Dog-friendly brewery · Ocean Beach, Coast
OB Brewery
Brewpub in a three-story building on Newport Avenue, with tasting rooms on every floor and a rooftop deck looking out over the ocean and the Ocean Beach Pier. Owner Mike Tajran opened it in 2016, and the kitchen serves American pub food alongside the house beers.
More about OB Brewery
Brewer Jim Millea has made the beer since the start. At the 2018 Great American Beer Festival the brewery was named Small Brewpub of the Year and Millea Small Brewpub Brewer of the Year, with a gold for the B. Right On pale ale. Hidden Gem Dunkelweizen took silver there in 2017. In 2026 the chili beer Couple's Therapy won gold at the San Diego County Fair's craft brew competition. Tajran bought the building in 2009, and wine and cocktails are on offer too.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Brewpub on Newport Avenue whose rooftop deck is open to dogs.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address5041 Newport Ave, San Diego, CA
- NeighborhoodOcean Beach, Coast
- TypeBrewery
Dog parks near OB Brewery
- about 0.9 mi
More dog-friendly spots near OB Brewery
- Mike's Taco ClubMexicanabout 150 ft
- about 450 ft
- Pizza Port Ocean BeachBreweryabout 0.1 mi
- about 0.1 mi
- about 0.2 mi
OB Brewery: frequently asked questions
Is OB Brewery dog-friendly?
Yes, according to BringFido and CityDog San Diego. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside OB Brewery?
Our sources only mention the outdoor seating area. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Diego dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What is OB Brewery like?
Brewpub in a three-story building on Newport Avenue, with tasting rooms on every floor and a rooftop deck looking out over the ocean and the Ocean Beach Pier. Owner Mike Tajran opened it in 2016, and the kitchen serves American pub food alongside the house beers.
Where is OB Brewery?
OB Brewery is at 5041 Newport Ave in Ocean Beach, Coast, San Diego.
Are there other dog-friendly places near OB Brewery?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Mike's Taco Club, about 150 ft away, followed by Blue Water Seafood – Ocean Beach (about 450 ft) and Pizza Port Ocean Beach (about 0.1 mi).
Is there a dog park near OB Brewery?
Yes. The closest is Dusty Rhodes Neighborhood Park Dog Park, about 0.9 mi away.
Sources
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- CityDog San Diego, Sep 2025
About the brewery:
- San Diego Magazine, Jul 2026
- The Rooftop Guide, undated, read Oct 2026
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