teebee 8 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Before leaving for any holiday with our dog I visit a web site to check out nearby pubs where we can have a bar meal and where our dog will be made welcome. A great site with over 5000 pubs listed. site is www.doggiepubs.org.uk But when home in Nottingham we find it rather more difficult - especially to find a welcoming place for a Sunday Roast or mid day meal. Particularly in a pleasant location e.g. riverside or park. and within a six or seven mile radius. Am wondering whether there are any like minded dog owners out there who can recommend any such places, not already on the site, and which could perhaps be added to the web site too. Am only interested in places which will allow well behaved pets inside and not, as with many establishments, banish them to the back yard or outside smokers' corner or beer garden. Fully appreciate that restaurant areas will be "out of bounds", but hard floor bar areas? Surely not? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Dogs are fine ! It's the kids I hate in pubs. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 If ever you stay in Oxfordshire check out the "Merrymouth Inn" at Fifield, not too far away from Burford. We stayed there recently and the owners do have dogs themselves, which I think helps. They have a restaurant in which dogs are most welcome to "go under the table" (sit there that is). This was allowed at breakfast too, in fact there were more people stopping there with dogs than without. One morning I counted twelve dogs in the dining room. Smiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 The Robin Hood in Lambley lets dogs in, as dos the Fox & Hounds in Blidworth Bottoms. I dare say there are quite a few more. If we have dog in tow, I always ask at the bar first. Not many say no. The poshest place we took our lab into recently was the Feathers in Dersingham, Norfolk, which is the Royal family's local when they're at Sandringham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 It is a huge problem over here - and our dog (George) is the perfect pub dog. Unfortunately, Michigan laws prohibit dogs in bars and restaurants. Other states are more lenient - I know that both New Hampshire and Florida allow dogs on outdoor patios at restaurants and bars provided the establishment agrees to it. Last time I was in New Hampshire we went to a really good restaurant that not only allowed dogs on the patio, they also had a "Doggie" menu! George had "Boos Bacon Wrap Bites" and loved it - he was a huge hit on the patio too! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Smiffy49 (#3), I realise it's the Monty Python in me but I envisaged someone accidently dropping some food onto the floor and twelve dogs flying across the room to get it first. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teebee 8 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Thanks for responses so far, but still nothing new to add. The Robin Hood at Lambley and Fox at Blidworth are already a couple of the rare nearby pubs that are already listed on the doggiepubs site. What a contrast to areas such as the Lake District, where so many places seem to welcome them with open arms !! Or Llandudno, where we have just spent a weeks holiday, and where I was able to easily come up with four pubs that merited an entry on the aforementioned web site. (Like Rob L we always ask before entering, but the majority around here come up with the "not wanted" response). P.S. Love the menu from the Tails on the Terrace 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 #6 It did nearly happen ! The trick was to have one foot on the dog lead leaving both hands free to eat. The owner always came round with chopped cold sausages for the best behaved ones (although they all got their share). The most comical part was leaving the dining room with your own dogs on a very very short leads, particularly past the "non-dog" tables.....tricky ! Smiffy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 #4 I wonder if the Corgi's go with them? Smiffy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 More likely they take the Labradors. The corgis are too dinky. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 teebee Just a few miles away from Blidworth, is Lower Bagthorpe. The Dixies Arms there let dogs in. Very friendly place it is too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave 48 847 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 The Broad Oak in Strelley Village is very dog friendly and certainly worth a visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Not much help to the thread but here in oz, dogs are about next in line to smokers for being ostracized ! (might add I agree with the non smoking in pubs and public areas rule) even some alfresco coffee shops now refuse dogs at their outdoor areas ! We are currently in a very small outback town with one coffee shop, went and sat at the outdoor area with my well behaved springer, and was asked to take the dog round the back and tie it up out of sight, as the ranger would fine me if he saw us there. We left and put the kettle on back at base. Having said that i feel it's the irresponsible owners that have caused the anti dog action, maybe similar in the uk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 I think you could be right banjo48. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
teebee 8 Posted September 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2014 Thanks Dave 48 for the reminder about the Broad Oak - will have to re visit to see how we are greeted ! Otherwise, all out there seem to have the same problem in tracking down any new candidates for the "dog friendly pubs "site. The Fox, Dixie's and Robin Hood are already listed. And I recently added the Bromley Arms at Fiskerton - though visited too late in the afternoon for a meal. So the only new suggestion to date is the Broad Oak at Strelley. Was surprised to hear about the attitude to dogs in Oz - seems that owners there are also treated as walking cases of leprosy as they are in and around Nottingham. So, like Banjo 48, we usually make our feeling politely known to publicans involved but flash a bundle of fivers in front of them to indicate the amount of lost trade as a result of their attitude. Any surprise that small pubs are closing at such a rapid rate? Any dog lover holidaying at Bridlington - try the Ship Inn at nearby Sewerby. Bar often full of dogs, roaring log fire in cold summers and a huge banner outside proclaiming that dogs are welcome. Very friendly all round and have never seen any trouble between the four leggeds (or owners). Nor any reports of anyone dying as a result. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 The Magpie just near Bardills island is one I've heard of lately, as is The Plough in Sandiacre and also The Manor at Toton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,088 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 I'd also add to the list every pub in Castleton, Derbyshire. They're all dog-friendly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 Devonshire Arms High Pavement Sutton in Ashfield and the Eagle in Arnold was dog friendly a few years back....dunno now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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