Summer is the perfect time to party with your pooch at some of the areas best happy hours. If you love your pup (and we know you do) then show Fido just how much by including him on your night out. And to those of you that may scoff at the idea of bringing your dog along ... Hello, can you think of an easier ice breaker for meeting someone of the opposite sex?
Happy hour, doggy-style
You never have to leave Fido at home alone again
By Jillian Coyle
Special to MetromixMay 11, 2009
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Adam's Mill Doggie Happy Hour
1813 Adams Mill Road - Washington
Fridays : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Adam’s Mill provides drinks for you and your pooch and the Doggie Bakery provides scrumptious treats.
Doggie Happy Hour
- Jackson 20 - Hotel Monaco - 480 King St. - Alexandria
Tuesdays and Thursdays : 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Bring your canine down to Hotel Monaco and enjoy three hours of bonding time with friends and other dogs.
Pooches on the Patio
201 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. - Washington
Saturdays : 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Union Pub right by Union Station even has mini corn dog appetizers for their event “Pooches on the Patio."
Yappy Hour at Jay's Saloon
3114 N 10th St. - Arlington
Sundays : 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Only once a month (on Sundays) so call ahead
Their “Yappy Hour” includes water, treats and games for man’s best friend.
Doggie Happy Hour
111 N Pitt St. - Alexandria
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays : 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own has their own doggie happy hour complete with a doggie menu.
National Museum of Crime & Punishment's Yappy Hour
- Larry's Lounge - 1836 18th St. N.W. - Northwest
Wednesdays : 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dogs get free ice cream and other treats at this weekly fundraiser happy hour.
Now you have no excuse for not going bar-hopping with Fido. Pamper your pooch in a whole new way by bringing them along to knock back a few beers. With all the different events, you’ll have a place to bring your best friend every day of the week. The metro area is quickly becoming more dog-friendly, so keep your eye out for even more pet-friendly events close to home.
