National Dog Day is the perfect excuse to celebrate your four-legged best friend with a day out in the city. From dog-friendly adventures to spots where pups are welcome to join the fun, these three NYC activities and restaurants make it easy to treat your beloved pet to a day they’ll adore!
Urban Paddle Kayaks Hosts Paddle Pips Kayak Tour
Partake in the Paddle Pups Kayak Tour at Urban Paddle Kayaks on Sunday, August 23rd at 12 PM. Doggos and their paw-rents can join Urban Paddle Kayaks for a 60-minute kayak adventure on the water! Dogs up to 90 pounds can paddle, and puppies paddle free, with dog PFDs included. Dogs over 30 pounds require two adults—one to paddle and one to handle the pup. Plus, 10% of each tour is donated to a local animal shelter.
Burgers, Pup-sicles and Swag Bags at Loulou
Celebrate National Dog Day at Loulou (176 8th Ave) with an all-day celebration in their outdoor cabana perfect for pups and their people. For one day only, pet lovers can sip on a specialty cocktail featuring Tito's while four-legged companions enjoy themed treats from Loulou's dedicated dog menu. Every dog who visits with their owner starting at 11 AM will receive a complimentary swag bag filled with Tito's branded toys or accessories, additional dog toys, and tasty treats while supplies last. Loulou offers a dog-friendly menu that lets four-legged guests dine in style with options including Steak & Eggs, Grilled Chicken, Seared Salmon, the "Loulou" Burger, and a refreshing "Pup"sicle made with yogurt, peanut butter, banana, and apple. In partnership with Isshiki, guests who purchase a matcha will also receive a complimentary Pup-Cha for their pup—a dog-friendly whipped cream cup topped with green spirulina—making it the perfect excuse to enjoy a café date with your furry best friend. For more information visit, https://www.loulounyc.com
Yappy Hour Specials at Clinton Hall
Celebrate National Dog Day at Clinton Hall with a tail-wagging Yappy Hour in FiDi (90 Washington St.). Guests who bring their four-legged friends to this location beginning at 11:30 AM can enjoy happy hour pricing all day—including $6 draft beers, $7 well drinks and house wine, and $8 select bites—while pups receive a complimentary dog treat or branded bandana, while supplies last. Make a meal of Clinton Hall's crowd-pleasing favorites like the Double Smashed Burger, Fondue Burger, Famous Doughnut Grilled Cheese, Korean Fried Chicken, Jenga Mozzarella Sticks, Jumbo Hot Pretzel, Chicken Wings, Buffalo Cauliflower, and the decadent Birthday Cake WFT Waffle. Guests can also explore the restaurant's renowned Supercraft™ beer program and enjoy complimentary games including Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, chess, Uno, Cards Against Humanity, and more. Weekend visitors can return for brunch favorites like Smoked Salmon Benedict, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Breakfast Nachos, and the CH Big Breakfast, paired with 90 minutes of bottomless mimosas, bellinis, Bloody Marys, and more with the purchase of an entrée. For more information visit, https://clintonhallny.com/