Jamison's Roaring Donkey sits right on Petaluma’s downtown strip and does things a little differently than your typical Wine Country bar. The focus here is craft cocktails and mules—they really lean into the mule concept, which makes sense given the name. You’ll find a rotating selection of specialty drinks made by bartenders who actually know what they’re doing, not just pouring standard well drinks.

What makes it work for dog owners is the outdoor seating area where your dog can hang out while you’re working through their cocktail menu. The vibe is lively without being obnoxiously loud, and the patio gets decent sun depending on the time of day. Petaluma’s downtown location means you’ve got other shops and restaurants nearby if you want to make an afternoon of it—the Plaza area has some good spots within walking distance.

The crowd tends to skew toward people who actually care about what’s in their glass rather than just drinking to drink. Weekends get busier, naturally, and you might have to wait a bit if everyone’s trying to get their happy hour mule at the same time. The space itself isn’t huge, so the outdoor area is really where you want to be with a dog anyway—better air circulation and more room for your dog to settle in without being directly in the path of servers.

If you’re passing through Petaluma and want somewhere that won’t make you feel weird bringing your dog along, this is a solid pick. Just note that since they focus pretty heavily on cocktails and mules, the drinks here aren’t cheap—but you’re paying for actual quality ingredients and technique, not just a pour of something generic. Their website has their current cocktail list if you want to scope out what they’re mixing before you go.