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Bar K, Popular Dog Park and Bar, Announces Sudden Closure to All Locations—Including OKC

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, JUL 29 – Bar K cites severe economic challenges including inflation, labor shortages, and reduced consumer spending for sudden closure of all three locations, officials said.

  • Bar K announced on Tuesday the immediate permanent closure of all its locations in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Oklahoma City.
  • The closure followed severe economic challenges including inflation, labor shortages, reduced consumer spending, and ongoing construction near the Kansas City Riverfront location.
  • Bar K owners noted multiple difficulties proved too great to overcome and expressed sorrow that dogs will no longer visit their favorite place.
  • They explained that due to limited resources, refunds cannot be issued, but they plan to collaborate with pet businesses and community partners to offer a benefits package that provides value in return.
  • The closure ends a popular dog park, bar, and restaurant recognized nationally and highlights challenges faced by hospitality businesses amid economic and local disruptions.
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KSHB-TV broke the news in on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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