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Wetherspoons is a dog-free pub

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infoman Sat 20-Jan-24 07:18:54

didn't know that till we made a visit to one last week.
With no football match's to be shown either,
it must be a bundle of fun to visit their pubs.

BlueBelle Tue 23-Jan-24 15:47:53

Picking a chicken in Hong Kong market which wasn't yet ready to be hung .....
Or a fish for dinner which was still swimming in a tank

Yes one of the markets near us was known by the Brits as stinkies even the taxi drivers knew where you wanted to go if you asked for Stinkies

Mojack26 Tue 23-Jan-24 15:43:50

Ditto

Kathmaggie Tue 23-Jan-24 15:30:24

I’m a fan of Wetherspoons. I’ve frequented a few in various parts of the country, some have been former picture houses / theatres and displayed some local history on their walls. They have always been clean and well run and for me an added bonus is that dogs are not allowed. I don’t have a problem wish dogs but not in restaurants for reasons other posters have stated. I too have enjoyed breakfast there, on one occasion I wanted a poached egg but was told they are off the menu ( they were serving fried eggs ). Later discovered the poached eggs come ready prepared and they had run out! Very reasonably priced too.

Beautyandthebeast Tue 23-Jan-24 15:24:51

Well I'm glad , to be honest.

SueDonim Tue 23-Jan-24 15:09:03

Fairycakes

*SueDonim*, this might seem like a strange question but why is your dog wearing a bag? 😂

It’s not my dog, Fairycakes, I don’t have a canine. A few years ago the subway in New York tried to ban people from taking dogs unless they were in bags. People were very inventive when it came to bending the rules. 😂

Sorry it’s a DM link, best I could find. www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6752141/Bag-Dogs-Instagram-account-hilariously-documents-dogs-bags-NYC-subway.html

Primrose53 Tue 23-Jan-24 15:01:15

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.

Bromley Tue 23-Jan-24 14:49:52

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

Greciangirl Tue 23-Jan-24 14:49:42

I went once to a pub at lunchtime which allowed dogs unfortunately.

On the next table to us there was a large dog which constantly shook itself.
As the sun was shining, I could seen the hair and skin flying of all over the place.
Most unhygienic. Of course, the owner was oblivious to this.
They were covered in dog hair anyway so it wouldn’t have been a problem for them.

Selfish! Or what ?

Fairycakes Tue 23-Jan-24 14:47:46

SueDonim, this might seem like a strange question but why is your dog wearing a bag? 😂

polly123 Tue 23-Jan-24 14:47:09

Excellent. Dogs should not be allowed into areas where food is being served. The behaviour of some dog owners has to be seen to be believed (not all!)

Bella51 Tue 23-Jan-24 14:41:11

I applaud Wetherspoons for not allowing dogs. I am a dog lover, have always had a dog, but I would not dream of taking him to a restaurant. I could have as he's well behaved, but they have their place and in my mind, no next door to diners. As well as that, some owners don't look after their dogs in public (a bit like kids) and it's then nightmare for everyone else.

Spencer2009 Tue 23-Jan-24 14:33:41

I don’t agree with dogs in cafes or restaurants, my husband had sat eating in a local cafe recently, whereby a dog jumped up as he was eating a bacon roll. Was not happy, owner seemed to think it was acceptable.

keepcalmandcavachon Tue 23-Jan-24 14:31:12

Did you ask for a doggy-bag SueDonimgrin He looks adorable!

SueDonim Tue 23-Jan-24 14:15:08

Of course he will, Joseann! grin

Fairycakes Tue 23-Jan-24 14:06:22

Primrose
I agree! Wetherspoons is a nice place to eat. It's clean, the staff are pleasant and hard-working. The food is decent and the prices good. It's relaxing. The one we go to is good for families and I often see retired people meeting their friends there. So it's a thumbs up from me!

Joseann Tue 23-Jan-24 14:05:20

SueDonim grin

My retriever won't fit in any bag!

keepcalmandcavachon Tue 23-Jan-24 14:05:02

They'd be welcome to him, mud & all, stick him in a hamper!

Joseann Tue 23-Jan-24 13:56:52

keepcalmandcavachon

Crikey, Harvey Nichols and Liberty are dog friendly too!!

Joseann I've found the 'posher' the place the more they fawn over my little furry fiend ( and no I refuse to change the spelling)

grin

What about Harrods then?!

hallgreenmiss Tue 23-Jan-24 13:55:47

I’m pleased to hear that. I don’t want dogs around me when I’m eating.

SueDonim Tue 23-Jan-24 13:53:55

New pet

SueDonim Tue 23-Jan-24 13:53:34

We’re getting a kitten soon. You can now buy back pack carriers for cats so we’re thinking we might take our new let out and about with us. I assume cats are as welcome as dogs in these places?

Wiser Tue 23-Jan-24 13:52:13

Wetherspoons have preserved some beautiful buildings. We have a variety of cinemas, banks and other large buildings which have been converted into comfortable Wetherspoons near us. There is a lot of snobbery about Wetherspoons.

keepcalmandcavachon Tue 23-Jan-24 13:48:57

Crikey, Harvey Nichols and Liberty are dog friendly too!!

Joseann I've found the 'posher' the place the more they fawn over my little furry fiend ( and no I refuse to change the spelling)

Joseann Tue 23-Jan-24 13:47:29

I love this:
Selfridges, yes, if dogs are in a bag!!!!!
Fenwick, yes, if they are on a lead!!!

Joseann Tue 23-Jan-24 13:37:23

Dinahmo

Joseann

The number of eating places in France where dogs are allowed is pretty huge.

Yes and they are usually well behaved. In addition to people watching one of my favourite pastimes on holiday is to dog watch. Sad eh?

👍 😂