Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/13/2026
Dog HeavenFood Truck Hits
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
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8th Ward Brewing Company
Poughkeepsie, New York, 12603-3401
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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- Independent Status
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- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- Transit-friendly location with nearby street parking.
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What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.1% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.2% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.3% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.3% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 6.0% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | On Tap |
| Zero Gravity Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | NA IPA | 0.6% | Hop-forward and sessionable without the buzz. | On Tap |
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | Kicked / Sold Out |
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4.5 ★
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Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/8/2026
Perfect for GroupsCozy Taproom
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
7/14/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Riley Hart
San Diego, California
7/9/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Live music was just loud enough. Grabbed a table, ordered a flight, and lost track of time.
8th Ward Brewing Company FAQs
Is 8th Ward Brewing Company dog friendly?
Yes. 8th Ward Brewing Company is dog friendly in Poughkeepsie, including patio seating.
Does 8th Ward Brewing Company serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. 8th Ward Brewing Company hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at 8th Ward Brewing Company?
8th Ward Brewing Company can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does 8th Ward Brewing Company have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. 8th Ward Brewing Company lists outdoor patio seating in Poughkeepsie, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.