ABOUT US
PUB DOG CORE VALUES
Dogs & Fun
Safety & Cleanliness
Community & Family
OUR STORY
The idea of Pub Dog began on a trip to Europe in 2013. Tara and her mom were out to dinner at a fairly nice restaurant and about an hour into the dinner, the most beautiful Newfoundland came out from underneath the table next to them. They were shocked that this beautiful dog had been allowed in the restaurant.
Tara came home from the trip and told her dad, who had always been business minded, about this experience and they both questioned why they couldn’t do something like this in the States. She spent months researching and found that allowing dogs in restaurants didn’t really exist anywhere and thus, Pub Dog was born.
Tara and her dad spent 3 1/2 years working through the health department, the city, the county, the state and financing before being able to break ground in the fall of 2016. Pub Dog opened its doors in April of 2017. Since then, the building and experience has become a destination that people travel from all over the country to visit!
OUR TEAM
TARA - Owner
Tara was born and raised here in the Pikes Peak region. After going through school to become an engineer, she quickly learned that she wasn’t cut out for that type of work. She then spent 12 years working in a local restaurant before embarking on opening Pub Dog. When she isn’t working, Tara can be found spending time with her pup, Riley, watching sports, going to concerts, traveling with her fiance and being an auntie to her favorite kiddos in the world.
BRITTANY - Manager
Hi friends! I’m Brittany — Manager here at Pub Dog Colorado. My journey in hospitality began 16 years ago, driven by a love for creating spaces where people (and pups!) feel at home. From bartending in fast-paced venues to planning unforgettable events, I’ve always thrived in roles where connection, creativity, and community come first. When I joined Pub Dog, it felt like the perfect fit and a place where my passion for great service and my love for dogs could finally collide
I started behind the bar shaking cocktails and planning themed nights, and quickly found myself diving headfirst into all things Pub Dog from helping grow our event calendar, to collaborating on new drinks and menu ideas. I thrive on creating an atmosphere where people feel welcome, pups feel safe, and everyone’s having a genuinely great time.
When I’m not at the pub, you’ll find me exploring Colorado with my two dogs, Leyah and Pongo, paddleboarding, road tripping, or checking out new food spots around town. They’re my adventure buddies and constant reminder of why a place like Pub Dog matters so much.
I can’t wait to make you and your pups day a little better!