Dog-friendly pub · Piedmont Avenue & Mosswood, North Oakland
Cato's Ale House
Neighborhood pub on Piedmont Avenue with 23 taps of mostly local draft beer and a menu of pub food like fish and chips, burgers, pizza and banh mi. The room is dark wood, with front tables looking onto the street, and it shares owners with Ben & Nick's on College Avenue.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Piedmont Avenue ale house that allows dogs on its patio.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address3891 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA
- NeighborhoodPiedmont Avenue & Mosswood, North Oakland
- TypePub
Dog parks near Cato's Ale House
- Mosswood Park Dog Play AreaFenced · Small-dog areaabout 0.3 mi
More dog-friendly spots near Cato's Ale House
- Bar CésarTapasabout 0.1 mi
- Caffè ChiaveCaféabout 0.1 mi
- Fentons CreameryCaféabout 0.3 mi
- HomeroomAmericanabout 0.4 mi
- Temescal BrewingBrewery · dogs allowed insideabout 0.6 mi
Cato's Ale House: frequently asked questions
Is Cato's Ale House dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Oaktown. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Cato's Ale House?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in Oakland dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What is Cato's Ale House like?
Neighborhood pub on Piedmont Avenue with 23 taps of mostly local draft beer and a menu of pub food like fish and chips, burgers, pizza and banh mi. The room is dark wood, with front tables looking onto the street, and it shares owners with Ben & Nick's on College Avenue.
Where is Cato's Ale House?
Cato's Ale House is at 3891 Piedmont Ave on Piedmont Avenue & Mosswood, North Oakland, Oakland.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Cato's Ale House?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Bar César, about 0.1 mi away, followed by Caffè Chiave (about 0.1 mi) and Fentons Creamery (about 0.3 mi).
Is there a dog park near Cato's Ale House?
Yes. The closest is Mosswood Park Dog Play Area, about 0.3 mi away.
Sources
- Oaktown, Jul 2025
About the pub:
- Visit Oakland, undated, read Oct 2026
- Oakland LocalWiki, undated, read Oct 2026