Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Alabama, city by city. Every spot below was checked against a published dog policy (the venue itself, BringFido or the park authority) – tap a name for our notes, or see them all on the Dog Fun Map.
Birmingham
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover
- Red Roof Inn Birmingham South
- Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview
- Sonesta Simply Suites Birmingham Hoover
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Dogtopia of Birmingham-Parkside – Daycare, boarding and spa services near Railroad Park and Parkside.
- Humphrey's Dog Resort – Dog daycare and boarding in Birmingham.
Huntsville
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center
- stayAPT Suites Huntsville
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Dog Stop Huntsville – Dog daycare, boarding and grooming in west Huntsville.
- Hounds Town USA Huntsville – Dog daycare and boarding near Research Park.
- The Ark Huntsville – Pet resort and doggy daycare with spa services.
Mobile
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Red Roof Inn & Suites Mobile SW – I-10
- Hampton Inn Mobile I-10 Bellingrath Gardens
- La Quinta by Wyndham Mobile
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Port City Pups – A downtown Mobile dog day care center.
- Walks & Wags – Dog boarding, daycare and training in Mobile.
- HopHounds – Downtown doggie daycare in Mobile.
Our notes on each spot
Birmingham
Red Mountain Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome; off-leash only in Remy's Dog Park
1,500 wooded acres with 20 miles of trails, Remy's Dog Park, the historic Redding Hoist House, three treehouse lookouts and old iron ore mine entrances.
2011 Frankfurt Dr, Birmingham, AL 35211
Ruffner Mountain · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome at all times; clean up after your dog
More than 11 miles of trails over 1,000 protected acres. Take the Quarry Trail up to the Overlook for views of the Birmingham skyline.
1214 81st St S, Birmingham, AL 35206
CityWalk · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome; off-leash in The Barkery dog park
An urban park with a skate park, a roller rink, an amphitheater and The Barkery dog park.
815 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Kiwanis Vulcan Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly rail-trail
A rail-trail on an old railroad corridor in Birmingham, good for a walk with your dog.
1866 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd S, Birmingham, AL 35205
The Filling Station · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables on the large patio
Pizza, pasta, hoagies and calzones on a big patio.
5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
Big Bad Breakfast · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio
Hearty breakfasts plus shrimp and grits, 'everything' burgers and Creole skillets.
5361 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Back Forty Beer Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at patio tables
A brewpub with a patio around fire pits. Try the salmon poke or the grilled lamb burger.
3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
Chez LuLu · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor seating
A French restaurant in Birmingham with outdoor tables where dogs can join you.
1911 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35201
La Quinta by Wyndham Birmingham Hoover · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A simple Hoover hotel with coffee makers in every room.
120 Riverchase Pkwy E, Hoover, Birmingham, AL 35244
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-26)
Red Roof Inn Birmingham South · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 80 lbs for no additional fee, and 2 pets up to 80 lbs for $15 per night (not to exceed $105 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
A budget stay in the Birmingham metro area. One pet stays free.
1466 Montgomery Highway, Vestavia Hills, Birmingham, AL 35216
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-03)
Drury Inn & Suites Birmingham Grandview · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets with a combined weight of 80 lbs for an additional fee of $70 per pet, per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Rooms with a microwave and fridge in the Grandview area.
3510 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35243
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-19)
Sonesta Simply Suites Birmingham Hoover · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 7 nights and $150 for longer stays; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Hoover suites with grills, a gym and an on-site snack shop.
600 Corporate Ridge Drive, Birmingham, AL 35242
Huntsville
Monte Sano State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on hiking trails and campsites (two cabins for a fee); not in stores, food areas, the bathhouse or pool; some bike and horse trails may not allow dogs; never leave dogs unattended
More than 20 miles of hiking trails in Huntsville. Dogs can stay at campsites and in two of the cabins for a fee.
5105 Nolen Ave SE, Huntsville, AL 35801
Big Spring International Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park
A downtown park built around Big Spring, the original water source Huntsville grew up around, with paths past changing art and sculptures.
200 Church St SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Madison County Nature Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly trail
A 1.5-mile trail around 17-acre Sky Lake on top of Green Mountain, with a covered bridge, a pavilion and restrooms.
5000 Nature Trail Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Huntsville · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the heated, covered patio; water bowls; plain patty for dogs
A burger bar with green chili cheese tots and onion rings. Your dog can have a plain patty.
2317 Memorial Pkwy SW, Huntsville, AL 35801
Yellowhammer Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at covered patio tables
A local brewery sharing space with Earth and Stone pizza, with four flagship beers and about 20 small-batch brews.
2600 Clinton Ave W, Huntsville, AL 35805
The Casual Pint Huntsville · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the back deck and front patio
A neighborhood craft beer spot with flights, cans and a beer-friendly food menu.
2 Off Broadway St NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
Drury Inn & Suites Huntsville at the Space & Rocket Center · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 79 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per night; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Five minutes from the US Space & Rocket Center and Bridge Street Town Centre.
93 Wynn Drive NW, Sherwood Park, Huntsville, AL 35805
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-03)
stayAPT Suites Huntsville · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 80 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night, plus a refundable deposit of $250
Extended-stay suites about 10 minutes from the Space & Rocket Center.
210 West Park Loop NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Huntsville Research Park · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night
A Research Park hotel with an outdoor pool and free breakfast.
4870 University Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
Mobile
USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park · Outing
🐾 Dogs welcome in the outdoor memorial area; outdoor kennels while you tour the ship; admission fee
The retired battleship and its grounds, including a statue honoring military working dogs. There are outdoor kennels for your dog if you want to tour the ship.
2703 Battleship Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36602
Julien Marx Dog Park at Medal of Honor Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash dog park with separate small and large dog areas
A four-acre dog park with benches, water and cleanup stations on both the small and large dog sides.
1711 Hillcrest Rd, Mobile, AL 36609
Langan Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A big, shady park with paved paths, benches and swings, next to the Mobile Museum of Art.
4901 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
The Blind Mule Restaurant & Bar · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the courtyard; fresh water for dogs
Southern food with a Cajun twist and craft drinks in a relaxed, artsy courtyard.
57 N Claiborne St, Mobile, AL 36602
Panini Pete's · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at two outdoor tables
A sandwich shop featured on Food Network, famous for hot beignets and gourmet paninis.
102 Dauphin St, Mobile, AL 36602-3210
Red Roof Inn & Suites Mobile SW – I-10 · Hotel / motel
🐾 1 pet up to 80 lbs for no additional fee, and 2 pets up to 80 lbs for $15 per night (not to exceed $105 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
A budget motel off I-10 with a seasonal pool. One pet stays free.
5635 Tillmans Corner Pkwy, Mobile, AL 36619
Hampton Inn Mobile I-10 Bellingrath Gardens · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $115 (for longer stays)
Off I-10 in Tillmans Corner, about 10 miles from Bellingrath Gardens and Home.
5478 Inn Rd, Mobile, AL 36619
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-09-11)
La Quinta by Wyndham Mobile · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $25 per night
Roomy, comfortable rooms in Mobile.
3650 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-19)
Restaurant patio rules and hotel pet fees change – call ahead or confirm when booking. We list only places with a published dog policy, and we never add star ratings or reviews we didn’t write.
Doggie daycares are listed with a note from each business’s own website. Most ask for a meet-and-greet or temperament check and current vaccinations – contact them before your first visit.
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