About Bad Dog Brewing Company
Bad Dog Brewing Company is a family-run brewery on Water Street in Torrington. It is set in a historic firehouse built in 1901. The owners are working to preserve and display the history of the building.
The beer is brewed in small batches with as many local ingredients as possible. Flagship beers and seasonal beers are both on tap. The menu also has wine, hard ciders, hard seltzers and non-alcoholic beer.
The name comes from a love of dogs. The family believes there are no bad dogs, only dogs that need care, attention and love. It supports local humane societies and rescue groups, and it has several spaces for private parties.
From Bad Dog's own website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What kind of building is Bad Dog Brewing in?
A historic firehouse built in 1901. The owners are working to preserve and display the history of the building.
What can I drink there besides beer?
The menu includes wine, hard ciders, hard seltzers and non-alcoholic beer. The beer side runs to flagship and seasonal beers brewed in small batches.
Can I host a private party at Bad Dog?
Yes. There are several spaces for parties of different sizes, including second floor private rooms, a second floor open area, the first floor and an outdoor patio. Send an inquiry through the private parties page at bdbrewco.com.
Where does the name Bad Dog come from?
The family running the brewery loves dogs and does not believe any dog is bad. It believes some dogs just need care, attention and love, and it supports local animal shelters.
Which breweries are close by?
Evening Sky Brewing Company in Burlington is 8.3 miles away. Little Red Barn Brewers in Winsted is 8.8 miles away, and Brewery Legitimus in New Hartford and Clocktown Brewing Company in Thomaston are both 9.5 miles away.
Answers come from Bad Dog's website and its Google listing, read November 5, 2026.
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Before you visit Bad Dog
Expect a brewery inside an old firehouse, with small-batch beer on tap. Wine, cider, seltzer and non-alcoholic beer are there if someone in your group skips beer.
Check bdbrewco.com before you go. The On Tap page shows the current beers, and the events page shows what is planned. The site also has the hours and the private parties page.
Evening Sky Brewing Company in Burlington is 8.3 miles away, and Little Red Barn Brewers in Winsted is 8.8 miles. Either one makes an easy second stop on a day of brewery visits.