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Sleepy Dog Saloon & Brewery

Bar β€’ Event venue β€’ Wine bar β€’ Sports bar β€’ Brewery β€’ Brewpub β€’ Meeting room

😐 When we walked in one of the bartenders was doing homework on the bar and there were 4 other people there with no one else. We asked the bartender what her favorite beer was and she told us she didn't like beer. We wanted to like this place but it just seemed so sad. Hope they pick things up. The pe... People often mention beer,


Address

ξƒˆ1920 E University Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288

Website

sleepydogbrewing.com

Contact

ξ‚°(480) 967-5476

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (86 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 3/5 Jonathan L. 6 years ago on Google
    When we walked in one of the bartenders was doing homework on the bar and there were 4 other people there with no one else. We asked the bartender what her favorite beer was and she told us she didn't like beer. We wanted to like this place but it just seemed so sad. Hope they pick things up. The peanut butter porter was really good though.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 Martin L. 5 years ago on Google
    Decent beer, but not great. Some decent guest taps as well, so you will find something you like. Not exactly cheap. No food, but you can bring in, or order outside food. Sadly the no cash policy is a very large entry in the con column for me. There are times you don't want to use debit or credit, but you have to here, so beware. Take cash, and I might bump it a star. Tip is included, and I am not sure that is good thing, as I don't know what the pay is. No way to reward extra good service, so you do not get any, which is the downside of this sort of arrangement. Dog on premises matches the logo, but isn't sleepy.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Brian M. 6 years ago on Google
    Awesome bartenders and delicious beer. This is definitely a hidden gem in the Phoenix area. Try the peanut butter milk stout - it’s fantastic!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Joseph D. 6 years ago on Google
    Absolutely loved this place. Been on two different occasions and each time was awesome. They have some solid beers. Gotta try the peanut butter stout. I personally am not a fan of stouts but this one might have changed my mind. I'll give it a perfect 5/7

  • 3/5 Ashton W. 9 years ago on Google
    I love trying new craft beers, and would even consider myself a beer snob. That being said, I visited this place for the first time with a Groupon for a sampler (six 4 oz pours) and a free pint glass to take home. I was really impressed by the size and presentation of the samplers! Unfortunately all of the beers tasted stale and watered down. The atmosphere was casual and cozy. There were board games available, free fresh popped popcorn, and customers were able to bring/order in food because there is no kitchen. There was a major issue with the music blasting so loudly you had to yell over it, but in the same sentence drop to a whisper as the song ended and room filled with dead silence before the next song began playing. I would recommend this place to groups looking for a laid back experience, as long as they don't mind mediocre beer (at best).

  • 5/5 Matthew D. 7 years ago on Google
    I always love a good brewery with multiple beers of multiple styles and flavors and varieties and Sleepy Dog sure does have all of that. Don't go there expecting to eat much tho. But try a beer, or all. $1.50 samples and you can get one of each. Rode my bicycle 20 miles to get there and I'll do it again.

  • 4/5 Matthew F. 8 years ago on Google
    Decent beer and decent service. Like most Arizona Breweries, they are using Arizona water so the beer can only be so good. We sat down and 3 tables sat after us and all got served before us. We tried to order guac, they were out, after the server already told us they were out of 2 other items, when the menu is only 8 items long...

  • 3/5 Josh β€œScosh” S. 10 years ago on Google
    Good location with darts, board games, and some space inside. Food trucks and pizza delivery are on the menu. All Sleepy Dog brews are on tap and they have some interesting beer "mixes" to sample. Swag and TVs are everywhere and the device could use some work. Try the sampler and popcorn and move on to the next place:)

  • 4/5 Alan R. 7 years ago on Google
    We have been visiting microbreweries around our home, and decided to so the same on our vacation. There are so many to choose from in the Tempe area, so selected the Sleepy Dog because of the fun names of their craft beers. Liked the place alot. It wasn't large, so felt very homey. Had a waitress (unlike the ones we visit in Dallas). We had the sampler (6 tastes) which was great. They also serve snacks (we had chips with salsa and guac). They had a slide show of dogs that was quite entertaining. The pictures are from patrons (we sent in a couple of our dogs).


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