Wetherspoons is a dog-free pub

Dogs, on the whole, are far more hygienic than many humans, but I understand that some humans don’t like dogs.

I wish to state very clearly that I do not lick my arse, nor sniff at other humans' piss, so count myself to be more hygienic than a dog!!

keepcalmandcavachon

When was the last time you saw a human jumping up at you with muddy feet, knocking you over, slobbering over you, barking at you, farting indiscriminately in public or poking its nose into your crotch!?
Ah Luckygirl3, those wonderful Young Farmer's nights at the village hall.....

Two of my DDs met their spouses at YF events - I do understand what you mean!!

Here in British Columbia dogs are not allowed in restaurants (or any place food is served), with the exception of some outdoor patios. This is at the discretion of the owners.

This is absolutely fine with me. We don't often take our dog on holiday with us, but we did spend an overnight in Vancouver a few years ago and had our dog with us. We were pleasantly surprised to be invited onto a patio. I had gone in the restaurant to order take-out to take to a park when the server suggested the patio. We tucked our dog under the table, and the server even brought a dish of water for her. It was a nice experience and one we are not used to.

We found the same thing when we went down into Washington state, that dogs were allowed on some outdoor patios.

We keep saying that the world has gone mad. Recently been to Spain and it’s very common to see people pushing their dogs in pushchairs. Can’t understand why so many people treat their dogs like children, dress them up in little outfits, buy them advent calendars etc.

Primrose53

I think much about ‘Spoons” depends of the dynamics of your area, our three biggest pubs are in not terribly good areas and within a massive seaside town in the South East . Outside of big towns and Cities they seem far more pleasant

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Daisydaisydaisy

Firstly I am not a dog hater and have had numerous large dogs over the years however not everyone likes dogs and Wetherspoons can get pretty busy …I feel it’s unfair to make people who don’t like them uneasy when they pop in for a pint .
Saying that I did see a Yob type come in the other day with a dog but genuine felt the dog wasn’t seen…I couldn’t inagine this person cleaning up the filthy muck if the dog were to have a accident in the outside area .

Ps I live in a reasonably affluent area ….

I’ll be honest, I just don’t understand why people want to take their dogs into busy areas, pubs, restaurants, down the high street, it’s no fun for the dogs or those who don’t like dogs.

I’ve been to Turkey several times and where I go, across the bay from Fethiye, there are so many street dogs, all well looked after, clean and well fed and often restaurant owners feed them, provide them with fresh water and clean up their poo. There are issues sometimes with dog fights, but in the main, for a dog lover, it’s great, most returamts have big outside eating areas and the dogs trot along popping their heads around the tables and it’s a joy (not for those disliking:scared/allergic to dogs or cats, cats almost as plentiful. Local charities “round them up” taking them to the vets for health checks and to be neutered. For me, these street animals are part of my hols there there.

Our nearest Spoons are in small market towns and most people know each other whether by children, schools, clubs, relatives, colleagues etc.

I therefore know many of the staff at both and they all tell me they love their jobs. It is possible to start as a cleaner and work your way up to Manager if you work hard.

I have certainly never seen or heard a member of staff being anything but pleasant to a customer.

Sorry dog groomers!

Just out of interest, would those who refuse to eat in cafes/restaurant/hotels because “unhygienic” dogs may have been there, eat at a friend’s house who owns dogs? We feed all four of our dogs in dog bowls on the kitchen floor. Bowls are utensils then rinsed in very hot water and popped into our dishwasher.

None of our family or friends have ever been unwell as a result of eating and drinking in our home!

Our dogs are vaccinated every year, flea treated and wormed regularly, taken to the dog grommets and bathed and clipped every three months, walked every day and have their own set of towels to dry them in the rain and clean up muddy paws. They seriously are not unhygienic 🐾🐾🐾🐾

Firstly I am not a dog hater and have had numerous large dogs over the years however not everyone likes dogs and Wetherspoons can get pretty busy …I feel it’s unfair to make people who don’t like them uneasy when they pop in for a pint .
Saying that I did see a Yob type come in the other day with a dog but genuine felt the dog wasn’t seen…I couldn’t inagine this person cleaning up the filthy muck if the dog were to have a accident in the outside area .

Ps I live in a reasonably affluent area ….

Aww, SueDonim, those poor dogs 😆. Love the expression on the pug's face 😂

Cossy

Callistemon21

I've seen a couple of dogs lifted on to their owners' knees and eating off plates on the table in cafés.
Yuk.

As a dog owner and dog lover double YUK!

Totally agree. That is just wrong.

Lyn246

My daughter has chosen to celebrate her 50th birthday in a country house hotel where the cheapest room is over £200 and all rooms are dog-friendly. Luckily not the restaurant. Suspect many swish hotels are like this now. Pity Wetherspoons doesn’t do rooms!

They do in some of them Lyn246 we’ve stayed in a couple. Immaculate, modern and reasonably priced

Callistemon21

I've seen a couple of dogs lifted on to their owners' knees and eating off plates on the table in cafés.
Yuk.

As a dog owner and dog lover double YUK!

We live in a very large town with many many restaurants and cafes. We also have some “dog cafes” I’ll be honest, I wouldn’t take my own dogs into anything other than the dog cafes, and I can say that in all the years of eating out, probably twice a month, I’ve NEVER seen a dog in any of our restaurants or hotels. Lots around in the bar areas in pubs and many outside in cafes.

And I'd wager that he'd be far better company than most of the posters on here too!
That made me laugh MissInterpreted! Don't dogs learn from their owners' behaviours and mirror them? So by that reckoning, we should know whose dog we would like to meet and whose not. They say dogs reflect their owners' personalities, so you get aggressive, submissive, loving, soppy, uncouth, snarly etc just like us posters on GN! [ grin]
Maybe even indiscriminate farters!

Primrose53

Bromley
I won’t go to Wetherspoons because of their proposed treatment of staff during Covid.
I think you need to keep up. That ridiculous rumour was quashed long ago.

‘Spoons are not known for treating their staff or some of their customers very well.

My children sadly have experience of both as have some of our friends.

Their prices are low and their food pretty good and fair prices at a cost!

Still it’s horses for courses

My daughter has chosen to celebrate her 50th birthday in a country house hotel where the cheapest room is over £200 and all rooms are dog-friendly. Luckily not the restaurant. Suspect many swish hotels are like this now. Pity Wetherspoons doesn’t do rooms!

Bromley

I won’t go to Wetherspoons because of their proposed treatment of staff during Covid.

I heard that the owner of Wetherspoons was misquoted during COVID. What he said was that he would keep all the jobs of his staff open during the lockdowns but it was up to the staff if they decided to get a job elsewhere. This appeared in the press as Tim Martin said the staff could go and get jobs elsewhere.
As far as I know Wetherspoons has never allowed dogs in their pubs - they’re not allowed in the outside seating areas either - I checked this out on their website after my son, his family (and dog) were asked to leave when they were seated in an outside area at the front of the pub.

I too am a dog owner and just feel that there should be both dog cafes and dog friendly hotels and restaurants and dog free places, so we all can make the choice.

Dogs, on the whole, are far more hygienic than many humans, but I understand that some humans don’t like dogs.

I like most humans, children and dogs, but would expect all three to behave appropriately whilst out in public!

Spoons around here are pretty grim, cheap drinks don’t always attract the best clientele and we’re a very large town.

Each to their own.

Luckygirl3

MissInterpreted

Well, there are lots of places around here where dogs aren't allowed. Plenty of choice for everyone. Give me dogs over humans any day of the week. Much better company. When was the last time you saw a dog getting drunk and starting fights, for instance?

When was the last time you saw a human jumping up at you with muddy feet, knocking you over, slobbering over you, barking at you, farting indiscriminately in public or poking its nose into your crotch!?

My dog is very well behaved and does none of those things, I can assure you. And I've already pointed out that, as a rule, we don't take him into bars or restaurants in any case. And I'd wager that he'd be far better company than most of the posters on here too!

When was the last time you saw a human jumping up at you with muddy feet, knocking you over, slobbering over you, barking at you, farting indiscriminately in public or poking its nose into your crotch!?
Ah Luckygirl3, those wonderful Young Farmer's nights at the village hall.....

A no dog rule, no football matches showing and no blaring music sounds wonderful to me!

MissInterpreted

Well, there are lots of places around here where dogs aren't allowed. Plenty of choice for everyone. Give me dogs over humans any day of the week. Much better company. When was the last time you saw a dog getting drunk and starting fights, for instance?

When was the last time you saw a human jumping up at you with muddy feet, knocking you over, slobbering over you, barking at you, farting indiscriminately in public or poking its nose into your crotch!?

Sara1954

Misinterpreted, honestly dog free establishments are hard to find, I think dogs in public bars are okay, as long as there is a separate eating area, where dogs aren’t welcome
I honestly think I’m in the minority though.

I feel as you do, I don't really like dogs around when I'm eating - though if they're well trained and don't bother us or hang around our table I don't mind so much. I'm equally against other people's untrained children though, particularly those who run around under everone's feet when food is being carried.