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    Thirsty Pups Brewery

    4.8 (42 reviews)
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    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Beer flight & pup friendly
    Brianna N.

    SUCH a vibe here. Moderate volume, board games, complimentary water bowls/dog beds, a military discount, and super friendly staff that greet you by name. (I had a tab open but still makes you feel like a friend :)) Great selection of beer and wine, but not overwhelming. Outdoor seating but well behaved pups allowed inside. They don't offer food (maybe to prevent begging?) so eat before but they do have homemade treats for sale. Wish these were everywhere!

    Pups hanging out!
    Elise W.

    This was our first time at Thirsty Puls and it did not disappoint! We were also pleased to see an old brewery friend, Miguel, working there! The beer was tasty and there was plenty of options to choose from. Our only set back is that this place is pretty small and allows dogs. If there are crazy dogs, you (and your dogs) might be right by them. Also, there are no food options (at least we didn't see any when we went on a Sunday). I am not sure if they have food trucks either since the location is in a shopping plaza. We had a great time and will be back!

    Nicole D.

    San Antonio desperately needed this place! I love to take my dog out with me but outdoor bars/patios can be too hot to enjoy some days. We randomly came across Thirsty Pups and we were so excited to find it. They welcome dogs with leashes on indoors. This will definitely be our spot to escape the heat this summer with our pup. Also, they have an interesting selection of brews at a reasonable price. Definitely recommend.

    The Amber
    Al P.

    This is the place to come if you like craft beers and like to take your dog with you. It is a small but cozy building with friendly service. They had a small but tasty selection beers. Of course, there's a dog under every table - pretty cool actually.

    Stefany S.

    Great beer on tap and super friendly environment! If we ever find ourselves in San Antonio again we will be back! Make sure to pet Lennon :)

    a flight of beers
    Jim B.

    I had never even heard of this new brewery. That was shocking to me, since I had been compiling a list of breweries to take my buddy two when he comes to visit in a few weeks. I happened upon this place while eating at the Japanese restaurant next door with my retirees last week. Unfortunately, it wasn't open on Tuesdays, or I would have gone in that afternoon. Anyway, my son and I popped in after eating Afghan food next door. The moment we walked through the door, we were greeted by a lady who guided us right to where she would take our order. We didn't have to look around and figure out where to go. I really liked that. She was super nice and helpful as I ordered. I had a flight, like I always do when trying out a new brewery. I wish I could tell you I had two, but I was already feeling bloated from eating way too much for lunch. I decided to try all three of the IPAs on tap today and finish with the Abuelito's porter. My son got a wheat beer, but I don't remember the name. My flight was served on a transparent acrylic paddle board. The lady had written the beer names right on it with an erasable marker. I changed the drinking order when I saw them, and drank from lightest to darkest, as is my habit. I liked all three of the IPAs. But, as I expected beforehand, my favorite was the hazy. There is just something about those citrus flavors in a hazy that really turns me on. The porter was a really nicely crafted chocolate. If we had stayed for more, I would have had a full pour of it. I like a good porter, and it seems like only a few of our San Antonio breweries have them consistently. I like the clean industrial look they have there. It was very comfortable, and the people hanging out there all seemed laid back and friendly. I am looking forward to my next visit with my buddy later this month.

    The 4's sMasH DDH West Coast IPA
    Yunnán C.

    A great place for a drink with great vibes and atmosphere. Dog friendly and awesome service. Pups are allowed indoors :) Also there are some pretty great restaurants nearby where you can grab the food or have it delivered while you chug away at your yummy beer. The beer is delicious. The owners know what they're doing. No "trial" period for this brewery. They've started out with steam and the community has taken notice. Definitely will be returning. A great add to the list of breweries in town! Come check it out!

    Alvin L.

    Favorite beers of the night: Fancy meeting you sour - mild sour with bright notes of citrus and ginger Moyamensing Hazy IPA - beautiful, smooth, tropical fruits with a nice delay of bitterness at the end Milos Imperial Stout - If the signature namesake drink of powder chocolate milk was a grown ass person with a nice pair of leather stomping boots. Excellent variety of flavors and styles that is great for the whole family... and ice cold water and treats to offer for the pups

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    Vanessa C.

    First time to Thirsty Pups and it won't be my last! The place has a great ambiance. There isn't a kitchen so you can bring in your own food. The next door Azro will bring the food you offer to you at the brewery and they offer their lunch specials to their patrons which is amazing!! I came for their new beer Ctrl Alt Da Wheat and it was so delicious! Check their socials for the newest beers!

    Rubia Soho (Blonde Ale) is definitely my favorite.

    Best neighborhood brewery in the area for sure. I have come several times and I see "regulars" always. The beer selection is great, from light to strong ones and they all are really good. The plus is how pet-friendly they are, it is always cool to see some pooches hanging out.

    The sun will shine - Hazy IPA
    Tinyee H.

    Great hangout for people and dogs. There were families that brought their kids and they get to watch some tv or play board games. It's a small place with nano size equipment, but they have a good number on tap. I got 10oz pours of the pils, hazy ipa and ube porter. The porter was the best as it has a distinctive ube-coconut aroma that reminds me of an ube shake, but once you taste it, that flavor is light and goes very well with the porter profile. The pils was special too as it had some raw honey(?) notes. You can order food nearby and eat at the brewery. The people that run this place are very pleasant.

    Heard it both ways lite lager.
    Bobbie B.

    Family friendly local brewery. Great beer. Great music. Trivia on Fridays. Strongly recommend checking this local spot out. The owners are so nice and give knowledgeable service.

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    Awesome service, awesome beer amazing atmosphere. I regularly go to thirsty pups and I am never disappointed

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    This is a great spot - cool vibes, the staff is nice. They also had a number of delicious hoppy beers so I'll be back.

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    Some of the best beer I have ever tried. The service was even better. Very nice people, I look forward to seeing what they do next.

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    Everyone was very friendly & I love finding another dog friendly place to go for a beer!

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    2 years ago

    Great new brewery. A lot of places around it to get food and bring in. Wish it was closer.

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    If you love craft beer, you'll want to try this brewery. The variety and quality is amazing. There are several good restaurants nearby.

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    Newish brewery. A little small inside but it's very well decorated. Bar staff are very nice and knowledgeable about beer.

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