Dog-Friendly Spots: Restaurants, Parks, and Pet Shops

Looking to explore the area with your furry, four-legged friend? Kitsap County offers a variety of dog-friendly restaurants and parks. You’ll also find some great pet shops for all your dog-related needs. Check out these wonderful places, listed by city below.

Poulsbo

We’re happy to report that many of the shops here in Historic Downtown Poulsbo are pet-friendly. If you want to shop for your pup, The NW Dog offers cute toys and services you can book, such as nail trimming. They also have a self-serve dog wash in the store.

If you’re looking for an excellent park, head to Frank Raab Park. It’s approximately 21 acres and includes walking trails and an enclosed off-leash dog area.

Poulsbo also has several dog-friendly restaurants. JJ’s Fish House, The Brass Kraken Pub, State 42 Wines, and Valholl Brewing are a few of the many places with patio seating. Also downtown is Western Red Brewing, which allows dogs inside. If you want to enjoy a cup of coffee outside with your dog, visit Caffe Cocina or Poulsbohemian Coffeehouse.

Kingston

Just steps from Kingston’s ferries to Seattle and Edmonds are The Lounge at d’Vine Bistro and The Kingston Ale House. They both offer outdoor seating for you and your pup. Another neighboring option is Over the Moon Coffee Roasters, which also permits dogs on their patio. Just a few blocks up the road, Downpour Brewing loves dogs so much that they have a Polaroid wall of local dogs. You’ll often see many sweet pups there while watching a game or listening to live music. Many dogs and their owners enjoy stopping at The Cup & Muffin, a tasty drive-thru with fresh bagel sandwiches, salads, coffee, and more. But why is it such a dog-friendly spot? The friendly staff there is known for giving dogs tasty treats.

If you’re looking for a spot to let your dog run, check out Kola Kole Park or A Quiet Place Park.  A Quiet Place Park is a wooded trail located up the hill from downtown, whereas Kola Kole is closer to the ferry, offering a grassy and open area. Adjacent to the ferry terminal, Saltair Beach is a beautiful place to let dogs play. Please remember to clean up after your pets and follow all posted signage and rules regarding leashes.

If you live in the area and need products, grooming, or training services for your pup, visit the locally owned Country Pet Shoppe.

Bainbridge Island

If you’d like to explore the area a bit with your dog, Bainbridge Island is also very dog-friendly. The family-owned pub/restaurant The Plate and Pint is dog-friendly, and Rolling Bay Cafe is, too, with some outdoor seating. Pegasus Coffee House and Coquette Bake Shop are pet-friendly as well. If you want to get a drink while out with your dog, check out Bainbridge Brewing or Fletcher Bay Winery.

In addition, Bainbridge Island is home to two great dog parks. Strawberry Hill Dog Park and Eagledale Park both have an off-leash area. After letting your dog run around a bit, get them a sweet treat or a new toy at B.I. Barkery!

Silverdale, Bremerton, and Port Orchard

Central and South Kitsap offer many dog-friendly spots as well. Silverdale Rotary Gateway Park includes a dog park with two enclosed spaces. It’s also a nice place to walk your dog.  Bremerton Bark Park, established in 2005, is another local favorite with a flat, spacious, open area to play.

Further south, Port Orchard is home to two wonderful dog parks. McCormick Village Park includes a fenced area for small dogs and a fenced area for large dogs. Howe Farm Off-Leash Dog Park has a series of trails and open fields for dogs to roam.

Whiskey Gulch Coffee Co. and Peninsula BevCo in Port Orchard are two dog-friendly spots. Deep Draft Brewing in Bremerton is great for all ages. Monica’s Waterfront Bakery & Café and Hops n Drops in Silverdale offer a warm, welcoming environment for pets to sit outside.

In regards to pet stores, Naturally 4 Paws in Silverdale is a locally owned all-natural pet store and pet bakery. They also offer canine training and grooming services. In Bremerton, Gastro Pup is an independently owned dog and cat supply store with dog food, treats, supplements, and accessories. Cookie’s Pet Corner & Wash in Port Orchard offers a large selection of specialty products, a pet wash to bathe your furry family members, and anesthesia-free dental cleaning for dogs and cats.

More Dog-Friendly Spots

Looking for even more spots to enjoy? Our Guide to Kitsap and VisitKitsap.com are two helpful resources. You can also search for dog-friendly restaurants, events, and more on BringFido.com.

Have fun exploring our beautiful area with your furry best friend!