Pub Dog Brewing Company has been doing things its own way in Westminster since 2006, and nearly two decades in, the locals are still showing up to prove the point.
The beer is brewed on site, and the tap list ranges across house ales, seltzers, and hard ciders, with wine, spirits, draft root beer, and sodas rounding out the options for those who wander in with different intentions. A word of preparation for the uninitiated — order a beer and two arrive, a quietly European custom that the regulars have long since stopped questioning. Spirits, sensibly, are exempt from this arrangement.
The taproom opened for regular hours in 2018, and the outdoor seating has become something of a draw in its own right — a dog-friendly patio that understands the priorities of its clientele. Music bingo nights have developed a following that borders on devotion; arriving early is not a suggestion so much as a requirement if parking and seating are among your goals for the evening. Trivia nights and a pizza menu that rewards the hungry keep the calendar full throughout the week.
For those who want to see where it all begins, brewery tours are available by appointment with a minimum of eight — a worthwhile hour for anyone with a serious interest in the craft. A growler purchase unlocks discounts worth knowing about.
Visit Pub Dog’s website or follow along on Facebook to stay current on what’s pouring and what’s planned.