Ohio closer to allowing dogs on restaurant patios statewide. Getty Image
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Which Dayton restaurants, bars will allow dogs on their patios? 

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  • Sarah Franks

A bill passed by the Ohio Senate earlier this summer and signed into law by Gov. John Kasich makes it easier for dogs to have a night out on the town.

In June, a unanimous vote of 33-0 passed the bill that now gives restaurant owners — not local public health officials — the right to decide whether owners can bring their dogs to the restaurant’s patio or not.

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This past weekend, Daytonians joined Dayton Beer company for its 6th year anniversary on Saturday, May 12 with special release beers, live music, food, fun and more. Photos by Tom Gilliam.
Photo: Tom Gilliam

With area restaurants and bars now able to set their own policies, we decided to see which patios will be favorable to furry customers and which will not. 

>>The best patios in and around Dayton

Did we miss your favorite local eatery or bar that has been accommodating to your pooch? Let me know at sarah.franks@coxinc.com and I will be sure to add it to our list. *Note, this list might be incomplete, as our city has many great patios to enjoy a meal or cold drink. We will be updating the list as we find more dog-friendly patios.

Dayton-area restaurants’ patio policies:

 🐾The Barrel House 

-Dogs allowed on patio

>>The Barrel House’s new patio is NOW OPEN — but certain people are NOT ALLOWED on it

417 E. Third St., Dayton

Photo from The Barrel House Facebook page

🐾Little York Tavern & Pizza

4120 Little York Road, Dayton

-Dogs not allowed. Service dogs allowed on patio only

🐾Bargos Grill & Tap

-Dogs allowed on patio only

588 Miamisburg Centerville Road, Centerville

🐾The Dayton Beer Company

41 Madison St., Dayton

-Dogs allowed on patio and in beer garden with leash. Service dogs-only inside of brewery

This past weekend, Daytonians joined Dayton Beer company for its 6th year anniversary on Saturday, May 12 with special release beers, live music, food, fun and more. Photos by Tom Gilliam.
Photo: Tom Gilliam

🐾The Dublin Pub

300 Wayne Ave., Dayton

-Dogs allowed on patio

The Dublin Pub hosted its annual St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17, 2018. Now in its 20th year, the 2-day block party is one of the biggest in the state. PHOTO / TOM GILLIAM PHOTOGRAPHY
Photo: Tom Gilliam

 🐾Wheat Penny Restaurant

515 Wayne Ave., Dayton

-Dogs allowed on patio. Service dogs-only inside restaurant

Wheat Penny Oven and Bar, 515 Wayne Ave., now offers a full summer patio. Photo source: Facebook

 🐾Ye Olde Trail Tavern

228 Xenia Ave., Yellow Springs

-Dogs allowed on beer garden patio, not on larger, “eating” patio. Service dogs-only in other areas.

A log cabin built in 1827, Ye Olde Trail Tavern on Xenia Avenue is the oldest building in Yellow Springs and is believed to be the second oldest existing tavern in Ohio. Staff photo by Jim Witmer

 🐾Fifth Street Brew Pub

1600 E. 5th St., Dayton

-Dogs allowed on patio only on Wednesdays during “Yappy Hours” from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. All other times it is service dogs-only

The new Fifth Street Brewpub Co-op at 1600 E. Fifth St. will celebrate its grand opening on July 13. CHRIS STEWART / STAFF
Photo: Chris Stewart

 🐾Lily’s Bistro

329 E. 5th St., Dayton

-Dogs allowed during all business hours on the main, side patio. Service dogs-only on smaller, drinks-only patio, back patio and inside restaurant.

Lily's Bistro is celebrating 5 years with an epic six-course, plant-based dinner on Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Oregon District. Photo: CONTRIBUTED
Photo: Contributed

 🐾Brio Tuscan Grille 

4459 Cedar Park Drive, Beavercreek

-Service dogs-only

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