Several Hays County establishments are dog friendly, and many are wagging their tails about it.

Railyard Bar & Grill

Customers can expect their dogs to be given a water bowl when they’re seated at one of the outdoor tables at Railyard Bar & Grill. The restaurant serves up a variety of meals, including burgers, sandwiches and wings.Ivar's River Pub

Area residents can enjoy the view of the San Marcos river with their dogs from one of the outdoor tables at Ivar’s River Pub. The restaurant, which reopened in 2017 after five years of renovations, has an extensive menu that features a variety of starters, salads and entrees.Black's BBQ

Black’s BBQ in San Marcos doesn’t just serve up the same flavors of smoked meats as its flagship location in Lockhart. Both locations want the dining experience to be a family affair, and allow dogs at its outdoor tables, according to the Black's BBQ website.Roughhouse Brewing


Alex and Davy Pasternak opened Roughhouse Brewing on their family’s 50-acre ranch in 2019, and specialize in foeder-fermented ales, traditional lagers and cave-aged beers. They also offer snacks, pressed sandwiches and sweets. Dogs are welcomed to join in on the fun at one of the dog-friendly outdoor tables.Industry

Several dog-friendly outdoor tables are available at Industry, where patrons can chow down on a variety of meals, including a brisket pastrami sandwich, “grown up” tenders, fish tacos and more.The Root Cellar Cafe

A partially covered sidewalk patio at The Root Cellar Cafe is dog friendly. Customers can enjoy the view of downtown San Marcos in between bites of menu items such as roasted garlic hummus, bourbon pecan chicken, shrimp scampi and risotto.