No need to leave your furry friends behind when planning your PA getaway! Here's to sunny days, wagging tails, and craft brews alongside your four-legged companions.
1. Evil Genius Beer Co.
Philadelphia
If you’re on the lookout for a dog-friendly beer garden with picnic-style seating, lawn games, and an outdoor bar, look no further than Evil Genius Beer in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. With year-round brew flavors, such as a guava IPA and a chocolate peanut butter Porter, plus seasonal specialties, including a pretzel Oktoberfest and strawberry blonde, you’re sure to find a drink you’ll love on their menu. Pop on over for the Yappy Hours, breed meet-ups, and other dog-friendly gatherings to get you and your four-legged friend out of the house.
2. Free Will Brewing
Perkasie and Lahaska
With 15 rotating draft lines, Free Will Brewing in Bucks County offers craft beer for all brew lovers at their 35,000-square-foot Perkasie facility that houses their taproom, brewing operations, barrel house, music room, and event hall. Enjoy their large outdoor seating area, adorned with twinkling lights and fire pits, with the company of your pup. Make sure to visit on a Friday or Saturday night from 7-10 p.m. for their weekly live music shows.
3. Great Barn Brewery
New Hope
Located on the bank of the Aquetong Creek with views of the famous Bucks County Playhouse, the Great Barn Brewery is a bucket list-worthy summer stop. Open since 2017, Great Barn Brewery takes the beer-making process to new heights as the only farm microbrewery in Bucks County that grows and brews with their own barley. With a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, they have a true Pennsylvania-grown beer-making process. With 16 beer taps, shady outdoor seating, and comfort food like pulled pork sandwiches and pierogies, you and your pup can sit back, relax, and enjoy this brewery experience.
4. Triumph Brewing Company
New Hope
Triumph Restaurant and Brewery’s New Hope location welcomes all two-legged and four-legged guests as you make yourself comfortable on one of their dog-friendly patios. Bring a furry friend, or two, along to enjoy a delicious bite to eat and a refreshing pint to drink this summer. Get a crowler or growler so you can take one of their brewed in PA, specialty lagers home with you.
5. Vault Brewing Company
Yardley
Stop by this Yardley Main Street brewpub’s inviting outdoor patio with your pup for some drinks and mouthwatering eats this summer. Vault Brewing has a wide variety of draft beers, wines, cocktails, hard seltzers, ciders, and zero-proof cocktails to help wash down a piping hot pizza or handheld. When you're satisfied, make sure to take a leashed stroll through this quaint town to round out the day.
6. Black Monk Brewery
Erie
If you’re looking for a great variety of Belgian-style beers and beyond, look no further than Black Monk Brew. Located just a few blocks from Lake Erie, visitors are encouraged to bring their fluffy friends to enjoy the grassy outdoor seating area. While your pup soaks in the sun, grab some food truck fare from one of the rotating onsite vendors available Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Make sure to stop by for happy hour to get $1 off all draft beers Wednesday-Friday from 5-7 p.m. and Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
7. 2SP Brewing
Aston
Serving up IPAs, stouts, and lagers, 2SP Brewing offers world-class beer straight out of Aston. Check out their schedule of rotating food trucks for various meal options, ranging from burger nights to fresh sushi and even comforting Italian. Their events calendar is packed with activities galore from live music and release parties to Dungeons and Drafts, and Beers and Brekkie. Don’t leave Fido at home either—you are welcome to have your dog join you at an outdoor table!
8. Shy Bear Brewing
Lewistown
Shy Bear Brewing is a 10-barrel brewhouse in Lewistown that’s committed to making a positive impact on the earth and the community. Surrounded by the calming, rolling hills of central PA, at Shy Bear you’ll be greeted at the door by the smell of burgers cooking in the kitchen and a long list of beers on the menu, ranging from IPAs and breakfast stouts to Bavarian-style pilsners and sours. You and your dog can enjoy the warm weather seated at the large outdoor beer garden while you listen to live music every Thursday and Sunday.
9. Broken Goblet Brewing
Bensalem
Broken Goblet Brewing is the perfect backdrop for your summertime sips, offering a wide array of craft beers and events like Wednesday night Quizzo, Jazz music brunches, and open mic nights to keep you—and your well-behaved pet—occupied. Visitors are invited to hang out with their leashed furry friend on the front patio while enjoying a lager or IPA. Feel free to ask for a water bowl so everyone can enjoy sips this season!
10. Love City Brewing
Philadelphia
With a food truck on site every day serving up cheesesteaks, pizzas, and appetizers, you’re going to want to enjoy a sunny afternoon at Love City Brewing in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. Grab a bite to eat on their spacious outdoor patio with a cold lager, pilsner, or stout in one hand and a leash in the other. With weekday happy hours, bingo, trivia, and live music, there’s always something going on at this Philly brewery!
11. Rough Edges Brewing
Waynesboro
If tap names like "I Was Disappointed with the Bowling Alley Wine List So I Came Here," "Gargle," and "Getting Caught Listening to Creed" intrigue you, leash up your pet and pay a visit to Rough Edges Brewing in Waynesboro. Arrive hungry and be sure to order one of their many Italian sandwiches and hoagies to pair with your pour. Throughout the year, visitors can enjoy a variety of fun events, including Brews & Tunes Karaoke, live music, and Bloody Mary Brunches.
12. Gearhouse Brewing Co.
Chambersburg
Nestled in the charming town of Chambersburg, Gearhouse Brewing Co. is a small brewery and restaurant that makes a big impression. With a delightful outdoor patio and a taproom offering IPAs, blonde ales, and German-style dark lagers, complemented by comfort food, your taste buds are in for a treat. Bring your dog along to enjoy the beautiful summer weather while you listen to live music or socialize during one of their regular Yappy Hours.
13. Michaux Brew Co
Waynesboro
At the edge of Michaux State Park sits Michaux Brew Co, a two-year-old taproom that boasts more than a dozen rotating taps, including pilsners, lagers, sours, and ales, along with a variety of Pennsylvania-made wines, ciders, and cocktails. Make sure to put in an order of Greek nachos or pretzels and beer cheese to share as you take in the scenes of the surrounding nature of Dutch Country Roads. Dogs are welcome to join you outside while you hang out or test your knowledge at trivia.
14. Hidden Key Brewing Co.
Greencastle
Founded by three engineers who love the science behind brewing beer, Hidden Key Brewing Co. offers a unique space that visitors can enjoy with friends—both human and four-legged—along with a wide range of draft beers including a blonde ale, IPAs, and a lager. After grabbing a drink to cool off, go out back to enjoy the large, grassy area with scenic views of the Cumberland Valley Railroad. Trivia Thursdays are a local favorite at this destination!
15. Thirsty Farmer Brew Works
Biglerville
With 80 years of family farming experience in the rolling hills of Adams County, Thirsty Farmer Brew Works is the perfect place for visitors with a passion for local agriculture, beer, and community. On chillier afternoons and evenings, enjoy dinner and drinks outdoors on their heated deck and order a “Build Your Own” quesadilla, panini, or flatbread. Bring along your puppy to enjoy the large yard—just make sure to bring your own lawn chairs or picnic blanket for maximum comfort!
16. Grist House Craft Brewery
Pittsburgh
Whether you’re a hop head, a sour super fan, or a lover of lighter brews, there’s something on tap for all beer lovers at Grist House Craft Brewery! Family-owned and operated since 2014, this Pittsburgh craft beer staple welcomes furry friends with open arms and has long been considered one of the most dog-friendly spots in town. They even host a “Dog Days of Summer” event every June to help fundraise for Paws Across Pittsburgh.
17. Levante Brewing Co.
West Chester
Located just outside of downtown West Chester and minutes from West Chester University, visitors can enjoy 20 taps of the freshest brews at Levante Brewing Co. Your pet is more than welcome on the outside patio so you don’t have to leave them behind to enjoy one of their stouts, IPAs, sours, or famous frozen granitas, their very own version of an “adult slushie.” They also host monthly Yappy Hours and weekly bingo and trivia to keep you entertained while you sip, snack, and enjoy the vibes!
18. Evergrain Brewing
Camp Hill
Enjoy pints with your pooch in Evergrain Brewing’s courtyard. Located near Harrisburg, embark on a journey that will fuel your tastebuds as you sip some of their signature brews, from double IPAs with hints of sweet berries and floral blooms to a Milk Stout loaded with peanut butter, cookies, and maple syrup. Keep your best pal close, and leashed, as you taste your way through their 20 taps on draft and full-service kitchen.
Be sure to check out the craft breweries page on the VISIT PA website and follow us on Facebook, X , Pinterest, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram for more PA inspiration. Don’t forget to sign up for our monthly PA travel e-newsletter so you never miss an update.