10 dog-tested, fur-friendly watering holes

It's one of those "Who saved whom?" situations. My husband found Snickers. Together, they found me.

Our Chow-German Shepherd mix is 9 years old, but she has yet to lose her spunk — and let's be honest, she is stellar in front the camera. When readers asked for a list of dog-friendly drinking spots, I knew Snickers had to test them first. So I grabbed my pup (and a lot of treats) and hit the streets. Here are her favorite stops.

For beer-drinkers

1. Flat 12 Bierwerks

414 Dorman St., (317) 635-2337, flat12.me

You know a place will accept your fluff ball when they have an hashtag for its canine visitors, #DogsofFlat12.

2. Indiana City Brewing

24 E. Shelby St., (317) 643-1103, indianacitybeer.com

I forgot my treats, but no fear, the cheddar goldfish did the trick. Snickers liked relaxing on the cool concrete floors.

3. Fountain Square Brewery

1301 Barth Ave., (317) 493-1410, fountainsquarebrewery.com

Snickers was immediately greeted by the friendly staff and head brewer Eileen Martin. I sat on the comfy, leather couch and worked while she laid at my feet.

4. Taxman Brewing

13 S. Baldwin St., Bargersville, (317) 458-0210, taxmanbrewing.com

The outdoor patio is plenty large enough for paw prints. Our server even brought Snickers a big bowl of water.

5. Union Brewing

622 N. Rangeline Road, Carmel, (317) 429-6345, unionbrewing.com

A walk on the Monon can quickly turn into kicking back with a beer at Union. Convenient, right?

6. Danny Boy Beer Works

12702 Meeting House Road, Carmel, (317) 669-8080, dannyboybeerworks.com

Garage doors open to the large outdoor space, where dogs are welcome.

7. Chilly Water

719 Virginia Ave. Suite 105, Fletcher Place, (317) 964-0518, chillywaterbrewing.com

The patio offers a nice break while walking the dog. Snickers liked watching her furry friends stroll by.

8. Scarlet Lane Brewing

7724 Depot St., McCordsville, (317) 336-1590, scarletlanebrew.com

Snickers could have sniffed her way there. The smell of BBQ made her tail wag, while I enjoyed some beer samples.

For wine, spirit drinkers

9. Mallow Run Winery

6964 W. Whiteland Road, Bargersville, (317) 422-1556, mallowrun.com

The patio, deck and lawn offer plenty of space for leashed dogs. You may even spy the winery's black lab Cooper. (Note: Dogs aren't allowed during ticketed concerts.)

10. Hotel Tango Whiskey

702 Virginia Ave., Fletcher Place, (317) 653-1806, hoteltangowhiskey.com

The distillery is dog-friendly, but co-owner Brian Willsey told me, "If the dog or the owner start biting, we're going to have to ask you to leave." Luckily, neither of us bite.

Join in. Share your photos of dog-friendly locations using the hashtag #SnicksPicks. As always, please drink responsibly.

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