This week, we’re switching things up for Wag Wednesday. Each week, we usually feature a chef, bartender or another person in the industry along with his or her dog(s). But because this Friday is National Dog Day, we’re shining the spotlight on someone else: your dog.
Throughout the week, some of our favorite spots are celebrating the holiday and pampering pets with a variety of tasty treats and fun activities. Check out our roundup below to make sure your furry friend has the best day ever.
W Miami
In honor of National Dog Day, W Miami invites all Miami pups (and their owners) to mix and mingle on the terrace of 15th and Vine. Start off the weekend with a pet-friendly happy hour hosted by local Miami furry influencer, @ThisDogOrbits, on Friday, August 26 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Expect fab happy hour deals for the humans and complimentary happy hour treats for the dogs. Call 305-503-4400 for more information.
Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co.
It’s time to raise your pint to celebrate your favorite furry friend! This Friday, Applause Your Paws, Inc. and Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Company have teamed up to bring you the brewery’s first ever Yappy Hour in their back patio. Come hang out in the outdoor patio area with your pups starting at 6 p.m. For more information, call 305-912-7390.
1 Hotel & Homes South Beach
In celebration of National Dog Day, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach is offering a special treat for your four-legged family member from August 26 to September 30.
Breaking away from boring bowls of kibbles and bits, pups can receive a complimentary, five-star course on the garden terrace when guests or locals dine for brunch, lunch or dinner at Beachcraft, a restaurant by Tom Colicchio. Fur buddies under 10 lbs. will receive delectable dog treats made of a chicken liver/bacon base with a ketchup glaze, and heftier hounds can chow down on raw cuts of beef, carrots, celery and blueberries – all whipped up with farm-to-table ingredients by Executive Chef Steven Ullrich. Call 305-604-6700 for more information.
Batch Gastropub
Do you like dogs and free stuff? Correct answer: Who doesn’t? Batch Gastropub is teaming up with Tito’s Handmade Vodka for a Dog Day of Summer that’ll have you wagging your tail. Beat the heat with drink specials and meet your future furry family member or shop for the one you already have!
Batch’s Dog Days of Summer takes place August 25th from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., featuring local pet vendors and a raffle benefitting the Humane Society of Greater Miami! Batch Gastropub prides themselves in community and wants locals to come out and continue the cities efforts in increasing the adoption rate and making sure every 4 legged friend finds their forever home.
Come by enjoy bites from Brickell’s favorite neighborhood gastropub and have a drink or two while meeting all the furry friends ready for adoption!
Finka Table and Tap
Join Finka Table and Tap this Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a fundraising yappy hour. Proceeds from this happy hour block party will go toward Jamie’s Rescue, which will have dogs available for adoption at the event. For more information, contact the restaurant at 305-227-8818.
Funky Buddha Brewery
From 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, celebrate Dog Day with Funky Buddha Brewery, Chewy.com and Good Karma Pet Rescue of South Florida. Donate $5 or more to the cause and get a wristband good for $1 off Funky Buddha drafts during the event.
LeeHaw PhotoBooth Co. will be there for “photos with your pup” for a suggested donation; the profits will be donated to Good Karma Pet Rescue of South Florida. Chewy.com will also be at the event with some goodies to support the cause. You just might find your new best friend! For more information, call the brewery at 954-440-0046.
Freehand Miami
From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. this Sunday, Freehand Miami is partnering with Miami-Dade Animal Services, I SHINE 365 & Tito’s for an afternoon of dog adoptions, drinks and pop-ups by the pool! There will be drink specials with the proceeds benefiting the neuter foundation for under privileged pet owners at Camilus House. For more information, contact 305-531-2727.