More a dog park with a bar than a dog-friendly bar,  this converted house in Greenwood is surrounded by a huge, wood-chipped lot equipped with toys, dog pools, and covered seating so patrons can enjoy the carefully cultivated beer and cider list rain or shine while their pals romp in the yard. Voff also shows sports and movies on a massive TV screen. Entry to the park with hound is $10, but the cover is waived for dog-less customers who just want to watch the action.

In the westernmost residential hinterlands of Greenwood, the Lamp is about as unaffected as bars come. Although it’s only been in business a few years, it’s got a timeless vibe, with crusty old pool tables and pull tabs, a la sibling bar Goofy’s down the road. Dogs are allowed on the spacious covered patio, open until 2 a.m., and the bar’s $5 happy hour burger is the best deal in the neighborhood.

Located at the intersection of Market Street and Ballard Avenue, this railroad-themed pub has a wide rotating cast of local and international beers, as well as some pretty fancy craft cocktails, considering its neighborhood bar aesthetic. A handful of dogs are always lounging around, both inside the bar and out on the Market Street-facing patio, which is a major contender for the best people-watching spot in Ballard. Plus there’s free popcorn.

This laid-back, unpretentious Fremont pub is the original and best-known Seattle dog bar, and there’s always a slew of canines here. Leashes are the rule, there’s an outdoor play area in the back, and in addition to an extensive, very silly dog menu (beefy stix, bacon pupcakes), Norm’s has a pretty good selection of people food too, with the likes of burgers, chili, and Belgian waffles.

Just a block from the Beacon Hill Link light rail station, Perihelion Brewery is small but special, with 12 beers made on-site and a thoughtful, ever-changing menu of bites, from stout adobo wings and fried Brussels sprouts to roasted bone marrow. Pups are allowed on the patio only, but there are fire pits out there for those without a natural fur coat.

Tucked away from street view in Hillman CIty, this sleepy tavern’s dark leather upholstery and cozy, rosy lighting make it a delicious cedar-scented treasure for hard-to-find drinks like Alpenfire cider and Danish cherry wine. It’s the kind of place where people throw their peanut shells on the floor, and there are usually a couple dogs down there as well. Instant ramen is the only other food item here, so customers are invited to bring their own takeout.

In addition to its pro-pup policy, this West Seattle neighborhood favorite has more than 100 different bottled beers, 25 more on tap, a lovely oasis of a patio, pool, shuffleboard and TVs, and a cozy bohemian feel, with homey old tables and couches  and a super-cool 1907 Brunswick back bar. There’s no food, so takeout is encouraged. Fair warning: The bar is cool with dogs, but strict about leashes, barking, and jumping, so dog owners are expected to stick to service-animal rules.

Beer Star is pretty slick for crunchy old White Center, a sign of the changes occurring in the neighborhood, but there’s no denying that the bar’s expansive bottle shop and tap list blow the nearby competition out of the water. Parents and dog owners are happy about it, no doubt, as the space is friendly to dogs and kids alike, with toys and play areas offered for each. No food is served at Beer Star proper, but folks can bring their own or order from the attached Li’l Woody’s or Southside Pizza locations.