Barkside Detroit

I can’t believe I haven’t left a review but HOLY SMOKES this is the best place on planet earth. The two owners are so nice and always involved in helping manage the dogs and they do a great job of it. They always have such fun events and the drinks are great! I wish I lived closer so an annual pass made sense but I highly recommend it for both dog owners and people who just love dogs.

This is a great place to check out. There is ample seating options and the place is remarkably clean! Shout out to the rufferees who are keeping the dogs safe as well as maintaining the cleanliness of the patio and yard. They are really what makes the difference between barkside and your local dog park (where you need to be a lot more high alert at all times). My dog Copper is not much of a dogs-dog. She is here for the people. So many folks gave her pets and attention it was so nice to see other dog lovers give her some love throughout the day. Drinks were good there is even an option to have the drinks delivered to your seat which is handy. I am a bit picky because I didn't want to drink alcohol and I dont really like pop. There was still a good variety for me to pick from during my visit so I really appreciated that!! Although they dont serve food, there is an option for free delivery from a neighboring Mexican business which is convenient. I did not order anything but noticed a lot of other folks enjoying their meal during their visit. We will definitely be back again.

My dog and I absolutely love Barkside. It is an experience that provides pure joy and is a pleasant way to decompress after work. The staff is friendly, do a great job of managing the pup-mania happening, there is always good music providing a fun & uplifting vibe, friendly patrons, the facility is cute, clean and well maintained. I’m so proud to be a member and love to see the team/company expanding.

Delilah and I have gone here a few times. It is always a blast. She has fun but so do we! They have a variety of human drinks and snacks for the pups! They have ruffarees who keep an eye on the pups in case anyone gets a little too excited. So much fun for everyone!

I moved to the neighborhood this year and have brought my dog to Barkside most days since we've lived here--that's over 100 times--and every visit has been an awesome experience. It's rare for any business to consistently exceed expectations! But that's what keeps us going back, almost every day. There is a large outdoor area covered in wood chips for the dogs to play and multiple "rufferies" working at all times to redirect the dogs whenever their play gets too rowdy. In every day I've visited there's never been a scary fight. Plenty of seating for humans, good music playing, and if there is a sports game on, the game is playing on TVs outside and inside. The owners themselves are always picking up poop and making sure the space is clean and fun for everyone. The indoor area is also nice and climate controlled. It's a good place for the dogs to socialize in inclement weather. The bar tender is always friendly and the drinks are great; espresso drinks, draught beer, and cocktails. They don't serve food, but La Fonda, a restaurant just a couple doors down, makes exquisite Mexican food and delivers to Barkside for free. They offer a lot of seasonal activities like pumpkin painting and a trivia night that I have not yet attended. I have met neighbors I otherwise wouldn't have, as well as folks who drive in from suburbs on the weekends. Barkside is a great "third place" for us to spend an hour with our dog and family after the work day. They also have a day camp for dogs Monday to Friday. I have dropped my dog off for day camp once and I received a video of him having a blast. I would definitely do it again. I have also seen how well the day camp dogs are treated when I stop by in the afternoons.

This place has helped my rescue dog blossom. Last spring, when she was freshly mine, she was too afraid to even approach the outdoor yard. So we would walk past daily and she would just look. By the summer, she was brave enough to go in and try a free pup cup. Now we are regulars and she LOVES it. Friendly and welcoming owners and employees set the tone. Great vibe.

Every single person that works here is kind, respectful, and genuinely cares about their job. Not to mention they're paying attention to what's going on and they're very knowledgeable about dogs who are clearly about to have an issue. This is my dog Scarlett's favorite place, so much so that as soon as we're five minutes away she's crying and barking- then dragging me through the parking lot when we arrive. It's definitely more of a community because so many people have memberships and come consistently. Everyone that comes pays attention to their dogs and are really solid pet owners. I love it, truly, and I guarantee these are about to rapidly spread across the country.

This is my favorite place in all of Detroit. The owners and staff members are fantastic, knowing the dogs have their records on file makes me comfortable, the coffee drinks are great, the cocktails and beer options are on point, you can order in food, and you have indoor, hybrid, and outdoor space. Even when I don’t have my dog with me - this is a great place to meet people and to lift your spirits.