Skiptown

Skiptown is the dog daycare, boarding and bar on Winona Street in South End, and it is the flagship of a brand that now operates in Denver and Atlanta as well. Dogs play in supervised indoor and outdoor areas while owners drink at the bar attached, which is the idea the whole business is built on. Daycare, overnight boarding, walking, bathing and grooming all happen in the same building, booked through an app that also sends photos through the day.

What to know

• The bar is open to people whether or not they bring a dog.
• Dogs are temperament tested before their first day of play.
• The company reported 23 percent year-on-year revenue growth in 2026.
• Its first franchise location is due to open in the Pineville area in early 2027.