Dog-friendly brewery · North Park, Uptown
Original 40 Brewing Company
Brewery and restaurant on University Avenue, opened in 2019 by Steve and Patricia Billings with partner Sarah Devine. The name refers to the 40 acres Jack Hartley bought in 1893, which became North Park. Taps cover hazy IPAs, lagers, blondes, stouts and sours.
More about Original 40 Brewing Company
The 85-seat room has white quartz counters, 55 Italian barstools, lighting that can be dimmed zone by zone and garage doors that open to the street. Head brewer Christopher Gillogly, a former electrician, ran the brewhouse at opening, and chef Luke Johnson, who had cooked at Alinea and La Valencia, wrote the first menu with dishes like adobo baby back ribs and crispy-skin salmon. Steve Billings also owns the U-31 nightclub across the street.
Bringing your dog
According to our sources, dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
North Park brewpub whose front patio is open to dogs.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address3117 University Ave, San Diego, CA
- NeighborhoodNorth Park, Uptown
- TypeBrewery
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Original 40 Brewing Company: frequently asked questions
Is Original 40 Brewing Company dog-friendly?
Yes, according to CityDog San Diego and Tripster. Dogs are welcome in the outdoor seating area.
Can I bring my dog inside Original 40 Brewing Company?
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 Original 40 Brewing Company like?
Brewery and restaurant on University Avenue, opened in 2019 by Steve and Patricia Billings with partner Sarah Devine. The name refers to the 40 acres Jack Hartley bought in 1893, which became North Park. Taps cover hazy IPAs, lagers, blondes, stouts and sours.
Where is Original 40 Brewing Company?
Original 40 Brewing Company is at 3117 University Ave in North Park, Uptown, San Diego.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Original 40 Brewing Company?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Mike Hess Brewing North Park, about 0.1 mi away, followed by North Park Beer Co. (about 0.1 mi) and Lovesong Coffee + Market (about 0.2 mi).
Sources
- CityDog San Diego, Feb 2026
- Tripster, Feb 2026
About the brewery:
- San Diego Magazine, Jun 2019
- Tripster: North Park Breweries, Feb 2026
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