Crack open a cold one with your pooch at these 21 dog-friendly bars, wineries around Akron

Tawney Beans, Akron Beacon Journal
Updated ·3 min read
Adam Ryan carries Tucker, his Shepard mix puppy, at Yappy Hour Tuesdays at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton.
Adam Ryan carries Tucker, his Shepard mix puppy, at Yappy Hour Tuesdays at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton.

Sometimes life can be ruff, but it's nothing a cold drink with a good dog can't fix.

A number of bars, breweries and wineries around Summit County agree: It's more fun to enjoy a cold one with your pup.

In honor of National Dog Day on Saturday, we put together a list of taprooms around the area that welcome both you and your dog with open paws. With hot weather still in full swing but fall just around the corner, now is the time to soak up these last patio days while you can.

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Here are 21 bars, breweries and wineries around Greater Akron that are dog-friendly. Note that this isn't a comprehensive list, so we might have missed your favorite pooch-friendly hangout.

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Stacey Josie nuzzles Moxie, and her partner Jolene, holds Porter in her lap as their other dogs Maize and Keone take in the scene at Yappy Hour Tuesdays at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton.
Stacey Josie nuzzles Moxie, and her partner Jolene, holds Porter in her lap as their other dogs Maize and Keone take in the scene at Yappy Hour Tuesdays at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton.

  • Missing Mountain Brewery: 2811 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Dogs permitted outside but must be on leash.

  • The Winery at Wolf Creek: 2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Norton. Dogs permitted outside on patios but must be on leash.

  • Thirsty Dog Brewing Company: 587 Grant St., Akron. Dogs permitted outside on patio. Leashing not required.

  • 750 ml Wine Boutique & Wine Bar: 2287 W. Market St., Akron. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Akronym Brewing: 58 E. Market St., Akron. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Lock 15 Brewing Co.: 21 W. North Street Suite TL 1, Akron.

  • The Wine Mill: 4964 Akron Cleveland Road, Peninsula. Dogs permitted outside in yard but must be on leash.

  • HiHO Brewing Co.: 1707 Front St, Cuyahoga Falls. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Nauti Vine Winery: 3950 S. Main Street, Akron. Dogs permitted outside on patio and under pergola but must be on leash.

  • Ignite Brewing Company: 600 W. Tuscarawas Ave, Barberton. Dogs permitted outside on patio. Leashing not required, but dogs must be friendly.

  • Brighten Brewing Company: 1374 S. Cleveland-Massillon Road, Copley. Dogs permitted outside on patios but must be on leash.

  • Sarah's Vineyard: 1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls. Dogs permitted outside but must be on leash.

  • R. Shea Brewing: 1662 Merriman Road, Akron and 540 S. Main St. Suite 214, Akron. Dogs permitted outside on back patio (Akron location). Leashing not required, but dogs must be friendly.

  • Hoppin' Frog Brewery: 1680 E. Waterloo Road, Akron. Dogs permitted outside on front patio but must be on leash and well behaved.

  • Ohio Brewing Company: 2250 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Michael Angelo's Winery: 5515 Broadview Road, Richfield. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • McArthur's Brew House: 2721 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Mr. Zub's Deli & Bar: 795 W. Market St., Akron. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Vinifera Wine-to-Whiskey Bar: 3236 State Road Suite A, Cuyahoga Falls. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash.

  • Missing Falls Brewery: 540 S. Main St. Suite 112, Akron. Dogs permitted inside and outside but must be on leash.

  • Prime Vine Winery: 4332 Manchester Road, New Franklin. Dogs permitted outside on patio but must be on leash and well behaved.

Marisa Caraselli and Loki join with friends Meaghan Arsenault and Torvi and Karen Ramsey and Rosie as they relax during Yappy Hour Tuesdays at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton.
Marisa Caraselli and Loki join with friends Meaghan Arsenault and Torvi and Karen Ramsey and Rosie as they relax during Yappy Hour Tuesdays at The Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton.

Contact Beacon Journal reporter Tawney Beans at tbeans@gannett.com and on Twitter @TawneyBeans.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: National Dog Day: Dog-friendly breweries, wineries in Greater Akron