On the wine front, producers with dog-friendly tasting rooms (or lounges) showcase small-lot wines sourced from California vineyards up and down the state. Brooklyn West on Jack London Square, for example, is known for its Rioja-style wines. Rosenblum Cellars, one of the oldest players in Oakland’s urban wine scene, is conveniently situated next to the Oakland Ferry Terminal. (If you have a small dog that can be transported in a carrier, you might arrive or depart from here).
The city’s dynamic beer culture finds expression with a new breed of makers developing styles and flavors all their own. Head over to Drakes Dealership, a full-service restaurant and taproom in a complex that once served as the parts and service department of a Dodge dealership. The highlight: a large and very dog-friendly beer garden outfitted with fire pits and a live-music stage. Another favorite: at Jack London Square is Oakland United Beerworks, with their dog-friendly taproom and patio with fire pits, good eats, and treats for your dog.
