HOPS n DOGS

Market Garden — where cold beer, good vibes, and wagging tails all come together. Found in the city of Cleveland, Ohio, situated just a short stroll from Progressive Field, Market Garden offers the perfect spot for you, whether you're pre-gaming before the Guardians take the field or winding down after the final out.

This is quite a unique big-city brewery that is actually split between different buildings located closely together. The first and likely the most recognizable location, with its Marquee Light "Beer" is the Irishtown Bend Taproom. But just on the other side of the lot, through a small back alley, you can find the main brewery restaurant, Market Garden and Brew Pub.

Starting with the main restaurant, this was a must-try for us as it was a recommendation from an acquaintance from one of our prior brewery trips. The main restaurant features a modern, elegant, and industrial mixed decor that you would expect to find in a restaurant in the heart of a central metropolitan area. There are a few areas for larger event-specific dining and a standard dining area with a collection of tables and booth-based seating. The shocker is that the main restaurant itself is actually dog-friendly. It was so strange to walk into such a nice location with a dog and be able to sit down for a nice meal. The main restaurant, with a massive wrap-around bar and detached kitchen setup, makes it possible not only to help separate different dog-loving patrons from everyone else, but also allows them to sit in what would usually be considered a no-dogs-allowed zone.

The food is delicious, and an interesting mix of simple pub fare sandwiches and pan pizzas. This is definitely an excellent place for those looking for a larger collection of vegan and vegetarian options. For this visit, we both tried something from the vegan and vegetarian menus, and we were great!

Jumping across the lot, you will find the brewery's taproom and mercantile. Similar to the restaurant, this location is also dog-friendly but offers both indoor and outdoor seating. The building itself is actually split roughly in half, with the central brewing facility located in the back. This taproom has two separate bars, one upstairs and one downstairs. The upstairs area was open at the time of our visit, but it is typically used for special events. Both floors also have large windows, allowing those interested to see how the magic happens if you show up on the right day.

This was a fantastic visit for both us and Ein. When we first arrived at the restaurant, the waitstaff were extremely excited to see a corgi, but we were also well-prepared. When they brought water for the humans to the table, they also provided a water bowl for Ein. This was something we never expected, as the place has real wood floors, and we can't imagine how difficult it must be to maintain them if water is constantly spilling. When we first arrived, Ein was the only dog in the restaurant, but about halfway through the meal, another family showed up with a larger breed dog. Based on our observations, the wait staff took this into account and made sure to keep Ein and the other pup separated. Ein and the other pup were both well-behaved, but based on what we saw, the waitstaff was strategic in keeping the pups separated just in case.

After our meal, we visited the taproom for a quick taste of something we didn't have in the main restaurant. Of the two locations, this was the least interesting for Ein. While the bartender and current patrons were very outstanding, the taproom was not as welcoming. This particular location didn't offer anything for Ein, like dog bowls or self-service watering stations. Not a massive deal for us, but it should be worth noting for anyone visiting. Another possible consideration was that the taproom was freezing. Granted, we were visiting during the summer and this particular day was a bit cooler than most, but still, it had to have been in the upper 60s.