Dog-Friendly Patios & Shops in Myers Park: A Local’s Guide

Myers Park is built for relaxed outings, tree canopies, quiet side streets, and patio pockets where you can actually settle. Use this list to plan low-stress hangs and quick shop stops with your dog. (Always confirm venue policy the day you go.)

Pup Scouts Patio picks (Myers Park & immediate edges)

• RuRu’s Tacos & Tequila — Popular patio on Providence Rd (just east of the neighborhood); consistently listed as dog-friendly. 715 Providence Rd.

• Dilworth Neighborhood Grille — On the Myers Park/Dilworth edge with ample outdoor space; regularly highlighted for dog-friendly seating. 911 E Morehead St.

• The Crunkleton — Classic cocktail spot with an open-fire kitchen and a reservable outdoor patio where leashed dogs are welcome. Expect polished service, strong spirits program, and shaded seating; policies can vary with weather, so call ahead for patio availability. 1957 E 7th St.

Note: NC health codes generally don’t allow dogs inside food-service establishments, but patios are typically OK—policies can shift, so call ahead in cold/rain (indoor access is usually restricted).

Coffee & casual

• Higher Grounds by Manolo’s (in Myers Park Baptist campus) — Neighborhood coffee stop at 1501 Queens Rd; listings note dogs are allowed on the patio.

Dog-friendly shops (nearby)

• Park Road Books — Charlotte’s indie bookstore welcomes leashed dogs (often shouts out their own shop dog). ~5–10 min from Myers Park.

• Sleepy Poet Antique Mall — Large vintage/antique marketplace that allows leashed dogs; an easy add-on after a shaded walk.

(Many national chains vary by location; garden centers and some big-box home stores often allow leashed dogs—always ask at the door.)

Calm-first mini-itinerary (≈75–90 minutes)

1. Shaded loop on neighborhood streets off Queens Rd West (straight-line heeling, wide shoulders).

2. Patio settle at an edge table (Selwyn Ave Pub or Napa on Providence).

3. Short browse at Park Road Books (leashed, tight heel), then a quiet decompression lap before heading home.

Leash setup tip: keep a short, relaxed leash centered under your foot at the table—never tied to the chair. Reward quiet scanning, skip on-leash greetings; most reactivity spikes nose-to-nose. (City guidance and local roundups consistently emphasize patios over interiors.)

Quick etiquette checklist

• Call ahead if weather flips; patios may close or convert to “no dogs” when tents/sidewalls are down.

• Edge tables with a wall/planter at your dog’s back = less scanning.

• Mat down, 3 breaths, release → installs the off-switch before you order.

• Carry water + bags; tip well for patio space.