Dogs at Bars

303 Bedford Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
at S. 1st St. (map)

A little further south from the hustle and bustle of the Bedford L stop, Lucky Dog rests just on the transition from the commercial Bedford Ave to the slightly more residential Bedford Avenue. Somewhat new to the neighborhood — the location was once Wells Ales and then Lenora’s Way — this beer bar is a hint divy, but friendly and clean.

A great place for an after work drink or just to pass the time on Sunday, the bar features plenty of tap beer (about 20 or so), cask ale, and a large selection of bottled. The bar is definitely dog friendly*, and you can ask the bartender for doggy treats most days. I brought Spike, my friend’s brussels griffon puppy, and he was greeted by a pug named Mr. Muggsly, an oddly lethargic boston terrier, and a few other dogs. 

If it’s warm, the back patio is a must. If not, you can always play a game of shuffle board inside. 

Highlights: inexpensive, friendly, great outdoor seating area, dog friendly.
Lowlights: they can be sticklers about the music they play.

Other reviews: Yelp! and New York Magazine.

*As always, since the city banned dogs from bars you might not be allowed to bring in your dog, especially if they have recently reprimanded the establishment.