While we Dubs love our doggies, it's taking the hospitality industry a while to catch up.
Dogs have been legally allowed into premises that serve food since late 2017- but it's at the owner's discretion.
Thankfully however, there are plenty of great spots around the city that will welcome your pooch with open paws.
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Whether you want go grab a latte with your lab, brunch with your bichon frise, a pint with your poodle or even enjoy a hotel break with your husky - we've got you covered.
Here are 17 fab dog friendly cafes, restaurants, pubs and hotels around Dublin:
Dog friendly cafes
The Fumbally Cafe, Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8
Not only does the hipster haunt welcome dogs, it was also recently named the nation's top brunch spot at the 2019 Georgina Campbell Irish Breakfast Awards.
Ebb & Flow Coffee, Clontarf
The perfect spot to treat yourself to a latte after a long walk along Dollymount Strand, this seaside spot says yes to pooches.
Network Café, Aungier Street
This trendy south Dublin city spot is a favourite of locals, DIT students and - of course - dog owners.
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Two Pups Coffee, Francis Street
The name pretty much says it all. They're serious about doggies and great coffee in this Liberties hotspot.
Urbanity, Smithfield
They love dogs AND prepare their own coffee beans with an in-house roaster - what's not to love?
Shoe Lane, Tara Street
An essential pit-stop for your and your pooch if you're hopping on or off the Dart.
Two Boys Brew, Phibsborough
They serve amazing food and coffee and have their own in-house doggie, the adorable Milo who is often to be seen about the place.
Legit Coffee Co. Meath Street
The Meath Street coffee house is a lovely spot for you and your four legged pal to stop for brunch if you're in the area.
Pot Bellied Pig Rathmines
Enjoy a slap up brekkie or lunch in super cool, mostly pink surroundings - but don't worry, male dogs will love it too.
Dog friendly restaurants
The Dog House Blues Tearoom, Howth
Super location beside the Dart Station and a short walk from Howth harbour, this is a lovely spot for you and your pooch to enjoy a super-chilled lunch or dinner.
Juniors, Bath Ave
Whether you're craving, breakfast, lunch or dinner, you can head out to this D4 spot without having to leave doggo at home.
Coppinger Row
If your doggy enjoys people spotting, he or she will love the view from this city centre terrace while you chow down on some excellent grub.
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Dog friendly pubs
Street 66, Temple Bar
Your pooch will get the VIP treatment while you enjoy a cocktail in this very cool Parliament Street haunt.
MVP Bar Upper Clanbrassil Street
This chilled out Dublin 8 spot is committed to welcoming canine customers - so much so that in 2016 they even openly flouted a HSE ban on having animals in pubs.
Thankfully, these days the law is on their side.
Lucky's Bar, the Liberties
The quirky neighbourhood pub is super dog friendly and also serves up some of the best pizza in town from Coke Lane. Win win!
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Dog friendly hotels
The Dylan Hotel
It may come as a surprise to hear that the super stylish five star hotel welcomes dogs, but the Dylan is indeed 100% pet friendly.
They'll set up your room with pet bed, food and water bowls, and treats and can even arrange for dog walkers, pet spas and veterinary care.
The Dublin Hilton
The D2 hotel also welcomes dogs and its handy canal side location is ideal for popping out for a stroll with your pooch.
