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Post by alison on Jan 9, 2010 16:53:00 GMT
We have just returned from a lovely Greyhound Friendly Pub in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. The Bull, a 1600 century Freehouse run by John and Betty who have their five retired greyhounds living at the pub and also have two current racers. The pub is totally decked out with fabulous greyhound photo's and paintings, everywhere you look are bronze status of greyhounds, photos adorn the walls, and a cabinet full of prize winning medals. Frank was made most welcome, they have a fantastic lunch menu. Photos to follow The Bull 89 Cambridge Road CM21 9BX Attachments:
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Post by nicky on Jan 9, 2010 17:16:21 GMT
Sounds my kind of place.
Nicky x
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Post by foxmeister on Jan 9, 2010 18:22:44 GMT
The outside of the pub set the scene for what was waiting inside. His Lordship was impressed with the guard hounds, and how still they stood. Attachments:
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Post by foxmeister on Jan 9, 2010 18:26:18 GMT
An example of the greyhound-aria on display. If conversation drops off, spend some time 'reading' the walls.. Attachments:
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Post by foxmeister on Jan 9, 2010 18:27:28 GMT
This had Frank's heart racing. He was a bit miffed to discover it was not part of the lunch menu.. Attachments:
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Post by foxmeister on Jan 9, 2010 18:29:03 GMT
And finally, Lord Frank at home (notice his quilt.... what do you mean spoilt), in front of the fire. Lovely Attachments:
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angela
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Post by angela on Jan 9, 2010 18:33:05 GMT
lovely photos
Angela
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Post by rushy on Jan 10, 2010 18:23:40 GMT
i so want to go there!!!!!!!
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Post by bluelou on Jan 10, 2010 19:39:31 GMT
The pub looks great - there are few enough dog-firendly pubs, let alone ones dedicated to greys...
We take sheepskins to the pub for Blue and Lou to lie on - like Frank, they're not spoiled at all, not a bit of it!
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Post by bobm on Jan 11, 2010 14:20:29 GMT
;D very nice. Frankie likes a good pub,so does Alison ;D
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Post by Ian on Jan 11, 2010 14:43:10 GMT
The most dog friendly part of the world I've been to for pubs is Devon and Cornwall, we've never had a refusal or a dogs outside only at any pub we've been to. On the Sunday after Christmas we had a nice meal at the Westleigh Inn, Westleigh, North Devon. It's not easy to find and is down very narrow roads. Even though we were eating, as were those around us, both Sean and Tess were welcome.  |
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Post by tracyh on Jan 11, 2010 15:34:58 GMT
I have to agree with you about Devon being a very dog friendly part of the country, me and Barry stayed at a lovely dog friendly B and B in lynton on Exmoor. All the local pubs made Paddy very welcome. I suppose the fact that Devon is very rural and there are lots of farming communities where dogs are part are parcel of daily life that they are made welcome. I like the look of that pub in Sawbridgeworth, I can feel a pub lunch comign on ;D
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Post by bluelou on Jan 11, 2010 16:25:23 GMT
We make a note of dog-friendly pubs as we travel around the country in our narrowboat - these are listed in our indigodream.wordpress.com/indigo-dreams-rough-guide-to-moorings/' The entries are dated but it's worth checking with the pub before setting out specially - I couldn't guarantee it's accuracy because if the landlord changes then so could the dog policy. I'm afraid it's organised by canal and I keep meaning to do a separate list of dog-friendly pubs - a job for a rainy day (or for the next week when I'm snowed in). If you can't make head or tail of the canal locations then drop me a mesage and I can clarify! |
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Post by Storm&Apollo's dad on Jan 11, 2010 17:39:49 GMT
Thank you for the info ,i can also feel a pub lunch coming on.hhmm might go there after the GW walk in Harlow.  |
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Post by blokey on Jan 11, 2010 18:12:18 GMT
We have just returned from a lovely Greyhound Friendly Pub in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. The Bull, a 1600 century Freehouse run by John and Betty who have their five retired greyhounds living at the pub and also have two current racers. The pub is totally decked out with fabulous greyhound photo's and paintings, everywhere you look are bronze status of greyhounds, photos adorn the walls, and a cabinet full of prize winning medals. Frank was made most welcome, they have a fantastic lunch menu. Photos to follow The Bull 89 Cambridge Road CM21 9BX That's interesting as I have been to that pub and they wouldn't let Mo in? I'll pop down there and check if anything has changed. Pub's that allow dogs in around the area include: The Bricklayers in Bishop's Stortford is very dog friendly - just say you are a friend of Mo and you'll find your houndy being given all sorts of lovely treats - sausages, ham, chicken, in fact whatever seems to be on for the day! Food's good and there are 2 bars - one posh one traditional. They also do fish finger sandwiches! The owners have been there for many years and were tenants until a short while ago. They have recently bought the pub and now do real ale and are changing things now they are not restricted! The Green Man in Takeley, is dog friendly and again has recently had new landlords who are really changing the pub for the better. It has recently undergone a full paint job outside and they are refurbishing the inside. It's quite an old pub with beams and a fire. They have 2 young resident dogs too. The pub's about 375 years old. Nearer to The Bull is a pub near High Wych called the Dusty Miller, this is dog friendly although it's being run by a temporary manager at the moment. A guy goes in there with some gorgeous Italian Grey's! The food is typically 'brewery fare' but OK none the less. The prices are very good. In case you're wondering - I'm a scout for the Dog Friendly website!  |
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