Photo above: Waffle, the official FluffyTrips mascot, “visiting” pet-friendly BGC. (Illustration)
Bonifacio Global City is one of the easiest places in Metro Manila to spend a whole day out with your dog. Wide sidewalks, open-air streets like Bonifacio High Street, two off-leash dog parks and a long list of cafés that welcome pets make BGC a favorite weekend spot for fur parents. This guide rounds up pet-friendly cafés, restaurants, parks, stays and pet services in BGC and nearby McKinley Hill — all listed on FluffyTrips.
Before you go: pet rules can change and often depend on the branch, the time of day and even which table you get. When in doubt, message or call the place first and ask whether pets are allowed indoors or only in the al fresco area.
Quick tips for dining out with your dog in BGC
- Bring diapers or a stroller for mall-based restaurants. Many establishments inside malls ask that pets wear diapers or ride in a stroller, following mall rules.
- Ask for an outdoor or corner table. It keeps your dog comfortable and gives other diners space.
- Keep your dog leashed everywhere outside the off-leash parks.
- Carry water, a collapsible bowl and poop bags. BGC is walkable, and pavements get hot by midday.
- Bring your dog’s vaccination card, especially if you plan to visit a dog park.
Pet-friendly cafés and restaurants in BGC
A Mano, BGC
An Italian restaurant at One Bonifacio High Street and one of the most searched pet-friendly spots in BGC. A great pick for a long pasta lunch after a walk along High Street. Call ahead to check where pets can be seated.
The Fat Seed Cafe + Roastery
A specialty coffee shop on 9th Avenue corner 27th Street. Pets have been welcome here for years, and staff have been known to offer dog-safe snacks like carrots or bananas when available — ask first before feeding anything to your dog.
Brotzeit BGC
A German bar and restaurant at Shangri-La The Fort on 30th Street, with an al fresco area that works well for an afternoon with your dog.
Feta Mediterranean Restaurant BGC
Mediterranean food at the ground floor of Avida Towers Verte on 34th Street — a quieter option away from the High Street crowd.
Wong Place
A casual dining spot at Verve Two on 7th Avenue, close to Central Bark 2, so it pairs nicely with a park visit.
Kiwami – BGC
A food hall–style dining spot on 29th Street with plenty of choices if your group can’t agree on what to eat.
Pet-friendly dining in McKinley Hill and McKinley West
- Mama Lou’s Italian Kitchen — comfort Italian food at Venice Grand Canal Mall, McKinley Hill.
- Venice Grand Canal Mall — a pet-friendly mall with canal-side walkways, good for an easy stroll with your dog.
- Starbucks, The Shoppes McKinley West — a quick coffee stop on the way in or out of BGC.
Dog parks in BGC
BGC Central Bark
BGC’s off-leash dog parks are run with park rangers on site. The first Central Bark is at Sundial Park, and a second one opened along 7th Avenue in 2022. Visitors have been asked to show their dog’s anti-rabies vaccination card, and day passes and memberships have been offered — check current hours, fees and requirements before you go.
The Paw Park – SM Aura Premier
A dog park at SM Aura Premier. According to the mall’s posted park rules, dogs must be up to date on their vaccinations and at least 4 months old, each adult can bring up to two dogs, and dogs must be leashed outside the park. Aggressive, ill or in-heat dogs aren’t allowed, and outside food and toys can’t be brought inside.
Pet-friendly places to stay in BGC
- Seda BGC — the hotel has offered “Pet-Approved Stays” packages. Book the pet package directly and confirm size limits and fees.
- Ascott Bonifacio Global City — a serviced residence on 5th Avenue corner 28th Street.
- Shangri-La The Fort, Manila — a luxury hotel on 30th Street, right next to Brotzeit.
- ZEN Home – Icon Plaza, BGC — a rental unit option for longer stays.
Hotel pet rules vary a lot: some only allow small dogs, some charge per night, and some limit pets to certain rooms. Always confirm with the property before booking.
Heads-up: not pet-friendly
Based on our listings, F1 Hotel Manila BGC and City Park Hotel Manila do not allow pets. If you’re traveling with your dog, choose one of the stays above instead.
Pet services in and around BGC
- Grooming: iPet Club, Lucky Pet, OFF LEASH Pet Care and Grooming and Paws Fins · Tails.
- Training: Paw Nation BGC.
- Boarding: BnB Pet Boarding for days your dog can’t come along.
Your BGC day-out checklist
- Leash, poop bags, water and a collapsible bowl
- Diapers or a stroller for mall restaurants
- Your dog’s vaccination card
- A quick message to the restaurant to confirm their current pet rules
Looking for more? See all pet-friendly places in Taguig and BGC on FluffyTrips. Know a pet-friendly spot we missed? Add it to FluffyTrips and help other fur parents.
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