Bar K Files For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Days following Bar K's announcement it would close its three locations, that company has filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy. FILE PHOTO.

Posted August 7, 2025

Bar K has filed for federal bankruptcy following the company’s decision to close its three locations last week.

On July 29, Bar K announced it would be closing its locations in Kansas City, St. Louis and Oklahoma City. Federal court records filed on August 4 show the dog park brand submitted a petition for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri. The dog park and bar concept first opened the doors at its Berkley Riverfront location in 2018. 

According to court documents, Bar K and its subsidiaries filed separately, with each entity detailing its estimated liabilities. Bar K Holdings and Stay! At Bar K has estimated liabilities ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Bear Bishop and the Bar K St. Louis location have estimated liabilities from $100,000 to $500,000.

“Please know that a great many people worked incredibly hard and took enormous risks to create Bar K and keep our doors open as long as possible,” Bar K said in an announcement of closing on its website. “What hurts the most is knowing that the dogs will not understand why they can no longer visit their favorite place on earth. Please hug them for us – we know that you will continue to give them all your love and support so they can continue to live their very best lives. We will miss them terribly.”