Toronado Pub sits in the heart of San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood, right on Ninth Street near the edge of the Mission District. Walk in and you’ll find a genuinely unpretentious beer bar with exposed brick, a long wooden counter, and plenty of stools where you can settle in for a while. The beer list is serious—they’ve got rotating taps showcasing everything from rare finds to classics, and the staff actually knows what they’re talking about when it comes to pairing beers with what you’re eating or just helping you figure out what sounds good.

What makes it work for dogs is the casual, no-fuss attitude. There’s outdoor seating where your dog can hang out with you, and the whole vibe is low-key enough that nobody’s going to give you a hard time about having them there. It’s not a place trying to be Instagram-worthy or overly trendy—it’s just a neighborhood bar where people come to drink good beer and eat solid bar food. They do respectable burgers, nachos, and other snacks that pair well with whatever you’re drinking.

The location is convenient if you’re exploring the neighborhood. You’re close enough to walk to Mission Dolores Park, which is great if you want to grab a beer and head over with your dog for some time in the grass. The crowd tends to be a mix of serious beer geeks and regular locals who’ve been coming for years, so it doesn’t feel like a tourist trap despite being in a walkable part of the city.

This is the kind of place where you can spend an afternoon or evening without feeling pressured to order anything fancy or pretend you know more about beer than you do. Check their website to see what’s currently on tap before you head over.