Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
1770 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Animals are allowed on the self-service north patio only; pets are not permitted on the south creek patio or in the dining room.
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Dog-Friendly Restaurants & Patios in Boulder
Three Boulder patios confirm their dog policies, and one of them hinges on which side of the building you sit.
The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse beside Boulder Creek is a downtown landmark with a specific rule: animals are allowed on the self-service north patio only, not on the south creek patio and not in the dining room. Rayback Collective on Valmont Road prints "Dogs Welcome" on its homepage, and in practice that means the big outdoor yard with food trucks, fire pits and lawn games. Boulder Social at 38th and Arapahoe offers dog-friendly seating on two covered, heated patios, which makes it the most reliable cold-weather choice on this list.
Southern Sun on Table Mesa and The Post in Old Town Lafayette both have patios that regulars use with dogs, but neither posts a policy on its own site, so call ahead. Downtown and east Boulder along Arapahoe and Valmont are where the confirmed spots cluster.
Two Boulder rules shape the visit. Boulder County Public Health approves outdoor-dining variances for dogs restaurant by restaurant, so one patio can be dog-friendly while another at the same address is not, exactly as at the Teahouse. And B.R.C. 6-1-16 requires a leash held by a person on every street and path, including the Boulder Creek Path that runs past the Teahouse and Farmers Market.
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Boulder Social
1600 38th St, Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder Social offers dog-friendly patio seating for four-legged guests on its covered, heated patios.
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Rayback Collective
2775 Valmont Rd, Boulder, CO 80304
Rayback lists 'Dogs Welcome' as one of its features; dogs join you in the outdoor food-truck yard and patio.
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Southern Sun Pub & Brewery
627 S Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305
Dog policy not posted on the business's own site — call ahead before bringing your dog.
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The Post Chicken & Beer – Lafayette
105 W Emma St, Lafayette, CO 80026
Dog policy not posted on the business's own site — call ahead before bringing your dog.
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Questions about dog-friendly restaurants & patios in Boulder
Can I bring my dog to the Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse?
Yes, on the self-service north patio only. The Teahouse's FAQ says pets are not permitted on the south creek patio or in the dining room. Order inside, take your food out to the north patio, and keep the dog leashed as Boulder's ordinance requires.
Which Boulder patios are heated for winter?
Boulder Social at 38th and Arapahoe highlights two covered, heated patios with dog-friendly seating. Rayback Collective's yard has fire pits. The Teahouse's north patio is open-air. Southern Sun and The Post have patios but no posted dog policy, so call first.
Do dogs have to be leashed on Boulder restaurant patios?
Yes. Boulder Revised Code 6-1-16 requires a leash held by a person anywhere in the city except dog parks and designated Voice and Sight trails. That covers patios, the Boulder Creek Path and the walk from the car. Restaurants may add their own rules on top.