The best pet-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong

If you love exploring Hong Kong’s lively dining scene but hate leaving your furry friend at home, we have some great news: the city has a fantastic ever-evolving food scene for pets too.  

Restaurants across the city are throwing open their doors to fuzzy guests, launching exclusive pet menus, and in some instances, even centring their entire dining experience around your four-legged friends.  

Are pets allowed inside restaurants in Hong Kong? 

Currently, there are strict laws preventing pets from indoor dining in Hong Kong – although many restaurants offer pet-friendly seating outdoors. This is set to change soon, as the government has introduced a new programme to allow dogs indoors, with as many as 1,000 permits set to take effect in the first phase starting July 2026. Just bear in mind that most places will ask you to keep your pet leashed and on their best behaviour to avoid disrupting fellow customers.   

Looking for a big day out with the entire family? Check out our guide to Hong Kong’s best pet-friendly shopping malls.  

From beachside getaways to Soho standouts, these are the best dog-friendly restaurants to bark – er, book.  

Pet-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong 

Call Me Al 

From the team that brought you The Pontiac, this buzzy neighbourhood spot is always full of people – and good vibes. Named after the catchy Paul Simon song of the same name, you’ll always find a dog or two scurrying around or sleeping underneath Call Me Al ’s large semi-outdoor table. As its website proclaims in full capitals, it is “extremely pet friendly” and so are its staff, who always make time for a little doggy ear scratch and a complimentary water bowl. 

You won’t have to compromise on food here either, with a tightly curated menu of comfort food done well: burrata and grilled peach salad, spicy rigatoni and a smashed burger are just a few standouts. Naturally, its pedigree means you can expect a fantastic cocktail menu full of bold creative choices, with drinks like the saline umeshu Little Moment and sparkling grapefruit Campari Spritz Me. 

123 Queens Road West, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong 

Barkada

Barkada  co-founder Jen Balisi  regularly shares photos of her adorable dog on Instagram, so it comes as little surprise that her modern Filipino eatery welcomes all four-pawed diners. Tucked away at the end of Elgin Street, the Singular Concepts  restaurant has even been known to throw the occasional Block Pawty – serving bar snacks and cocktails for humans, and longanisa-inspired sausage treats for dogs. 

If you’ve never had Filipino food before, this is the place to try it – highlights include the moreish adobo popcorn chicken, sizzling sisig and gigantic crispy pata, ideal for sharing. There’s a wide range of options for vegetarians, too. 

25 Elgin Street, Central, 2663 0238

Sip Song

Repulse Bay's beachfront mall, The Pulse, is full of pet-friendly destinations, but Sip Song  is amongst the best of them – especially since it has its own dedicated dog menu. While humans can tuck into spicy satays, refreshing papaya salad, grilled fish drizzled with lime chilli and all the best-loved Thai classics, dogs can chow down on specially prepared rice bowls and peanut butter biscuits.  

With a colourful location on the boardwalk, an irresistible cocktail list and views of the waves rolling onto shore, Sip Song is the ultimate lazy weekend spot for you and your furry companion. However, note that pets are only allowed on its al fresco tables, so it’s not the best spot to go with a big group or when it’s raining.  

The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, 2328 8385 

Ăn Chơi

f you’ve ever wanted to take your pet on holiday, pay a visit to Ăn Chơi .This Vietnamese restaurant is as close as you’ll get to exploring Vietnam’s roadside eateries with your canine pal short of jumping on a plane. 

Step inside the lemon-yellow interior festooned with fairy lights and red plastic chairs and you’ll find friendly service plus a killer happy hour. Though you won’t find a special menu for your pets, they are welcome to join you while you and your other two-legged friends dine on freshly baked banh mis and steaming bowls of noodle soup. Plus, vegans and vegetarians don’t have to worry, as Ăn Chơi champions jackfruit as a meat substitution across its menu. 

15-17 Mercer Street, Sheung Wan, 5286 1517 

Classified

Looking for a laidback bistro? With alfresco seating at their Repulse Bay venue, Classified offers a welcoming environment for your pet to chill out while you catch up with a pal over a meal in their outdoor area. From burrata and cantaloupe salads to Korean fried chicken, their menu is suited to all tastes – and also features a fantastic happy hour you’ll want to get involved with.  

Shop 107, 1/F The Pulse, 28 Beach Road, Repulse Bay, Hong Kong, 2351 3454 

Petizen 

Hidden away near Tai Ping Shan, this bustling spot is an animal jack-of-all-trades: a grooming salon, an extensive pet shop and a cosy pet-friendly café. While your furry friend is getting a trim, you’ll be able to stretch out on one of their outdoor seats with a meal while you wait. Beyond a range of coffees, you’ll also find a curated selection of Chinese teas and food for pawrents focused on a make-your-own bagel selection and moreish muffins.  

For fuzzier friends, head into the shop to pick up homegrown pet food by K Bakery, which specialises in meaty and fishy chips. Adoption days, crafty pet-related pop-ups and even workshops to learn to make your own dog treats all take place here, so keep an eye on their social media for your next fun outing. Unsurprisingly, it’s also become a popular Instagram spot so get there early on weekends.

6-7 Tank Lane, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, 5989 4662 

Bellavista 

Kai Tak’s Airside is swiftly establishing itself as one of the most pet-friendly shopping malls in Hong Kong, and its restaurants are following suit. With a sprawling open-air terrace and an international menu of crowd-pleasers, Bellavista ’s red neon sign welcomes you into its stylish space: boasting brick red leather seating, cosy tables and a striking wall covered in graffiti tags.  

It’s the perfect place to fuel up before exploring the mall with your furry friend in tow, with highlights on the menu including pizzas topped with slices of parma ham, fiery chilli clams and spicy chicken wings. Looking for a brunch cocktail? You’ll find a sweeping selection of signature creations, mocktails and a modest wine list to get the ball rolling. 

Shop L605, 6/F, Airside, 2 Concorde Road, Kai Tak, Kowloon City, 2633 3187 

This article was originally published in March 2024 and updated in June 2026.