Great service! I love that it's literally a bar where dogs can be dogs! I have two pups so I'm always trying to find new ways to get out and be more social with them. I highly recommend them for the warmer Charlotte days and nights due to the outdoor atmosphere and vibes. The only downside is of course with pups, there's poop - so as long as bar goers are cleaning up after their four legged babies, it's a whole vibe! read more

COMPLETELY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! a friend experienced car issues in front of the bar and experienced disrespectful service by a HEAVY white brunette and the other bartender was blonde with a ponytail. completely rude and disrespectful. Will be reaching out to the head of there business. Completely blown away but the lack of empathy read more

Great environment, nice bartenders, friendly crowd and great vibes. The owner is really nice and the dogs running around are a plus. My favorite bar in Charlotte by far. read more

The Dog Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped by while in town for a concert! Travis was absolutely knowledgable and had so many interesting stories to tell from life! And being able to have a great drink and spend time with pups is an unbeatable way to spend an evening! Great place to grab a drink and be around good people. read more

After my second time coming here I will no longer be returning. Each time I was met with hostility from either an owner or established regular to the point where I felt unwelcome and anxious. Reprimands were yelled unnecessarily and way too aggressively for an honest mistake that was quickly corrected. Correcting is totally fine but the way we were yelled at was not. We felt like everything we did was wrong, and noticed several people glaring at us the whole time. The concept of a dog bar in noda is great, and the bartenders have always been friendly but the others (not sure their role or if they are just regulars) ruined it for us. I am only making this review in hopes of new customers feeling less hostility in the future. read more

What is not to love about a dog bar?! No really? . Since I've moved to Charlotte this has always been a spot to hit when I'm in noda, either I'll take my mini dachshund or I'll be the weird person who goes with no dog just to pet others lol me and my girlfriend love dogs and love this bar. . Service has always been great and on point, and sometimes even the dogs walk in the bar. Beer is priced good and never on the high end. If you love dogs and wanna pet them or bring yours to play it's the best spot to hit up. . A huge outside patio for the dogs to play and an area with a pool and slides (In the summer ) it's dog heaven. Cheers! read more

The Dog Bar - 2$ corona and a white zombie - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great atmosphere! My little scruffy loved sitting up on the bar with me getting his "drink". Only complaint was that it was hot but it was 90 and humid out so it's not their fault! read more

The Dog Bar - a small dog with his tongue hanging out - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Best place ever. A bar where your dog is totally welcomed. They have an outdoor area and on one side they have a small kiddy pool in case it gets hot and on the other side is an area with some ramps the dogs can play on. In between is seating for people. Inside people had smaller dogs on the bar itself. Some dogs were walking and some were sitting in their dog beds that their owners had brought with them. Beers were inexpensive. Bartender was super friendly as were the customers and their dogs. If you are visiting like me and didn't bring your dog, it is a fun place to go and pet and play with some dogs. If you live around there and have a dog go and have a drink, chat and watch your dog play. They have double gates to make sure no one escapes :) read more

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I visited this location and experienced poor customer service a guy with a bold head was very unprofessional and not friendly I would rather walk my dog in the park with a beer before stepping foot in this location low key not black people friendly! read more

They keep deleting my reviews! If I could give zero stars I would. I just had the most disappointing interaction with the two ladies that run the bar. My car broke down in their parking lot and I explained my situation to them. They showed no concern or empathy. They threaten to tow my car even though I informed them that my tow truck was 9 minutes away I told them that I understand they have a business to run and to call if they have to. They told me to "move it NOW or put it in neutral" my car wouldn't even turn on. They did call a tow company on me and locked their car as if I was a thief because I am black. When I told one of the women that I was disappointed with her lack of empathy she told me to "shut the fuck up a worry about my car." Then she slammed the door. It was pitch black outside and cold, if the roles were reversed I would never talk to a woman who was in distress that way. Her actions are a direct reflection of their establishment and I would never spend a dime there. She is disgraceful. read more

This was my second visit to The Dog Bar and it was just as great as my first visit, but there were more dogs this time. There are several local beers on tap. The staff is very friendly. The beer prices are reasonable. On this visit, there were multiple friendly dogs running around. What a great place to drink good beer and unwind around a bunch of friendly doggies. read more

The Dog Bar - Dogs and beer - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This seemed like a really fun idea.. I went to see my sister and her family and I took my dog..so we went to Dog Bar. Well..i think if youre a regular, and know all the other people and dogs there that night, you will have fun. No one makes sure your dog has shots, theres pee puddles and poop is just sprayed away with a hose, possibly onto my feet..im not sure any employees were present, because other than the friendly bartender, no one is identified as staff. There were alot of large dogs that werent being watched by thier owners, who then thought it was funny that i was concerned about the well being of my small dog..maybe separate sections would be a good idea The place is really cute, and they have some fun merchandise as well..inside there are lots of cool pieces of dog artwork..beer prices were awesome read more

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We decided to give the Dog Bar a try last Saturday night. Our dog Ross is 4, so we figured he was old enough to drink legally now. We had a fun time watching Ross socialize with other dogs, as he never gets a chance to. Yes, he tries to sniff the occasional butt while we're walking through the park, but it gets crazy there when you're trying to get some exercise. Plus, at the dog bar, at least we can have a drink in our hands while Ross does his thing. All of the dogs were so well-behaved, too. We were amazed. Maybe it's the beer they have in the dog bowls? Kidding. This is a great concept and I love the option of taking your dog with you on an evening out when you have such little free time as it is. Other than the adorable dogs, I can't much about the atmosphere of the Dog Bar. They could use a little more decor and sprucing up to make it even more dogcentric than the one fire hydrant. Plus, the service was a bit lacking, the beer warm, and they were only accepting cash that night (who carries cash anymore?). So it really is about the dogs and the company you bring with you. read more

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The name says it all... It's a bar that you can bring your dogs to. Husband and I had a pet friendly Airbnb we were staying at so our 2 pups came with us on the trip. I had heard about the ppave, but didn't realize it was around the corner. A late night in, we came here to grab a drink with pups. It's like a dog park with alcohol served! The best of both worlds. The Good. What I just said above. Also, there's a decent beer selection to choose from. There's plenty of spots to chill at. It has an indoor/outdoor area and there's a covered patio with heaters. There's also a playground area and place to play some giant Jenga. The Bad. It's not necessarily bad, but there was the smell of dog pee out in the patio area. It's what you'd expect being in zone full of dogs, but a human wouldn't mind for it to be cleaner. It's definitely an experience and if you don't have a dog, but want one... This is the place to get your fix! read more

The Dog Bar is a staple in our household. We love taking our Grayson there. The atmosphere is relaxing, and the amenities are exactly what you need, and nothing you don't. The dogs have free reign to play and bark and... well.. be dogs, and us humans can drink to our hearts' content. Our favorite day to go is Sunday for the $5 "big" mimosa and bloody mary specials. No bloody Mary mix here! They spice them up themselves! I also spent a good bit of time coming here on Wednesdays when my fiance was in night classes. It's a great way to break up the week for you and your pooch. :) They do not have a kitchen, but they welcome you to bring your own take out from anywhere. They even have menus behind the bar. The service here is great. Be nice to them and they'll be nice back. We love the Sarahs, but they're all great. When my parents came to visit from DC, the first thing they asked us was "When are we going to The Dog Bar?!" If that's not proof enough that we love this place, I don't know what is. read more

The Dog Bar - Love the friendly atmosphere - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place isnt that sanitary. There are only two dog bars i can find in charlotte, this one and the lucky dog bark bar and brewery. I think there used to be others but they closed down. Charlotte is a cool city to have dog bars, for that I definitely give it props. While this place has two bone shaped swimming pools, dog beds and games for adults to play, it isn't that clean. Dogs would pee on dog beds, pee anywhere on the floor mixed in with already wet grounds, then poop right at the entrance. The humans also are not that fast at cleaning up after their dogs. They have buckets of water for the dogs, for those are clean, but they aren't dog bowls, and a chihuahua knocked a bucket down just like that. They have one play structure here, and throughout the bar except for one section is green carpet. The bar inside is also very dark and not airy. There is only one bathroom stall, very small and unisex. I'd recommend lucky dog over this place, parking can also be complicated here as well, though they have their own lot, there aren't that many spots. read more

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I went here twice already. The most recent visit was because of a doggie's 2nd birthday party., awesome place for it. If you have the love for dogs. This bar is like you died and went to heaven.. Dogs galore. And their owners are understanding and are aware of their dogs and their dogs surrounding.. and to top it off, your dog can run freely while you socialize and have a few drinks. I mean I can't complain. Just perfext! read more

So I'll start this off by saying, I don't have a dog. But my friend does, and I love dogs, and I think that should be plenty of qualification to write a dog bar review, no? Here's the thing, this place has alcohol, tvs, and an open area for dogs to roam. It has all the basics a dog bar needs. However, I had a few issues: 1) The layout: Once you enter, it's all one space, so separating small from large isn't a thing. Also, you've got 4 distinct spaces that generally don' have good lines of sight from one to another. My friend's dog was a wanderer and just went from space to space exploring, so his human and I never actually got a chance to sit down since she was doing the proper dog mom thing and keeping an eye on him. 2) The cleanliness: Yes, I know it's a dog bar... yes, loose dogs pee... I get it. But a major part of the floor under the outdoor covered area is that weird plastic-y green carpet and I don't want to know how long it's been since that has been hosed off. I just watched dog after dog pee and the worst part was the carpet soaked it up so you couldn't even see where the pee was. I walked gingerly around. At least on the un-covered outdoor areas it was blacktop, so you could see what was on the ground. 3) Smoke: There were people smoking. Enough said. 4) It's somewhat small: Any more than 10 dogs and their humans and this place is overwhelming. If and when I do get a dog, I don't think this place would be my first choice. read more

great atmosphere and good drinks. bartender was was super friendly and gave great food suggestion near by.

I've been fortunate enough to have been around dogs my whole life (albeit through the ownership of my parents) and nothing is better than enjoying an ice cold local brewski and petting man (& woman's) best friend. Not many locations will provide this service, however Dog Bar is one of the few. Now as people will tell you (I have no facts to back this up), nothing is better than playing with someone else's dog. I say this because I show up to Dog Bar with 0.00 dogs (sort of a dog loaner) just so that I can enjoy a cup of suds (plastic cup because Dog Bar is smart) and enjoy the company of the several K9 friends running around inside and out. I'd like to give a specific shoutout to Scout the Welsh Terrier, you are indeed my home dawg. The only thing missing from this phenomenal place, is the following song on repeat..... Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men Dog The Bounty Hunter has been known to frequent this place as well (0.00 facts to back this up as well) read more

Looking for a fun place to party with your canine friends?! Grab your leash and drag your human down to the dog bar because this place is all about us: the dogs! Leave that string of restraint at the door and let loose your inner puppy that the humans won't let you do at home. (No running in the house Fido! Scratching up my bamboo floors...) But you can run here! Have a ball of a time with the regular pals and meet some new guys and gals too. Keep it clean - any bar fights and they'll boot you to the curb and tie you to a sign alone! (Same applies for the humans!) Go anywhere you like and literally "go" anywhere you like - the floors can handle it. (Sorry humans, this only applies to the dogs - it's a sign you've had one too many!) Water is around by the bucket! (Spirits by the bucket-load for humans!) Space caters to canines for wrestling matches, rope tug-o-war and some light fetch. But it might be a good idea to stay "in bounds" inside the fences. Watch out for the little humper - we all know he's trying to make up for his size with a little bit of a domination Napoleon complex. And be sure to give any human that dares to walk in here food-in-hand the group stare down because they just ought to know better! Teasing us dogs that way... Most of all just have a dog-on good ol' time because that keeps the humans hanging ten with beer in hand. (See it can be good fun for all!) read more

I like this small dog bar. It's in a very artsy part of town. It's all fenced in and dogs can even sit on the bar. I saw that and had to go! I picked this as destination for my birthday weekend. The locals were very friendly, service was good, and drinks were flowing. They have a kissing booth and pool for the dogs. I got the best photos and had so much fun with my husband and pup for my birthday. read more

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There appear to be two types of reviews for the Dog Bar in Charlotte. There are the "Woohoo! Finally a place for my dog and me!" reviews and then there are the, "Yeah it might be a nice idea but dog poo and pee and free roaming dogs acting up... Ewww..." types of reviews. I won't criticize the latter reviews, because I'm the kind of germophobe who won't put her purse on the kitchen table, and I take my shoes off when I'm indoors because I think, "Eww... think about where they've walked!" All this to say that I GET the folks who are less-enamored of the Dog Bar than I might be, and I GET their reasons. But as a woman who wakes up with cats pawing my face (and freakishly realizes where those paws have probably BEEN) I am learning to let go on the germ thing. Which, you kind of need to do when you visit the Dog Bar. We took our dog Ella to the Dog Bar for the second time on St. Patrick's Day. The first time we took her was last year, when their patio was still gravel, she was still a puppy, and I was a Nervous Nellie about her bothering people or sitting her butt in a drinking bowl. I have loosened up in a year, and she's chilled out a bit. So on our second visit, we had a simply PERFECT time. We planned to spend an hour, but we spent about four instead, socializing with new friends, and enjoying the show as our dog made new friends of her own, both human and canine. The Dog Bar does not serve food, but on weekends and for special events, they often have food trucks in their parking lot, or you can get carryout from other restaurants in the area. We ate our food from the Maki Taco food truck on the patio tables at the Dog Bar. Yes, dogs had recently lounged on the bar, but our food was protected by a styrofoam barrier, and we took care not to lick the tables. This year they put down new protective astroturf at the Dog Bar which is permeable, and designed for dog use. Dogs peed and pooped on said astroturf, and it was kind of a "One for all and all for one" mentality as the nearest human would pick up the poop with a bag, and hoses were available to hose the rest down through the astroturf. JP took care to point out on the Dog Bar's Facebook page that this astroturf is specially designed for dog use, meaning it's porous and is sanitized each night. I wasn't sitting on the astroturf, so I was no more bothered by walking on cleaned areas where dogs had peed or pooped than I would be at home in my yard. (Hint, this is why I take my shoes off when I get home anyway.) The most important reviewer of our experience at the Dog Bar can't type. Her name is Ella, and she had a blast. In fact, she's looking forward to us going again, likely this weekend. If you have a dog, or if you don't but you love dogs, the Dog Bar is a great place for them to hang out. I wish we had something closer to home in Ballantyne, but for now we'll trek to NoDa to give our dog a great day, and to enjoy meeting new people. The Dog Bar is one of Charlotte's most unique experiences, and I loved going and can't wait to go back! read more

The Dog Bar - Ella enjoys the pool at the St. Patty's Day "Pawty" - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I finally made it out this place after hearing so much about it, and the rumors are true - this place is awesome. My dog absolutely loved it. It has a large patio with a lot of seating so you can sit back and hang out while your dog runs around and plays with other dogs. The inside area is smaller, but still plenty of room if you rather sit indoors and keep your dog inside as well. I was suprised by the beer selection, they seemed to have a pretty good amount on tap. Being that it was our first time, the owner was extremely nice and helpful and we filled out a form that took about a minute and paid a $10 fee (yearly). They do not serve food but you can order food or bring it in and eat there. I def will be doing that in the future since Noda has so many great restraunts. I was a huge fan of this place, my boyfriend was, my friend was and our dogs were!! Will def be back! read more

The Dog Bar is a great concept & it always appears to be a happening place. Unfortunately, my Milo is still "intact" & won't ever be able to partake in the fun here. My boyfriend & I came here on Saturday & they were having a St. Pawdy's Day party, which was a lot of fun. Plenty of people were out hanging out & there were quite a few doggies. What I like is that they're free to roam about the fenced in bar & they even had kids swimming pools set up for the doggies to get in. The atmosphere is very casual & not pretentious. I love the recent remodel they did, with adding a long, huge table out front & a nice awning-type roof out front. Keep in mind, parking there is extremely limited & even more so if the food trucks are there. read more

On our visit to Charlotte we were looking for dog-friendly activities to take our puppy to and came across this place. We ended up spending hours here! They have good drinks for affordable prices. And having dogs around while grabbing a drink was a great time! Everyone at The Dog Bar was really friendly and welcomed people to interact with their dogs. Our puppy loved all the attention and people she got to meet, and also got more comfortable being around other dogs. All around was a great experience. Whether you're bringing your own dog or just going to visit with other people's dogs you're bound to have a good time. We will definitely be stopping in on our next trip to Charlotte. read more

The Dog Bar - Our puppy relaxing - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Let the fur fly, y'all! I'm babysitting mans best friend and thought I would check out this place. Totes recommending to all my Charlotte bff's, like yesterday. The have pretty good parking, except during peak hours. If coming with fellow fur parents, car pool (and reduce that carbon footprint, too). Once here, please go into the bar area so you can admire the wonderful selection of local craft beers on tap. Then, head outside to monitor your fur child and socialize with the other fur parents. They have a few human games for you if like activities. You may see many fur parents taking selfies with your fur child. Casual. I know. Please feel free to partake in these selfie shenanigans with their dogs. Now, I gotta go because there is this really adorable boxer puppy and we're gonna take a selfie! See you hereeeeee. read more

The Dog Bar - Huge benches. Cute assortment of doggies. And games + boozes for humans! #winning - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Dogs and alcohol!! Whoohoo!! Who wouldn't adore this idea?! I love coming here and seeing all the dogs having fun and playing. It's a very relaxed atmosphere...fun, carefree, and just al over cool. It's surprisingly clean and neat...I guess depending on the day. The dogs have special area to play in and there is an indoor and outdoor section for patrons. The staff is friendly. I really couldn't say anything bad about this place. Whoever thought of it was a genius. Good people, good drinks...best of all, dogs!!! Love it! read more

Oh my gosh. We came to watch a football game & actually watched the dogs. At least 20 great dogs in here. Limited beer choices and no food (because dogs) but fun atmosphere especially for dog owners with laid back canine kids. Wish there was no smoking. And clean bathroom. read more

Dog bar is amazing. Great drink specials and tons of PUPPIES!!!!!!! It's a perfect place to let your dog tire themselves out while enjoying a delish adult beverage. read more

The Dog Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

So much fun if, and only if, you totally love dogs. Stinks. But the run factor: 15 on a scale of 1/19. Awesome read more

The Dog Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I really enjoy going to this bar to hang out with the variety of pooches it brings in. The prices on beers are usually very reasonable and the customers who bring in dogs are very friendly when it comes to letting you pet their dogs. The only downside that kinda made me nervous is when some of the dogs decide they aren't liking each other very much. A couple minor frays broke out and even though they were quelled very fast by the owners it left me a little cautious of being caught in the middle of one. Also, another thing to note is that if you haven't been here in a while they have remodeled the place some and the bar is back against the far wall as you come in, it really opened up the space and looks much nicer and brighter than the old dark dankness it use to exude. read more

The Dog Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

By far the best place for creepy people to pet other people's dogs! Great time! Also, this is the only place that I know of where you can save your seat by peeing on it. read more

I hesitated to go to the dog bar with my dog only because he is an older guy. I should have known better. All dogs know when they are in a bar or know older dogs, they behave. They actually were very patient and took their time with him and let him be. I couldn't have picked a nicer place for him. It was a rainy Saturday night and I stopped in for a quick drink. I need to say, I stayed way longer than I would have anywhere else. The people at the bar were great, the bartender was great. The other dogs were wonderful. So Dog Bar, you get 5 stars from me. Great experience all around. Thank you. We will be back. read more

As you would imagine this place really caters to dogs and does a great job at it. If your dog likes to play with other dogs you have to bring them here. It's like a playground for dogs with obstacles, slides, inside and out. The beer selection isn't bad at all, good enough to please the dog owners. for sure. Whenever I borrow a friends dog I take them there every time. This place makes me want to get a dog! *** I live in the middle of NODA and have been everywhere in the neighborhood many times over the past years. These reviews are a culmination of lots of visits so it's more of a consistency rating than anything. If you are going out in NODA I've got reviews up of all the places in the neighborhood if you're looking to compare. *** read more

I never leave reviews, but hopefully the bartender working here the night of 2/1/2019 sees this. I literally just saw a woman be called out here by the bartender because her puppy was energetic and playing with other dogs, which according to this bartender was "an issue tonight." This dog wasn't being aggressive, and in fact there were other dogs here who obviously weren't very social and couldn't handle being around other dogs, yet they are completely fine and not a problem (at least for this bartender, who, by the way, mentioned she was a bartender at least three times). If this is any indication of how this place is run, I won't be back. Honestly, who embarrasses their patrons like that? Plus, the place honestly smells like piss and it's obvious it's not cleaned very often. I wouldn't be surprised if it's closed within a year. Take your dog to Lucky Bar and avoid this trash. read more

Truly love this place. Staff and patrons are so friendly not to mention all the great pups!

My dog, Thor, and I love The Dog Bar! Before you venture out this way though, you should know what you're getting into... Like other Yelpers reviewed, you must be a dog person. The dogs will come up to you, sniff you, kiss you, and sometimes jump on you. The first time we went out here, everyone seemed very on top of their dogs' behavior. If one dog was causing too much trouble, the owner took them home. Yesterday's experience was not so efficient. There were a few dogs that blurred the lines between playing and fighting, and the owners did nothing except, "Sparky, no." I have problems with this, but the trouble making dogs didn't mess with Thor, so I just kept him occupied with other dogs. They don't do food here, but you can bring food into the bar. Just prepare to have a lot of well behaved dogs showing off their tricks for a bite of your quesadilla. (Get your food from Cabo Fish Taco - nom nom nom). I'll be back time and time again, but please - if your dog is not having fun, just take him home. Don't make the other dogs (and owners) deal with him. read more

I've visited this place a few times before but will no longer be returning. The only reason I give one star is because there isn't an option for none! First, as many people have already stated, there are no requirements that must be met for dogs allowed in the place. Typically at daycares, etc dogs have to have all their shots and pass a temperament assessment. Here....that does not exist. And secondly, the reason I have NO desire whatsoever to return, is the staff. My credit card was charged for another persons tab...close to $100. Rather than discuss that with me in an apologetic way, I was handed a handful of cash with no explanation. Then my card had been run AGAIN for my purchase which was only ONE beer but it included a pitcher as well. I tried to get some explanations from the bartender and told her I did not order the pitcher. She nonchalantly told me that there were others with my name and got mixed up, but the pitcher was definitely asked to be put on my tab. So she would not take it off. So to sum things up, if you choose to visit this place....don't expect anything awesome and pay in cash so your card won't be charged by "accident" and for items that you don't order. read more

I went to this place but apparently if you park in the adjacent property spaces (they share the same building so it's like 1) you will be predatory towed read more