Dublin: A Pet-Friendly Guide
Your complete guide to pet-friendly places to stay, where to eat, and things to do in the Georgia town with the luck of the Irish.
With a variety of pet-friendly accommodations, an array of activities, and plenty of places to eat, Dublin, Georgia, is the perfect spot for you and your pups to enjoy. While you’re there, use #exploregeorgiapup to share your photos with us!
Where to Eat & Drink
Dining out with a dog is easy in Dublin. In addition to food trucks, there are several pet-friendly places to eat in town.
Company Supply
Oh, the smells at Company Supply! Even from their outdoor tables, you can bask in the smell of fire-roasted chicken, beef, and seafood. Order the chicken (quarter-dark or white meat) with two sides, choosing the flash-fried spinach and waffle fries. You won't be sorry.
Crooked Finger Brewing
Located in downtown Dublin, Crooked Finger Brewing's outdoor seating invites you and your pup to relax while you savor their craft beers, like Opening Day IPA and Wheatchathinkin American Wheat. Play corn hole, enjoy live music on weekends, and meet fellow travelers and locals around the fire pit.
Deano's Italian
Deano's Italian has tables outside with umbrellas, so you and your pup can rest in the shade and watch all the people, cars, and activity in downtown Dublin. Try the pizzas, which are cooked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy.
The Minute Grill
Looking for a retro burger with all the feels and none of the frills? Head to downtown Dublin and The Minute Grill, a family-owned and operated eatery that has been open since the 1950s. Enjoy burgers, hot dogs, and fries at the sidewalk tables outside the diner.
Saltwater Fishery
Saltwater Fishery’s umbrella-covered outdoor seating is the perfect place to relax and indulge in the fresh catch of the day or their popular crab legs. Try the baskets of fried cod, oysters, and shrimp, or maybe pimento bacon grilled cheese is more your speed. Be sure to save room for sweet hush puppies for dessert, served with honey butter.
Society Kaffee
This retro coffee shop in downtown Dublin with sidewalk seating gives off chill vibes and coffee smells. Feel the nostalgia as you sip or slurp at this ’60s/’70s-inspired shop.
Things to Do
Stop by the Dublin Visitors Center
Stay ahead of the curve at Dublin’s Visitors Center, where they welcome dogs like they're human! They have dog treats from a local bakery, a dog park, and lots of affection for pets. While you're there, learn about places to see, where to eat, and events in town.
Explore Downtown Dublin & Bellevue Avenue
Take a self-guided walking tour downtown to see local landmarks like Theatre Dublin, Dublin Carnegie, and The Fred Roberts. Get an in-depth look at the events and culture that shaped the history and architecture in Dublin. Or, follow the self-guided Historic Bellevue Avenue walking tour to see eclectic architecture and influential historic homes.
Find a new piece of bling at Smith’s Jewelers
Smith’s Jewelers is where all fashionable dogs shop in downtown Dublin. Bring your pup to meet the owner's dog Ellie, a King Cavalier Spaniel. Smith’s has the most elegant selection of china, fine jewelry, handbags, and accessories.
Shop the open-air Market on Madison
Open Saturdays April through October, the Market on Madison Farmer’s Market is four-legged friendly, allowing you to shop for fresh produce and handmade crafts. Be sure to look for dog treats from farmer's market regular Tasty Paws.
Pack a picnic and go to River Bend Wildlife Management Area
The outdoorsy types will go wild over River Bend WMA, a preserve off exit 58 on I-16 with more than 3,500 acres of nature. It’s one of the few WMA’s that doesn’t require a Georgia Outdoor Recreation Pass. Anyone can hike, bird watch, or picnic at River Bend for free.
Go hiking
Take Fido for a walk on the Fairview Park Walking Trail, a paved trail around a scenic pond, which is well-lit and open 24 hours a day. Or, head to Beaverdam Wildlife Management Area, which has miles of trails through hardwood forest on the banks of the Oconee River.
Visit a farm
Legacy Lane Stables offers horseback riding, a petting zoo, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. It's completely pet-friendly and perfect for outdoor family fun.
Places to Stay
Pets are welcome at several Dublin-area hotels.
Baymont by Wyndham Dublin
With free breakfast, a refreshing pool, and an on-site fitness center, Baymont by Wyndham is a welcoming, pet-friendly hotel less than 5 minutes from downtown Dublin.
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Conference Center
Conveniently located off exit 51 on I-16, Econo Lodge Dublin features non-smoking and pet-friendly rooms, executive suites, a fitness center, continental breakfast, pools, microwaves, on-site restaurant, and refrigerators. The pet-friendly rooms are perfect for travelers looking for a great night's sleep for less. Pup guidelines: $15 per pet, per night; max 2 pets per room.
Hampton Inn & Suites
Completely smoke-free, Hampton Inn & Suites of Dublin is located off exit 51 on I-16, offering quick interstate access and numerous nearby restaurants and shopping. Let your fur babies run around at the dog park and grab a complimentary treat down the road at the Dublin Visitors Center. Pup guidelines: $75 non-refundable fee; 2 pets max.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
Located off exit 51 on I-16, this award-winning hotel is across the street from plenty of restaurants and the Dublin Visitors Center, where delicious dog treats and a fully fenced-in dog park are waiting. Bonus: La Quinta Inn & Suites has an indoor pool and lots of surrounding green space. Pup guidelines: No weight limit or pet fee.
Motel 6
This hotel, located just off exit 51 on I-16, offers quick interstate access and numerous nearby restaurants and shopping. Pup guidelines: No pet fee. Limit 2 pets per room, with a combined weight of 150 pounds.
