Hank’s Hangout: Solo’s Park and Pub
Welcome to Hank’s Hangout – Hank the dog’s favorite places to go with his human. Hank is The Brew’s 2-year-old Anatolian Shepherd Mix adopted from Oklahoma City Animal Welfare. At 65 pounds, Hank is curious, playful, and loves attention.
He also loves to socialize when his human is out with friends or enjoying a meal and a drink, so we’ve enlisted Hank to help us find the coolest dog-friendly hangout spots in Oklahoma City,
When you really think about it, Solos Park and Pub, located at 13310 Pawnee Drive at the Chisholm Creek, is a lot like a day camp for doggies. With three large yards for dogs to roam and romp, including a separate area for smaller or shy dogs, this pub/dog park is possibly THE ultimate dog hangout in Oklahoma City.
Solo’s is a multi-use, social concept for pups and their people, featuring a humans-only indoor restaurant and bar, on-leash patio, and off-leash dog park in Chisholm Creek. When you’re torn between spending time with your dog after a long day of work or socializing with friends and grabbing a local craft brew, Solo’s Park and Pub is Hank’s choice for doing both while having fun.
This little haven of canine comfort and fun may be the happiest place in Oklahoma City for those with and without a tail, the concept was actually born from a tragedy. Solo’s Park and Pub founder and owner Julianne Thomas’s 5-year-old dog Solo was a member of Julianne’s family, a beloved pet that the family adored. Like most adults, Julianne and her partner went to work each day, and when not at work, they also had social obligations that took them away from their pet.
In late 2018, Solo unexpectedly passed away alone at home while both his parents were working.
For Julianne, the idea that Solo’s last day on earth was spent alone while his parents worked was heartbreaking. They mourned that social obligations and office time took them away from Solo so much, so Julianne decided she would create a place for both pets and their families to socialize together.
Named after that happy-go-lucky dog, Solo’s Park and Pub became a place where free time can be enjoyed with all members of the pack Solo’s is a bit different than your typical dog-friendly, on-leash patio. The large dog enclosures allow pups of all sizes to run and play, and staff “Bark Rangers” are trained to keep an eye on dogs as their human’s drink and enjoy the menu of food inside. The Rangers are more than happy to play with the pups while you take a much-needed break or enjoy a quiet conversation over a gin and tonic or Roughtail Everything Rhymes with Orange brew.
Many people, however, take their beers and cocktails outside to enjoy while watching and playing with their dogs.
Use of the “small dog” area is for dogs 30 pounds or less and handicapped or elderly dogs, regardless of size.
Fans of Solo’s Park and Pub can opt for various membership options to enjoy, and members with day, month, and annual passes can enjoy chaperoned parks, dog washing stations, dog agility and special events.
Month members receive one free hour a day and then $4.99 an hour for up to 6 hours. Annual members can drop off their dogs for a maximum of two hours and then pay $4.99 for six hours of play while being watched by staff. Monthly members also receive 10% off of their total tab (alcohol not included.)
For those really serious about play, an annual membership offers a 15% discount on their total tab (alcohol not included.) Members can even get a Ranger to give their dog a bath for $8.99.
Solo’s Park and Pub isn’t a typical doggy daycare – it’s not an overnight or extended daycare model, but a place to chill out for a couple of hours, enjoy some playtime and eat and drink to their heart’s desire.
Solo’s Park and Pub also plays host to a variety of events ranging from live musical acts to special breed days to special service events.
So, for the ultimate hang-out spot for you and your dog, Solo’s Park and Pub was created just for that.
For more information on Solo’s Park & Pub., visit solosparkandpub.com
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