Door no. 3 (Patiala)

Door No. 3 Modern Kitchen & Bar is a rooftop restaurant and bar in Punjabi Bagh, Patiala, Punjab, recognised by the Times of India as an Iconic Modern Restobar and noted for its award-winning cocktails. The venue offers dine-in seating, a full bar, and private celebration bookings, with a menu that draws on flavours from multiple cuisines. Pet parents travelling through Patiala with a small dog or small cat will find that the restaurant does accommodate compact companions, though the policy comes with clear size limits that are worth reading before you pack the leash.

The Setting

Door No. 3 sits in Punjabi Bagh, Patiala, in the state of Punjab. The venue describes itself as a fresh dining experience built around rooftop outdoor seating, a carefully crafted food menu, and cocktails inspired by flavours from around the world. The property highlights that it transitions through the day, starting bright and open in daylight hours and shifting to a warm, high-energy atmosphere after dark, with table lanterns and greenery providing the visual texture you can see in their published photographs.

The interior dine-in space features arched mural artwork and booth-style banquette seating, while the rooftop section is fitted with individual tables, low planting, and bamboo screening along the edges. For anyone arriving with a small pet, the rooftop section is the more practical option because it is open-air and visually separated from the enclosed indoor area. The venue has not published a floor plan or confirmed a designated pet-seating zone, so it is worth calling ahead on 099202 06300 to confirm which section your table will be in and whether staff can accommodate your pet near the outer edge of the rooftop.

The restaurant is a TOI Iconic Modern Restobar recipient and carries an award-winning cocktails designation on its verified Instagram profile (@doorno.3). With 5,468 Instagram followers at the time of verification, it is one of the more established dining venues in Patiala for its category. Services listed on the website include bar, dine-in, and private celebration bookings, the last of which can be arranged by call.

Pet Policy at Door No. 3

The confirmed policy, as verified by the Pet Friendly Places team, is straightforward: small pets are allowed, no pet fee is charged, and medium or large pets are not permitted. The restaurant does not describe itself as fully pet-friendly, which is an honest qualifier that the team has preserved in this listing. What it means in practice is that the welcome is conditional on size, not on species, so a small dog or a small cat in a carrier both fall within scope.

There is no published weight limit or breed list attached to the small-pet allowance. The most practical interpretation is that a dog that fits comfortably under a restaurant chair or in a compact carrier qualifies, while anything approaching medium-breed proportions does not. Breeds like Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Shih Tzus, Dachshunds, and toy Poodles are the type of dogs this policy is designed to accommodate. For cats, a standard carrier that fits beside your chair should be sufficient.

No dedicated pet amenities such as water bowls or pet menus are confirmed by the source material. If you need water for your pet during the visit, your best option is to ask the staff directly. The venue has a reputation, backed by at least one published reviewer, of staff being responsive and accommodating to specific requests, so this is unlikely to be a difficult ask.

Food, Drink, and What to Expect

The menu at Door No. 3 is described by the restaurant as drawing on global flavour profiles, served alongside a cocktail list that has earned an award recognition. The Instagram highlights include a dedicated Asian Menu category, which suggests at least one distinct menu section with Asian-influenced dishes alongside the broader offering. The bar serves cocktails, and the venue actively promotes itself for private celebrations, anniversaries, and group bookings, suggesting a reasonable level of table service and event coordination.

One published customer review describes booking a table remotely for a family anniversary and finding that the manager coordinated the visit carefully, adjusted for timing changes, and that the food met the expectations relayed second-hand to the reviewer. This review does not speak to the pet experience specifically but gives a reasonable picture of how the venue handles logistical requests from guests.

Cocktail service is a central part of the Door No. 3 identity. The bar section is listed as a primary service alongside dine-in and private celebrations, and the TOI Iconic Restobar designation further anchors this. For a pet-friendly dining outing in Patiala, the rooftop setting with drinks and dinner is the main draw. The venue does not currently have a published pet menu or dog-safe treats confirmed in any source, so plan to feed your pet before you arrive rather than expecting to order something for them.

Practical Notes for Pet Parents

Door No. 3 is located in Punjabi Bagh, Patiala, Punjab 147001. Bookings can be made by calling 099202 06300. The website at doorno3.in lists booking through call as the primary reservation method. When you call to book, it is worth mentioning upfront that you will be arriving with a small pet so the team can confirm seating and any current conditions on the day.

Patiala is accessible by road and rail. The city is roughly 65 kilometres from Chandigarh and is a realistic stop for travellers moving through Punjab by road. If you are on a longer road trip through the region with a small dog, Door No. 3 represents one of the few confirmed pet-accommodating restaurant options in the city, making it a useful pin on the route.

Parking availability at the specific Punjabi Bagh address is not confirmed in the available sources. Patiala is a mid-sized city and street parking is generally available in commercial areas, but the team has not independently verified a dedicated car park at this address. Call ahead if parking is a concern for your visit.

The restaurant operates as a dine-in and bar venue, not as an overnight stay, so this listing is relevant only for a meal or drinks stop. It is not a place to leave your pet unattended, and given the bar setting and evening energy, an anxious or reactive dog would likely find the atmosphere stressful once the dinner crowd fills in. The rooftop layout with some green buffer and separated tables would suit a calm, well-socialised small pet more than one that is not yet comfortable with crowds and ambient noise.