PET-FRIENDLY Bars and Restaurants

By Erin Sauder

Looking to include your furry friend on your next outing? Fortunately for animal lovers, Kane County offers an array of pet-friendly patios where you and your dog can have a furtastic time. Here’s a list of those Fido-friendly places.

n 93 OCTANE BREWERY

1825 Lincoln Highway, St. Charles 93octanebrewery.com

Along with a vast selection of craft beers, including 16 draft handles, this brewery also offers a pet-friendly covered patio where dogs and their humans can bask in the great outdoors. If you’re feeling hungry, grab a bite to eat from Urban Counter restaurant located next door. Menu fare includes burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, chicken wings, fried pickles, cheese curds, salads, desserts and more.

n OLD REPUBLIC KITCHEN + BAR

155 S. Randall Road, Elgin www.oldrepublicbar.com

This establishment likes furry friends so much it even offers a Yappy Hour from 2 to 6 p.m. every Tuesday where patrons can enjoy drink specials in the outdoor dining area with their four-legged buddies. (Well-behaved pets are also welcome on the patio during non-Yappy Hour.) Additionally, Old Republic Kitchen + Bar features a menu of award-winning burgers, pizza, smoked meats, and fresh fish, beer and cocktails, daily specials and live music.

n SIDECAR SUPPER CLUB & BEER GARDEN

12 N. River St., Batavia Sidecarsupperclub.com

This historic neighborhood watering hole features a unique lineup of craft beers and whiskies you can pair with Sidecar’s eclectic high-end pub fare, including scratch-made family-style meals and “the best darn burgers around.” Even better? Seasonally, the bar expands into a five-tiered outdoor beer garden with live performances where dogs are welcome.

n GLOBAL BREW TAP HOUSE - SAINT CHARLES

2100 Prairie St., St. Charles saintcharles.globalbrew.com

Besides serving up 50 beers on tap and more than 150 craft beers in bottles and cans from across the globe, patrons to Global Brew Tap House welcome well-behaved dogs inside and outside. Of note: four-legged guests must be on a leash at all times.

n MCBRIDE’S NORTH PUB & GRILLE

2340 S. Eola Road, Aurora mcbridespubandgrille.com

Dogs are so welcome at McBride’s that the family-owned pub and grille even has a menu specifically for them featuring Puppytizers including the Chicken and Bacon Combo, Grilled Chicken Breast, and Two Strips of Bacon. McBride’s also provides water bowls.

For humans, McBride’s North Pub & Grille extensive menu features salads, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, paninis, entrees, desserts, a wide selection of craft beers and a full bar. Patrons and their pooches are invited to come down to McBride’s for “great food, great service and great times.” Of note: owners are expected to keep their furry friends on a leash and clean up after them.

n STANLEY’S GRILL & CRAFT BAR

335 N. McLean Blvd., South Elgin www.stanleysalehouse.com

At Stanley’s, you’ll find an extensive food menu featuring starters, salads, craft burgers, sandwiches, wraps, pizza and pasta, as well as more than 20 draft beers from local Chicagoland breweries. Additionally, pooches are invited to join their humans on the patio and covered pavilion area.

n BARREL+RYE

477 S. Third St., Ste. 184, Geneva Barrelandrye.com

This modern American bistro serves up shareables, craft cocktails, an extensive whiskey list and hospitality for humans and their four-legged friends. Enjoy some time with your furry friend and take a stroll through downtown Geneva’s historic Third Street shopping district.

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