Reader: Dog-friendly Patios Are Fine, as Long as the Dog Drives Us Home

The dog days of summer are over, but dogs still rule at pooch-friendly patios around town. As of July 1, Denver has allowed dogs on restaurant patios -- and some spots, such as Racines , were happy to comply with the new rules. But diners are still divided about pets...

By Patricia Calhoun

September 9, 2014

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The dog days of summer are over, but dogs still rule at pooch-friendly patios around town. As of July 1, Denver has allowed dogs on restaurant patios -- and some spots, such as Racines , were happy to comply with the new rules. But diners are still divided about pets on patios.

Says Daniel:

Stupidest thing I ever heard of. Now you will be stepping in dog crap when you go out for a beer and wings to watch a game. I guess the pot must really be affecting people's brains in Denver.

Replies Lydia:

Better than whiney undisciplined children.

And then there's this from Steven:

Well, as long as the dog drives us home afterwards...

How do you feel about dog-friendly patios? Do you take your dog to bars/restaurants? What are the best spots in town?

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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