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Dog-friendly breweries and cideries

Hamilton-area breweries, taprooms and cider houses where the welcome extends to four-legged visitors.

Hamilton's craft beer and cider scene is compact, creative and easy to pair with an afternoon walk.

Dog access varies by venue: some welcome dogs indoors and outdoors, while others are patio-only or seasonal. Check each listing and confirm current rules when the weather is uncertain.

9 places in our notebook 3 visited · 6 not visited yet
Aquanova Brewing Co. 01
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Dogs insideOutdoor seatingSocial eventsFrid Street

Aquanova Brewing Co.

A Frid Street brewery where Tilly has been welcome inside and out, with a steady calendar of social events.

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Seasonal patioWater bowlsDundasFarmhouse ales

Barrel Heart Brewing

A Dundas brewery and restaurant with a dog-friendly seasonal patio overlooking King Street West.

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Clifford Brewing Co. 03
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Dogs insideSeasonal patioPinballTakeaway beer

Clifford Brewing Co.

East Hamilton's craft brewery, with dogs welcome inside the taproom and outside on the seasonal patio.

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PatioCraft beerBeer storeBurlington Street

Collective Arts Brewing & Taproom

A Burlington Street brewery and taproom whose outdoor patio is dog-friendly.

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PatioCraft beerWest HamiltonTaproom

Fairweather Brewing Company

A west Hamilton brewery with dog-friendly patio access near the McMaster side of town.

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Dogs insidePatioWater bowlsDog treatsShade seating

Grain & Grit Beer Co.

A very dog-friendly west Hamilton beer stop with indoor and outdoor access, water bowls and dog treats.

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PatioDundasCraft beerBeer store

Shawn & Ed Brewing Co.

A Dundas brewery and beer store with dog-friendly patio access.

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Dogs insidePatioWater bowlsDog treatsCider

Steel Town Cider Co.

A Chatham Street cider stop with indoor and outdoor dog-friendly access, water bowls and dog treats.

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Dogs insidePatioShade seatingWater bowlsDog treatsCider

West Avenue Cider House

A Freelton cider house with indoor and outdoor dog-friendly access, shade seating, water bowls and dog treats.

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