BARk House Social

Bark House is easily the best spot in East Austin. The vibe is amazing — great music, friendly people, and tons of happy dogs. And the food from VIBE BITE is on another level. Fresh, fast, and honestly the best in the area. The cocktails are fantastic too. Everything you need in one place: great food, great drinks, and the perfect dog-friendly atmosphere. 10/10 recommend.

We are so lucky that a place like BARk House Social exists! My dog is young and still working on recall, so it is really nice to have a huge, secure space where he can burn off energy with other pups. The staff is so kind! From the owners to Bark Bouncers to the bartenders…everyone is super friendly. I especially love seeing Robby and Jacob behind the bar. They are both hilarious and always go out of their way to greet me and my pup. You can tell how passionate the folks are at BARk House. They’re already offering fun, unique events (drag trivia, co-working) and are working to enhance the space by adding a huge outdoor TV. I can’t wait to see what else they come up with!

I had a great experience at BarkHouse Social. The space is very clean and well maintained, making it a comfortable place for both you and your fur babies to relax and spend time. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the bar is fantastic with a great variety of cocktails that are all absolutely delicious. It’s the perfect spot to unwind, enjoy a drink, and socialize in a fun atmosphere. The whole area is welcoming and thoughtfully designed, making it a great place to hang out and enjoy the vibe while watching your dogs play. Highly recommend checking it out!

Snoop loves barkhouse! I’m a helicopter paw-rent so I’m always sus of dog places and any place I bring my dog (because he’s small + has had bad experiences with large dogs) but this spot is the absolute best. All of the staff are so great and I love that they separate dogs if needed and recognize dog body language. It definitely makes me feel at ease with my little guy! The owners are also so so nice and you can feel the passion they have for their business. Bark bouncers are amazing and work so hard. And I loveeee the doggy pool and water bowls they have for the dogs available. They’re refining their menu and have some REALLLLYY good options and their coffee is off the charts. They also have food options for your pets and doggy ice cream! So cute!!!! They have great seating too and they always have fun events! I even put together a coworker happy hour event here and all of us loved this spot and plan to return!! Thank y’all! :D

BarkHouse Social in Austin is such a great spot for both dogs and their humans. The space is clean, well designed, and perfect for letting your dog socialize and burn off some energy. The staff is friendly and you can tell they truly care about the dogs. They also have an awesome bar with a great variety of cocktails, all of which are absolutely delicious. It is the perfect place to relax, enjoy a drink, and let your pup have fun. Highly recommend! 🐾🍸

My dog Magnus is OBSESSED with this place! The second we park, he’s pulling me to the entrance because he can’t wait to get inside. The park is super clean, safe, and full of happy pups, and the staff are always so friendly. I love being able to relax with a drink while Magnus gets all his energy out and makes new friends. It’s honestly the highlight of his week (and mine too). Such a fun concept — highly recommend to any dog parent in Austin!

Bark House Social is PAW-some! 🐾 My pup and I had the best time here — it’s like a doggy paradise! The park is super clean, the vibe is friendly, and the staff are absolutely incredible. They’re so attentive — constantly making sure the dogs are safe, the water bowls are full, and everyone (humans included!) is having a great time. You can tell they really love what they do. My dog left tired, happy, and covered in smiles . We’ll definitely be back again and again!

Bark House Social is THE ultimate dog-friendly hangout in Austin. My husband Christian and I bring our dogs, Poppy and Lily, and they are instantly thrilled from the moment we arrive. The play areas are spotless and safe, and the staff is warm and attentive. Chris and Sandra Vargas are amazing owners who have created a place where both dogs and their people feel at home. Their passion shows in every detail, from the friendly atmosphere to the vibrant community vibe. If you have a dog in Austin, you NEED to experience Bark House!

The founders of this business followed my cooking Instagram account months ago, and at some point unfollowed me (it's okay I'm not bitter). So that's how I initially knew they existed, and more recently Austin influencer Jenna Palek posted that her friends actually own this so that's super cool! Not sure if I came on a bad day or at a low-peak time but it was kind of "dead". I wasn't personally looking for a more busy environment at the time, but just an observation for a Thursday around 5-6pm. I borrowed their restroom to do an outfit change, then ordered a drink because I felt bad taking up space while waiting for another nearby business to open where my event was being hosted. It was fun to watch the staff and patrons laugh together and see "neighborhood camaraderie". One of the staff was celebrating a birthday so I joined in on the singing to him! Also, just to note that there's only a combo "human and dog" entrance, I was trying to locate a solo "human" entrance but I don't think there is one. The bar patio area is leashed, but the yard isn't! They also have food trucks on site but I didn't try them.

So great! So needed! We don't have any real dog parks on the east side and I'm just thrilled to have a place for my pup to run around. It's well organized, staff is super friendly, the Bark Bouncers watch your dogs (and even pick up after them) so you can enjoy food/drink/socializing and not be all eyes on the dogs at every second. It feels clean and kept up, and the drinks are just as pricey as every other bar...but not more so! The food trucks are also tasty and there's decent variety since there are 3. I thought the $45/month was a little pricey, but I've already been here every day since I signed up, so I will probably do an annual membership (comes out to $35/month). They have fun events and I have also met a bunch of people. I'm hooked.

This place is amazing!!! I've been to a couple other paid dog parks in Austin and Bark House Social is the best. Full bar and serves food! I've had the cosmopawliton and the mutt mule, both were delicious. I haven't tried their food yet. I wanted to on a Tuesday although the kitchen was closed. I'm a single dog mom, new to Austin, and it's a great place to meet people. I brought a date there and had such a good time. The bartender Jacob was so sweet taking orders from the outside benches. The staff are in control monitoring dogs. My sweet Portuguese Water Dog can get a little too extra and he might annoy other dogs by playing too rough. The staff really knows how to diffuse the situation so I can relax while sipping my cocktails. They also pick up poop and hose down the fake grass if your dog has diarrhea. Ten out of ten would highly recommend

Bark House Social had its grand opening yesterday 8/16/25 and we're so glad to have them in our part of town. It's a social club for the pups and humans are welcome! All dogs must be registered and you can purchase memberships or day passes. Day passes work best for us because our little guy is reactive and skittish at times. There is so much room outside for the pups to play and frolic. The playground comes complete with little swimming pools too. Lots of picnic bench seating for humans (with umbrellas because hello, Texas sun). Food truck on the premises. Nice indoor bar with a great lineup of cocktails and beers. This is a fun, creative, and unique addition to the east side! PS: dogs must provide proof of updated vaccinations.

BARk House Social is everything the east side has been missing!!! The newest dog park/bar in town finally has a full bar AND indoor seating!! The outside space is beautiful Astro turf, with a rocky area and soon to be splash pad!! There's a gorgeous interior bar and restrooms as well as a covered patio, plenty of space to WFH while the pups play!! There's a food truck, and soon there will be QR codes in the tables to order and have everything brought right out to you! The staff is SO unbelievably kind and welcoming and we cannot wait to see this place take off! Welcome to the east side, BARk House, we're so so excited to have you!!

Absolutely loved this place. The drinks, the environment, and the employees were all great. Plenty of seating and a lot of room for the dogs to run around. They also have coffee and matcha which is another bonus for people who don't really drink alcohol. Dogs must have updated vaccines btw. $15 for day pass or $45 monthly

What a fabulous place with great music, WiFi, coffee, dogs, dog park, dog splash pad and dog "bouncers" to help manage the park. The park has turf so dogs don't get filthy! Humans free, dogs with a fee and mush have vaccines. Great place to cowork or just come have a coffee, cocktail, beer or yummy mocktail (ask Robby for his rec!) Robby and King were so very welcoming and kind to humans and dogs. I didn't want to leave.