About Idaho Pups & Ales
Idaho Pups & Ales is a brewery and dog park bar on South Outpost Lane in Meridian. Its website calls it Meridian's first dog park bar. Dogs run off leash in a fully enclosed park while their people sit with a drink.
The website lists 16 plus local taps. It says the taps rotate with the seasons and pour Idaho-brewed beer, wine, cider and kombucha. There is also a full espresso bar serving Caffeina Coffee, plus non-alcoholic options.
An on-site food truck serves a rotating selection of bites. The park has a covered patio, heaters when it is cold, free wifi and complimentary towels for dogs. It also has a small and shy dog area.
Guests must be 21 or older, according to the website. It introduces Michelle and Shawn, who have been in the dog industry for over 15 years. It is one of the most reviewed beer spots in Meridian on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 19, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Questions people ask
Can my dog run off leash at Idaho Pups & Ales?
Yes. Its website describes a safe, fully enclosed, off leash play area. A separate small and shy dog park is listed too.
Is there food?
Yes. The website describes an on-site food truck with a rotating selection of bites. It also lists a Wagyu beef patty you can order for your dog.
Can I get coffee as well as beer?
Yes. The website lists a full espresso bar serving Caffeina Coffee. It also lists non-alcoholic drinks.
Can I book a private party?
Yes. The website has a private parties page. It mentions company parties, holiday parties, book clubs and dog birthday parties.
Which breweries are close by?
Loose Screw Beer Co. in downtown Meridian is 2.1 miles away. The Bruery is 4.1 miles away, and Good Apple Taphouse is 4.2 miles away. Sockeye Brewing in Boise is 4.8 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 19, 2026.
Breweries near Idaho Pups & Ales
Before you visit Idaho Pups & Ales
Check idahopupsandales.com before you go. It has the drink menu, the food truck menu and the events calendar. The food truck runs on its own schedule, so look there first.
This is a place built around dogs, so expect plenty of them. The website offers a printable first-visit guide for new guests. Memberships and day passes are both listed.
Loose Screw Beer Co. in downtown Meridian is 2.1 miles away. The Bruery is 4.1 miles away, and Good Apple Taphouse is 4.2 miles away. That makes a second stop easy.