Barkside Detroit

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!

Love that this place is in the neighborhood. My dog loves it here. The staff are all fantastic and so friendly. I get to meet so many neighbors who come here to hang with their dogs. Always a friendly environment and positive experience.

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.

If you have a dog that is social (and so are you) - this is the best spot in town! Not only is it great for dogs and humans, it’s impeccably run. They have caring and attentive staff whether it’s taking care of the dogs or taking care of the humans. Love Barkside!!!

This place is brilliant! It's super clean and well- organized. But most importantly, the staff is amazing. You can tell that every single person enjoys their job and loves dogs. It's one of my dog's most favorite places in the whole world.

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.

We love the Barkside! The Rufferees jeep everyone in line and are fun to tailgate to. You can tell that everyone that works here loves their jobs. You can grab a cocktail, let your dog play and socialize AND someone else picks up the poop? Yes, please! Make sure to tip well when you order a drink since everyone splits the tips.

Had a great time today. So great for the soul to watch all the dogs roaming freely and playing. I was so surprised to see how well the dogs get along. Our dog behaved so much better than when he is on his leash and we’re walking and he encounters another dog. Be sure to create an account to register your dog and upload vaccination records before you arrive. They have a nice selection of beer, wine, cocktails and coffee drinks.

Barkside is the best! Great vibe, good drinks! The Rufferees are super attentive to all the pups, making sure everyone plays safely and has a great time. Love the events they do, especially the nail wagon (nail trimming) ever first Saturday of the month! Highly recommend. 🐾 …

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.