In Dublin, within The Shops at Tralee Village, Caps & Taps is the kind of place where you can actually hang out with your dog while exploring craft beer. The bar rotates 18 taps, mixing local breweries with names you might recognize from other parts of California, so there’s always something different to try when you visit. The staff clearly knows their beer—they can talk you through what’s on tap and help you figure out what you’ll actually enjoy drinking.

The outdoor seating area is where the dog-friendly part comes in. You can bring your dog out there while you’re nursing a cold one, and they’ve got the space set up so you’re not cramped. It’s a casual vibe, the kind of place where people aren’t pretending to be too cool for anything. If you’re in Dublin and want to spend an afternoon with decent beer and your dog nearby, this works.

The Shops at Tralee Village location means you’re in an actual shopping center, so if you need anything else—food from another shop, coffee, whatever—it’s right there. Parking is straightforward since it’s a retail development. The outdoor seating is weather-dependent like anywhere else in the Bay Area, so a nice afternoon in spring or early fall is ideal. You’re not going to find haute cuisine here, but it’s a solid neighborhood spot where dogs are genuinely welcome rather than just tolerated. If you want to know what’s currently on tap before you head over, their website has updates.