Bender's is a legit neighborhood dive bar with stiff drinks, two pool tables, ample bicycle "parking," a back patio, heavy metal on the juke box, and some of the best tot-chos and fried pickles in town. Even better: You can totally bring your dog there (inside and out) and house made dog treats are available to purchase so that Fifi doesn't get too jealous of your tots.

Bloodhound was doing the whole reclaimed wood, Edison bulb, and drinks in mason jars thing before everyone in the entire world was doing it, but the space holds up despite the fact that the look is, well, over. But honestly, who cares what the bar looks like? The drinks are great, there's a pool table, Big Buck Hunter, a legit jukebox, and you can bring your canine companion with you to keep you company.

The saddest part about going out to watch the game is leaving your pup at home for three hours. Thank goodness for the Bus Stop in Cow Hollow, wich doesn't make you choose one or the other. This dog-friendly bar has been in business since 1919 and has 26 flat screens, making it one of the go-to sports bars in SF, regardless of whether you've got a dog in tow.

There's no where better than El Rio's back yard on a sunny day, but dogs are allowed inside at this Mission dive bar as well, so it's also a great option when the fog blankets the city or it's, uh, raining cats and dogs. And if that weren't enough, there's ping pong, a pool table, shuffle board, dice games, and the bartenders make a mean margarita.

The bartenders at this Bernal Heights bar pour exceptional cocktails and offer an extensive spirits list, so it's easy to see how this could easily become a favorite watering hole... especially since Professor Wagglesworth is totally welcome with all of his doggie colleagues. Go there at the 11th hour to sip on rare and unique offerings that rotate nightly and are only available starting at 11 p.m.

This Upper Haight watering hole has a long bar, comfy chairs, Moroccan-inspired light fixtures, a pool table, and the same jukebox it had before it got a 2012 remodel, and is the perfect place to grab a drink with your dog (he'll have a water, please) after work or on a weekend afternoon.

The lawn at Park Chalet can get a little crowded on the weekdays, but if your dog is super friendly, it's the perfect spot to lay out a picnic blanket, drink beer, and listen to live music. Just be prepared for a parade of petting because when dogs and pints are involved, suddenly everyone wants to say hi. Fido wouldn't have it any other way.

Everyone always complains that the bartenders at Toronado are surly, but how surly could they be if they allow dogs? And anyway, what's a little attitude when there are over 45 craft beers on tap? Just do your best to keep your dog under the table or by your bar stool because you will hear about it if he's sprawled out in the middle of the floor and getting in the way of customers. And definitely don't try to bring your dog when this place is crowded as the bouncer won't be having it.

7 Mile House is technically just south of SF in Brisbane — it’s an old roadhouse at the seven mile marker from the heart of the city. Regardless, it’s an SF classic in its own right, and beyond live music, American and Filipino food, and lots of drinks, they’ve got a very serious affinity for dogs. See their dog menu and “yappy hour” with snacks for little Bummer and Lazarus, plus “dog beer” — that’s actually just water with some beef juice in it, but they don’t seem to know the difference.