Dog-Friendly Guide to New Orleans

New Orleans is a great location for a visit with your dog in tow. From dog-friendly hotels and restaurants to doggy day cares, both you and your pup will be welcomed with open arms. Read on below for how to experience dog-friendly New Orleans.

Dog-Friendly Hotels 

Take the Virgin Hotels New Orleans, for example. For a non-refundable deposit of $100, your pets can join you in the Big Easy. Virgin Hotels offers "Pet-Menities" including dog beds, food and water dishes, and a Virgin Hotels bandana. Another pet-friendly hotel is Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, which offers a pet package that includes a complimentary beverage for the adult and a welcome gift and take-home treat for Fulffy, plus rooms equipped with bowls and pet beds. Any pet is welcome provided they can fit in the elevator. Or, you could book the Windsor Court Hotel, which offers a “Pampered Pets Program” for your four-legged companions with a plush dog bed, a placemat with a food and water bowl, and an area walking map. A non-refundable fee of $150 per stay for up to two pets per room is required. The Old No. 77 Hotel offers a once-per-stay $55 pet upgrade with a comfortable pet bed, food and water bowls, a welcome kit full of treats, a toy, and a comprehensive list of local pet resources. Pet psychic, anyone? For more on pet-friendly hotels, see here. 

Dog-Friendly Bars and Restaurants in New Orleans 

There are several pet-friendly restaurants in New Orleans where both you and your furry best friend can get a treat. Most breweries and beer gardens welcome pets, as long as you keep them close by. Port Orleans, Urban South, and Miel Brewery are great ones to start with. Craving some fried chicken? Picnic Provisions & Whiskey welcomes pups on their patio. And Barracuda is an all-outdoors restaurant with plenty of space for your pup. 

Maybe you’d like something sweet? Enjoy a sno-ball from Chance In Hell, which features a “doggo sno”–shaved ice topped with chicken broth. French Truck locations across the city make it easy for you to enjoy your coffee with your dog right beside you, as many have water bowls and treats just for Fido. You’ll find that many spots with outdoor seating will accommodate animals, just call ahead to check before heading out the door with Fido in tow.  

Doggy Daycare in New Orleans 

Need to put Fido in doggy daycare for the day? Check out Camp Bow Wow (with locations in both Mid-City and the Irish Channel) for your pet boarding needs. Zeus’ Place also offers daycare and boarding, plus grooming for cats and dogs. Want to find a fun toy for your pet? Check out Petcetera, Southern Paws, and Jefferson Feed. 

Doggy Play Spots and Dog Parks 

Woof woof! New Orleans has lots of play spots for pup. NOLA City Bark, located in New Orleans City Park, offers annual and weekly permits with access to the off-leash dog park. You need to apply for a permit in advance to access this park. Other options include Crescent Bark, located at the far end of Crescent Park. No fees, just a lot of open space to let your dog run wild. There’s also Wisner Dog Park located Uptown on Laurel Street. 

While these options are located inside public parks, please note it is mandatory that, outside of the dog park areas, your dog is always kept on a leash.