North Georgia has one of the better wine trails in the Southeast, and a good number of the wineries welcome dogs on their outdoor patios and grounds. It is one of the more pleasant ways to spend an afternoon in the mountains — your glass of wine, a view of the Blue Ridge, and your dog at your feet.
A few things to know before you go: patio and grounds access is standard, but indoor tasting room policies vary. Some allow well-behaved dogs inside; most do not. Always call ahead on a busy weekend, especially in fall. And never leave a dog in a hot car while you are inside tasting.
We have brought our own dogs here. Leashed dogs are welcome outside and the staff brings your dog a treat. The covered deck, covered patio, and gazebo next to the pond give you options for shade depending on the time of day. It is a family-owned estate winery, unpretentious, with good wine and a setting that makes it easy to stay longer than you planned. Cheese plates are available if you want to make a proper afternoon of it.
Find on GA Mountains Guide →70 acres of rolling hills with 270-degree mountain views. Living Water is notably more permissive than most — dogs are welcome both indoors and outdoors, as long as they are leashed and off the furniture. Multiple terrace areas, an indoor timber frame tasting room, live music on weekends, and an outdoor fireplace make this a destination rather than a quick stop. One of the best dog-friendly winery experiences in the area.
livingwaterwinery.com →Leashed dogs are welcome at the outdoor bar and in outdoor seating areas. A 2,000 square-foot covered deck with panoramic mountain views and frequent live music makes this one of the more social winery settings in Dahlonega. Good for a longer afternoon with a group.
Dog-friendly patios, live music, and a vineyard setting. Three Sisters is a well-known stop on the Dahlonega wine trail and one of the more established operations in the area. Worth combining with other Dahlonega wineries for a full day.
Award-winning wines on a deck and porch where dogs are welcome. Food trucks on Fridays and live music on Saturday nights. Wolf Mountain is one of the more polished operations in Dahlonega and a good anchor for a Dahlonega wine day.
Cartecay has their own vineyard dog, which tells you everything you need to know about the dog policy. One of the most laid-back, pet-forward winery experiences in the area. Weekend live music is common.
Technically an orchard, but Mercier serves hard cider and wine on a back deck where leashed dogs are welcome to join you. The deck overlooks the orchard and a pond. A good add-on to a Blue Ridge day if you are already in that direction.
mercier-orchards.com →Call ahead on fall weekends. The wine trail gets busy and patios fill up.