Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Ohio, 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.
Cincinnati
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area
- Hampton Inn Cincinnati Eastgate
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Midtown
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Dog Stop Cincinnati – Dog daycare, boarding and grooming.
- Furkids – Dog daycare and boarding in Mariemont-area Cincinnati.
- Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa – Pet resort and spa with dog daycare.
Cleveland
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- K9 Cleveland – Dog daycare in Ohio City.
- Paws Play Downtown – Downtown Cleveland dog daycare and boarding.
- Dogtopia Downtown Cleveland – Daycare, boarding and spa on Euclid Avenue.
Columbus
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus West – Hilliard
- Red Roof Inn PLUS Columbus Worthington
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/Polaris OH
- Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- Uncle Keith's Doggie Daycare – Doggie daycare near German Village and the Brewery District.
- Park Your Paws Downtown – Dog daycare and boarding in downtown Columbus.
- Park Your Paws North – Dog daycare and boarding in Clintonville.
Our notes on each spot
Cincinnati
Smale Riverfront Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A riverfront park with trails, gardens, fountains and swings between the stadiums.
West Mehring Way, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Ault Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly park
224 acres of gardens, trails and panoramic overlooks above the Ohio River valley.
5090 Observatory Cir, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Sharon Woods Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the trails
A 730-acre county park with wooded and lakeside trails northeast of the city.
11450 Lebanon Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
MadTree Brewing · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the temperature-controlled patio
An Oakley brewery with a big patio that stays comfortable most of the year.
3301 Madison Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Queen City Radio · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome
A casual bar with a big outdoor space and rotating food trucks parked on site.
222 W 12th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
The Root Beer Stand · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog-friendly outdoor seating
A local landmark since 1957, famous for house-made root beer and cheese coneys.
11566 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241-2241
Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $100 for longer stays; pets can’t be left alone in the room
Close to the University of Cincinnati, with free breakfast and a pet fee by length of stay.
3024 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45219
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-08-21)
Hampton Inn Cincinnati Eastgate · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 per pet (for longer stays); pets can’t be left alone in the room
A quieter east-side option with treats at the desk and a pet station behind the hotel.
858 Eastgate North Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-06-14)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cincinnati Midtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
Suites in Oakley, near MadTree Brewing.
4605 Factory Colony Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Cleveland
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly multi-use trail
A historic canal towpath that runs flat for miles – great for long, easy walks.
See Map Below, Cleveland, OH 44125
Edgewater Park · Outing
🐾 Dog beach and trails at Cleveland Metroparks
147 lakefront acres with a dog beach, walking trails and big views of Lake Erie and downtown.
Whiskey Island Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102
Wendy Park Bridge · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A 500-foot bridge linking downtown to Wendy Park on the lake, with great views of the river mouth.
2800 Whiskey Island Dr, Cleveland, OH 44102
Great Lakes Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; dog menu
Cleveland's best-known brewery, in Ohio City, with a dog menu on the patio.
2516 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113
TownHall Ohio City · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the spacious patio
Locally sourced, globally inspired plates on a big Ohio City patio.
1909 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
Terrestrial Brewing Company · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome on the gated patio
An industrial-chic brewery near Edgewater Beach with a gated patio.
7524 Father Frascati, Cleveland, OH 44102
Fidelity Hotel · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for no additional fee
A downtown hotel with no pet fee that provides a dog bed and bowls.
1940 East 6th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Kimpton Schofield Hotel by IHG · Hotel / motel
🐾 Pets of any size are welcome for no additional fee
A Gateway District Kimpton with no pet fee, treats and beds at the desk, and a mulched relief area.
2000 East Ninth Street, Cleveland, OH 44115
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-17)
Aloft by Marriott Cleveland Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Pets up to 40 lbs are permitted for no additional fee
Downtown near the aquarium, with no fee for pets up to 40 lbs.
1111 W. 10th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-21)
Columbus
The Scioto Mile · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly riverfront path
Downtown's riverfront promenade from the Arena District to the Whittier Peninsula, with fountains and skyline views.
233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
Godown Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park with a small dog area
A shaded dog park shared by Columbus and Worthington, with mature trees and walking paths.
6099 Godown Rd, Columbus, OH 43235
Antrim Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Nearly 120 acres around a quarry lake, right on the Olentangy Greenway Trail.
5800 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43085
Goodale Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A wooded Victorian Village park with a gazebo and a pond – perfect for a picnic with your pup.
120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215
Hofbrauhaus Columbus · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the biergarten; water bowls
Bavarian food and beer, with a sign at the biergarten that welcomes dogs.
800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212
TownHall · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome inside and out; dog menu
A rare spot where leashed dogs can sit inside as well as on the patio, with a dog menu to boot.
792 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
La Chatelaine · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A French bakery and café for pastries and classic French plates.
1550 W Lane Ave, Columbus, OH 43221
Gemut Biergarten · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome in the year-round biergarten
A German-style brewery and restaurant in Olde Towne East with housemade sausages, scratch-made mustard, kebapi and flatbreads. Thirsty pups get carbon-filtered brewery water.
734 Oak St, Columbus, OH 43205
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus West – Hilliard · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per night (up to $75 per stay); pets can’t be left alone in the room
A west-side stay in Hilliard with grassy areas and a capped pet fee.
5510 Trabue Road, Columbus, OH 43228
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-10-29)
Red Roof Inn PLUS Columbus Worthington · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 80 lbs; listing shows a fee of $15 per pet, per night – confirm when booking; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A budget-friendly option north of the city that accepts pets up to 80 lbs.
7480 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43235
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-22)
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus/Polaris OH · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 100 lbs for an additional fee of $50 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $75 (for longer stays)
Suites near Polaris that welcome dogs up to 100 lbs.
2045 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH 43240
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-07-08)
Aloft by Marriott Columbus Easton · Hotel / motel
🐾 Dogs of any size for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per night
A modern hotel near Easton Town Center. Dogs only – no cats.
4176 BRIGHTON ROSE WAY, Columbus, OH 43219
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-12)
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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