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Breweries · University City
Armored Cow Brewing Co.
$$ · Moderate·Leashed only
A small brewery in University City specializing in 100% gluten-free beer, with a large indoor tasting room and an outdoor patio. The brewery's website states that pups are treated like one of their own, with treats and water bowls always waiting. Food trucks serve the taproom regularly.
Why it made the list
Staff actively spoil visiting dogs with treats and water bowls, and the gluten-free beer gives celiac dog owners a taproom they can actually relax in.
Good to know before you go
The brewery's own site says dogs are welcome, treated with treats and water bowls, and all dogs must be on a leash for the safety of other dogs. Published taproom hours were not confirmed on the page reviewed. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.
Practical notes
Dogs must stay leashed inside this taproom - it's indoor dog friendly, which is rare.
Gluten-free beer means celiac owners can drink everything on tap.
What is available on site
Dogs indoors
Water bowls
Dog menu
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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FencedShaded seating
$$ · ModerateMore
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