Dog-Friendly

Dog-Friendly Breweries in Charlotte, NC

We've confirmed 38 Charlotte-area breweries are dog-friendly, last reviewed August 8, 2026.

This list covers the 38 breweries we've confirmed are dog-friendly. Others may too — we only list what we've verified. Last reviewed August 8, 2026. Know one we're missing?

NoDa

dogs welcome inside and outside

Plaza Midwood

Legion Brewing · Plaza Midwood
outdoor patio described as dog friendly by one reviewer
Pilot Brewing · Plaza Midwood
leashed dogs allowed inside and outside
Resident Culture Brewing · Plaza Midwood
leashed, well-behaved pets allowed both inside and outside the taproom

South End

Lenny Boy Brewing · South End
dogs on the fenced patio only; not allowed inside the taproom because of the in-house kitchen
dogs allowed on the patio only, not inside (kitchen on premises)
on the patios

SouthPark

Hi-Wire Brewing · SouthPark
Lower Left Brewing · SouthPark
biergarten described as a place for people and pets

West Mooresville

Hoptown Brewing · West Mooresville
leashed dogs allowed on the patio/backyard via a side gate
Jolly Roger Brewery · West Mooresville
dog-friendly outdoor patio
King Canary Brewing · West Mooresville

Downtown Concord

Cabarrus Brewing Company · Downtown Concord
leashed dogs on the patio and Biergarten only; no unleashed, barking, or aggressive dogs
Southern Strain Brewing · Downtown Concord

Downtown Monroe

Americana Beer Co · Downtown Monroe
dogs allowed at the outdoor sidewalk tables only, not inside the taproom due to health code (in-house kitchen)
Southern Range Brewing · Downtown Monroe

Downtown Rock Hill

Legal Remedy Brewing · Downtown Rock Hill
outside seating area is pet friendly, per two independent reviewers
Slow Play Brewing · Downtown Rock Hill
dogs welcome on the patio

Optimist Park

Divine Barrel Brewing · Optimist Park
leashed, well-mannered dogs welcome in the taproom
Free Range Brewing · Optimist Park
leashed dogs welcome, kept out of high-traffic areas

Bailey Springs

Eleven Lakes Brewing · Bailey Springs
resident brew dog Charley; dogs welcome

Baxter

Replay Brewing · Baxter
dogs welcome; also hosts monthly SPCA dog adoption events

Birkdale

Dog friendly in all outdoor areas

Carolina Mall Area

Benford Brewing Company · Carolina Mall Area
dog-friendly farm environment (not venue-confirmed)

Downtown Belmont

Primal Brewery · Downtown Belmont
dogs allowed on the patio only, not inside

Downtown China Grove

Grove Cartel Brewing Co · Downtown China Grove
Pets welcome on the patio only, not inside the building because the taproom runs full-service restaurant service

Downtown Gastonia

Keepsake Brewery · Downtown Gastonia

Downtown Locust

The Brew Room Locust · Downtown Locust
leashed dogs welcome inside or on the patio; water bowls provided

Downtown Mount Holly

Traust Brewing · Downtown Mount Holly
"Pet & kid friendly" -- stated in the venue's own recurring Plant Swap & Shop event copy, not location-wide signage

Downtown Salisbury

New Sarum Brewing · Downtown Salisbury

Huntersville Business Park

Primal Brewery · Huntersville Business Park
dogs allowed in the beer garden and inside the taproom

Huntersville Downtown

Neoteric Brewing · Huntersville Downtown
leashed dogs welcome in the taproom and on the patio

Indian Trail Town Center

Sweet Union · Indian Trail Town Center
leashed dogs welcome inside the taproom or on the patio

Norman Place

Lost Worlds Brewing · Norman Place
biergarten is dog-friendly; not stated whether dogs are allowed in the indoor taproom

North End

Free Range Brewing · North End
well-behaved dogs welcome on leash, kept out of high-traffic areas

University City

Armored Cow Brewing · University City
leashed, well-mannered dogs welcome in the taproom

Westport

leashed dogs, patio/grass area only

Winthrop University

Off The Tracks Brewing · Winthrop University
covered patio is dog-friendly
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