Dog-friendly brewery · Downtown & SoFA, Central San Jose
Clandestine Brewing
Small-batch brewery in the SoFA District, run as a co-op by a group of homebrewers. About a dozen rotating taps cover Kölsch, pilsner, hefeweizen, hazy IPAs, Belgian styles and the Milky Way milk stout.
More about Clandestine Brewing
The founders, among them Adrian Kalaveshi, Rob Conticello, Colin Kelly and Dwight Mulcahy, met through a homebrew club and spent years brewing at home before debuting at a San Jose beer festival in February 2014. Their first taproom opened that May, tucked into an industrial park in South San Jose, which fits the name. After outgrowing it, they moved to South First Street, opening in November 2020 after about 18 months of permitting.
Bringing your dog
Our sources say dogs are welcome, but not where in the place. Ask the staff when you arrive.
Small SoFA-area brewery and taproom pouring rotating lagers, IPAs and sours. Visit San Jose describes it as dog-friendly.
Rules change and may apply only to part of the place. Call ahead if you are not sure.
Getting there
- Address980 S 1st St, Ste B, San Jose, CA
- NeighborhoodDowntown & SoFA, Central San Jose
- TypeBrewery
More dog-friendly spots near Clandestine Brewing
- about 0.9 mi
Clandestine Brewing: frequently asked questions
Is Clandestine Brewing dog-friendly?
Yes, according to Visit San Jose and SJtoday (6AM City). The sources don't say where in the place dogs can be, so ask the staff.
Can I bring my dog inside Clandestine Brewing?
Our sources only mention that dogs are welcome. California law lets restaurants welcome dogs in outdoor dining areas, so at most places in San Jose dogs stay outside. Ask the staff if you want to sit inside.
What is Clandestine Brewing like?
Small-batch brewery in the SoFA District, run as a co-op by a group of homebrewers. About a dozen rotating taps cover Kölsch, pilsner, hefeweizen, hazy IPAs, Belgian styles and the Milky Way milk stout.
Where is Clandestine Brewing?
Clandestine Brewing is at 980 S 1st St, Ste B in Downtown & SoFA, Central San Jose, San Jose.
Are there other dog-friendly places near Clandestine Brewing?
Yes. The closest one on our list is Philz Coffee San Jose, about 0.9 mi away.
Sources
- Visit San Jose, undated, read Oct 2026
- Visit San Jose, undated, read Oct 2026
- SJtoday (6AM City), undated, read Oct 2026
About the brewery:
- Edible Silicon Valley, undated, read Oct 2026
- Content Magazine, May 2021
- Visit San Jose, undated, read Oct 2026
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