Dog-Friendly Breweries & Wineries Across America

The American craft beverage revolution and the pet travel movement have found a natural intersection in dog-friendly breweries, wineries, cideries, and taprooms. Across the country, thousands of tasting rooms welcome four-legged visitors alongside their human companions, creating a social experience that combines great drinks, beautiful settings, and the unmistakable joy of having your dog by your side.

For traveling pet parents, dog-friendly breweries and wineries are more than just places to grab a drink. They are destinations in themselves, gathering places where the local dog-loving community congregates, and gateways to regions and neighborhoods you might otherwise overlook. A brewery crawl through Portland with your Lab, a wine tasting tour of Sonoma with your Spaniel, or an afternoon at a mountain cidery in Asheville with your mixed breed: these are the experiences that make pet travel truly special.

This guide takes you on a coast-to-coast tour of America’s best dog-friendly breweries and wineries, with practical tips for making the most of every visit.

Why Breweries and Wineries Welcome Dogs

The dog-friendly trend in craft beverages is driven by several factors:

• Outdoor spaces: Most breweries and wineries have patios, beer gardens, or vineyard grounds that naturally accommodate dogs.
• Customer demand: In dog-loving cities, being pet-unfriendly is a competitive disadvantage. Breweries that welcome dogs attract a loyal, social customer base.
• Culture fit: The craft beverage culture, as celebrated by organizations like the Brewers Association, values community, relaxation, and authenticity, values that align perfectly with dog ownership.
• Legal flexibility: Because tasting rooms are not traditional restaurants in many jurisdictions, food handling regulations that restrict pets in dining areas may not apply to the tasting room itself.

Pacific Northwest: Beer and Dogs Paradise

Portland, Oregon

Portland may be the greatest dog-friendly brewery city on Earth. With over 75 breweries, most of which welcome dogs, the city is a paradise for craft beer lovers with canine companions.

Must-Visit:

• Lucky Labrador Brewing Company: Multiple locations, all dog-themed and dog-welcoming. The original on SE Hawthorne has a massive patio.
• Apex Bar: A beer bar with 50 taps and a huge, fenced dog-friendly patio. Dogs can be off-leash in the outdoor area.
• Base Camp Brewing: An outdoor adventure-themed brewery with a spacious beer garden where dogs are regulars.
• Hopworks Urban Brewery: Organic beers, wood-fired pizza, and a welcoming attitude toward dogs on the patio.

Seattle, Washington

• Peddler Brewing Company: A cycling-themed Ballard brewery where dogs are as common as bikes. The outdoor space is generous and relaxed.
• Reuben’s Brews: A Ballard neighborhood favorite with excellent IPAs and a dog-welcoming taproom.
• Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery: A member-owned cooperative in Greenwood with regular dog-friendly events.

Bend, Oregon

Bend is a dog-lover’s brewery destination, with more breweries per capita than almost any city in America and a culture that assumes your dog is coming with you.

• 10 Barrel Brewing: A Deschutes River-adjacent brewery with a massive patio. Dogs welcome with water bowls provided.
• Deschutes Brewery Public House: The iconic Bend brewery welcomes dogs on their outdoor seating area.
• Boneyard Beer: The name alone suggests dog-friendliness, and the taproom delivers.

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California Wine Country

Sonoma County

Sonoma County is significantly more dog-friendly than neighboring Napa Valley. Many Sonoma wineries welcome leashed dogs in their tasting rooms, on their grounds, and even on vineyard tours.

Must-Visit:

• Mutt Lynch Winery: The name says it all. This dog-themed winery in Healdsburg donates a portion of profits to animal rescue organizations. Dogs are welcomed with treats and water.
• Gundlach Bundschu Winery: One of Sonoma’s oldest wineries, with stunning grounds where leashed dogs are welcome. The outdoor tasting area overlooks the vineyards.
• Imagery Estate Winery: Welcomes dogs on their beautiful patio and grounds. Known for unique varietal wines and an art collection.
• Benziger Family Winery: Dogs welcome on the grounds and patio. Their biodynamic vineyard tour is fascinating (though dogs may need to wait outside during the cave tour).

Paso Robles

Paso Robles on California’s Central Coast is one of the most dog-friendly wine regions in America, with a relaxed attitude and stunning landscapes.

• Tablas Creek Vineyard: Organic and biodynamic wines in a gorgeous setting. Dogs welcome on the patio.
• Sculpterra Winery: Wine tasting among sculptures in a beautiful garden setting. Dogs welcome outdoors.
• Epoch Estate Wines: Premium wines with dog-friendly outdoor tasting.

Temecula Valley

Southern California’s wine country is warm, welcoming, and frequently dog-friendly.

• Wilson Creek Winery: Famous for almond champagne and a dog-friendly patio.
• Leoness Cellars: Hilltop winery with panoramic views and dog-friendly outdoor seating.

The Southeast

Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville’s brewery density is remarkable for a city of its size, and the dog-friendly culture is deeply embedded.

• Wicked Weed Brewing: Multiple locations, including the Funkatorium sour beer taproom with dog-friendly patio seating.
• Sierra Nevada Mills River: The eastern outpost of the iconic California brewery, with a sprawling campus including extensive outdoor areas welcoming dogs.
• Highland Brewing Company: Asheville’s original craft brewery, with a large event meadow where dogs play while their owners enjoy beers.
• Burial Beer Co.: A more intimate brewery with a dog-friendly courtyard.

Charleston, South Carolina

• Revelry Brewing Co.: A rooftop bar with dog-friendly outdoor areas and views of the Charleston skyline.
• Edmund’s Oast Brewing: Farm-to-table food and exceptional beer with a dog-friendly patio.

Savannah, Georgia

• Service Brewing Company: A veteran-owned brewery in a former 1940s auto garage. Dogs welcome in the spacious taproom.
• Southbound Brewing Company: Large outdoor area with lawn games and a very dog-friendly atmosphere.

The Southwest

Austin, Texas

• Jester King Brewery: A farmhouse brewery on a ranch outside Austin. Dogs are welcome on the sprawling grounds, which include hiking trails and a swimming hole.
• Hops & Grain Brewing: A certified B Corporation brewery with a dog-friendly taproom.
• The ABGB (Austin Beer Garden Brewing): Enormous beer garden where dogs are as common as picnic tables.

Denver/Boulder, Colorado

Colorado’s brewery scene is among the best in America, and the outdoor culture ensures dogs are welcome.

• Odell Brewing Company (Fort Collins): A massive outdoor area with a dedicated dog park adjacent to the taproom.
• Avery Brewing Company (Boulder): Spacious patio with a relaxed, dog-friendly vibe.
• Great Divide Brewing Company (Denver): The RiNo Barrel Bar location has an expansive outdoor area welcoming dogs.

The Midwest

Grand Rapids, Michigan (Beer City USA)

• Founders Brewing Co.: One of the largest craft breweries in the country, with a dog-friendly outdoor patio.
• Brewery Vivant: A Belgian-inspired brewery in a former chapel. Dogs welcome on the patio.

Chicago, Illinois

• Half Acre Beer Company: A beloved neighborhood brewery with a dog-friendly outdoor area at their Lincoln Avenue location.
• Maplewood Brewery & Distillery: Dogs welcome on the patio of this Logan Square favorite.

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The Northeast

Vermont

Vermont punches above its weight in both craft beer and dog-friendliness.

• Hill Farmstead Brewery: Consistently rated among the world’s best breweries. Dogs welcome in the outdoor area of this pastoral farmstead setting.
• The Alchemist: Home of the legendary Heady Topper. Dogs welcome in the visitor center’s outdoor area.
• Von Trapp Brewing: Austrian-style lagers brewed on the Sound of Music family’s estate. Dogs welcome on the extensive grounds.

Hudson Valley, New York

• Suarez Family Brewery: A riverside brewery with a stunning setting and dog-friendly outdoor area.
• Plan Bee Farm Brewery: A farmhouse brewery where dogs are welcome on the grounds.

Virginia Wine Country

Virginia’s wine region is rapidly growing and generally very dog-friendly.

• Barboursville Vineyards: Historic winery on land once owned by James Barbour. Dogs welcome on grounds and patio.
• King Family Vineyards: Known for their polo fields and mountain views. Dogs welcome at outdoor tastings.
• Trump Winery (Charlottesville): Expansive grounds with dog-friendly outdoor seating.

Tasting Room Etiquette with Your Dog

Being a considerate guest ensures breweries and wineries continue welcoming dogs:

Before You Visit

• Call ahead to confirm the current dog policy. Policies can change for events, private parties, or seasonal reasons.
• Exercise your dog first. A tired dog is a calm dog. Walk them for 20 to 30 minutes before arriving.
• Make sure your dog is well-socialized. Tasting rooms are social environments with many people and possibly other dogs. If your dog is reactive or aggressive, this is not the right activity.

At the Tasting Room

• Keep your dog on a short leash and close to your table or area.
• Bring a portable bed or blanket for your dog to lie on. This defines their space and prevents them from wandering.
• Bring water and a bowl. While many places provide dog water, do not assume.
• Bring treats for rewarding calm behavior.
• Do not let your dog beg at other tables or approach other guests without invitation.
• Clean up immediately if your dog has an accident.
• Limit your tastings to what you can enjoy while remaining attentive to your dog. A six-flight tasting at three wineries is probably too much for most dogs (and most humans).

Know When to Leave

If your dog is showing signs of stress, boredom, or disruptive behavior, wrap up your visit. A short, positive experience is better for everyone than a long, stressful one.

Planning a Dog-Friendly Tasting Tour

Day Trip Format

A comfortable day trip with your dog might include:

• Morning: A 60-minute walk or hike to tire your dog out
• Late morning: First tasting room visit (45 to 60 minutes)
• Lunch: Picnic in a park or dog-friendly restaurant
• Early afternoon: Second tasting room visit (45 to 60 minutes)
• Late afternoon: A third stop if your dog is still comfortable, or a walk through the area

Three stops in a day is a reasonable maximum with a dog. More than that and both you and your pup will be depleted.

Multi-Day Wine or Beer Trail

For a longer trip, many regions have established trails:

• Virginia’s Brew Ridge Trail: Links multiple dog-friendly breweries in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
• Oregon’s Willamette Valley Wine Trail: Many wineries welcome dogs, especially in the Dundee Hills and McMinnville areas.
• Vermont’s Brewery Trail: Nearly all 70+ Vermont breweries welcome dogs, making the whole state a dog-friendly beer trail.
• Sonoma County Wine Trail: The most consistently dog-friendly wine region in California.

The Harvest Hosts Advantage

For RV travelers with pets, Harvest Hosts ($99/year membership) provides access to over 4,600 unique overnight parking spots at wineries, breweries, farms, and other businesses. Many of these locations welcome pets, and you get to park your RV right at the vineyard or brewery for the night. It is one of the best ways to combine pet travel with craft beverage exploration.

The intersection of craft beverages and dog culture is one of the happiest corners of the pet travel world. There is something deeply satisfying about sitting in a sun-dappled beer garden or on a vineyard patio, a great drink in hand, your dog contentedly at your feet, watching the world go by with no particular rush to be anywhere else.

That is the good life, and it is available at a dog-friendly tasting room near you. For more dining-out adventures, see our guide to the best cities for pet-friendly restaurants.

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