There are two things many, many Coloradans enjoy: Drinking beer and taking their dogs everywhere. If this sounds like you, you’ve probably spent a decent amount of time searching for the best dog friendly breweries in Denver, combing through reviews to find a place where you and your pup can bliss out together.
You’ll be pleased to hear that your search is over: We’ve assembled a list of the finest dog friendly breweries in and around Denver. The teams at these locally-owned spots are just as crazy about dogs as you are, so you’ll never feel like an inconvenience when you bring Fido along.
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Denver and Centrally Located
Zuni Street Brewing Company
2355 W. 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80211
- Hours: 3-10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 3-11 p.m. Thursday, noon-midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon-9 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: An award-winning Belgian Wheat Beer, flagship IPA, and more
- Dog Friendly Features: Dogs welcome on outdoor patios
If you don’t have a dog and need a puppy sighting to brighten your day, head to Zuni Street Brewing. If you do own a dog and need a dog friendly brewery right in the heart of Denver, head to Zuni Street Brewing. Visitors love Zuni’s brews, but they can’t stop mentioning the sheer number of pups you’ll see at this dog-friendly brewery. Zuni has two outdoor patios where dogs and owners can hang out and socialize, along with a wide menu of human-only beverages and visiting food trucks.
Ratio Beerworks
Ratio RiNo: 2920 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205
Ratio Overland: 2030 S. Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80223
- Hours: Depend on your location; please refer to Ratio’s site
- Signature Brews: Award-winning Carrot Elderflower Saison and more
- Dog Friendly Features: Dogs welcome on outdoor patios
Craft beer meets punk rock at this independent, dog-friendly brewery, which has two Denver locations. Pups can chill on the spacious, beautiful outdoor patios at both Ratio Beerworks taprooms while owners sip on exceptional brews, listen to the occasional punk or indie artist, and dine on visiting food truck fare (service animals are allowed inside).
Strange Craft Beer Company
1330 Zuni St. Unit M, Denver, CO 80204
- Hours: 3-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, noon-10 p.m. Friday, noon-9 p.m. Saturday, and noon-7 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: Award-winning Cherry Kriek, Dr. Strangelove Barleywine, and more
- Dog Friendly Features: Dogs welcome in biergarten
Strange Craft is one of the more convenient dog-friendly breweries in Denver — it’s centrally located and features a delightful biergarten, where cooling misters and umbrellas will keep you and your pup cool and comfortable. It’s also an 8-minute walk from the South Platte River Trail, so you and Fido can stop in for a refreshing sip after a long walk or bike ride. The tap list also includes gluten-reduced options and fun brews like a Mango Tajin Sour.
Northwest
Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House
985 S. Public Rd., Lafayette, CO 80026
- Hours: 4-9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, closed Tuesday, 2-10 p.m. Friday, 12:30-10 p.m. Saturday, 12:30-7 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: Craft beers, ciders, and wines
- Dog Friendly Features: Off-leash dog area, on-leash pavilion
Romero’s is a standout option among Denver dog-friendly breweries because it doesn’t just happen to allow dogs on its patio — the taproom is built entirely around creating a welcoming experience for pups and humans alike. Dog owners rave about Romero’s canine offerings, which include a temperature-controlled pavilion for owners and on-leash dogs and an outdoor biergarten where pups can venture off-leash. Even better: Romero’s is all about dog safety and requires that pups in the off-leash biergarten be fixed, vaccinated, and registered with the taproom. There’s also an indoor bar where humans — who can peruse a lengthy menu of alcoholic beverages — can hang out separate from canines.
Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company
297 US-287 #100, Lafayette, CO 80026
- Hours: 1-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 1-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-8:30 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: Award-winning IPAs, Kölsch, porters (try the Peanut Butter Porter), and more
- Dog Friendly Features: Dogs welcome inside and out (though patio is preferred)
This award-winning Lafayette brewery stands out for its exceptional beer — and dog-friendly policy. Well-behaved, leashed dogs can visit Liquid Mechanics’ patio and tasting room, though the team there does prefer that pups hang out on the patio. They’re accommodating with hydration for your canine companion and for you, with a full menu of delicious beer and a packed lineup of food trucks and weekly trivia.
West
New Terrain Brewing Company
16401 Table Mountain Pkwy., Golden, CO 80403
- Hours: Noon-9 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, noon-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: Award-winning “Rise and Climb” Kölsch Ale, “Suntrip” Belgian Wit, “Numb” IPA, and “Mirage” mosaic sour
- Dog Friendly Features: Backs up to the off-leash Tony Grampsas dog park; dogs allowed in outdoor beer garden
New Terrain may be the single best dog friendly brewery near Denver, and it’s not hard to see why. The brewery not only welcomes leashed dogs in its beer garden, but sits right next to a spacious, off-leash dog park, making it easy to give your furry friend a break from their lead. Visitors rave about how this Denver-area brewery is frequently packed with pups, though New Terrain does ask that dogs stay at their owners’ tables and notes that brewery staff will ask you to leave if your dog becomes disruptive. On the human side of things, New Terrain brews a spectrum of award-winning beers and hosts daily food trucks on-site, so you and your pup can chill for hours.
SomePlace Else Brewery
6425 W. 52nd Ave. #6, Arvada, CO 80002
- Hours: 3-8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 1-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: The G.O.A.T Neipa
- Dog Friendly Features: Dogs welcome indoors; frequent dog-centric events
The team at SomePlace Else loves three things: Beer, arcade games, and dogs. The brewery is dog friendly, but also supports a bevy of canine causes with dog adoption events, fundraisers, and even fun opportunities like their annual Halloween dog costume party. The “brewcade” (combination brewery-arcade) features tons of pinball games and other arcade machines for visitors with opposable thumbs, who are sure to enjoy SomePlace Else’s small list of house-brewed beverages, regular trivia nights, arcade game tournaments, and distinctly nerdy decor.
Southeast
Lone Tree Brewing Company
8200 Park Meadows Dr. #8222, Lone Tree, CO 80124
- Hours: Noon-8 p.m. Monday, noon-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, noon-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
- Signature Brews: Award-winning Mexican Lager, among other varieties
- Dog Friendly Features: Leashed, behaved dogs allowed on patio and in tasting room
Lone Tree Brewing Company is a rare dog friendly brewery near Denver that welcomes dogs inside, not just on the patio. Well-behaved pups on a lead are allowed in the brewery’s tasting room, where owners will also find dog-sized Lone Tree Brewing accessories. Lone Tree Brewing isn’t just one of the best dog friendly breweries in Denver because they welcome canine visitors at both of their locations — the local brewery also regularly hosts on-site dog adoption events and directs donations toward local rescue organizations. People will love Lone Tree Brewing’s beers, on-site food truck offerings, and full event schedule, which includes everything from a weekly on-site exercise class to fun one-off occasions like a happy hour with free-ranging baby goats.
Launch Pad Brewery Aurora
884 S. Buckley Rd., Aurora, CO 80017
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday
- Dog Friendly Features: Well-behaved dogs welcome at the taproom
Sure, Launch Pad’s Aurora location offers delicious drinks and visiting food trucks, but they’re also the perfect place to bring your well-behaved pup. Quiet, leashed dogs are welcome in the taproom, where owners will also find an extensive tap list of craft beers (or “rocket fuel”). Plus, “yappy hour” events each Wednesday night feature buy-one-get-one beers for patrons who bring their dogs, along with pup cups and treats for the canine visitors. What more could man’s best friend ask for?
Want to know if a specific brewery in Denver or elsewhere in Colorado welcomes canine visitors? Check out this handy list.