Greenville is teeming with restaurant patios where pups are greeted with water bowls (there are 50-plus pet-friendly restaurants across the county) to parks, trails and events designed with four-legged friends in mind. These are just a few of the pet-friendly spaces that prove the area is pawsitively perfect for animal lovers.
Blueberry Frog
624 S. Main St., Greenville
BlueberryFrog.com
Here you can enjoy your own frozen yogurt and grab a pup cup for your dog. You can even order a frozen “pup cake” for special occasions.
City Scape Winery
589 Dunklin Bridge Road, Pelzer
CityScapeWinery.com
A local vineyard and winery that’s so pet-friendly, there’s even a resident pot-bellied pig and a grounds crew of goats.
Crust & Craft
123 S. Main St., Greenville
CrustandCraftPizza.com
While enjoying a pizza and brew, ask about the restaurant’s seasonal dog menu with items like whipped pup cups and biscuits.
The Dapper Dog Bark & Brew
201 Murray Drive, Mauldin
DapperDogGVL.com
Dogs can roam free in an off-leash dog park while their owners enjoy a large selection of craft beer, wine and cider.
Nosedive
116 S. Main St., Greenville
TheNosedive.com
This lively gastropub has plenty of outdoor seating and even a playful Gastropup menu of treats for canine companions.
Papa John’s Mutt Strut
Downtown Greenville
GHSMuttStrut.com
At this annual event, participants enjoy a 2-mile walk through downtown Greenville. Don’t miss the after pawty, including the Mutt Market festival.
Paris Mountain State Park
2401 State Park Road, Greenville
SouthCarolinaParks.com/Paris-Mountain
Pets are allowed in most areas of this 1,275-acre park as long as they’re leashed.
Waggin’ at the Waterpark
Otter Creek, 101 W. Darby Road, Greenville
Discovery Island, 417 Baldwin Road, Simpsonville
Waterparks.GreenvilleRec.com
On Saturdays in September, Fido can truly enjoy the dog days of summer by splashing around the waterpark.
Waggin’ Wednesdays
Bon Secours Wellness Arena 650 N. Academy St., Greenville
SwampRabbits.com
This is a cool opportunity to bring your four-legged bestie to a Swamp Rabbits hockey game.
W XYZ BAR
5 N. Laurens St. at Aloft Hotel Greenville
WXYZBarGreenville.com
Take your pup on an elevator ride to experience this rooftop bar with great views of downtown.
Dog Parks
Bark Park
110 Old Liberty Road, Easley
CityofEasley.com
Let your pup experience off-leash fun in this fully fenced portion of Hagood Park.
Edgewood Bark Park
107 Meadow Wood Drive, Greenville
Dogs have a large open field in which to play off leash. Greyhounds have exclusive run of the park for a few hours each week.
Greenville County Rec Dog Parks
Conestee, 840 Mauldin Road, Greenville
Pavilion Rec, 400 Scottswood Road, Taylors
Pelham Mill, 2770 E. Phillips Road, Greer
GreenvilleRec.com
These county parks include fully fenced, off-leash play areas for dogs, with separate sections for large and small pups.
Rail Tail Dog Park
827 Union St., Spartanburg
CityOfSpartanburg.org
Located adjacent to the Mary Black Rail Trail, this is the perfect play stop in the middle of a good long walk.
The Standard at Pinestone Dog Park
125 Pinestone Drive, Travelers Rest
This off-leash dog park has plenty of room to roam plus a shaded pergola. It also has direct access to Main Street and the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
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Drinks with Your Dog
Upstate South Carolina’s craft beer scene is super welcoming to four-legged friends, with plenty of pet-friendly breweries where pups can relax by your side. Favorites include Double Stamp Brewery, Liability Brewing Co. and Southernside Brewing Co., where leashed dogs are often part of the crowd. Or take Fido to the Westin Poinsett Greenville piano bar to enjoy cocktails and small bites, while your pup mellows out to the tunes and gets lots of love from the staff.
