Dog-friendly outings, places to eat and places to stay in Rhode Island, 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.
Narragansett
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Gnarly Dog – Cage-free daycare with separate small- and large-dog indoor/outdoor play areas.
Newport
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Wiggle Room – Weekday dog daycare just north of Newport.
- Lucky Dog Resort – Dog daycare and boarding on Aquidneck Island.
Providence
🍽 Where to eat:
🏨 Where to stay:
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
- Providence Marriott Downtown
- Courtyard Providence Downtown
- Hotel Neptune A Member of Design Hotels
- Extended Stay America Suites – Providence
- Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
🐕 Doggie daycare:
- The Dog House Providence – Doggy day care on North Main Street.
- The Barking Lot – Dog daycare in Providence.
Our notes on each spot
Narragansett
Point Judith Lighthouse · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly grounds; lighthouse itself not open
Coastal views around the lighthouse, with benches and grass for a walk or picnic.
1460 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882-6200
Camp Cronin · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
A quiet rocky shoreline for walks and fishing, with views of Point Judith Lighthouse.
1399 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882-0000
Narragansett Town Beach · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs in the off-season only (mid-September to mid-May)
The town's main beach, open to leashed dogs outside the summer season.
39 Boston Neck Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882-3146
George's of Galilee · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog-friendly
Boat-to-plate seafood over Block Island Sound, with seafood pot pie, baked seafood casserole and seasonal sushi.
250 Sand Hill Cove Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882-5700
Jim's Dock · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at the 15 deck tables
A family-owned harborside spot for chowder, fish tacos, crab cakes and lobster rolls.
1175 Succotash Rd, Narragansett, RI 02879-5887
Monahan's Clam Shack By the Sea · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dog-friendly
A seaside clam shack for clam cakes, chowder, calamari, sandwiches and ice cream.
190 Ocean Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882-0000
The Shore House · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 65 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per night
A 31-room Victorian inn near Newport with a big veranda. Bowls and waste bags are in the room.
113 Ocean Road, Narragansett, RI 02882-1324
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Newport
Cliff Walk · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
A 3.5-mile path with views of the Newport shoreline and historic Newport.
175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840-3659
Fort Adams State Park · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
A big park with open space, a beach, a two-mile walking path and sailing docks.
84 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840-0000
Brenton Point State Park · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome
Wide bay and ocean views, picnic tables, walking trails and gardens.
Ocean Ave, Newport, RI 02840-0000
O'Briens Pub · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the garden patio; dog menu
A big garden patio and a dog menu, with burgers, pizza, sandwiches and frozen drinks.
501 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840-0000
Diego's · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
Mexican food like birria taquitos, Korean BBQ pork belly tacos and a fried chicken torta, with vegan options.
11 Bowens Wharf, Newport, RI 02840-0000
Belle's Cafe · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome at the outdoor umbrella tables
Breakfast, lunch and brunch at Newport Shipyard, with local seafood at lunch.
1 Washington St, Newport, RI 02840-1513
Mill Street Inn · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 dogs up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $50 per pet, per stay; confirm a pet-friendly room with the hotel before booking
A renovated 19th-century mill on the National Register, now a boutique hotel in historic Newport.
75 Mill St, Newport, RI 02840-3147
Americas Cup Inn · Hotel / motel
🐾 One pet of any size in designated rooms for an additional fee of $25 per night; Traditional Apartments only
A preserved colonial house on gas-lit Thames Street in downtown Newport. Only the Traditional Apartments take pets.
6 Mary St, Newport, RI 02840-3028
The Brenton Hotel · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs of any size for an additional fee of $40 per pet, per stay
A luxury boutique hotel right on Newport harbor, with 57 rooms and suites.
31 America's Cup Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-19)
Providence
Franciscan Dog Park · Outing
🐾 Off-leash fenced dog park
Also known as Bell Street Dog Park, a fenced park behind the Bell Street Chapel with benches and waste bags.
Bell St & Ridge St, Providence, RI 02909-1815
Prospect Terrace · Outing
🐾 Dog-friendly
A park with benches, lawns and views over the city.
60 Congdon St, Providence, RI 02906
Roger Williams National Memorial · Outing
🐾 Leashed dogs welcome; not inside park buildings; BARK Ranger badge at the visitor center
A 4.5-acre park in the city for a walk or picnic, where dogs can earn a BARK Ranger badge.
282 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903-1240
Dexter Training Grounds · Outing
🐾 Off-leash under voice control (not fenced)
A ten-acre park with playgrounds, bocce, chess tables and room for dogs to practise off-leash.
1543 Mineral Spring Ave, Providence, RI 02904-4046
Julian's · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables; water and treats
Egg noodles with crab, pan-seared lamb loin and burgers.
318 Broadway, Providence, RI 02909-0000
Costantino's Venda Bar & Ristorante · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome at outdoor tables
A family that's made pasta the old-world way for over seventy years, with dishes like pappardelle Bolognese.
265 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903-1556
Ogie's Trailer Park · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the patio; dog menu
A mid-century trailer park-themed bar with comfort food, 60 American canned beers and a dog menu.
1155 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02909-1140
Rogue Island Local Kitchen & Bar · Restaurant / cafe
🐾 Dogs welcome on the back patio
Farm-to-table food like wings, oysters, crab cakes and pork chops, with local craft beer.
65 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903-0000
Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets up to 100 lbs for an additional fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights and $125 for longer stays
Half a mile from the State House and walking distance from Brown University and the Convention Center.
5 Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903-1058
Providence Marriott Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets of any size for an additional fee of $100 per stay, plus $10 per pet, per night
A downtown Marriott with grassy relief areas.
1 Orms St, Providence, RI 02904-2221
Google Maps · Dog policy source (BringFido, reviewed 2026-05-06)
Courtyard Providence Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 One dog up to 50 lbs for an additional fee of $75 per stay; Rottweilers, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls and Huskies not allowed
Spacious downtown rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi.
32 Exchange Ter, Providence, RI 02903-1743
Hotel Neptune A Member of Design Hotels · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two dogs up to 45 lbs for no additional fee; pets can’t be left alone in the room
A design hotel full of custom furniture and local craftwork. The nearest park is 5 blocks away.
122 Fountain Street, Providence, RI 02903-1847
Extended Stay America Suites – Providence · Hotel / motel
🐾 2 pets of any size for an additional fee of $25 per pet, per night
Within 5 minutes of Brown University and the Convention Center.
181 Corliss Street, Providence, RI 02904-2603
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown · Hotel / motel
🐾 Two pets up to 75 lbs for an additional fee of $75 (for stays of 1 to 4 nights) and $125 (for longer stays)
Free breakfast and Wi-Fi in downtown Providence.
58 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903-2817
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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