BARk House Social, a private off-leash dog park serving food and drinks, opened to pets and their owners in East Austin in August.

The overview

The membership-based business provides access to a 1-acre, turf dog park that is mud free. The business features a splash park for pets, and serves puppy bowls and ice cream, Owner Sandra Vargas said.

Pet owners can enjoy lunch and dinner entrees from three food trucks with indoor and outdoor seating options. A full-service bar offers alcoholic beverages as well as espresso and matcha drinks.

How it works


Pet owners can become a member for $45 a month or purchase a day pass for $15. Memberships are only required for pets while people get in free.

Dogs must be at least four months old, have received all their vaccines and be spayed or neutered. Staff members, known as bark bouncers, clean up after the dogs and ensure they are well-behaved to provide a safe environment, Vargas said.