What to know
- These seven Toronto patios are dog-friendly and showing FIFA World Cup matches throughout the tournament.
- The list includes sports bars, breweries and neighbourhood pubs across downtown Toronto.
- Several patios are located near Toronto Stadium, making them ideal for pre- and post-match drinks.
- Most venues require dogs to remain leashed and well-behaved while on the patio.
If you want to watch a FIFA World Cup match while grabbing a drink, but you don’t want to leave your pet at home; check out these local dog-friendly patios playing the games.
Having a pet doesn’t mean you need to stop going out – bring them with you.
From bars in Toronto’s downtown core to others in Little Italy or besides where the FIFA matches are happening in Liberty Village, check out dog-friendly patios to catch the game.
Now Toronto compiled a list of seven dog-friendly patios for dog and soccer lovers this FIFA World Cup season.
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Pennies
- Locations: 127 Strachan Ave | 667 College St
Enjoy sliders, cheap drinks and Pennies’ famous tater tots alongside your dog. This bar located in Trinity Bellwoods, and newly-opened in Little Italy is known for its bright yellow aesthetic, laid-back vibe and complimentary unlimited popcorn. The newest location features a 130-seat patio, perfect to catch the game.
Score on King
- Location: 107 King St E.
What better way can you watch a sports game than at a sports bar itself? Score on King, located in Toronto’s Financial District, is known for its sports atmosphere and over-the-top Caesars. That includes their signature Caesar, garnished with a Cornish hen, a pulled pork mac-and-cheese dog, a burger, pulled pork slider, onion rings, hot wings and a brownie for $65. Catch the game on one of their 15 TVs and a view of the historic St. James Cathedral. Score on King also encourages dogs on patios, so bring your pup!
Brazen Head
- 165 E Liberty St
If you can’t afford an expensive World Cup ticket, but still want to be part of the action, check out Brazen Head with your pup, right near the BMO Field in Liberty Village. The lively, traditional Irish pub has a spacious patio and all-day happy hour and daily specials, including Burger Monday, Taco Tuesday, Wing Wednesday and Fish & Chips Friday. Check out this dog-friendly patio near the field.
Elephant and Castle
- Location: 212 King St W.
Visit England without leaving the country. Elephant and Castle, a British-style pub right in Toronto’s Entertainment District is welcoming pups with water and pets on their patio. The pub’s known for a lively match-day sports atmosphere, and British comfort food such as crispy haddock fish and chips, pies, and a selection of draught ales and beers. The pub also features multiple large-screen TV and a giant projector.
Henderson Brewing
- Location: 128A Sterling Rd
If you’re looking to enjoy an iced cold beer while watching the game with your dog, check out Henderson Brewing. This bar, located in Toronto’s west end is actually the first brewery in Toronto, dating 1802. Taste their flagship beer, Henderson’s Best, a 5.5 per cent ABV amber ale. The brewery features a spacious, dog-friendly taproom with pints available for $8.25.
The Dog & Bear Pub
- Location: 1100 Queen St W.
As said in the name, The Dog & Bear Pub, the pub loves dogs, and welcomes them on their patio. This British pub located in the heart of Queen St W. is known for its dog-friendly patio and for having nine flat-screen TVs and a massive projection screen. Drink beers from a selection of over 20 options on tap, while eating some fish and chips or sticky toffee pudding.
RendezViews
- Location: 229 Richmond St W.
If you have a well-behaved, leashed dog, bring your pup to Toronto’s Entertainment District’s RendezViews, known for its massive patio. The open-air picnic setup accompanied by CN tower views and a massive TV screen is playing FIFA World Cup matches, live. Enjoy bites from viral Thai restaurant PAI and other drinks and food at the venue, alongside your dog.
