Bark Social

My dog Nola really loves coming to Bark Social Baltimore. She has had a birthday party here and we go at least once a week. Their food is really good and it’s fun every season. They also recently just got a large splash pad for the dogs which is awesome! I also wanted to leave a review for Rory and DJ! They're here every time we come and they are very attentive and move very quickly when there is a scuffle. They work really well as a team! I also wanted to mention Hannah for her awesome customer service and her friendliness! Also if you wanted to come and check it out you can get a day pass for $11!

Nice little spot for dogs to have fun. Great variety of foods and beverages. Pool and sprinkler was out to cool the dogs off on this >90° day. Water bowls everywhere. Lots of shade to sit under + an indoor area. Little shop with merch and pup snacks. There is a fenced in area for dogs <30# if preferred. Poop bags available around the play area and towels to dry the pups off. Bark Rangers did a fantastic job at watching the dogs and preventing potential issues. (Remember to tip them for keeping the fur children safe!) It's about an hour from me, but I'll definitely be back when the temps cool a bit.

Whoever thought of this is a genius. I was very impressed by the rules and precautions in place to make this an enjoyable experience for all the dogs and humans. The entry cost (per dog, not human) is fair, there's plenty of drink (alcohol, non-alcoholic) and food options (though it did honestly appear a little overpriced), and several different seating options. It was really nice being able to not have to watch our Shiba too closely because there are staff in place to monitor everything. The dogs have free range of the space, which has covered, outdoor, and indoor areas. There is a small pen for smaller dogs, and a shop with lots of different and very cute apparel and pet items. Kids / babies are allowed, BUT parents do be aware: it was very difficult to let my toddler freely roam without a dog instantly getting in his face or jumping on him, no matter where we sat (on the stair-like seating, on top of the picnic tables, on the ground, etc.). We wouldn't bring him back not because there was anything wrong with the business or something happened, I just personally didn't feel comfortable not having a space for him without dogs I don't personally know all over him.

I came here on the weekend after they opened and I have great things to say about it. The staff here is very friendly, the amenities are clean and well taken care of, and the seating and space seemed plenty (granted I came here on a drizzling day). I also felt that the place was safe for our dog and others. My wife and I bought the monthly membership which seemed like a good price for such a nice space. We definitely plan on coming back here often. The only negative comment I have is that I thought the prices of the drinks were a little high, especially considering I already paid to get in.

OUR FAVORITE PLACE 🙌 Such a truly wonderful idea and perfect addition to the neighborhood! All visiting dogs must fill out their forms and provide recent vaccination records (super easy to do online - absolutely recommend doing ahead of time!) so it’s easy to feel comfortable with all the dogs playing. Plus they have great drinks and new menu bites to grab during your visit - fun for happy hour OR if you’re early risers like us and need a fun thing to do at 8am! ☺️

Bark Social is great! My dog lives socializing with other dogs and the staff is second to none. When my doggo is at day camp, they send photos and updates. They know her by name and they really got to know her personality and helped me figure some things out about her. The food isn't great, and it's really expensive, but they do have a good variety of drinks (if you like beer, wine, and hard cider), and the water is free for everyone.

I love the Baltimore Bark Social hands down. My baby always has a blast and looks forward to going every time. The staff pays close attention to all the dogs and separating any rough play to prevent any issues. Everything is always clean with no odors. If you have a dog that loves to be around other dogs this is the place to go.

Bark Social is a unique and fun space for dog owners that allows them to relax and drink a beverage and have some food while their dogs play and are monitored by Bark Rangers. All dogs have to be fixed and fully vaxxed to be allowed in, which gives peace of mind for doggy play. The staff is very nice and will remember the names of returning dogs and owners. My high points: -Friendly Staff - big space -covered and heated area for year round visitors. - beer wall and weekly events like trivia. My low points: - the food is overall pretty mediocre and some items are particularly overpriced. It's not bad by any means, but if most items dropped by $3-$6 bucks it would be more reasonable for what you are getting which is essentially concession stand food out of microwaves or toasters. -rule enforcements need to be more strictly followed. The staff is very nice, and sometimes, that can be a double-edged sword. I've had problems where my girl dog gets followed around by a male dog looking to hump her and the staff do nothing but keep separating it when it happens. Online, Bark Social's website says repeat offending dogs will be asked to leave. I've never seen that happen and usually it's the dog parents like me who get offended for their own pup that leave earlier than expected. I wish they would keep better track of problematic dogs and actually tell the owners to leave and try again tomorrow or something similar. I'm not asking them to ban owners right away, but there should be like a 3 strike rule that after 3 incidents in one visit they are asked to leave, and then their account gains a mark, and if an account gains 3 marks in a 6 month period of time then their account is suspended or revoked. Given how much a yearly membership costs, I don't think it's too much to ask! Given all I have said, I still think Bark Social is worth it. It's going to be safer and cleaner than a public dog park, you have more eyes on your dog, and it's a great way to meet others in the area. I probably only experience the issues I stated above once every four visits.

This is the cat's meow. Dogs are running and resting, living their best lives. If you want to witness the magic or get an adult beverage, this is the place for you. Bark Social also hosts outdoor performances and events. There is no fee for humans to enter. #FreeHumans Pro-Tip: Happy Hour has frozen drinks on the menu.

Great space for our pups and humans to catch up. I enjoyed this space as I was visiting with my cousin and her pup. The staff here are friendly and welcoming. The space is clean and inviting.

Have been coming here since they opened. We love it as a social place for us and pups. Food kinda is mid & overpriced but everyone is super friendly and the vibes are worth it lol Editing cuz they changed the menu-- even more expensive and even less appealing sadly :( still love the place but I'll be eating before I arrive

How can you not love this place? I do not have my own pup (yet) so come here with my brother and dog nephews. The dogs are in their happy place. The staff are delightful. And who doesn't love a frosé in summer.

I tried this place, looking for somewhere to take my two small dogs. This is a good place for large dogs, but really doesn't accomodate small ones. There is a small play area, but no attractions, minimal water, etc. Good for large dogs, not so good for small ones.

I just wanted to drop a note to tell you all how lovely it is to come to Bark Social, and that your Bark Rangers and staff are so great!!! The environment is so welcoming and fun and feels controlled yet carefree. Every time I've been, the staff in the yard really knows what they are doing, keeping things under a watchful eye but not derailing the whole reason the 4-legged's are there...for off the leash fun :) And when the ice bucket comes out...the squad gets in formation...I love it! Thank you for being a part of our community!

Love this place. I brought my dog and my friends here for the first time at this location for the soft-opening day! They all love it (both human and doggy) Kudos for all the staffs that work here and keep the place clean. The staffs are super friendly! They keep an eyes on doggies and break the dogs when the dogs become aggressive. Highly recommend if you have dog or not, but you gotta love dogs to come here checking this place out!

After showing all of my dog's paperwork, we were denied entry because the paperwork did not say one year for a dog that was not a years old yet. After cont. to explain it will not say one yr because the dog is only 8mos old. Instead of going back in forth I left & will not recommend b/c they don't even understand the paperwork they are asking for. Please do your research as a company before this happens again!

Bark social is Disney land for dogs and people who love dogs. Both our pups love it and it has been amazing when we need occasional say care. Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. It's amazing being able to relax with our pups. Tuesday night trivia is awesome.

We stopped by this establishment in Feb right after valentines dinner at Gunther and Co. We heard doggies barking and figured we would wander over and look to see if there was a park nearby. Sure enough We signed up and got inside and there were 50 dogs having the times of their lives. We snagged a table and started trivia. This place had pour your own beer and like 20 taps to choose between. Bathrooms inside for humans. Food can be ordered at the front counter and had small things like fries, pizza, and pretzels. We had a blast and returned a few weeks later with our friends and their puppy. Def will be back when our puppies show up in summer. Jake n kev

Pros: -Lots of dogs -Fun atmosphere -The people working there are kind and awesome at making sure the dogs are getting along -Water bucket for dogs to play in when it's hot (caution if you don't want your dog jumping in a water tub) -Chose your own beer and how much you pour (you only pay for what you pour so try a bit of everything!) Cons: -Food isn't great and is pricey for what you get -To close your beer tab you have to drop your card in a clear tip bucket which is very public and uncomfortable if you are with a big group with different ideas about what's appropriate for tipping. Lots of awkward side eye as people judge each other (friends or strangers). *This is also a pro because you don't have to do anything to close out a tab like wait in line. When you're ready to leave you just leave.* If you don't like dogs or strangers dogs on you don't go here. But if you are a dog fan (which I assume you are if you are reading this), it's a fun time! Oh and be aware that the first time you come you have to have vet records (and something else I can't remember). Make sure to research ahead of time.

LOVE Bark Social!! I visited the Bethesda location before the Baltimore one opened and was so excited when I heard that Baltimore would be getting their own Bark Social. The concept alone is great; a place to hang out with your friends to grab a drink or a bite and a place for your dog to hang out with other dogs in a genuinely safe and controlled environment. I know dog parks generally can get a bad reputation but Bark Social is different. The bark rangers who work here to care for and look after your dog while there are always on top of watching how the dogs are interacting and are quick to step in if some dogs get rowdy. They also pick up after your pup and provide them with water and other enrichment activities. As a dog owner it's great to have a place I can relax and where my dog can run around and play. On top of all of that- the food and drinks here are great. I often get the frosé when I visit because it is delicious! Food offerings include a HUGE soft pretzel, pizzas, chicken tenders, and a few sandwiches.Humans are free and you don't need a dog to enter!

This is our new favorite spot! I was worried about taking my brachycephalic dogs on a summer day, but there was plenty of shade and a separate air conditioned room. Somehow the area by the bar is ultra cool too. The bark rangers are there to clean up after the dogs if the owners don't make it in time, and constantly refilling water bowls and the cooling tubs. I love that despite it being in Canton, I don't have to search for parallel parking because there is large parking lot. Humans are free and dogs are reasonably priced. The only thing that worried me was there wasn't any checking of dog owners to dogs when people were leaving. I guess I imagined it being a little more like Chuck E. Cheese confirming the kid is with their rightful parent. This is also my own paranoia so I don't hold it against the business!

I love bark and so does my pup! It's the perfect place to take your dog to socialize while have a beer and neglect your fur parent responsibilities. They have a pretty good selection of beer and what I call ball park food, pizza, fries, wings, pretzels etc. But man does it tired your dog out. It's full of dog friendly people, you can pull out a laptop and work or just watch the does play. Love it!

Beer + dogs. My two favorite things combined! It's such a unique experience that really made my Maryland experience. The beer is pay-as-you-go tap beer, and there's dozens of big dogs roaming around freely. Sometimes, you'd see some dogs get into fights, other times, a dog will try to snag your fries. The food was horrendous. Pizza, fries, and the chicken fingers all sucked. Do not get the food here! Just stay for the beer and the dogs.

My wife and I have a beagle named Ledo, who is thirsty for constant activity and think that my wife and I are too boring. So when I saw that Bark Social was planning on opening a Baltimore location and checked out the fun they were having in Bethesda, my wife and I decided to get a Founder's membership, we were that committed and convinced that our dog was going to enjoy his time when Bark Social opened. Well, the day came and our faithful dog was antsier than ever. So we took him out to Canton and discovered what looked to be an amazing wonderland of canines and brew. First off, they lay out the ground rules, no outside treats, all dogs are unleashed, and keep an eye on your dog. Our dog was all over the place, so naturally, we were the neurotic parents who were the exact people that we hoped not to be. So we relaxed, got a couple of lattes, and watched as our dog ran and checked out the place. There is staff everywhere who will wash rogue poo and pee stains with water and vinegar and will get to know your pups. They do have extra poo bags in case your dog does the deed. The place has a chill vibe and we already have plans to take our nutcase to expel his energy while we nosh on snacks and drink some brews. My take your best friend can find more best friends and you can too, so go.

Highly recommend this location for dog owners and dog lovers! Come during the weekdays for a smaller crowd and cheaper day pass ($10). You have to leave drinks and food at home but they have plenty to offer at their bar plus reliable wifi. They have some frozen treats for dogs to much on too and plenty of water everywhere. Great seating options and an easy place for a group meet up. I can't wait to go back and my dog loves it here. Plus the people working will break up dog fights and ensure the place is looking all clean and free of doggy debris

Barry gives Bark Social 5 stars! My dog loves coming here and has the best time with other dogs. The Bark Rangers are the most impressive part- they are watching the dogs at all times making sure no one is playing too rough, refilling water bowls, picking up poop. The Bark Rangers also take the time to learn a lot of the regular dogs names. Their beer wall is great that you can just serve yourself and not have to wait. A lot of people work on their laptops here and they do have Wi-Fi and outlets. Kudos to those people credit because there are a lot of distractions and noise!

Very friendly attentive staff and the cleanest dog park environment. Extra bonus, the beer on draft is excellent! Highly recommend taking your pup there!

This place is magical and the team at Bark Social is very professional and super professional.

So much fun. Dog parents relaxing, fur babies of all shapes and sizes playing and all looking so happy. I saw poodles, laberdoodles, corgis, labs, German Shepard, schnauzers, golden retrieves, spaniels, Jack Russel's and the list goes on. It is calming, comical and so much fun to watch. I don't have a dog but they welcomed me in and, via email, invite we to come back.

Responsive Mgmt Team Had a problem with being overcharged for a faulty beer tap on first visit. Was disappointed in the initial response, but the overall response, once the right people got involved was great Regional management was very gracious and gave us incentive to try again. We had a great time and no problem with beer, food, etc. We got full beers and everything was great. Moral of the story for me: 1) if the tap is all foam, go get Bark Social staff asap so you are not overcharged. 2) the business is responsive and seems to care about the customer experience I will happily continue to take my dogs here.......

This is a great dog park. The small dog area isn't as nice as the big dog area but you can still take your small dog on the big dog side. My dog loves the treats they have for sale. I love the food and ambiance. They also have cool events

My pup always has fun here. The area is kept clean and the dogs are always watched closely by the bark rangers. I love that they bring out new and exciting stuff for the dogs like pools and sprinklers. They also have a great playlist of music and the food and drinks are very good. I enjoy coming both at night and in the morning. I love hanging out here

My dog loves coming here! We were doing the monthly membership as we were worried we wouldn't come in the winter. But thankfully it's enlosed partially with tent like sides and overhead heaters. The "park rangers" do a great job of monitoring dogs and preventing as many tussles as they can. Unfortunately it can be overwhelming for some dogs and others at times aren't the best players, but the rangers do a good job of breaking it up and putting some pups in "jail" for a moment to calm down. The food is fine and the drinks are pricey but for the ambiance of watching dogs play, free WiFi so you can catch up on some work, and getting your pup's energy's out it's worth a $9 beer.

This review is about a booth that Bark Social had set up at First Thursday at the Canton Water Front on June 1st. I was ripped off by the guys at the booth. They pretended to be friendly and offered my dog an ice cream since it was his birthday, even opening it and seeing if he would eat it (which he refused and would not). One of the guys then shoved a credit card machine in my face and said $6...This is not the way to "make a sale" and is truly poor business practice. I ended up walking away and giving away the ice cream to a random Dog who would actually eat it. These people are fake dog people! They do not care about the animals and are just out for money!

Really love this spot! The people who work here are amazing and really care about dogs. The GM on tuesdays is so nice and makes the experience amazing! Highly recommend this place

This place is truly excellent. I don't even own a dog but I can tell the amount of care that these employees have for their customers--animal or human. They constantly fill water bowls and are checking in on any potential pup v pup arguments. Does your dog often get humped at the dog park? Won't happen here! All the dog owners are so kind. So much seating. I love that there are high top tables, which is great for wanting to eat food but also being worried about dogs also wanting to eat my food. Plus, you get to pet SO MANY DOGS. It's a dream.

Had a great time. Arrived around 8:30 am hoping to get a coffee; however, cafe does not open til 9 am. Cashier was very helpful in providing me with updates. Staff on duty was very friendly as they came over to learn my baby's name and type of dog she is. I order an iced late and vegan sausage breakfast sandwich which was cool. Not my first visit and definitely not my last.

Lord. This place. What a mess. I'm a veterinary technician. I felt strongly that a business decision like Bark Social was going to go up in flames in the not-too-distant future, but figured, hey, why not take advantage of the socialization opportunities while they're still available? So I signed two of my dogs up for a month. Now, this story is not about my dogs. It's about a visit I made to BS (hah) on Wednesday 11/9. While observing dogs in the main astroturf play area, a woman started screaming. She had gone to correct her dog's humping behavior when, completely unprovoked, another dog launched itself at her and began attacking her. I quickly looked around for the other "trainers" on staff, and they were actively backing away from the incident. Instead, I ran toward it and distracted the dog away from the woman until a manager (a short blonde woman in her 30s/40s) finally stepped in and ushered the dog away. Except, it was then released back into the general population. No reprimand, no owner identified. It wasn't until I strode up to one of the "trainers" (I would have been shocked if someone told me she was 21 years old) and they finally pulled the dog off the field. The woman who had been attacked was understandably freaked. Shortly thereafter, we were asked to give written reports. We were told that we would receive phone calls the next day with "the determination" -- as to whether that dog would be allowed back in the park. That was it. We weren't looking for money, or to ruin reputations -- we were simply looking for that assurance. Which apparently, wasn't guaranteed. Here's the thing, folks -- we never received a follow up call. A full week later, on Wednesday 11/16, I followed up the situation. I was told that "Bark Social Corporate" would be in touch shortly; okay, great. Then, nothing. Friday 11/18 I follow up again -- this time, I'm put on an extended hold and once again promised that BSC would be in touch. Nothing. It is now Monday 11/21. I cannot warn you all enough -- DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT bring yourselves or your animals to this business. You're putting yourselves and your pets at risk. Take it from someone in the veterinary industry; It's just not worth it.

We've been coming here consecutively or a while now (around 2 months) usually on weekends and everything was fine. The bark rangers were really polite and handled situations well when escalated. There happened to be a day where we visited barks on a weekday(monday) and our pup was play fighting which on seeing, approached an aged man wearing spectacles with anger issues who works there as a bark ranger. He was very rude to our dog and us, saying "He has to go home" in a harsh voice which made me feel insecure about my pup. I do agree that play fights do happen but the attitude of the bark ranger towards us is a big NO. Would have accepted if he addressed the issue little politely.

Visited for the first time today and will definitely be returning! Great environment for dogs and people. I actually hate traditional dog parks but felt very comfortable here with my dog. The bark rangers were very attentive to the dogs and were quick to address any situations that occurred. It definitely feels more controlled than a regular dog park with just owners " watching" their dogs. Great beer selection but it is self pour which can be frustrating at times. Only had fries, so can't really comment on the food. Make sure to bring an empty reusable water bottle to refill inside as they are very strict about bringing anything in. Check in was a breeze as I had pre-registered online. Will come back as day pass users as we live 20 minutes away and a monthly or yearly pass just doesn't make sense for us.

Who doesn't love Bark Social? It's great to have a place to let the dogs have fun while the humans socialize over some beers. You don't even have to have a dog to go, and plenty of people visit just to get their dog fix!

I have socialized my dog since he was a puppy. I have been to many dog parks and social gatherings with other dogs. My dog is up to date with all of his vaccines. Went here and my dog got kennel cough from here. I heard it was spreading here after I already had taken my dog. Ugh.

This is the best place for dogs ever!! Worth every visit, with the bark rangers taking care of your dog and all the other dogs to make sure every dog has any amazing time. As a side benefit, they offer food, drinks, beer and wi e for the human dog escorts. If you love dogs or have a dog come out now!