2 Dog Bars Coming to Greater Orlando in Early 26'

Dog lovers have a lot to look forward to in central Florida with two upcoming dog bars. Dougie's Dog Bar is planning to open in Orlando proper, offering a "human-friendly dog bar." And Pups Pub is working on a location in downtown Clermont.

Here are some quick details about the businesses:

Dougie’s Dog Bar — Packing District (Orlando)

Opening: Mid–late January
Address: 1978 Stanholme Way, Suite B, Orlando, FL 32804

What to know: Dougie’s bills itself as a “human-friendly dog bar.” The indoor bar is dog-free except for service animals. Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio, and an off-leash yard is available via membership or a day pass after vaccine and temperament checks.

Space & vibe: About 2,000 sq. ft. inside and a 2,000-sq.-ft. patio, plus seating in the yard for roughly 75 total. Expect a 16-foot outdoor Jumbotron, splash pads, and yard-wide audio. It’s in the Packing District near College Park with a shared lobby with ARC Pet Spa Hotel. Ownership ties back to The P4 Group with investors Johnny O’Brien, Jay Floyd, and Jon Weigel.

Food & drink: Fast-casual setup with phone ordering and a pickup window, plus limited service at the inside bar. Pizza leads the menu with shareables like a meatball slider, mini corn dog bites, pretzel boards with beer cheese, chicken fingers, fries, and kettle-chip nachos. Drinks include 12 taps, frozen cocktails, and coffee drinks.

Promos: Weekday happy hour is planned with discounted beer, frozen drinks, and select food, alongside sports watch parties on the Jumbotron and dog-centric events. Specific times will be announced closer to opening.

Hours (planned): Mon–Thu 4–9 p.m.; Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Pups Pub — Downtown Clermont

Opening: Late January–early February 2026 (pending construction and permits)
Address: 898 W Montrose St, Clermont, FL 34711
Source: Business Debut

What to know: Pups Pub is an off-leash dog and sports bar designed as a “third space” for pet lovers. The 2,500-sq.-ft. open-air interior—converted from an auto shop with roll-up bay doors—connects to roughly 0.3 acres of outdoor play area.

Food & drink: Beer and wine to start, with potential liquor service later. Guests order food via kiosks from nearby downtown Clermont restaurants to eat on site while supporting local partners.

Growth: The brand is expanding through franchising and is working on a new Tampa-area location targeted for mid-2026.

Hours (planned): Mon–Thu 5–10 p.m.; Fri 5–11 p.m.; Sat 12–11 p.m.; Sun 12–10 p.m.

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