From outdoor seating to a special menu for the pups, Angry Aleâs offers something for every customer. | Photo via Angry Aleâs
National Dog Month is going strong, and weâre here to help you celebrate. Weâve compiled a list of over 40 restaurants, bars, shopping centers, and hotels where your pup is welcome, too.
And if we missed your favorite dog-friendly spot, let us know.
Restaurants
Angry Aleâs | This Montford staple offers an expansive outdoor patio and special dog menu, featuring a pup-burger, bacon, and whipped cream âlattes.â
Snooze A.M. Eatery | Let a friend ask for a table at the Plaza Midwood location + enter the outer patio through the gate for a tasty breakfast with your four-legged friend.
Olde Mecklenburg Breweryâs biergartens have more than enough space for dogs (and their owners) to grab a pint.
Photo via Olde Mecklenburg Brewery
Breweries and cocktail bars
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery | Charlotteâs oldest independent brewery has an expansive outdoor biergarten at both its LoSo and Ballantyne locations, perfect for a dogâs night out.
Vaulted Oak Brewing | Sit inside or on the patio while sipping a cold brew at this full-transformed former bank. Bonus: Fit with Fido hosts classes twice a month.
Drunk Journaling with Good Postage | 6-8 p.m. | Canteen | Free+ | Journaling doesnât have to be a solitary hobby â meet new people while writing your thoughts.
2025 Keep Pounding High School Classic | 4 p.m. | Bank of America Stadium | $11+ | Join the community in cheering for Charlotteâs young football stars on the gridiron.
$5 After 5 p.m. | 5-8 p.m. | Daniel Stowe Conservancy, Belmont | $5+ | Spend the evening perusing the botanical garden or relaxing at Big Leaf Cafe.
River Jam | 7 p.m. | US National Whitewater Center | Free+ | Bring a lawn chair or blanket for an outdoor concert next to the rapids.
Travis Tritt | 8 p.m. | Ovens Auditorium | $77+ | Youâll enjoy the country starâs concert âMore Than Youâll Ever Know.â
Saturday, Aug. 23
11th Annual Sickle Cell Walk/Run | 8-10 a.m. | Pearl Street Park | $35 | Get your heart pumping during this 3K around the park + help raise funds for sickle cell services screening and genetic counseling.
Charlotte Book Lovers Expo | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Methodist Home Recreation Center | Free+ | Meet local authors, listen to the open mic contest, and find new reads to grace your bookshelf.
Tacos N Taps Festival | 12-5 p.m. | Symphony Park | $54+ | Sample beer, markaritas, and tacos â itâs nacho average festival.
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Help choose which murals will be installed in NoDa. The NoDa Neighborhood Association was awarded a placemaking grant, allowing for a crosswalk mural and a large-scale piece along the Cross Charlotte Trail. The murals vary from an homage to the skyline, the hornetâs nest of rebellion, and celebrate NoDa.
Announced
South End is getting a new sushi, cocktails, and music space. Yugenn will open in September, and feature curated cocktails and a DJ, playing anything from chill beats to upbeat dance faves. An exact opening date remains TBA. (The Charlotte Observer)
Plan Ahead
Carolina Theatre is channeling the macabre by showing eight of Hollywoodâs most iconic horror films, starting Friday, Oct. 3. Expect to see classic characters like Dracula, Frankenstein, and Michael Myers grace the screen in Uptown for a spooky good time + prop bags and live character actors. Weâre dying with antici...pation.
Opening
Whataburgerâs Indian Land location is opening today at 9 a.m. near the Indian Land YMCA. The first 100 people in line get a free breakfast sandwich + from 4 to 7 p.m., meet Charlotte FC mascot Sir Minty and dance to live music. And no, itâs not the same as What-A-Burger. (WCNC)
Edu
Rock Hill Schools and York Technical College welcomed 20 students into a new middle program. The duel-enrollment program allows high school students to graduate with a diploma and an associate degree, with tuition being covered by the SC Lottery Tuition Assistance Program. (WCNC + Post and Courier)
Real Estate
A recent listing by real estate brokerage Corcoran HM Properties is now Charlotteâs most expensive residential listing. The Carmel Park Drive home, listed for $14.9 million, boasts six bedrooms, eight full and three half bathrooms, a sauna, wine cellar, and floor-to-ceiling windows. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Development
Leasing has begun for The Collection, a community of townhomes along Charles Avenue in NoDa. The development has 32 homes with two-car garages, EV charging outlets, walk-in closets, and stainless-steel appliances + a resort-style pool will open in 2026.
Number
$38.6 million. Thatâs how much the Savannah Bananaâs games in Uptown generated for the City of Charlotte. The games on June 6 + 7 drew 148,000 fans â about 54,000 of them from out-of-town. The next event hosted by Charlotte Sports Foundation? Next weekendâs Dukeâs Mayo Classic. (WCNC)
Sports
The Panthers have their last preseason game tonight against the Steelers â can they bring the heat on the field?. Go beyond the scoreboard for the biggest stories on the Carolina Pantherswith Locked Onâs daily, team-focused podcasts.
Weather
Phew, mugginess is on the rise across parts of the US. In Charlotte, 85% of the days in June + July were considered muggy due to their high humidity. If youâre looking for ways to cool off, we recommend taking a dip at a local swimming spot. (AP News)
Tech
Whatâs that sound? Dial-upâs final rings. AOL announced it will discontinue its dial-up services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after three decades. Help bring any users up to speed by connecting them to CLTtoday when they get a new provider. (NPR)
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Do you have plans this Saturday, Aug. 23? Milkshake Factory is hosting a grand opening celebration starting at 12 p.m. at its shop across from Romare Bearden Park in Uptown. Ice cream lovers can savor dozens of milkshake combinations, snack on chocolates, and thereâs a chance to win free merchandise + giveaways.
Did we mention theyâre doing BOGO free milkshakes, too?
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Guess what else is happening on Saturday? Glory Days, a Charlotte-based clothing brand with nostalgic flair, will be releasing its new football collection! Think: T-shirts, hats, and hoodies, all to wear for the upcoming football season. And if you know me, you know I love a good T-shirt and hat combo.
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