Fifteen real Seattle beer gardens and brewery patios, from Fremont’s dog-heavy flagship garden to a German beer hall built around bocce courts, each with what to expect, what’s on tap, and whether dogs are welcome.
Fremont Brewing Urban Beer Garden (1050 N 34th Street, Fremont)
Fremont Brewing’s flagship, an open-air garden with picnic-style seating that’s about as many dogs as people on a nice afternoon, within walking distance of Gas Works Park.
- Open daily, 10am/11am-9pm/10pm
- Kids and pets always welcome
- Board games and picnic-style seating
- Walking distance to Gas Works Park
Georgetown Brewing Tasting Room (5200 Denver Avenue S, Georgetown)
Maker of Seattle staple Manny’s Pale Ale, with a tasting room and beer garden pouring pints, growlers and cans, plus Saturday brewery tours.
- Open daily 10am-8pm
- Home of Manny’s Pale Ale
- Brewery tours Saturdays
Optimism Brewing Company (1158 Broadway Avenue, Capitol Hill)
A dedicated brewery (no kitchen) built inside a century-old warehouse, hosting a rotating lineup of family-owned food trucks in its beer garden, with kids and dogs both welcome.
- Open daily, noon-9pm/11pm/12am
- No kitchen, rotating food trucks in the garden
- Kids and dogs welcome
- Expanded outdoor plaza on Broadway Court
Stoup Brewing Ballard (1108 NW 52nd Street, Ballard)
A spacious Ballard taproom with covered seating in front of a large garage door and a separate beer garden with fire-pit seating, kids and well-behaved dogs welcome throughout.
- Open daily, noon-10pm
- Beer garden with fire pits
- Overhead heating in most outdoor areas
- Kids and dogs welcome (upstairs is 21+ only)
Rhein Haus (912 12th Avenue, Capitol Hill)
A German beer hall built around five indoor bocce courts, with a covered, heated biergarten out back that includes a fire pit and its own bocce court, plus house-made sausages and pretzels.
- Covered, heated biergarten with fire pit
- Well-behaved dogs welcome in the biergarten (not the bier hall)
- 24 taps of European and Northwest beer
- Bocce courts indoors and out
Magnuson Cafe and Brewery (7801 62nd Ave NE, Warren G. Magnuson Park)
A brewery and cafe set inside Magnuson Park, a short walk from the city’s largest off-leash dog area, with a lakeview deck over Lake Washington and free on-site parking.
- Deck overlooking Lake Washington
- Dogs welcome on the deck
- Free on-site parking
- Steps from the park’s off-leash area
Ounces Taproom and Beer Garden (Delridge, West Seattle)
A Delridge taproom and beer garden with rotating food trucks, weatherproofed and heated year-round, with leashed dogs welcome on both the porch and the lower-lot patio.
- Leashed dogs welcome on porch and lower patio
- Rotating food trucks
- Heated for winter use
King’s Hardware (Ballard)
A cozy, quirky Ballard pub with a covered patio that’s a longtime neighbourhood dog-friendly favourite.
- Covered patio
- Dog friendly, popular with regulars
- Casual pub food and drinks
Reuben’s Brews (Ballard (multiple locations))
A well-regarded Ballard brewery with multiple Seattle locations, known for its IPAs and a welcoming outdoor space for dogs and their owners.
- Multiple Seattle locations
- Dog friendly outdoor seating
- Known for hop-forward IPAs
Urban Family Brewing Co (Ballard)
A Ballard brewery with a laid-back taproom and outdoor space, one of the neighbourhood’s reliable dog-friendly stops on a beer crawl.
- Dog friendly
- Ballard neighbourhood taproom
- Casual, laid-back vibe
Marination Ma Kai (1660 Harbor Ave SW, West Seattle waterfront)
A West Seattle waterfront spot with lakeside-style seating, a huge grassy yard, and a menu of Hawaiian-Korean fusion food to go with the drinks, plus room for dogs to stretch out.
- Large grassy yard and waterfront seating
- Dog friendly
- Hawaiian-Korean fusion menu
Golden Road LA West Seattle (West Seattle)
A wide concrete patio with shade options in West Seattle, a family-friendly craft beer stop with plenty of room to spread out.
- Wide, shaded outdoor patio
- Family-friendly craft beer selection
- West Seattle location
Steadfast Brewing (5110 Ballard Ave NW, Ballard)
A Ballard brewery with an off-leash corner and dog water bowls built right into the patio layout, popular with owners of bigger dogs.
- Open daily, 11am-10pm
- Off-leash corner with dog water bowls
- Rotating puppuccino-style dog treats at the bar
Ballard Beer Company (2050 NW Market Street, Ballard)
A community-feel Ballard taproom with a fenced dog yard and biscuits at the bar, a solid first stop for anyone new to the neighbourhood’s beer crawl.
- Open daily, noon-11pm/12am
- Fenced dog yard, dog biscuits at the bar
- Community taproom atmosphere
Widowmaker Brewing (Ballard)
A multi-level Ballard patio with a shaded corner, aimed at serious beer drinkers looking for a quieter hang away from the busiest bars nearby.
- Multi-level patio with shaded seating
- Quieter alternative to busier Ballard spots
- Dog friendly
Try a Pacific Northwest Classic
If you want to try a Pacific Northwest classic before you visit, we tasted Bass Pale Ale, a fixture on plenty of Seattle brewery taplists alongside the local IPAs.
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FAQ
Which Seattle beer garden is best for dogs?
Fremont Brewing’s Urban Beer Garden is famously dog-heavy, and Steadfast Brewing and Ballard Beer Company both have dedicated off-leash or fenced dog areas.
Which stays open through Seattle’s rainy season?
Rhein Haus and Ounces Taproom both run heated, covered outdoor spaces that stay usable year-round.
Which is closest to an off-leash dog park?
Magnuson Cafe and Brewery sits inside Warren G. Magnuson Park, a short walk from the city’s largest off-leash area.
