Pet Policy
At Ope Brewing Company LLC (“Ope”), we strive to create a pet-friendly environment that is inviting and enjoyable for everyone. To do that, we have established these guidelines to create a fun environment for both pet owners and non-pet owners alike, while ensuring the safety of all persons and pets. By bringing your pet onto Ope’s property or inside our building, you automatically agree to this Policy. If we all do this, then we can keep on having pets here at Ope! - dontcha know.
General Guidelines
1. Pet Behavior:
We want you to bring your pets with you to Ope, but that means that pets must be well-behaved and under your full control at all times. You know your pet better than anyone else, so let’s all be serious here:
- If you have to ask yourself whether it is a good idea to bring your pet to Ope, then it probably isn’t a good idea.
- If you question whether you can be in full control of your pet while you are enjoying a beer, eating, or playing a game, then it probably isn’t a good idea. - Does your pet hump everything it can get its legs around? Probably not a good idea.
- Does your pet automatically attack everything smaller (or bigger) than it? Probably not a good idea.
- Does your pet bark all the time? Probably not a good idea.
- Does your pet get frightened easily? Probably not a good idea.
2. Human Behavior:
Is a song by Bjork. It also references how you should act when at Ope!
- Follow the Golden Rule and don’t be obnoxious. If this sentence offends you, then you may be the problem.
- Don’t let your pet drink beer at Ope! We aren’t debating whether your dog “really likes it though, man.”
- Keep your dog on a leash at all times. Yes, we understand they come when you call them, but save that trick for the park.
- Don’t just leave your pet unattended while you go to the bar or the bathroom.
- Not all customers are comfortable around pets and some customers may be a little too comfortable around pets. Always introduce yourself in a calm and gentle manner.
- Just like with humans, “no” means “no.” Always ask if you can pet someone else’s pet first. If someone says “no,” well that ends it.
- If someone else’s pet is acting weird around you for whatever reason, just leave the pet alone.
- If your pet makes one of our other customers feel uncomfortable, or if you as a guest cause any discomfort to any pets, you and/oror your pet may be asked to relocate or leave.
3. Health and Safety:
a. When we think of Flea, we think of the bassist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, not what your pet shares with other pets when it comes to Ope! All pets must be up to date on vaccinations and free from parasites.
b. Please keep your pets off furniture, tables, or in areas where food is being prepared or beer is being brewed. Does your mom let your dog on the table at her house?
c. Do you like stepping in pee pee and poo poo? We don’t either. Take ‘em out when they have to go. Accidents happen, but when they do, please clean up after your pet immediately. Waste disposal stations are available for your convenience.
4. Liability:
a. Ope Brewing Company LLC is not responsible for any injury or damage caused to or by pets while on our property.
b. Pet owners bring their pets to Ope at their own risk. Pet owners are solely responsible for the actions of their pets, including any harm or injury to other customers, staff, animals, or property. Here is what that means:
- If your pet chews off a table leg, you may be responsible for buying us a new one. - If your pet knocks someone else’s beer off a table, be a pal and buy that person a new one.
- We hope this never happens, but if your pet hurts another person or pet, you are responsible for fully compensating the person who got hurt. You would hope they would do the same for you if it was the other way around.
c. If your pet is the aggressor and hurts another person or pet, we can’t let them back on the property. We know that this is a hard one, but we can’t make any exceptions here. Just one incident could make it so that have to stop having pets here at Ope! … and we really like dogs, so we don’t want to do that!
5. Service Animals:
Service animals are always welcomed in Ope! in accordance with ADA regulations, but they aren’t special. Well, they ARE special – all pets are special – we just mean they aren’t going to be given special treatment. Service animals have to abide by this Pet Policy just like all other animals.
6. Enforcement:
We here at Ope! reserve the right to ask any customer and/or their pet to leave if their pet is causing a disturbance or if this Pet Policy is not being adhered to, or for any other reason. Our place, our rules. Sorry, not sorry.
Thank you for helping us keep Ope! North pet friendly!
Show Us Your Dogs!
Bring your pup, snap a great pic at the brewery, and submit it for a chance to win our Dog of the Month prize. Whether they’re chilling on the patio or posing with a pint, we’re here for the four-legged greatness. Show us your good boys and girls — fame, glory, and prizes await!
Frequently Asked Questions
Ope! Got a question? We got an answer! Check out our Master FAQ Spot for more!
Do you sell gift cards? Merch?
You betcha! We've got hats, tshirts, hoodies, dog bowls, stickers, glassware, Dope Fanny packs (IYKYK), tin tackers, coasters and a bajillion other cool things to wear or adorn your garage bar with! We sell physical gift cards at both locations and online gift cards that you can email or print and gift SAME DAY! All gift cards can be used at both locations: West Allis and here in Appleton!
Can you fill my growler?
We avoid growlers to provide optimal product quality whether you enjoy your purchase today or in a few weeks. We do offer many of our beverages in cans, ready to go home with you!
Is your taproom dog friendly?
In Appleton, we are currently pet friendly only on our patio. That will be changing soon- we've been working with the local government for many months and should be able to be pet friendly inside sometime Summer of 2026 too! Either way, dogs must be kept on a leash. Mischievous pups or those prone to messes are best left at home, yah? Check out our official Pet Policy for more info.
Do you book private parties at Ope! North in Appleton?
You betcha! We're happy to rent you out just a table or two for a smaller group or something bigger. Heck... we'd even rent out the whole taproom for ya! Just drop us a line and we can chat more about our current event offerings. In 2027, we will be expanding with Udder Tasting Room (second taproom) and Hoopla Hall (private event space).
I'm obssessed with Ope! Now what?
Frick! Thanks a bunch! Next, sign up for our Ope'n Tapline emails to really stay in the loop! We have a rewards program sign up through Toast if you're not already!
Is your taproom family friendly?
You betcha! Well behaved, cute kids are most certainly welcome at Ope! North! Just keep an eye on the little buggers and enjoy your time with us!
What kind of drinks (gluten free, NA bevs, etc) do you serve?
We strive to provide a wide variety of beer, hard seltzer and sours proudly brewed at our West Allis brewery. We also have soda pop, a couppla NA Beers, Liquid Deaths and mocktails. We have a small but lovely selection of wine and spirits too! Whatcha got that's Gluten-Free? Our H2Ope! Hard seltzers are gluten free. But wait! There's more! Ope beers are not gluten free, but greatly gluten reduced! These may be very enjoyable options for people with gluten intolerances. (We're talking less than ten parts per million.) Many wine and spirits also gluten free. Check Ope! North's Bev menu for current offerings.
Where do we find your beer out in the wild?
We sell a wide array of our award winning beers and hard seltzers at Ope! Brewing in West Allis and Ope! North in Appleton- but we've also got a bunch of RAD partners- check out Ope's beer locator here.
Whattya got for food at Ope! North?
We don't serve food here at Ope! North- we focus on making those tasty beers and H2Ope seltzers! We do partner with a lot of great food trucks... at least one is parked here every day (on weekends, probably two-three trucks.) We've got High Kaliber BBQ Wednesday + Thursday 4- 8pm and Friday + Saturday noon-8 pm. Other trucks vary throughout the week. Check out Ope! North's weekly schedule here. We'd love for you to support our food trucks, but also allow carry-in food. (Reservations/private parties need pre-approval before carry-ins please.)
Where can I park?
We've got ample parking here in Appleton. If our lot is full and our neighbors, St. Vincent de Paul is closed, you're welcome to park over there! Check St. Vincent's hours.
Will you show “The Big Game” on your TV’s?
We will tune in for Packer games and major sports events (e.g, Superbowl, World Series, World Cup, etc.) We even got some sick Packer specials during game time (and are open until the game gets done- even if it's past our posted "Open Hours"). We also will usually have a couple TVs on for the Brewers games. Otherwise, just enjoy the vibe and some beers with your buds!
What is there to do at Ope North?
We have cornhole, darts, cribbage, cards and games available on the daily. When we don't have leagues/reservations, the sand volleyball courts and cornhole lanes are available for play- just ask for a volleyball, bags or Kubb set at the bar! We have Tuesday Trivia, fun Packer specials (GPG!), Ope Leagues and lots of cool events! (And more to come as we have even MORE space! In 2027, we will continue expanding at Ope! North with a second taproom and Hoopla Hall and pickleball courts. The best thing to do is to sign up for our Ope'n Tapline emails to get updates once er twice a month!)