Laughing Dog Brewing

4.7 (372)

805 Schweitzer Plaza Dr, Ponderay, ID 83852
(208) 263-9222
laughingdogbrewing.com

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Local craft brewery offering a variety of beers, plus a dog-friendly tap room & occasional events.

Service options

  • Curbside pickup

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Bennett McGuire

2023-09

Let's dogs in. Had the Bahn Mi, it was great. Partner had some sausage, said it was great. Recommend the Chew Toy Stout. Great sound deadening makes for a comfortable setting. Board games available. Couches by the fireplace. Excellent service.

Margaret G

2023-05

Great beer and food, and an awesome atmosphere. Loved seeing all the dogs! The staff was so friendly too. I especially enjoyed the huckleberry creme ale. Highly recommend!

Jason Woodward

2022-05

We love Laughing Dog! Such a great brewery, excellent beer and excellent staff. We always stop buy when we are passing through and load up on beer. They are always great with allowing dogs as you can imagine and now have a good little food menu.

Kevin Walker

2023-05

Found a new spot. Beer is awesome! Plenty of craft to choose from. From lower ABVs for “more is better” to higher ABVs for “we’re going to be here for a while.” Music. Dog-Friendly. Kid / Child-Friendly.

Jennifer Batey

2020-05

This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is warm and inviting. The fireplace was blazing giving it that authentic northwest smell and feel... and every beer is good so far... great Alpha Dog and the Hazy is yummy. Kids are welcome and of course dogs too!

Courie Henning

2021-05

Great selection of beers. Nice to see there were cider and some seltzer options available as well. We didn’t take advantage of the food but the bites they had available sounded great. Loved the flight of 4 + pint option. So smart!There was a big game room available, which we didn’t check out. Instead we sat on the patio. Loved seeing the pups out there. Lots of spacious seating.

Shem Ishler

2023-10

That Huckleberry Cream is as good as it gets. Take some along with you the next time you’re headed out Huckleberry County way….

Renee Brand

2021-05

This is a cozy but spacious brewery. Taylor was our friendly beertender. Upon arriving we soon realized that Summit Cider was also available. We settled on doing an 8 flight and a 4 flight that included a pint. Both were $10 each. The ciders ranged from mesium to dry. All good and liked the blue balls berry and the sundance hibiscus out of the ciders. Tried 2 seltzers. The blood orange had the best flavor and the raspberry really didn't show the flavors, only the color.Also tried the huckleberry cream ale which showcased the huckleberry quite well. Last on my flight was the pecan porter. Rich complex and full of nutty pecans.My bf had a flight of IPA's. All were great and full of good hopiness.Will for sure be back when we are in the area.

Catherine Mattox

2023-05

Great beer (love the Hazy IPA) with cute dog-themed names and we loved seeing all of the pups. We were surprised that we could bring our dog inside.

Ken Hoekema

2022-05

I've always enjoyed Laughing Dog beer when I find it on tap. So, when we came through Sandpoint on our way home, we stopped for a cold beer or two and a snack. The taproom is very nice, withclots of room, but we took a table in the sunshine and enjoyed the outdoors. The APA was very tasty, so I filled up a growler for home. Can't wait to come back!

Sam Tucker

2020-05

Slightly off the beaten path, but worth the visit! Loved their taster board so I could try the beers, ciders, and alcoholic Seltzer on tap! Not a huge IPA fan, but they have some really unique takes on the IPA, and their lighter beers are pretty darn good. Do not leave without trying whatever cream ale they have on tap!! We walked out with 2 6-packs and are down to our last 2 beers 😭 we'll have to make the 6 hour drive soon to stock up again. Cozy spot w/ a fireplace, plenty of space for larger groups, and seemingly dog friendly establishment.

Trinity McKee

2023-06

Great service! The bartender was super friendly as soon as we walked in. He let us try multiple beers before we made our decisions. We ordered the Bacon ^2 which was delicious and the Pulled Pork Sandwich which was also amazing and had our food in less than ten minutes. Great atmosphere and super dog friendly!

Angie Oz

2021-05

Atmosphere and service was fantastic. Love the tap options and the new menu is a hit. We'll be back for sure!

Jack Horne

2023-05

Wonderful place to enjoy good beer, good food, and friendly staff. Tried and loved the Huckleberry beer!

Ronald Babb

2023-06

I like this place. If it was close to home it would be a hang out The IPAs are really good. People are friendly. Last night I had the Korean chicken sandwich for dinner and it was good. A great place and as you may gather from the name, dog friendly.

Danielle Forsyth

2020-05

Just had the peach sour and it was delicious. We have been here several times and always have great beer. We know that there was an ownership and brewer change and we thought that they might lose momentum but they did not - just as great as always.

Anthony Rogers

2019-05

Pretty cool taproom, nice little outdoor space. Good beer, especially if you like IPA.

Sierra Langstaff

2023-07

Wonderful evening! Tallia was a fantastic server. Made us feel at home. The brews and ciders were top notch. Can’t wait to come back with our pups.

Gary Haupt

2023-05

I can't say enough about the place. Great beer, yes....and the food was really scrummy...but the thing we noticed most? The staff. The guy working the day we were in...Pat...positive, outgoing...all the things one wants in a beer...oops, I mean tap guy.We were visiting from away and they made us feel right at home.Dog friendly, too.

Ai Reeves

2023-09

I had the earth and turf burger tonight. It was soooo good! My husband had PB&J with additional bacons. But my earth and turf was way better!!! The service was good and price was good as well!

David Ketchell

2023-05

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Brenda Albert

2023-05

Amazing beer, awesome food, perfect atmosphere! Pecan Porter and Truffle Mac and Cheese! OhMyYum!!!

Beth Freeman

2019-05

Beers were great, friendly ambiance and servers. Quiet TVs, slightly slow WiFi.

Nicholas Pawlak

2021-05

Been here twice now. From out of state so we like to visit here when we are in the area. Staff is always friendly and its a nice mellow place to go for an afternoon. We have taken our dogs there with us and even when there a little bit of canine excitement to staff as well as the patrons seem to just all laugh and be chill about it. Love the sampler platter and the assortment of ciders for her. Definitely recommend.

Mick13

2023-05

We spent some time in Northern Idaho about a month ago and stopped by Laughing Dog to try their brews. We generally will stop by a few brew pubs when we road trip.I really was hoping to try the Dogfather on tap but they didn't have it tapped when we were there. I did, however, try the Amber and The Mountain Hound Huckleberry and was happy with those choices. My partner had Man's Best Friend and a brown ale and was very happy with those. We also ordered food that tasted great and love that they allow dogs on the premises!Fortunately, they did have Dogfather in bottles and we purchased a couple and have since finished...were very good. The flavor wasn't as rich as maybe Big Bad Baptist or Abyss but I was very happy with it.

Lisa Polzel

2020-05

First time meeting the new owners, Lou & Michele. Very nice people. The staff there is awesome and work at making sure you well taken care of. Love the beers. Many variations. Food/snacks are good and there are many to on choose from. They also have wine. They also have table game, &the popcorn is free. Kids and dogs are welcome. Something for everyone!

Daniel Khurst

2022-05

Awesome spot to grab quality IPA and watch the hockey game with friends. Friendly people and great atmosphere. Pet friendly with a fireplace. Zero complaints. Thank you for picking up my Tab anonymously whoever you are, what goes around, comes around. Definitely be coming back to return the favor.

Andy Derscheid

2023-05

Truly good beer and tasty menu combined with exceptional, friendly service? Yes please. If I didn't live out of state I'd return more often! Update: Came back again in July 22. Food and beer remain excellent. Bro serving us was kind of abrasive. We had a group of ten or so but we're pretty chill. Not a great vibe coming from him. Idk. Maybe a bad day. But abrasive seems like just the right word.

Rachel O

2023-05

First time going there tonight. Atmosphere was homy and relaxed. Bar tender and kitchen staff were on top of it. Food arrived fast. We could talk amongst ourselves and still hear our conversation. Didn't feel crowded.

not my real name

2023-05

Had a great time at their anniversary party. Cornhole, dogs allowed, live band. Great brews customer service and a good menu. Great place to have fun relax and have some local beers.

Opening Hours

Monday 12-9 PM
Tuesday 12-9 PM
Wednesday 12-9 PM
Thursday 12-9 PM
Friday 12-9 PM
Saturday 12-9 PM
Sunday 12-9 PM

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