Nine bars where you can drink with your pup on National Dog Day Sunday

In honor of National Dog Day on Sunday, August 26, we’ve put together a list of places where you can enjoy the company of man’s best friend and everyone’s trusted sidekick: beer.

That’s right, these nine bars allow you to bring in your furry companion while you crack open a cold one.

From huge patios to private dog parks and even adorable dog treats, these bars will ensure your pup’s needs are taken care of while you enjoy a selection of drinks and plates that will make your dog beg to share.

Denver Watering Bowl is a hot spot for dog owners as it features a 7,000-square-foot, fully fenced private dog park. Dogs can roam unleashed in the dog- and family-friendly area, which has a dog pool, water bowls and a variety of toys available.

The Watering Bowl also offers dog-specific menu items, including dog treats and doggie cakes.5411 Leetsdale Drive; 303-591-9069; denverwateringbowl.com; Sun.-Thurs. 11-12 a.m., Fri.-Sat. 11-2 a.m.

Located in midtown, Bruz Beers offers a selection of traditional Belgium-style beers and innovative Belgium-inspired beers. Its large patio and spacious tap room has plenty of room for you and all of your four-legged friends. Even its menu is dog-friendly, with three signatures dishes from Bruz’s neighboring partner, Backstage Coffee & Bistro. So, as you eat your Shroom burger, Fido can enjoy a chicken, rice and vegetable bowl.

Bruz even hosts special events, like the upcoming Sip and Snip event on Sept. 8, when owners can sip on a beer while their pets get treated to nail clippings and lots of belly rubs.1675 W. 67th Ave. #100; 303-650-2337; bruzbeers.com; Every day, noon-10 p.m.

Boulder Beer Company is a great place for you and your pup after a hike. It has a special dog entrance to a patio with a great view of the mountains. While dogs have to remain leashed, there is space for your dog to stretch out or walk around.

Plus, the beers and water bowls make sure neither you nor your pup get too thirsty. 2880 Wilderness Place; 303-444-8448; boulderbeer.com; Every day, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Denver Beer Company is located inside an old car garage and often has its big doors open during nice weather. The German-style beer garden is dog friendly for leashed pups. This airy bar also offers water bowls, treats and a dog-waste station outside its patio. 1695 Platte St.; 303-433-2739; denverbeerco.com; Mon.-Thurs. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

At Ugly Dog Sports Cafe, a dog-themed sports bar, “milk bones flow as freely as pitchers of Coors Light.” It has three different areas where your furry friend can watch you knock back a pint: inside, where dogs have to be leashed, and the patio and private dog park, where dogs can roam free.

The bar also offers dog treats and water bowls for furry friends of all sizes. 1345 Cortez St.; 303-428-3600; uglydogsportscafe.com; Sun.-Wed. 11 a.m.-midnight, Thurs.-Sat. 11-2 a.m.

Your pup can enjoy the natural feel of Forest Room 5’s dog-friendly patio. Forest Room 5 is a themed restaurant where your pup can enjoy the running stream that runs across the outdoor patio. 2532 15th St.; 303-433-7001; forestroom5.com; Tues.-Sun. 4 p.m.-2 a.m.

Capitol Hill’s This is Subculture offers another dog-friendly patio where water bowls are available upon request and dogs can enjoy the fresh air while remaining on their leash. Kick back and enjoy a mix of rotating craft beer while munching on a warm or cold sub. 1300 Pennsylvania St.; 303-420-3232; thisissubculture.com; Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Located in Lincoln Park, Renegade Brewing offers another dog-friendly patio and 30 different craft beers. While the brewery doesn’t serve its own food, it does have food trucks that rotate throughout the week, according to its website. (Calls to Renegade were not returned.) 925 W. 9th Ave.; 720-401-4089; renegadebrewing.com; Mon.-Thurs.1-10 p.m., Fri. 1-11 p.m., Sat. 12-10 p.m., Sun. 12-8 p.m.

The family- and dog-friendly establishment Prost Brewing boasts a 2,000-square-foot patio that offers sweeping views of downtown. Your pups will be taken care of as the brewery offers water bowls and a doggie treat station. 2540 19th St.; 303-729-1175; prostbrewing.com; Mon.-Thurs. 12-10 p.m., Fri. 12 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

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