Barkyard n' Brews
817 NW 1st St, Fort Lauderdale
(954) 530-3189
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Clean and nice environment to relax and bring your dog out! Agigs Provided great customer service and was knowledgeable as well!
Fun place to take the puppies!
Great place to bring your dog and down some suds, sometimes there's hot chicks there
I visited Barkyard n’ Brews after seeing tons of ads that made it look like a fantastic off leash, dog-friendly hangout. Unfortunately, the reality was a letdown.
First off, it’s members-only, which i don’t ever recall being mentioned in their marketing, and they charge a $15 fee just to let your dog in. For a place that brands itself as a dog bar, it’s strange (and kind of off-putting) to charge a cover for dogs. It feels like they’re just using the dog-friendly angle to get people in, but once you’re there, the experience isn’t truly built for the dogs at all.
They do have a no-kids-under-15 rule in the dog area, which I appreciated for safety, but then they ban toys. TOYS! So, dogs can’t even play. My dog loves to play fetch, and without anything to do, she was just bored and overheated. The park layout is just a big open square with a couple of random “dog Olympic” type of obstacles, minimal shade, and limited seating.
And let’s talk about the heat. This is Florida, and the only air-conditioned area is the front check-in desk. The bar area, was okay, it was at least slightly shaded, but the food area was absolutely sweltering. They did have a large fan, i’ll give them that, but only one on one side of the dog area. The guy serving beers kept disappearing into the AC area, and the rest of us were stuck waiting around for him to show back up. On top of that, there was only one bathroom!
They also apparently throw events with music, but the layout and heat make it feel like the events are for people to post on Instagram, not for you and your dog to actually enjoy. It all feels more about the look of being a dog friendly bar than the function of one.
Honestly, if I wanted to sit in the heat with my dog and drink a beer, I could’ve gone to a dog beach for cheaper, or better yet, i could go to The Wharf Fort Lauderdale instead where it’s far more comfortable, has way more shade, AC restrooms, and doesn’t charge you for simply showing up with your dog.
Not worth the hype or the cost.
Hours are not accurate to what Google says it does not specify that the dog park and brewery open at seperate times the only nice thing was someone was nice enough to answer the door and tell us they were not open yet
What an amazing, great place!!! Everyone is super friendly. Dogs have the best time! Make sure you dont miss one of their special events!!!!! They bring in foam machine, snow, vendors, and games, we never miss it!!!
This is an amazing place to bring the fur babies for a good time, while we enjoy some brews and the DJ playing good music 🎶.
Amazing!
This park has been a go-to of ours for years. It’s been cool watching it grow and seeing the owner have success. That said, we came here after not being able to drop by for a while because of our newborn. We came at 9am for opening and no one is here. It’s now almost 9:20 and we’re still waiting in the car for someone to arrive and open the doors. Our dog knows where we are and it’s not fair to him or the rest of us to waste our time. Not to mention we have our 10 month old with us who’s patiently sitting in the car as well but there’s only so much time for us before he needs to go home. It’s unfortunate watching a business you love start to lose the quality and service it once had because employees can’t duplicate the care and attention to small details that the owner did for years.
Barkyard n’ Brews is a dream spot for dog lovers! It’s the perfect mix of fun and relaxing—an off-leash dog park combined with a laid-back beer garden. The staff is super friendly and clearly loves dogs, which made the whole experience even better. The space is clean, well-maintained, and thoughtfully designed with plenty of room for pups to run and play safely.
There’s a great selection of local beers, ciders, and even non-alcoholic options, so there’s something for everyone while your dog has the time of their life. I love that they also host events and have a community feel to the place. It’s hard to find spots where both you and your dog can genuinely enjoy yourselves, but this place nails it.
We just renewed our annual pass for the 2nd year in a row!
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Dog-friendliness: The epitome of dog friendly! Off leash fun for everyone!
Awesome place to bring your dog and have a beer. Make sure you bring your dogs medical records. You get a day pass or you can do a membership. The wooferee was the best!!
Playground: Hermoso para nuestrad mascotas.
Lots of fun for me my dog not so much. She’s 14 low energy but what a blast this place is.
Love this spot and vibe, you jus have to watch out, there are alot of "Karen" dog moms that come here
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