One thing about St. Louisans, they love their pets (sometimes more than humans). They love their fur friends so much that St. Louis was ranked sixth for most pet-friendly cities in 2020, according to WalletHub.
There are numerous places around the Lou to take your pup. This list captures some of the well-known dog-friendly hot spots in the city.

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Lafayette Park (2023 Lafayette Avenue, 314-772-5724) Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram

Lafayette Park
(2023 Lafayette Avenue, 314-772-5724)Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram
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The Boathouse (6101 Government Drive, 314 367-2224) Photo credit: Steve Krave / Flickr

The Boathouse
(6101 Government Drive, 314 367-2224)Photo credit: Steve Krave / Flickr
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Forest Park (5595 Grand Drive) Photo credit: Patrick Keller / Flickr

Forest Park
(5595 Grand Drive)Photo credit: Patrick Keller / Flickr
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Ellen Clark Sculpture Park (1 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis) Photo credit: Sir Titus The Boxer / @sirtitustheboxer on Instagram

Ellen Clark Sculpture Park
(1 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis)Photo credit: Sir Titus The Boxer / @sirtitustheboxer on Instagram
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Doghaus (1800 South 10th Street, 314 -809-1817) Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram

Doghaus
(1800 South 10th Street, 314 -809-1817)Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram
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Citygarden Sculpture Park Located in Downtown St. Louis (801 Market Street) Photo credit: Xiquinho Silva / Flickr

Citygarden Sculpture Park
Located in Downtown St. Louis (801 Market Street)Photo credit: Xiquinho Silva / Flickr
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Riverfront Trail (South Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, Chouteau Avenue and Riverview Drive at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge) Photo credit: Trailnet / Flickr

Riverfront Trail
(South Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard, Chouteau Avenue and Riverview Drive at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge)Photo credit: Trailnet / Flickr
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Laumeier Sculpture Park (12580 Rott Road Sunset Hills, MO 63127, 314-615-5278) Photo credit: artistmac / Flickr

Laumeier Sculpture Park
(12580 Rott Road Sunset Hills, MO 63127, 314-615-5278)Photo credit: artistmac / Flickr
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Museum of the Dog (1721 South Mason Road, 314-821-3647) Photo credit: Missouri Division of Tourism / Flickr

Museum of the Dog
(1721 South Mason Road, 314-821-3647)Photo credit: Missouri Division of Tourism / Flickr
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Left Bank Books (399 North Euclid Avenue; 314-367,6731) Photo credit: Theo R. Welling/ @theorwelling on Instagram

Left Bank Books
(399 North Euclid Avenue; 314-367,6731)Photo credit: Theo R. Welling/ @theorwelling on Instagram
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Half Price Books (630 McKnight Road, 314-991-6793) Photo credit: Jacqui P. / Yelp

Half Price Books
(630 McKnight Road, 314-991-6793)Photo credit: Jacqui P. / Yelp
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Taha’a Twisted Tiki (4199 Manchester Avenue, 314-202-8300) Photo credit: STL Foodie Gram / @stlfoodiegram on Instagram

Taha’a Twisted Tiki
(4199 Manchester Avenue, 314-202-8300)Photo credit: STL Foodie Gram / @stlfoodiegram on Instagram
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Tamm Avenue Grill (1227 Tamm Avenue, 314-261-4902) Photo credit: Mabel Suen /@riverfronttimes on Instagram

Tamm Avenue Grill
(1227 Tamm Avenue, 314-261-4902)Photo credit: Mabel Suen /@riverfronttimes on Instagram
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Tower Grove Park (4257 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110) Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram

Tower Grove Park
(4257 Northeast Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110)Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram
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Mount Pleasant (5634 High St, Augusta, MO 63332, (636) 482-9463) Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram

Mount Pleasant
(5634 High St, Augusta, MO 63332, (636) 482-9463)Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram
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Molly’s in Soulard (816 Geyer Avenue 314-241-6200) Photo credit: Kristen Klempert / RFT Story

Molly’s in Soulard
(816 Geyer Avenue 314-241-6200)Photo credit: Kristen Klempert / RFT Story
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Salt + Smoke (392 North Euclid Avenue, 314-727-0200) Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram

Salt + Smoke
(392 North Euclid Avenue, 314-727-0200)Photo credit: Riverfront Times / @riverfronttimes on Instagram
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Old Millstream Inn (912 South Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301,636-946-3287 ) Photo credit: Iva M. / Yelp

Old Millstream Inn
(912 South Main Street St. Charles, MO 63301,636-946-3287 )Photo credit: Iva M. / Yelp
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Moonrise Hotel (6177 Delmar Boulevard, 314-721-1111) Photo credit: Paul Sableman / Flickr

Moonrise Hotel
(6177 Delmar Boulevard, 314-721-1111)Photo credit: Paul Sableman / Flickr

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