The Bowwow Beergarden...where dogs bring their people

Community. Connection. Dogs

The Bowwow Beergarden is a dog-centric community destination

where people gather, relax, and connect. 



 We’re working to bring it to the Lakewood Ranch / North Manatee area—with local interest helping guide where it lands. 

Help Bring This To Life

Beyond the Blueprint

    01/13

    A NEW KIND OF SOCIAL VENUE

    The Bowwow Beergarden is not just a bar that allows dogs — and it's not a park where you can grab a drink. It is a professionally designed lifestyle venue built around one of the most powerful emotional drivers in America: dog ownership.


    Designed to bring together:

    • Meticulous attention to detail and function
    • Unmatched hospitality
    • Curated food offerings and a broad beverage selection
    • Clean, safe, and structured play for dogs
    • A beautifully designed social environment for people


    Designed to inspire longer visits, more frequent returns, and a stronger sense of community.


    The Bowwow Beergarden is being brought to life by Ben Pugliesi — with 13+ years in beverage and hospitality and deep roots across Southwest Florida.

    Room to Roam — 26,500 Sq Ft of Space to Explore

    On-Leash: Leash & Leisure Commons

    10,000 square feet of on-leash relaxation for both dogs and their owners; a shaded and comfortably appointed social zone where owners can sit, drink, and connect with other dog owners in the community. To elevate the one-of-a-kind experience, patrons will have convenient access to a Mobile Dog Groomer who will have scheduled hours throughout the week.

    Off-Leash: Zoomie Zones

    3 separate playgrounds totalling 8,400 square feet (for the mellow, mini, mighty & mixed dogs). Professionally designed and installed with durable, low-maintenance, and easy-to-clean artificial turf. Now dogs can run freely, frolic, and play with no worry of mud, pests (fleas & tics), and odors. Sprinkler systems surrounding each playground are used for cooling the turf and nightly sanitation. Supervision present with trained Bowwow Bowncers.

    Bar & Beergarden

    • 2,500 square foot Beer and Wine Bar (dogs partially allowed) with garage doors for that indoor/outdoor appeal. A great place to relax, unwind, socialize, have fun, and catch a game.
    • 5,600 square foot stylish Beergarden (NO dogs allowed) with comfortable artificial turf, picnic tables and couches to socialize, and shuffleboard and bocce ball for patrons to enjoy quality time with friends and family. Live music enhances the experience along rotating food truck options.

    Why You'll Love It Here

    Great experiences create lasting memories - and together, they foster routine

    Americans spend more than $140 billion annually on their pets — and the fastest-growing part of that spend isn't food or products. It's experiences. 

    Your dog is family. Now there's a place that treats them that way.

    Dog owners want to go out, socialize, and gather with friends — without leaving their dog home to do it. Now they don't have to. 


    Dogs are woven into the emotional fabric of family life. They bring love, comfort, routine, and joy — and dog owners are increasingly looking for places that reflect that bond. Places where:

    • Their dog is truly welcome
    • They can relax and socialize
    • They can stay as long as they want
    • They can make it part of their routine

    The kind of place you'll want to come back to — again and again.

    The Bowwow Beergarden turns dog ownership into a social experience that can last for hours — not just a quick throw in the yard or a 20-minute walk. It's a place built around the way you actually live with your dog. And that's what makes it unlike anywhere else. 

    The Experience

    Hooman and their dog(s) arrive

    Decide what to do in the on-leash area

    Hooman and their dog(s) arrive

    Conveniently located for the surrounding community, it didn’t take long for Ben and his dog, Nugget, to arrive. From the moment they stepped onto the cooler pavement of the Barking Lot, chosen for comfort and safety, their excitement was unmistakable as they made their way to the entrance 

    Check-in

    Decide what to do in the on-leash area

    Hooman and their dog(s) arrive

    Entering through the double-gate system designed to prevent escape, Ben and Nugget are greeted at the Welcome Wag reception desk, where they check in to confirm current vaccinations and verify membership or purchase a daily pass. 

    Decide what to do in the on-leash area

    Decide what to do in the on-leash area

    Friends arrive and they grab a drink at the bar

    Thrilled with the well-maintained facility, Ben and Nugget explore the Leash & Leisure Commons while waiting for friends—taking in the group seating with fire tables, comfortable couches, Zoomie Zones for off-leash play, and even the option of a nail trim for Nugget with the on-site mobile dog groomer.

    Friends arrive and they grab a drink at the bar

    Some dogs enjoy the off-leash experience while a few hoomans hang out in the beergarden

    Friends arrive and they grab a drink at the bar

    As a few other couples arrive, the group heads to the bar - where a dedicated dog-friendly section allows owners and their dogs to stay together while grabbing an ice-cold beverage. Settling into one of the Leash & Leisure couches, they relax, catch up, and enjoy the moment. 

    Some dogs enjoy the off-leash experience while a few hoomans hang out in the beergarden

    Some dogs enjoy the off-leash experience while a few hoomans hang out in the beergarden

    Some dogs enjoy the off-leash experience while a few hoomans hang out in the beergarden

    After about fifteen minutes, the group naturally splits—some heading to the Beergarden, while others take their dogs to the Mini Zoomie Zone for a little off-leash play. Before long, one of the Bowwow Bowncers (responsible for safe play) stops by to say hello to Ben and Nugget, checking in to make sure everyone is having a great time. 

    The group stays for 120 minutes instead of 20.

    Some dogs enjoy the off-leash experience while a few hoomans hang out in the beergarden

    Some dogs enjoy the off-leash experience while a few hoomans hang out in the beergarden

    Over two hours later, everyone had received their D.O.S.E. of happiness. Some enjoyed music, a glass of wine, and good conversation. Others played alongside their dogs, sipping on a delicious hazy IPA - and after all the fun, Nugget even enjoyed a well-earned bath.

    Membership Options

    Dog Memberships

    Non-aggressive dogs / Vaccinations required for entry; Rabies, Parvo, Bordetella / Dogs over one (1) years old must be spayed or neutered

    Annual

    $195

    Each additional dog is $50

    Monthly

    $30

    Daily access including weekends

    10-Punch Card

    $50

    Does not expire. Punch as you use. Can use with other dogs from same household

    Daily

    $8

    Access to the entire facility for the day


    Events & Experiences

    From weekend hangouts to private parties, corporate events to community gatherings — there's always something happening at Bowwow Beergarden.

    Bar & Beverage Sales

    $3 - $11

    Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages

    Events & Parties

    $45 - $75

    Mellow Zoomie Zone - 1,000 square feet, rental rate per hour depending on time / day / # of dogs

    Corporate Rentals

    $2,500 - $4,500

    Exclusive access to the entire Bowwow Beergarden for a five-hour private event, Mondays from 5:00-10:00 PM




    Pricing shown reflects current planning assumptions and is subject to refinement as the project progresses.

    Vendors, Partnerships, Sponsorships

    Rate Card

    Vendors $50 weekday, $100 weekend / Partners $100 per month + AARFF Discount to its members / Sponsors provide in-kind benefits & services

    Merchandise & Retail

    $5 - $25

    Sweatshirts, Hoodies, Shirts, Cups, Bowls, Pendants, Lanyards, Stickers, Golf Ball Marker,Golf Towels, etc..

    AARFF Card

    $20

    American Association of Retired Furry Friends; Add spouse or household member at no additional costs - 18 years or older. Access senior discounts with those partners and sponsors associated with The BWBG

    Built For Our Community

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    New families and new dogs are arriving every day. Bowwow Beergarden is here to welcome all of them. 

    A Neighborhood Built Around Family

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    Lakewood Ranch residents treat their pets like family. We're building a place that does too. 

    A Community That Loves to Gather

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    A Community That Loves to Gather

    From farmers markets to community events, this area thrives on connection. We're adding one more reason to get together. 

    A Community Where Dogs Belong

    One of Southwest Florida's Fastest-Growing Areas

    A Community That Loves to Gather

    Trails, parks, and an active lifestyle are already baked into the culture here — Bowwow Beergarden fits right in.

    HELP BRING THE BOWWOW BEERGARDEN TO OUR COMMUNITY

    We're using community interest to guide where the first location lands.


    Let's build this together


     No commitment — just be the first to know as we bring it to life. 

    Help Shape The First Location

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    Pre-launch updates, behind the scenes progress, and what's coming

     Requesting information or starting a conversation simply allows us to share updates and explore interest as

    The Bowwow Beergarden continues to take shape. 

    The Bowwow Beergarden

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