers | @woofwhiskersomaha
A boutique style pet supply shop that sells natural pet food, offers professional grooming, and an in-house bakery. Leashed pets are welcomed and encouraged to accompany you inside!
Location: Northwest Omaha at 3506 N 147th St. #128
EVENTS & MORE
Coneflower creamery | @coneflowercreamery (patio only for Blackstone and Elkhorn)
A farm-to-table ice cream shop, rated one of the best Ice Cream shops in America. They are known for their inventive flavors and seasonal fruit crumbles. Well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome inside their Millwork Commons location, while their Blackstone and Elkhorn location allow them on them outside. The staff will happily whip up a complimentary pup cup!
Locations: Blackstone at 3921 Farnam St., Millwork Commons at 1241 Millwork Ave, and Elkhorn at 2625 N Main St.
Junkstock | @junkstock
A biannual vintage and artisan festival hosted at Sycamore Farms. They have hundred of antique vendors, live bands, and food trucks. Leashed dogs are welcome anywhere on the festival grounds!
Location: Waterloo at 1150 River Rd Dr.
Moxy Hotel | @moxyomahadowntown
A trendy, boutique hotel that is loved for its vibrant social spaces, tech-forward guest rooms, and playful atmosphere. When it comes to traveling, the hotel allows up to two dogs or cats of any size to stay with you inside their pet-friendly hotel rooms!
Location: The Old Market at 409 S 12th St.
Omaha Farmers Market | @omahafarmersmarket
A seasonal market happening in The Old Market on Saturdays and Aksarben on Sundays. They have hundreds of local vendors, artisans, bakers, and more. The market gladly welcomes leashed pets to tag along while you shop and they have water bowls throughout!
Locations: The Old Market (Saturdays) at 519 S 11th St. and Aksarben Village (Sundays) at 2285 S 67th St.
Paws & Pints at Heights Draftroom | @heightsdraftroom
A dog-friendly community event at Height Draftroom in the La Vista City Centre. You can enjoy a day out with your pup and enjoy craft beers, specialty cocktails, pet-friendly vendors, activities, giveaways, and more!
Location: La Vista at 7861 Main St. Suite H
The Cottonwood Hotel | @thecottonwoodhotel
A 4-star boutique hotel that is exceptionally dog-friendly, welcoming dogs of all sizes, weights, and breeds, with no pet fee!
Location: Blackstone at 302 S 36th St.
The RiverFront | @omahariverfront
A massive park system in Downtown Omaha featuring The Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America Park, and Lewis & Clark Landing. The fully welcome leashed pets across all their outdoor trails, lawns, and boardwalk. Gene Leahy Mall also has a dog park!
Location: Downtown Omaha at 900 Farnam St. #100
DOG PARKS
Dewey Dog Park | @omaha_parks
An off-leash dog park in Midtown with artificial turf to prevent muddy messes, agility obstacles, and a seasonal splash pad!
Location: Midtown at 550 Turner Blvd
Hanscom Dog Park | @omaha_parks
Hanscom Park’s dog park is a large off-leash dog park with natural grass, rolling hills, and trees that provide plenty of shade on warmer days!
Location: Hanscom Park
Aksarben Dog Park | @aksarben_village
This is a popular off-leash dog park in the heart of Aksarben Village. This park features modern turf, obstacles for high-energy dogs, shaded awnings, picnic tables, and a water hose to keep your furry friends hydrated!
Location: Aksarben Village at 6515 Shirley St.
Chalco Hills | @papionrd
This dog park offers a nature-forward approach. They have a partially unfenced field and trail. It’s designed as a leash optional nature hike!
Location: Chalco Hills Recreation Area
The RiverFront Dog Park | @omaha_riverfront
An urban off-leash dog park that provides a modern space for city dwellers to exercise their pets. It’s fully fenced and equipped with climbing hills, concrete tunnels, see-saws, ground-level water fountains, and artificial turf!
Location: Gene Leahy Mall at South 10th Street & Douglas
Hitchcock Nature Center | @pottcoconservation
A nature preserve in Iowa that allows dogs to tag along with you on your hike. Dogs are allowed on all outdoor trails, but must remain on a leash!
Location: Honey Creek, IA at 27792 Ski Hill Loop