You’ve got dog questions, we’ve got dog answers. Durham is a seriously dog friendly city. The list of spots you can bring your pup along may be longer than the spots you can’t. Here’s some dog-friendly hangouts, breweries, restaurants, coffee shops, dog parks, hiking trails, events, and even where to get a pup of your own.
What are the best dog-friendly hangouts in Durham?
Breweries and Bottle Shops
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Barley Labs– 4015 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707- Dog-friendly bottle & gift shop. Grab some homemade dog-friendly baked goods made from local beer grain.
Ponysaurus– 219 Hood St, Durham, NC 27701
Durty Bull-206 Broadway St #104, Durham, NC 27701
Bull City Ciderworks– 305 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701
Sam’s Bottle Shop– 1112 NC-54, Durham, NC 2770
Fullsteam Brewery– 726 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
Ramblers– 115 Fuller St, Durham, NC 27701
Beer Durham– 404 Hunt St #110, Durham, NC 27701
Beer Study– 2501 University Drive, Suite 4, Durham, NC 27707
Glass Jug– 5410 NC-55 suite v, Durham, NC 27713
Growler Grlz– 4810 Hope Valley Rd STE 110, Durham, NC 27707
Barrel Culture– 4913 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27713
Hi-Wire Brewing– 800 Taylor St, Durham, NC 27701
Coffee Shops
Indoors
Kaffeinate– 115A N Duke St, Durham, NC 27701
Outdoors
Bean Traders– 105 W Nc 54 Hwy #249, Durham, NC 27713
Cocoa Cinnamon– All three locations have patios and outdoor seating: 420 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701, 2013 Chapel Hill Rd, 27707, 2627 Hillsborough Rd, 27705
Joe Van Gogh– 4711-5A Hope Valley Road Durham, NC 27707 & 1114-B West Chapel Hill St. Durham, NC 27701
Restaurants
Many Durham restaurants and bars allow well-behaved, leashed dogs on their outdoor patios. This is in no way a comprehensive roundup but will give you a starter list of go-to places where you can get food with your dog in tow.
Indoors
Namu Beer Hall– 5420 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Boxcar– 621 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701-
Outdoors Only
Motorco (Parts and Labor)– 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
Bull City Burger and Brewery– 107 E Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
Eastcut Sandwich Shop– 3211 Old Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Gonza Tacos Y Tequila– 604 Fernway Ave, Durham, NC 27701
Beyu Caffe– 341 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Parker and Otis– 112 S Duke St, Durham, NC 27701
Foster’s Market– 2694 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
Geer St. Garden– 644 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
Saint and Co.– 810 9th St Suite 130, Durham, NC 27705
Dulce Cafe– 5826 Fayetteville Rd Ste 106, Durham, NC 27713
Bull and Bean– 3710 Shannon Rd, Durham, NC 27707
Clouds Brewing– 905 W Main St #22, Durham, NC 27701
Local 22– 2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705
*Note: It’s a good idea to check in with any location before taking your dog with you. If you find that a location on this list is no longer pet-friendly, please let me know! Do you have a favorite spot where dogs are welcome? Contact us!
Dog Parks
Note: For Durham county dog parks, there is a $17 fee to register your dog annually and you can register online here.
- 400 W Lavender Avenue Durham, NC 27704 (Located on the north side of Northgate Park, off of Lavender Avenue)
- Small and Large Dog Areas
- 1608 Acadia Street Durham, NC 27701
- Small and Large Dog Areas
- 400 E Woodcroft Parkway Durham, NC 27713
- Small and Large Dog Areas, plus a program area
- 304 Elliott Street Durham, NC 27703 (Located on the corner of Roxboro and Elliott Street)
- Small and Large Dog Areas
A new dog park will be opened at Rock Quarry Park, and will serve as the replacement for Northgate Dog Park. It will be located in a large wooded area along the Ellerbee Creek Trail, between the northern section of Rock Quarry Park and Edison Johnson Recreation Center. (More details to come)
Hiking Trails
The Eno River State Park– 6101 Cole Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27705
American Tobacco Trail– Downtown Durham to NC Hwy 54
Duke Forest– 800 White Pine Dr, Durham, NC 27705
West Point on the Eno– 5101 N Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27712
South Ellerbe Creek Greenway Trail– Entrance is off West Trinity Avenue
Al Buehler Cross Country Trail– The Al Buehler Cross Country Trail is a gravel running and walking course located around the perimeter of the Washington Duke Golf Course. Although not technically part of the Duke Forest, the trail is maintained by the Office of the Duke Forest as a service to the University and the Durham community.
Bennett Place– A fifteen minute walk will take one through the forests, which were once corn and wheat fields of James Bennett.
Riverwalk (Hillsborough)– The main entrance is by the Eno River Parking Deck at the end of Nash and Kollock Street, adjacent to the Gateway Center.
Shops
Here’s some shops specifically catered to our furry friends or that allow them inside while you shop.
Other End of the Leash– 1000 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701- Downtown Durham’s first and only upscale pet shop focused on fairly traded toys, food, and fresh baked treats.
Oliver’s Collar– 4711 Hope Valley Rd #4b, Durham, NC 27707– Where to go to get elaborate treats made with dog-friendly ingredients because obviously you celebrate your dog’s birthday
Barley Labs– 4015 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707- Dog-friendly bottle & gift shop. Grab some homemade dog-friendly baked goods made from local beer grain.
Barnes Supply Co.– 774 9th St, Durham, NC 27705- Barnes Supply sells garden and pet supplies and lawn-care products.
Classic Treasures Consignment– 2659 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707- Classic Treasures sells new and used furniture, they allow leashed, well behaved dogs inside.
Once and Again Cosignment– 3738 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707- Offers new and gently used merchandise, they allow leashed, well behaved dogs inside.
What are the must-do dog-friendly events in Durham?
Bark in the Park– Dog-friendly promo nights at select Durham Bulls games. See the 2019 dates on our guide to the Bulls Promotional Nights.
Dog-Gone Egg Hunt– April 13, 2019 @ 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at West Point on the Eno
Don’t let your canine companion miss out on this spring tradition! Bring your dog to West Point on the Eno, where they will experience an egg hunt: Canine style! Find the golden egg to win a special prize. Mr. Bunny will be available for pictures. Dogs must remain on leash. Free, drop-in event.
Pints for Paws Craft Beverage Festival– April 14, 2019 @ 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Durham Central Park
Celebrate the Durham craft beverage community while raising funds for Animal Protection Society of Durham. This will be the second year of this fun festival, with local craft breweries and other local craft beverage makers coming together in one event to raise funds for homeless animals. There will be food trucks, a band, doggie wading pools, games, and a whole lot more. Adoptable dogs from APS of Durham will also be there for you to meet! 100% of the proceeds will benefit Animal Protection Society of Durham to care for animals in need.
Canine Field Day– Saturday, May 4, 2019– Where you and your dog will have an opportunity to watch and participate in activities and competitions.
Walk for the Animals– May 25⋅@ 10:00am – 1:00pm at Duke University East Campus
Grab a leash and join APS on Saturday, May 25, for the 2019 Walk for the Animals, at Duke University’s East Campus lawn. With your commitment to animal welfare, and involvement with the Walk, APS can give Durham animals the second chance they deserve – to live the lives they have always imagined!
Barktoberfest– Saturday, October 26, 2019– Every year, Durham Parks and Recreation and Beyond Fences join forces to provide a fun-filled afternoon with our canine friends. Your support helps promote a dog friendly community and provide services to people and their pets in undeserved areas.
Where can I adopt a dog in Durham?
Durham is home to a number of organizations — from brick and mortar shelters to independent, volunteer-run, foster-backed rescues — working hard to re-home stray, abandoned and surrendered dogs. Here’s a couple of organizations we personally partner with:
Hope Animal Rescue– Adopt | Donate | Foster
APS of Durham– Adopt | Donate | Volunteer
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