***Have your records ready!*** Visiting from out of town, we absolutely loved our time at Wagbar. Before entry, you must check in and provide vaccination records- we were very happy to hear that, but we weren't prepared, and had to spend time finding them. Tons of NA options and our energetic boy was exhausted when we left. Will definitely stop again! read more

Wagbar - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Our dog did not come with us on this trip but that did not stop us from visiting Wagbar. We had a blast playing with dogs while sipping on a craft beer. If you are bringing your dog then they must be 6 months or older and be spayed or neutered. You must also show proof of current vaccinations which includes rabies, DHPP and bordetella. Cheers! read more

I want to begin by saying that I was once a loyal supporter and enthusiastic patron of the Wag Bar. I still hold an annual membership and even have a Wag Bar bumper sticker on my car. My dog, Pepper, absolutely loved the Wag Bar. If she could have ordered a drink and cookie at the bar, she gladly would have. I believed in the concept so much that I brought her for her first visit the day she turned six months old. When the weather was nice, we visited weekly. I found it incredibly relaxing to sit in one of the lounge chairs, watching the variety of dog breeds and observing their playful interactions. It was a highlight of my week after a long day at work. Unfortunately, everything changed at the end of April 2025. Pepper, like many dogs who enjoy off-leash play, loved to chase and be chased by other dogs. During one of these playful chases, she caught her back leg on a support beam holding up a shade sail above a picnic table. The beam was installed at a 45-degree angle--something that likely made it difficult for her to accurately judge her distance. On impact, she let out a loud yelp that I will never forget. The injury was immediate and severe--she was non-weight-bearing on her hind leg within seconds. A kind patron brought her a bowl of water, and we left the Wag Bar almost immediately. At the emergency veterinary clinic, Pepper was diagnosed with a complete tear of her cranial cruciate ligament. Surgery was the only viable treatment option for a dog her age and activity level. The procedure cost over $5,000 and came with a lengthy and difficult recovery period. Pepper has been confined to a crate or small space for six weeks while her bone heals around a surgically implanted metal plate. As of this writing, she is four weeks post-operative, and her recovery has been slower than anticipated. We are cautiously optimistic that she may return to running by the end of the year. This experience has been emotionally distressing and financially burdensome for both my husband and me (I am a social worker and he is a retired teacher). Most importantly, it has deeply affected Pepper's quality of life. In my opinion, this injury could have been prevented with a simple safety measure--placing a hay bale or protective barrier in front of the angled post. It is disheartening that safety precautions like these have not been implemented in an environment specifically designed for active, off-leash dogs. If your dog enjoys high-energy play and group chases, I strongly urge you to exercise caution before visiting the Wag Bar. There are multiple exposed obstacles throughout the property that could pose serious risks to running dogs. What happened to Pepper has been heartbreaking, and I would not wish this experience on any other dog or their owner. read more

Such a great concept! We were visiting the area and took our dog to play... but... he had a blast! I felt he was safe here with the other dogs who were all very friendly. Thete were dog waste stations all around and fun things for the dogs to play with...tunnel, pool, etc. as well as water stations. The employees keep the area clean and we were able to enjoy our food and order local beers on tap while our dog played...win/win. I love how many people were out with their dogs despite it being a weekday and supporting a local business. We will definitely be back!! read more

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Some lady's dog bit me while I was eating and staff did nothing. Owner of dog was across the lot not paying any attention to her dog. Unattended dogs running everywhere. read more

This was an awesome experience. Tuesday night trivia, 30+ dogs, and a walk up bar. Also a great setup for food trucks read more

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This place was AWESOME! Such a fun environment and the dogs had soooo much fun! Everyone was so nice and everyone enjoyed themselves. There was so much for the dogs to do and was safe and fun for them to run around. Even had a pool (which my dog was in all the time ) Highly recommend taking your pup here!!!! read more

Wagbar - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

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My dogs and I always love going to the wagbar! The staff is amazing, always friendly and Wagbar is always clean! Highly recommend!!! read more

Wagbar - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Absolutly LOVE this place! Amanda is the sweetest always friendly, and a great person to pass the time with. Greg, the manager is amazing loves all the dogs, always giving them love and knows most if not all their names. I've never seen any aggressive dogs or dog fights, if one starts to get heated then staff is always great at getting control of the dogs (man those pet corrector canisters are the best). They have a great up-kept park grounds, always new mulch and new seasonal drinks. The music is always great and the vibes there are always welcoming. The regulars are always sweet with the best behaved dogs, I take care of a non-verbal special needs girl and all the staff and regulars always say hello and give us help with the gates when needed. read more

Wagbar - Teddy in Halloween - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

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Couldn't ask for a better place to take my dog! The staff are all awesome and the facility is well designed and safe. A great addition to the community. read more

Awesome place!! My pup had so much fun and so did we. The staff does a great job of managing the dog's play and stepping in when needed. Bar service was friendly and there is a good selection from beer to wine to hard kombucha. I look forward to many visits here. read more

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Oreo had the best time! Such a cool place for doggos and their hoomans. We will definitely be including this spot as a must get for all our future visits to Asheville. read more

Wagbar - Oreo the Dag - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Best place EVER! We are just visiting for a few days but wanted to check this place out as we are dog lovers and couldn't bring ours this time. There's outdoor/shaded areas, alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, snacks, good music and board games. All the dogs had a great time and the weather was perfect. This place is so cool and everyone we met was friendly and welcoming. We hope to see a WagBar closer to Raleigh sometime soon! read more

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My fiancé and I adopted a 2-month-old puppy named Wyatt from Brother Wolf Animal Rescue in late 2021. Wyatt was taken to the shelter with his brother, Wilbur, after someone found them in a plastic bag in a dumpster. Recently, I contacted Brother Wolf and asked if they'd forward my email address to the people who adopted Wilbur because I was interested in reuniting the boys for a playdate. Yesterday Wilbur's parents drove all the way from Tennessee and met us at Wagbar, where the boys saw each other for the first time since they were pups at Brother Wolf. It was a wonderful gathering, and Wagbar employee Reece couldn't have been nicer. Thanks to the folks at Wagbar for all you do and for providing us with the perfect place to reunite our boys. I can't recommend Wagbar enough. We'll be back very soon. read more

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What a cool place! Huge outdoor area and dog run. Tons of dogs (and people, I parked on a side street road), all of which were well behaved! Beers on tap were great. They had trivia (I HATE trivia) but you get in for free on tuesdays, normally $10. Would return! read more

Wagbar - Mazie the pug! - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

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We came in from out of town and had to stop here! We had such a great time here! Our dog enjoyed the play area so much! The beer and food truck was amazing! read more

Amazing place to take your dogs and have a drink. The manager was great! And our dogs loved a chance to hang out. read more

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My dog got an upper respiratory virus after visiting Wagbar. He was very sick for several weeks. I've spoken to other people who had the same problem. This is an issue that should be addressed. This virus is very contagious and can lead to pneumonia and or death. This place is a free for all. It's not worth going to a place that doesn't pay attention to this type of problem. I just ran into a friend in downtown Weaverville, who told me to never go to the wag bar. She had the same issue as I did. Her little corgi almost died because the virus turned into pneumonia. She, like myself, is 100% sure that's where her dog contracted the virus. Neither of us had been anywhere else around dogs. read more

Great concept and friendly staff. We stopped in on the last day of our vacation and had a really nice time. We enjoyed Tuesday night trivia and our dog had a great time running around. We appreciate that they have a self service dog bath area as our dog always finds a way to get muddy. You do need to sign your dog up for a day pass if you are visiting from out of town and show vaccinations at check in. Check out their Instagram for special events and announcements about food trucks. read more

What a unique establishment for dog owners who want to enjoy a beer/cocktail outside with their fur baby on the loose! We had some time to kill before dinner at Vinnies so I checked Yelp for breweries in the area. Asheville Brewery was closed so Wagbar was the next choice and a pleasant surprise. We didn't have a pup with us but enjoyed the entertainment provided by the socialization of all the different breeds. Mimosas were on special for $5 which was fine for me & hubs was able the enjoy a local craft beer. The grounds were mulched, clean, plenty of outdoor seating. Restrooms were manicured and well maintained with appropriate supplies. Good choice for Snack/food choices. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed if you're a dog lover! read more

My dog LOVED this place. Beware you will need to present your vaccine records and children are not allowed. We went on a Sunday afternoon and they did not have snacks like I thought they would. Basically just drinks and chips, so make sure you make other plans for food. The park itself is very clean. Would definitely come back! read more

Maria was kind, enjoyed this place on a day trip with the dog. Tried the seasonal bold rock it was yummy

Always a great time at Wagbar. The staff is great and Buckets, our golden, loves playing in the pool and the grassy hill.

We don't have a dog but after a date my and my gf stop here have a drink and watch the dogs. I don't like craft personally always head aches, wish they had Corona Heineken shoot I'd even take a Miller. read more

Beat dog bare we've been to so far & we have been to quite a few. Love that there are some fun agility obstacles for the pups to use along with a separate hill of grass for them to tun around. Our pup loved the little pool to cool off and jumping up on the picnic tables to hangout with everyone! Great beer options & even some hard kombucha options (my fav strainge beast). They also had a wine slushie option which looked refreshing. Plus, it was the perfect stop for our roadtrip on the way out of town so he could get some energy out and everyone there was super friendly highly recommend, and hopefully we can stop again on our way back through! read more

Wagbar - enjoying the pup pool :) - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

$10 just to get in is a bit excessive for a dog park with a bar but the space was cool and clean with lots of parking.

Don't go here if you accidentally drop popcorn from their surly staff snack menu and your dog eats it off the ground ...You'll be band for ever coming back by the owner some staff can be lazy rude and unfriendly they don't monitor the yard but blow loud horns if the dogs bark too much I've been to many many dog places like this from Atlanta to WDC and they never serve people food Enter at your own risk I think I was expelled due to homophobic staff member also read more

This is my new favorite happy place. I found it by accident! Was having an amazing lunch across the street at our favorite place the Stony Knob and stumbled upon this place by accident. We live few hours away and here for the day. I almost jumped out of a moving car with excitement! This is the perfect place. Sit outside, have some real great beers/ ciders and ales! An excellent selection of local beers and sitting with DOGS!!! Yes please! Make sure you have a record of your dogs shot records! They check! Which is another reason why to love this place more! Now I can't wait to bring my dog here! He will love it. Running along side healthy dogs and happy people drinking great beer! read more

Wonderful staff and hot wine was great. Everyone was very friendly. Great place to relax with cute dogs.

I go to wagbar multiple times a week and I have to stay this is one of the best businesses I have ever been a part of. Everyone is so nice, the staff is very good with paying attention to all the dogs and their safety, and the events they have are so fun! It's comforting knowing wagbar is strict about only letting dogs in with their updated vaccination records. If you have your dog and you're wondering where to go to expend their energy (and grab a cold drink) then you have come to the right place! read more

Wagbar - Bffs - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Loved this place! Local ipa & cider's dogs were running around playing ... and a little pool for them to jump in! So sad we didn't bring our pooch with us in this trip definitely worth the visit! Sail cloths hanging above to give you shade and the monthly fee - 100% cheap! Time for your pooch to get out and socialize! Lol we even met the doggy Bouncer who happened to be from the same area we were! (8-hours south!) thanks dude for making up feel welcome read more

Wagbar - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Today I drove a hour and 30 minutes with my pup who had ALL documents to attend the wag bar. After the drive we arrived excited and ready to experience this place. The lady approached us and told us that since he was 6 months old and not 8 months old that we were NOT allowed in. Tell me why 2 months makes a difference as to why a dog can not come into a park? She was not understanding, rude and could have cared less to listen to anything I had to say. Horrible and waste of my time. read more

Wagbar - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

Had such an incredible time at Wagbar! My dog had such an amazing time with all the other dogs & humans. Started off with a ice cold beer on draft, bought some homemade treats from some of local the vendors! Can't wait to go back! read more

We took our dog here yesterday and this will wind up behind the highlight of our trip to Asheville. Figured we would have one drink and check things out. We wound up staying for 3 hours. Our dog had a blast playing with the other pups and running free and we made some new two legged friends. Highly recommend!!! read more

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I travel w a giant breed dog and usually just search for public dog parks in the area to let him stretch his legs- I found wagbar and knew I had to go. There was a slight issue with vax records (so make sure you have paperwork for the 3 required ones before you go) bc I was traveling so I did get turned away the first day I tried to go but once I got the paperwork in order the next day, it was like entering Cedar Point for dogs. The pool was my boys favorite feature by far and it's so nice to have the grassy area when the main area gets a little chaotic. The staff is super professional and friendly, but definitely not afraid to handle issues as they arise. The only minor issue I had was with other male dogs being overly friendly with mine and it's difficult to know when to allow the dogs to correct vs stepping in. I do wish a few other owners had corrected mounting behavior just a little more but I also understand allowing the dogs themselves to set boundaries. Overall such an amazing, unique place and you should absolutely check it out whether you have a pup or not. read more

If you're in the area and have a dog, this is A MUST STOP. From the awesome atmosphere to the great brews, it was a great experience. The owners and staff are so friendly! I highly recommend giving this place a visit! read more

Wagbar - Dog Parks Near Me - Weaverville, North Carolina

I kept trying to make this place work, I have gone several times and many visits are fine, most dog owners are responsible; but there are too many who are not and the employees cannot be expected to do perform dog parenting jobs for the customers. Do NOT take a dog under 30-40 lbs, or a passive dog, unless you want to spend all your time trying to protect them. Owners of larger aggressive dogs must just spend more, they clearly run this place. If you still want to go, I highly recommend paying for a day pass and trying it a few times before making any commitment. read more

Phenomenal place..Visiting from out of town with my wife and pupper and can say hands down I love this place more than any places I've been to that has do with human AND dog interaction! I mean people with dogs are amazing people and this place just makes it that much more special! The staff are all very awesome people and show that they love what they do. I am continuing to look forward to coming here while I'm staying here in Marshall and will most likely visit again for the sole purpose to come to WagBar! read more

I love taking my best buddy Pooh to the Wagbar! Play time for her and cold beer time for me. That's a great combination. The staff is great they ensure the dogs and owners are responsible for their dogs. They always have a great selection of local brews and the customers all share a common love of our four legged friends. I'm new to the area and the Wagbar is a great way to meet new friends. I love the concept and the Wagbar staff. Cheers read more

This the most chill place ever! Wonderful people and the dogs are awesome. A very safe and fun place to hang out with dogs and drink local craft brews. read more