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In the wake of my recent elk run-in, as you might imagine, I have been in the market for elk-free dog activities in the Denver area. WHY IT MATTERS: As an owner of two dogs, I've tried

my share of "dog park slash name-your-business." But the layout of this brewery and the quality of the 2,500-square-foot dog area stands out. ZOOM IN: At Coal Mine, there's a

clear delineation between where dogs can be off-leash and where they can't, but what's great is humans can sit along a bar inside the dog area, and still be served by the waitstaff

on the other side. * It's clean, there's shade, plenty of water and at least when I visited, the dogs were under control. (A waitress told me if things get heated among the canine

customers, the staff just pulls out their airhorns.) * The area is also heated in the winter. DETAILS: The brewery doesn't have a full menu but has rotating food trucks right outside.

I had a delicious falafel wrap when I visited and tried the Funplex Cream Ale, which was not creamy but very sessionable. * Coal Mine Ave is open at noon from Tuesday-Sunday, and closing

hours range from 7pm-10pm depending on the day. * Register your (vaccinated) dog for free before you go. * If you don't want to drink, you can still go and just pay $5 per dog.