Want to take man's best friend out to happy hour? You can at these Cobb restaurants with pet-friendly patios.

In 2015, the Georgia Department of Public Health eased up on rules regarding dogs. In all counties except for Fulton County, dogs are allowed within outdoor dining areas as long as those are accessible from the outdoors.

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Here are six restaurants in Cobb County that welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes:

Hemingway's Bar & Grill

This tropical-themed bar in Marietta Square has pet-friendly outdoor seating.

29 West Park Square Marietta, GA, 30080; 770-427-5445; hemingwaysmarietta.com

Keegan's Irish Pub

This bar with multiple locations in north metro Atlanta allows pooches on their patio at all times -- as long as they're leashed.

Kennesaw: 1625 Ridenour Blvd NW #301, Kennesaw, GA 30152; 678-213-2460

Smyrna: 4687 S Atlanta Rd SE #224, Smyrna, GA 30080; 404-319-8183

The Nest Kennesaw

Fans of beer and barbecue (and dogs!) have a go-to spot in Kennesaw to check out. This location in historic Kennesaw opened in 2016. Read our review here.

2921 Cherokee St NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144; 678-903-6921; thenestkennesaw.com

Pier 213 Seafood

Feast on gumbo with your dog on the crab shack's patio. Read our review here.

35 South Marietta Pkwy SW, Marietta, GA 30064; 678-290-8170; pier213.com

Rose & Crown Tavern

This modern day English tavern near Cumberland Mall welcomes dogs to their patio.

1931 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-933-5595; roseandcrowntavern.com

The Wing Cafe & Tap House

Have dinner on the patio with the kids and the dog at this Marietta restaurant just off Route 120.

2145 Roswell Rd, Marietta, GA 30062; 770-509-9464; thewingmarietta.com

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