Pet Friendly Cafes and Restaurants in Chennai: 12 Places to Go With Your Dog

Chennai has pet friendly cafes in Alwarpet, Besant Nagar and Royapettah, plus open-air spots on ECR and OMR. Here are 12 where your dog is welcome, with the address, phone number, opening hours and what to expect at each.

Most of these places welcome pets in a garden, outdoor area or on a ground floor, not inside the dining room. Details are as listed by LBB, EazyDiner and the venues' own websites. Policies and timings change, so call before you go. Tap an address to open it in Google Maps.

Quick guide: where to go in Chennai

• Alwarpet: The Summer House Eatery, The Bark
• Royapettah and Egmore: Wild Garden Cafe at Amethyst, PH Cafe
• Nungambakkam: Scooby's Cafe
• Besant Nagar: ATTE Glocal Cafe, Kalo's
• ECR and Neelankarai: Drizzle By The Beach, Tryst Cafe
• OMR: The Farm
• R A Puram and Teynampet: Chamiers Cafe, Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory

Which Chennai cafes allow dogs?

1. Wild Garden Cafe at Amethyst, Royapettah

An outdoor garden area with a lotus pond, set in an old colonial style mansion that also has boutiques and a flower shop. Good for a quiet visit with a calm dog.

• Address: 28, Whites Road, Royapettah, Chennai

2. The Summer House Eatery, Alwarpet

Outdoor seating where you can sit with your pet.

• Address: 5-B, Ramachandra Avenue, Seethammal Colony, Alwarpet, Chennai

3. PH Cafe (Psychedelic Hues), Egmore

Outdoor seating for pets. A central pick if you are not heading to the coast. LBB notes the cafe shuts at 9 pm.

• Address: 57, Gandhi Irwin Road, Egmore, Chennai

4. The Farm, Semmancheri, OMR

A large open space, with staff who can suggest activities for your pet. Worth the drive for energetic dogs. It also has a farm shop.

• Address: 1/277, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Semmancheri, Chennai 600119
• Phone: +91 91760 50562
• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 am to 6:30 pm (restaurant), as listed on its website
• Website: thefarmchennai.com
• Instagram: @thefarmchennai

5. Drizzle By The Beach, Palavakkam, ECR

Pets are welcome on the ground floor and the rooftop. This is the easiest pick if you want a pet friendly restaurant on ECR.

• Address: 69, 2nd Main Road, VGP Layout, Palavakkam, Chennai
• Phone: +91 74023 33303

6. ATTE Glocal Cafe, Besant Nagar

Your pet can play with the resident dogs, so it suits sociable dogs. LBB calls the prices affordable.

• Address: M-8/1/4, 4th Main Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai

7. Tryst Cafe, Neelankarai

A garden area for pets, on the East Coast Road side of the city.

• Address: 4/359, East Coast Road, Gatsby Village, Neelankarai, Chennai

8. Kalo's, Besant Nagar

Outdoor and indoor seating is available. Ask the staff where your pet can sit.

• Address: 8, 4th Main Road, Besant Nagar, Chennai
• Phone: +91 44 3085 3526

9. Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory, Teynampet

Outdoor seating, and evening visits are the better choice. LBB lists it as open all day. A listing in Abhiramapuram also describes lush outdoor seating, so check which outlet you are going to.

• Address: 2/15, Ganapathy Colony Main Road, Teynampet, near Mainland China, Chennai

10. Chamiers Cafe, R A Puram

A garden area at the back of the cafe.

• Address: 106, Chamiers Road, R A Puram, Chennai 600018
• Phone: +91 44 4203 0734
• Hours: 8:00 am to 11:30 pm daily, as listed on its website
• Website: chamierscafe.com

11. The Bark, Alwarpet

A green backyard where dogs can run and play, with a pool where they can swim or bask in the sun. LBB describes the prices as pocket friendly.

• Address: 40, Maharaja Surya Rao Road, Dutch Village, Alwarpet, Chennai

12. Scooby's Cafe, Nungambakkam

EazyDiner lists it as a good spot to take your pet, and reviewers mention celebrating pet birthdays there. It is located inside a Heads Up For Tails store.

• Address: 9, Jaganathan Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai
• Hours: Daily, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, as listed on EazyDiner

Pet friendly restaurants on ECR and OMR

ECR has fewer options than the city. Drizzle By The Beach in Palavakkam and Tryst Cafe in Neelankarai are the two on this list. For OMR, The Farm is the one to plan a trip around, and it is closed on Mondays. If you are driving a long way with your dog, read our guide to making your pet car friendly.

How to plan your visit

• Call ahead. Confirm that your pet is welcome that day and ask which area to use, for example the ground floor or the rooftop at Drizzle By The Beach.
• Pick the right time. Chennai is hot and humid for much of the year. Early mornings and evenings are easier, and shaded or garden seating helps.
• Match the place to your dog. Open spaces such as The Farm suit energetic dogs. Calmer cafes suit dogs who prefer to settle by your feet.
• Keep your pet leashed and tagged. A leash and an ID tag with your phone number are the basics.
• Carry the basics. A water bowl, a towel, poop bags and a mat from home.
• Be a good guest. Keep your pet off furniture, give other diners space and clean up straight away.

Frequently asked questions

Are dogs allowed inside Chennai cafes?

Most places on this list welcome pets in outdoor or garden areas. Kalo's lists indoor seating too, and Drizzle By The Beach allows pets on its ground floor and rooftop. Ask when you call.

Which Chennai cafe has a pool for pets?

The Bark in Alwarpet has a pool.

Where can I take my dog on ECR?

Drizzle By The Beach in Palavakkam and Tryst Cafe in Neelankarai.

Can my dog play with other dogs at a cafe?

ATTE Glocal Cafe in Besant Nagar lets pets play with its resident dogs. Check with the staff first, especially if your dog is new to other dogs.

Is there a pet friendly cafe near OMR?

The Farm in Semmancheri on OMR has a large open space for pets. It is open Tuesday to Sunday.

Which cafe in Chennai is open late?

Chamiers Cafe in R A Puram is listed as open until 11:30 pm. PH Cafe shuts at 9 pm.

For more, visit our pet friendly places hub, or read our guides to Mumbai and Bangalore.

By Team Stepevoli. Last updated October 2026.