Looking for Hong Kong’s best dog-friendly cafés, bars, and restaurants? Then you’ve come to the right place.
We all know that Hong Kong apartments are on the smaller side of things, which can make living with a dog a bit challenging. Fortunately, many of the city’s F&B establishments have cottoned on to this and are making their spaces more dog-friendly.
So, if you’re looking to make your pup’s tail wag over a doggy ice cream, or find an alfresco spot to chill over a puppuccino together, we’ve got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite cafés, bars, and restaurants across HK to help you and your pooch out.
Heading out but leaving your furry friend at home? Then make sure to check out our full guide to finding pet sitters in Hong Kong.
Dog-friendly cafés in Hong Kong to grab a coffee
We all know there’s one thing Hong Kong isn’t short on — coffee shops. If you like combining your dog walk with your caffeine hit, then these are the cafés for you. Plus, many dog-friendly cafés in Hong Kong have special dog menus too, so Fido doesn’t have to miss out.
Elephant Grounds
Various locations9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. depending on location
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Elephant Grounds has multiple locations across Hong Kong. Several have spacious outdoor seating areas for your pup to chill while you enjoy their delicious brunch menu and famous in-house roasted coffee. Some of their branches even offer a specialized pet menu so your dog can chow down on some homemade biscuits or blueberry pupcakes. And of course, they can wash it all down with a puppuccino.
Blend & Grind
Various locationsHours vary depending on branch
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Blend & Grind has three locations (Mid-Levels, Wan Chai, and Kennedy Town). And yes, all of them welcome your four-legged friends to join you for an early brew, something off their delicious brunch menu, or a happy hour cocktail. The Wan Chai branch is located in a quiet part of the Star Street Precinct and is a popular meeting spot for pooches and their owners.
Meanwhile, the Mid-Levels location is situated at the top of the escalators and opens at 6:15 a.m. on weekdays, perfect for those early morning dog walkers or commuters. The menu also boasts nutrient rich smoothies, açaí bowls, brunch sandwiches, and their own unique take on some classic brunch items.
Fineprint
Various LocationsHours vary depending on branch
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Fineprint first started caffeinating its customers over seven years ago and anything associated with its name has gained a huge following ever since. This has been encouraged by the fact that they are very dog friendly. With seven branches across Hong Kong island, you have plenty of choice as to where to bring your four-legged friend.
Pair superb in-house roasted coffee with homemade sourdough or a breakfast bowl, to kick off you and your pup’s day.
Dog-friendly bars in Hong Kong
Maybe your pooch is more of a night owl than an early riser and prefers going out for sundowners with you. There’s plenty of dog-friendly bars around, usually with a decent happy hour and some furry friends for your pooch to play with while you sink a cold one.
Thirsty shaker
3/F, Hilltop Plaza, 49 Hollywood Rd, Soho, Central9880 5997
1 p.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday
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Thirsty Shaker has an excellent happy hour and a cozy outdoor terrace in the heart of Soho. Best of all, it’s dog friendly. The cocktail menu serves up all the classics as well as signature specials and also includes epic punch bowls for sharing (or not). Time your visit right and you and your pup may even get to meet the bar’s mascot, Archie the corgi.
Blue Supreme
21 Tung St, Sheung Wan5998 3088
12 p.m.-11 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday
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Cocktails not your thing? Blue Supreme has a mouth watering selection of craft beers (and a few wine options) influenced by Belgian brews. Sour beers, saisons, and ales are their specialities, but they also source beers from local breweries for the less adventurous drinkers. The food menu labels itself as “modern American bistro” (think burgers, steaks, and salads, but a bit fancier than your usual bar grub). Nestled on a quiet side street off Hollywood Road, dogs are free to roam outside the bar and the friendly bar staff are always happy to make new furry friends.
Stazione Novella
Ming Hing House, 52-56 Staunton Street, Soho, Central2559 0559
9 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Sunday
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A long time favorite for locals with or without dogs, this cosy Italian wine bar has an extensive wine list, a couple of beer options, and a few classic Italian cocktails (their aperol spritz has become legendary). Very dog friendly, the bar opens up onto the pavement so you’ll often find at least one pooch chilling under a table. Even better, if you’re celebrating your dog’s birthday, you can pre-order a dog cake and invite their furry pals for happy hour.
Dog-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong
Dog-friendly restaurants are definitely popular in HK these days and you can now find a decent spot in almost every neighborhood to bring your doggo with you for lunch or dinner. Note that most dog-friendly restaurants won’t actually allow dogs inside the premises and outdoor seats get snapped up quickly, so make a booking where possible to avoid disappointment.
Feather & Bone
Mid-Levels: G/F & 1/F, 38 Shelley StreetTsuen Wan West: Shop G/F 09 OP Mall, 100 Tai Ho Road
Hours vary depending on branch, Monday-Sunday
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This all-in-one deli, butcher, grocers, and restaurant has branches all across Hong Kong, but their Tsuen Wan and Mid-Levels branches are most dog friendly. The Mid-Levels restaurant has a lush rooftop terrace which is great in the cooler months (head there early though as it’s popular for pooches). Tsuen Wan is home to their biggest space and boasts a glorious terrace with sea views and plenty of space for your doggos to roam around while you indulge in breakfast, lunch, dinner, or happy hour.
Barkada
48 Cochrane Street, UG/F, FOCO, Central12 p.m.-11 p.m.
2663 0238
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Translating to “your group of friends” in Filipino, this tropical establishment welcomes all to try classic Filipino dishes with a fun twist. With items such as adobo popcorn chicken, birria tacos, and spicy coconut noodles, the menu has been designed for sharing and is the perfect introduction to Filipino food if you’ve never tried it before.
Co-founder, Jen Balisi is a huge dog lover, so of course her restaurant is very dog friendly. Dog treats are readily available and the venue regularly hosts block pawtys to socialize your pooch while you enjoy an ice cold Red Horse Beer or specialty crafted cocktail.
Dough Bros
11 a.m. -10:30 p.m. (some locations open later on weekends)
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Popping up in almost every district across Hong Kong, local establishment Dough Bros have won fans with their simple yet delicious menu of sourdough pizzas and ridiculously morish donuts. Keep an eye on their Instagram as they are always trying new mouth-watering flavors to fill their donuts with. Almost all their establishments encourage you to bring your furry friend with you while you grab a quick bite or wait for your takeaway and even offer homemade doggie donut treats for your pooch.
Terracotta
G/F, 47 Yung Shue Wan, Main Street, Lamma Island12 p.m.-11 p.m., Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
91767500
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Brought to you by the group behind Shady Acres and Honky Tonks Tavern, Terracotta opened in late 2023. The eatery and bar on Lamma island is giving people a mouthwatering reason to get on the ferry and explore their delicious Mediterranean menu.
Split into four areas, Terracotta has space for you to enjoy the sunset over a cocktail, share a meal with friends, or even host a private dinner party. All areas boast epic sea views and face the sunset so dinner time is definitely prime time (reservations are highly recommended). Dogs are welcome, just remember that you can only take your dog on the slow ferry to Lamma so check the timetable before you plan your day.
While we do our best to ensure it’s correct, information is subject to change. Post first published in April 2024.
