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Lucky Dog Bark - Charlotte

Bar Sports bar Dog park Pet boarding service Dog day care center

😠 The daycare and boarding is pure trash. Dogs sit in their own filth all day. They don’t go outside. They use the bathroom inside. It gets mopped up, but then your dog is slipping and sliding all around on wet slippery concrete while they get mop fluid or urine or whatever else in their coats. Most d... People often mention dogs, love, time, drinks, daycare, play, great, area,


Address

2220 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

Website

luckydogbarkandbrew.com

Contact

(704) 333-4114

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (970 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 6:30 AM to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 7 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 8 AM to 7 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 6:30 AM to 7 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: dogs (20) love (9) time (8) drinks (8) daycare (7) play (6) great (6) area (6)
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  • 1/5 Scott S. 1 year ago on Google
    The daycare and boarding is pure trash. Dogs sit in their own filth all day. They don’t go outside. They use the bathroom inside. It gets mopped up, but then your dog is slipping and sliding all around on wet slippery concrete while they get mop fluid or urine or whatever else in their coats. Most dogs are terrified. You won’t find any positive reviews about their daycare that aren’t fake. Any positive review you see is about the dog bar where owners are responsible for their own pets. If you want to leave your dog their all day or overnight I heavily advise against it. Ask for a tour. They won’t accommodate you unless you give them plenty of notice and that’s all you really need to know about how they operate.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Harale H. 1 year ago on Google
    So...my dog loves this place but every single time he comes back home his belly reeks of urine and I need to bathe him. I finally figured out, after play time they put dogs in crates for a down time...probably longer than they should and after drinking water on a playground dogs pee in a crate and have to lay in it...there is simply no other explanation, which also explains tenporary irritated spots on his tummy. Again, my dog loves the place but definitely something shady going on there. Lately I'm more inclined to take him to our other spot. He comes back perfectly clean from there.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jeremy B. 4 months ago on Google
    LDBB was once a great place for boarding my dog but it isn't anymore. The new pricing model can cost a person from $90 to $120 for a 24 hour stay. Prior to Nov 1st, a 24 hour stay would cost roughly $45 or so. Now, if you decide to check your dog in at 2pm and plan to pick them up by 1pm the next day (23 hours) then you'll be paying for two daycare sessions and 1 boarding session. Why? Daycare ends at 5pm and starts back up at 6:30am. Because you brought your dog in before 5pm, you are now subject to pay for 1 daycare session. And because your dog is spending the night, you will now pay $30. And because you picked your dog up after 6:30am the next day, you now pay for another daycare session. Grand total - $90 ($120 if daycare requires 1 on 1 play times) for just 23 hours of boarding. Pet Palace (a mile away) charges $43.75 for a 4x10 area for your dog. Their suite is just $10 more and includes a TV plus webcam. Pet Palace will be her new second home. It's been a good 8 years LDBB. Jade will miss you guys. My pocketbook on the otherhand...won't.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brooklyn C. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoy visiting Lucky Dog. The people, dogs, and environment are great. We love that it’s laid back and enjoy all the TVs for watching sports. The climate controlled patio is awesome for year round visits. The only thing that makes me uncomfortable is the male dogs that mark their territory on everything.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Christopher P. 1 year ago on Google
    I HIGHLY discourage anyone from utilizing any of Lucky Dog’s services at this time (boarding, daycare or bringing their dog for playtime). After discussing with friends (6 of us), every single one of our dogs has gotten sick after being there. This isn’t necessarily Lucky Dog’s fault but this new virus is rampant st their facility and your dog will likely get sick if you utilize any of their services. STAY AWAY for the time being for the sake of your pup!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alex C. 1 year ago on Google
    I came by the Bark and Brew to introduce my dog to the environment before signing up. She's almost 2yrs old. We stayed outside the fence for a bit and it went very well while many of the dogs and their owners came by and were very friendly. Only one dog would occasionally come over and start a little barking session. I was ready to sign up. Unfortunately an employee who thinks he's a bouncer came by and announced that either I had to come inside or leave the premises immediately. I explained I was just trying to familiarize my dog before signing up. He didn't seem to care and just shrugged his shoulders. With this warm welcome, I can see why there are few customers in a place that should be doing far better. I'll think I'll skip the Bark and Brew and share my experience with others so they don't have to hear it from this meathead.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Allie M. 2 years ago on Google
    I imagine this would be a dog park/bar but it definitely is a bar/dog park—emphasis is on the drinks so there’s minimal area for the dogs to play that isn’t right under your feet, especially in the outside area. Would be great with expanded green space and a designated drinking area with leashes required
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PAIZ 7 months ago on Google
    I come to this place pretty frequently with my pup. Not super fancy but a good place to let your dog run around while you enjoy a drink or too. I enjoyed their pouch drinks as well. Of course there punny named drinks to try out. There’s TVs and seems to have trivia nights with some music as well. Staff are friendly. Only draw back is sometimes ppl don’t pick up their dogs dooky on the turf pad. It can get busy here as well but never enough to be a problem. Also plenty of parking options around, if not in front of the place itself. They also do dog day care and training if you need it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lucky Dog is quite possibility the best thing that’s happened to us and our pup, Dallas. The team there loves her and treats her like one of their own. We also love going to the bar and letting her get her energy out while enjoying a couple drinks. The people and vibe are always awesome. Couldn’t love lucky dog anymore!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great facility for a dog party! Friendly people and staff. Good selection of beverages. Well maintained and clean! Highly recommended if you do or do not have a pup!

  • 5/5 Nikhileshwar M. 1 year ago on Google
    I was there on a Friday evening. It’s a great place for your dog to socialise and you to grab some drinks. It was a great experience to be around so many fur babies and to see how different they are from each other.

  • 5/5 Brittany K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place has friendly staff and good drinks. I liked that they had spacious play areas for the dogs both indoors and outdoors. They also had dog bowls spread throughout the building and patio for the dogs to get some water when they needed some. My pup definitely had fun!

  • 5/5 Paul B. 2 years ago on Google
    Good beer. Fun and friendly people with dogs that are well behaved- who generally clean up after their dogs promptly. (Though I did see staff having to clean up after a dog once). Obviously, by its nature it's a relaxed place. There is a special small dog area but I didn't see any small dogs using it

  • 5/5 Traci H. 1 year ago on Google
    We love it! Play time for Mary, beer time for me, and she can get a bath and nail trim, win-win-win!!! Mary doesn't like going out in the rain and here she can play indoors (there is an outdoor play yard too with heat and fans and TVs!!) and get her energy out! The beer list includes local breweries and they have cocktails! And there is no cover charge for pups or humans!! You really can't beat it!!

  • 3/5 Tyler 1 year ago on Google
    Too much concrete. Employees maintain the facilities quite well but not much focus on disciplining insubordinate dogs. This can be a problem especially with people drinking and not paying attention to their pups.

  • 5/5 Josh M. 8 months ago on Google
    Great bar for yourself and dog. Drink prices are low and cocktails really good. The dogs are chill and we’ve never had an issue with a dog fight or anything so we prefer it over any dog park! Large patio area, partly covered and plenty of tables. Our go to when we want the fur baby to have a night on the town w us 👌🏾

  • 5/5 lauren a. 8 months ago on Google
    I love this place!! My dog loves coming here. I have never had a bad experience. I love knowing that when I pick her up she is exhausted.

  • 4/5 M D. 7 months ago on Google
    Lucky Dog is a great place to come with your fur baby and get drinks.

  • 4/5 Mike T. 8 months ago on Google
    This is a fun place if you've never been. Its basically a dog park that has high top tables and serves beer and drinks. It's definitely best to get there early and let your dog get a feel for the place before it gets too chaotic. Some of the dog owners aren't attentive as to what their dogs are doing or if they need to clean up after their dogs use the astro-turf for a potty break. It's a fun time and the dogs absolutely love it, but it seemed like little cliques of certain friends. I will definitely go again.

  • 5/5 Kedarah L. 6 months ago on Google
    This establishment feels like a second family! I feel 100% comfortable leaving my doggie with them. They know him by name they are in communication if something doesn’t seem right. They are easy to get along with and they actually love dogs! I honestly get a little jealous of how much my dog loves them lol he forgets about me when I drop him off. I’m so lucky to have found this place! It’s been 2 wonderful years and many many more to come! I would 1000% recommend! Tux and I love this place!


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