Dogs and beer are two things every Floridian loves. Craft breweries in the Sunshine State are more popular than ever, and fortunately for us dog lovers, many of them welcome your four-legged companions with outdoor patios and sometimes even biscuits. Perfect for a sunny day or to enjoy a “hair of the dog”, leash up your furry friend and enjoy some excellent brews at one of these dog-friendly breweries in Florida.
Pinellas Ale Works, St. Pete
Often referred to as “PAW”, Pinellas Ale Works in St. Pete is a dog-friendly 15-barrel brewery that features craft beer brewed from locally sourced ingredients. Offering an expansive courtyard area with giant games, live tunes, and a tasting room, this place seriously loves dogs. You’ll find beers named after dogs (such as Milk Bone Stout), rescue events for dogs, and even pop-up shops for dogs, with plenty of paws decor found on the walls and glassware.
Motorworks Brewery, Bradenton
Bradenton’s first craft brewery, Motorworks Brewery is home to the largest beer garden in Florida. A picturesque outdoor area, here you’ll find a spacious deck that is built around a 150-year-old oak tree, complete with a 3-hole putting green, bocce ball courts and cornhole sets. Dogs are welcome in the Taproom and Beer Garden, and they sponsor a different local rescue every month during their Yappy Hour Pet Extravaganza.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company, Tampa
There’s no better place to hang out with your dog on a warm, sunny day in Tampa than the Tampa Bay Brewing Company. Enjoy a cold glass of beer with your dog, where you can choose from a selection of local beers handcrafted by resident brewmasters and sit on the outdoor patio as you soak in the lively ambiance.
Sea Dog Brewing Company, Clearwater
Offering traditional English beers, Sea Dog Brewing Company in Clearwater has won several awards for its beers and creative pub fare. With a second location in Orlando, here you can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere with your pup in this dog-friendly establishment. Offering a wide range of beers, from Sea Dog Blueberry Wheat Ale to Sea Dog Stout, beer drinkers will find surely find their perfect pint.
Wop’s Hops Brewing Company, Sanford
Not only a fun name to say out loud, Wop’s Hops Brewing Company is dog-friendly. The first microbrewery in Sanford, here you can take your dog with you as you sample from a wide selection of English-style craft beers. They even have a dog menu for your pup, complete with dog-friendly brews like the “Bowser Beer”.
Marker 48 Brewery, Spring Hill
The owners of Marker 48 Brewery are huge dog lovers, as the brewer’s in Spring Hill treats your pup like royalty. With plenty of water and treats to keep them happy, you’ll also find a range of refreshing craft brews to keep you hydrated on its laid-back outdoor area. Housed in a former auto-repair shop, this 7-barrel, 6,000 square foot craft brewery has a 32-tap tasting room near Weeki Wachee.
Dunedin Brewery, Dunedin
The oldest microbrewery in Florida, Dunedin Brewery is home to a range of well-crafted brews for you to sip while you hang out with your four-legged companion in a lovely outdoor area. Hand-crafted in small batches 15 barrels at a time, enjoy the variety of lagers, ales and IPA’s that pair perfectly with a menu of chips and dips, burritos and sandwiches.
New Smyrna Beach Brewing Company, New Smyrna Beach
Home to delicious beers like Shark Attack IPA and Coronado Beach Cream Ale, New Smyrna Brewing Company is a microbrewery and taproom located in downtown New Smyrna Beach. Owned by locals and designed to be brewed for their unique beach lifestyle, here you can sample from 8 rotating taps, where your furry friend is welcome to join you on both their inside and outside areas.
Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park
Located in Oakland Park just north of Fort Lauderdale, Funky Buddha Brewery offers a big patio space where dogs can sit and hang out. Located in a massive 54,000-square-foot production brewery, it is the largest microbrewery in South Florida featuring big and bold flavors like Maple Bacon Coffee Porter. Take your furry friend to people watch and watch the trains pass by, or attend one of the dog-friendly parties and pet rescue fundraisers.
Props Craft Brewery, Fort Walton Beach
Opened by active-duty members of the Air Force, Props Craft Brewery in Fort Walton offers a warm welcome, encouraging you to bring your dog to hang out. A favorite spot for locals to watch a lively game or catch up with friends, it also features an outdoor beer garden where you can enjoy brews like Flying Coffin IPA and Blonde Bomber Ale, a nod to military aviation history.
