Kentucky, Where Pets are Welcome

Want to bring your four-legged family member along on your Kentucky vacation? We say, bring them. There are hundreds of sites all over the commonwealth that love it when you bring your fur-babies along.  

Distillery Tours 

Believe it or not, most Bourbon Distilleries welcome dogs on their property. Woodford Reserve in Versailles, Wild Turkey in Lawrenceburg both allow canines into their gift shops. Heaven Hill in Bardstown and Maker’s Mark in Loretto also encourage Bourbon Trail travelers to bring their four-legged best friends for a day on the grounds. 

At Buffalo Trace Distillery in Frankfort, not only is your dog welcome in the gift shop, but they can also go on every part of the tour, except the Blanton’s Bottling Hall. 

Breweries 

Bringing dogs to breweries has been an essential part of American beer culture for decades, and Kentucky breweries are no exception. 

With so many craft breweries all over the Kentucky map, the vast majority of them allow pets on their outdoor patios. Some establishments, like Sig Luscher in Frankfort, allow them inside the taproom. 

Bars and Restaurants 

There are some places that not only allows dogs but caters to them. Club K9 Dog Bar in Louisville boasts a full bar, food trucks and a 1.5 ace dog run area for off-leash fun. 

Double Dogs, which has locations in Bowling Green, Lexington and Louisville and offers dog bowls, not only for your dog, but for you as well.  

If you find yourself in Northern Kentucky, be sure to stop by the BARk Park & Patio in Florence. With over an acre of fenced in grassy space for your four-legged best friend to run around in you will have no problem relaxing while you sip on an ice-cold beer and enjoy the backyard atmosphere we all love. 

Sporting Events 

Want to catch a ball game with your furry best friend? The Louisville Bats, Bowling Green Hot Rods and the Lexington Legends all feature several pet friendly games throughout the season and often times the pet gets in free. 

Dog Parks 

Kentucky offers plenty of space for your furry friend to roam free at dog parks. From the Lexington’s Masterson Station Park with its 13.5- acres and two separate paddocks (one exclusively for small dogs) to Bardstown's member-run park with a splash pad, Kentucky has exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to dog play days.  

Cat Coffee Shops 

So maybe you are more of a cat person and you are traveling without a cat. We’ve got you covered. Kentucky has a handful of coffee shops that are also home to rescued cats. If you find yourself in Louisville at the Purrfect Day Café, or in Georgetown at the Central Purrk Cat Café, have a cappuccino, pet a cat or two, and maybe even adopt one.