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    Ruff Canine Club

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Dogs everywhere!
    Lena M.

    I had the most wholesome experience at Ruff Canine Club. I came here for my friend's dog's 5th birthday party. She couldn't have picked a better location for this event. This place is brilliant, it's pretty much a dog park with a bar. People can come in for free, but there is a fee for dogs (I believe it's $10 for a daily pass). They do a great job at keeping things that could stimulate dogs to a minimum. No outside food or drink is allowed. You can't bring in any toys. The "bouncer" was kind and let us bring in our friend's dog birthday gift, but we had to keep it in our bags. They even had people who would watch out for any potential issues. They would separate dogs that got aggressive with each other and make sure to refill the water bowls. There is a lot of seating available on picnic benches. I love that they had a shaded area and sunny spots. There is a green turf that dogs can play on with each other and tons of tennis balls. I adore how the dogs and humans just all hung out in this space. If you have a dog or get a chance to go, I highly recommend checking out this dog park bar.

    We spent his birthday here. Great drinks and great dogs and owners!
    Cassie W.

    My favorite place to be after work or on the weekends. Why leave my dog at home and go to a bar when I can take him with me! Plus no need for a walk when we get back.

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    Whitney B.

    Love love love this place! It's RVA's first dog park that's also a bar and it's sooo cute. I don't really drink, so I'm not sure if it's a full service bar or if it's just beer, but the park is cute, clean, and pretty big. I love the social aspect for both humans and our dogs. It is membership only, but you can sign up to go on a day by day basis, you just have to create an online profile and your dog has to be up to date on al their shots. Plus, we got to get a free caricature made the day we went!

    "Rufficcino" which our dog thoroughly enjoyed
    Melanie W.

    Listen, I know dog parks are normally free. And it feels a little bougie to subscribe to a dog park in Richmond. That being said, you will be thanking the dog gods for this place because (1) heaters in the winter, (2) dog "referees" that keep the place clean and safe, and (3) surprisingly delicious food! Everyone is super friendly here and for the most part are responsible dog owners. My partner and I did have a bad incident here where our dog was attacked by another because the owner was completely negligent (didn't even apologize afterwards) but I was so appreciative of the other owners who helped rescue my dog. Additionally there is a three strike policy where if a dog is aggressive or ill-mannered (I.e. has a humping problem), they will get kicked out. The ref that day was extremely apologetic, came over to check on our dog and gave her a free rufficcino. They are now best friends. On the food, I will say their alcoholic beverages (yes they have beer and wine!) are a bit overpriced HOWEVER their food is not. You get a lot and their flatbreads and most recently nachos are deliciously bad for me. All in all, great staff, food and vibe!

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    Aneesa P.

    Wow! What a cute dog park and bar! I was a bit worried about the environment as at regular dog parks owners don't know how to control their dogs so with potential alcohol in the mix I wasn't sure how it would go. You must create a pet profile on the website and your dog must be up to date on vaccines and it needs to be uploaded into the account. You also need to purchase a membership. I bought a day pass for $10 since I don't live in the area. I made sure to arrive right when they opened at 11am so that my dig wouldn't feel overwhelmed. The grounds are very nice and I liked how there was two separate areas for larger dogs and smaller dogs. I stayed for about an hour and a half. They have rufferees to help check you in as well as making sure it's a safe and fun environment for your pet. I ended up buying a hot Spiked cider to stay warm. The menu varies from beer, wine, mulled wine, hot cider, Spiked hot cider and more. There are also treats for the dogs that you can purchase as well. Overall the grounds are very nice. You could tell who some of the regulars were. All the dogs seemed to be enjoying their time and my dog especially enjoyed the other people more than the dogs haha.

    McKenzie P.

    We love Ruff! I would absolutely visit every day if I lived closer! This is the perfect place for pet friendly pups to hang and their owners to relax! The staff is wonderful and definitely keep an eye out on all the pups which is awesome and helps helicopter dog moms like me stay at ease! All dogs must be up to date on shots and show proof, being that my pup has gotten kennel cough from other dog parks before I absolutely love this! They serve food and drinks, so the owners stay happy :) Isley FTW. Wifi is available so you have the option to work there. They have pup treats and special items for dogs birthdays! Highly recommend checking it out!

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    Sara Jane A.

    Stopped by here for the first time on Saturday and Blueberry had an amazing time playing with new friends. Such an amazing idea that's fun for but the dogs and owners ! They even have little swimming pools. The best part is the Rufferees, they keep everyone safe and make sure dogs are behaving ! We bought a day pass for 10 dollars but are definitely considering a membership.

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    We love it here, the staff is friendly and our pup always has a great time. We hope they add some additional shade options for the summer

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    I love this park. We have a new dog and thought we would he might have fun at a dog park. This…read moreplace is great. There are separate areas for small and large dogs. There is a doggie pool and a splash pad on each side. Not only were the dogs friendly but the pet owners were too. Very clean too. I look forward to bringing my dog back

    You are definitely barking up the right tree if you bring your furry friends to this dog park!!…read moreIt's super "pup"ular place for dog lovers! Today it was packed! I have a Goldendoodle Grand-puppy, Hampton, who loves romping around this grassy enclosed park. For safety and convenience, they have two separate fenced sections, one for big dogs and one for small dogs. Be sure to take note of the posted rules. There's a water station to refresh your pets after they are done frolicking and socializing with their playmates! Today there was a dog festival and people with their pooches came from all over town! There were several tables set up selling dog treats, handmade dog toys, t-shirts, baked goods and more. This, of course, made the barking lot crowded! They could definitely expand the parking! In the summer, pools are filled so your pups can cool off with a swim. For pooch lovers, this is a hound haven... but for me it was a bit too mutt-ch. I did, however, run into several friends who had their loyal canines with them so I had fun being the pup-arazzi! The rest of the park was full of families enjoying the other amenities at this park like the playground and picnic areas. The facilities were well maintained. Tails are wagging at this paw-some dog park where "man's" best friend can raise the woof! If your nose isn't used to doggie smells, it may be a little ruff! By the way, if you get directions from Yelp, it may lead you to a dead end near a gas station. Just stay on Pump Road and it's just by Broad St.

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    Location was in an industrial park - seems like maybe their secondary location? Was drinking…read moreoutside on some picnic tables next to businesses. Service was great at bartender even brought out water for our dogs, which was sweet of him! Many beer options, flights available. Not our favorite beer we've ever had, but would recommend giving it a shot!

    Went for a craft fair and to check out the brewery while I was there. Finding parking was a pain…read morebut we were able to park on the street right around the corner after another car left. There were a ton of tables lined up outside with a variety of vendors. Then you head inside to see even more! Everyone was very kind. Up front there's a large beer selection with a few ciders and seltzers. My husband and dad chose to get a flight of 6 beers where they explained that they take regular beers and spruce them up with different flavors and such. I'm not a huge beer person but I got a cider, forgot the name but it tasted like apple pie, and it was delicious. I also got chips and cheese and although they were your cheap gas station chips with some microwaved cheese they were only $4 and I was happy with them. They were a nice snack while we sat and chatted. The staff was very kind. My only complaint is that the cheese dip cups are smaller than the chips lol, you have to breaks the chips in half to dip them! And they're tiny chips!

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