Featured bars/taprooms
Auburn Alehouse
Auburn
Auburn Alehouse is a brewpub located in Old Town Auburn featuring freshly crafted beers and ales, good food and a dog-friendly outdoor patio that is shaded in the summer and heated in the winter.
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Auld Dubliner
Olympic Valley
Located in The Village at Palisades Tahoe in Olympic Valley, Auld Dubliner welcomes both locals and visitors to enjoy a delightful dining experience with their furry companions.
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Dueling Dogs Brewing Co.
Lincoln
At Dueling Dogs Brewing Co., visitors can savor a delightful selection of quality beer, cider, and mead all under one roof in Lincoln, Placer County.
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GoatHouse Brewing Co.
Lincoln
GoatHouse Brewing Co., located in Lincoln, Placer County, offers a unique farm-to-glass experience for visitors.
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Knee Deep Brewing Company
Auburn
Knee Deep Brewing Company, a family-run independent Microbrewery in Auburn, is renowned for crafting bold, hoppy West Coast-style brews.
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PlumpJack Cafe & Bar
Olympic Valley
In Olympic Valley, California, PlumpJack Cafe & Bar offers a unique dining experience that seamlessly blends gourmet cuisine with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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The Ridge Grill & Bar
Auburn
In the picturesque landscape of Auburn, The Ridge Grill & Bar offers a delightful dining experience for both golfers and their furry companions.
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Dragas Brewing
Rocklin
Dragas Brewing is a dog-friendly bar and taproom in Rocklin in California’s San Francisco Bay Area that welcomes well-behaved dogs.
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