If you’re in Portland and looking for the perfect day out with your dog, Rover has you covered. We talked to our community of dog people in the Rose City to get their recommendations for the best dog-friendly activities Portland, OR has to offer. This complete route includes a fabulous dog walk, dog park, and dog-friendly restaurant. Your dog is ready for this! Read on for all the details you need.
For more dog adventures, check out our dog-friendly guides to cities across the country.
Total Distance: 1.6 miles / 37 minutes of walking
Portland has a great dog-friendly area in Nob Hill. Start out your day with a stop for a meal and a cold one at the Lucky Labrador Beer Hall. As the name indicates, this beer hall is dog-friendly!
Next, grab some kombucha on tap for you and a puppuccino for your dog at Java Hound Coffee Bar. Head west on NW Quimby and turn left on NW 20th Ave, turn right on NW Lovejoy Street and turn left on NW 23rd Street where you’ll arrive. This local favorite spot is actually located IN a pet store!
Next up, head to the International Rose Test Garden for beautiful city views. Continue south on NW 23rd toward Hoyt Street until you get to W. Burnside St. Head west on W. Burnside Street to head west.
Take note that it’s an uphill climb to reach the garden, so make sure your pup is well-rested!
Dog's Day Out: Portland
Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
Address: 1945 NW Quimby St, Portland, OR 97209
Dog-friendly brew hall in a renovated warehouse offering pizzas, sandwiches & house-made beers. Dogs are allowed on the covered patio.
Contact Info: (503) 517-4352
Hours:
- Mon: 11am-10pm
- Tues-Wed: 11am-11pm
- Thurs-Sat: 11am-Midnight
- Sun: 12pm-10pm
Why we love it:
Enjoy a session-style Dog Day IPA or a Blue Dog Pale Ale and pick up a brewery bandana for your dog at their retail store.
Great covered, outdoor seating and water for dogs and their people.
Java Hound Coffee Bar
Address: 610 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97220
This coffee bar is located inside a pet store! They feature espresso, tea, kombucha on tap, pastries and even CBD-infused coffee.
Contact: (503) 841-5410
Hours:
- Daily, 9am-7pm
Why we love it:
Pop into the Hip Hound pet store and stay for the beverages. For your dog, ask for the ‘puppuccino’, a cup of steamed goat milk with floating treats! It comes complimentary with any beverage purchase.
Washington Park and International Rose Test Garden – MAC Trail
Address: 400 SW Kingston Avenue, Portland, OR 97205
The International Rose Test Garden is a massive landscaped rose garden located in Washington Park that is home to more than 10,000 rose bushes of approximately 650 different varieties.
The roses bloom from April through October with the peak coming in June, depending on the weather. Dogs are allowed in Washington Park but must be on a leash and picked up after.
Contact: (503) 823-3664
Hours
- Daily, 7:30am-9pm
Why we love it:
An amazing spot to capture a photo of your dog amid the flowers!
More Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Activities in Portland
You’ve taken the walk, but are hungry for more dog-friendly restaurants and activities in Portland. We’ve got you covered with our picks for dog-friendly eateries, dog parks and more in and around the Rose City.
