services
We're a dog-friendly tavern in Kalamazoo, Michigan
We have dog snacks, an ample park next to us, and so much more.
beverages
- Three local craft beers on tap, usually an IPA, a pilsner and a wheat beer
- Additional canned and bottled beers
- A variety of red and white wines from local Cody Kresta and Lawton Ridge wineries
- Angry Orchard hard cider
- Prosecco - half bottles and splits
- Several Bourbons, Whiskeys and Scotch
- Vodka, Gin, Tequila and Whiskey Canned Cocktails
- Diet & regular sodas
- Bottled water and flavored waters
- Coffees, tea and hot chocolate
- White Claw hard seltzer in various flavors
On a cool day, nothing better than a hot chocolate with Baileys and/or bourbon! Monthly drink specials.
Food
In order for us to follow our vision of a dog-friendly tavern, inside and outside all year round, we have decided to decline our food license.
Following are other options for our patrons to have food with our beverages:
- Bring your own prepared food with you
- Use one of the delivery services (Mr Delivery, GrubHub, etc) to deliver your meals
- Arrange with a local restaurant that offers food delivery
- Buy from our scheduled food trucks. Trucks will be in our parking lot 5:50-7:30pm, Tuesdays, May-September. The schedule of food trucks will be posted on our Facebook page
- We sell an assortment of pre-packaged snacks: chips, popcorn, nuts, Ice Box brand ice creams, Italian ices
Dog Treats
- Frozen plain yogurt with natural flavorings (peanut butter & pumpkin, blueberry, strawberry)
- Carrot, Oat, Apple bite-size morsels
- Just Meat: bite-size dehydrated chicken breast, pork or beef pieces, no additives
- Nibbles cookies (banana, sweet potato, beef)
Dog treats are also available in a treat flight where you select which four treat samples to include. Fun to share with a group or to give your pup some variety!
Meadow Run Dog Park Visits
You can start off your visit to our dog-friendly tavern with a good run in the fabulous 24-acre Meadow Run Dog Park and finish up with beverages and treats at The Thirsty Hound.
- Park visits are available Tue-Sat 3-9pm through the park gate below The Thirsty Hound
- You must have evidence that your pup is up to date for their rabies, distemper/parvo and Bordetella vaccines. We recommend that you take a picture of your last vet receipt and keep it on your phone
- Dogs must be non-aggressive to other dogs
- Visitors have access to the full Meadow Run dog park, including the pond and jumping dock
- Dog owners are fully responsible for keeping their dog under control and for picking up their poop