Dog Friendly East Dulwich - what is/isn't

[mannymanuel]

It's quite possible that nobody cares about this except for me, but as a dog owner I'd find it really useful to know where is and isn't dog friendly in East Dulwich and Peckham Rye. I went past the snazzy new Cafe G on my dog walk today in the hope of a hot takeaway coffee, but was turned away due to my furry companion. It's one of many walks of shame that I've had to do out of cafes and pubs as a result of not knowing what the rules are.

The definite dog friendies that I know of are: Aneto's, Boulangerie Jade, Viva, Petit Pou and Bluebrick.

Places that need clarification: Blackbird, Clockhouse, Andersons. (Blackbird is the most indecisive - I've been there numerous times with my dog without trouble but on 2 recent occasions have been asked to leave).

Please share your knowledge, dog owners of ED! Winter is rolling in - takeaway coffees are soon to become of utmost importance :D

[Mustard]

La Scala on Grove Vale, opposite Blackbird.

Petit Pou?

[Loz]

I am so surprised they allow dogs (well, any animals) in eating establishments over here. As far as I've seen, in most countries it is illegal (guide dogs excepted).

I like dogs, but I wouldn't eat anywhere that had dogs in.

[bornagain]

We've just got a new pup so will be interested in this.

What about shops in general are they welcoming or are dogs a no-no?

[bornagain]

I was in a very upmarket restaurant in Lille (admittedly quite a while ago) and was very surprised when a posh lady lunching next to me got up and out popped a little pooch from her lap. It had been there the entire meal! It seemed entirely ok with everyone there.

[Earl Aelfheah]

Yes, does anyone know a restaurant where I can park my pig, haul my horse, or sit my sheep?

[Mustard]

Loz Wrote:

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> I am so surprised they allow dogs (well, any

> animals) in eating establishments over here. As

> far as I've seen, in most countries it is illegal

> (guide dogs excepted).

>

> I like dogs, but I wouldn't eat anywhere that had

> dogs in.

They are everywhere in France, even seen them sitting on chairs in restaurants.

It's not illegal here, it is down to the management.

[rigbydan]

Sarah, Manager at ed (North Cross Rd) is dog crazy so well behaved dogs get a biscuit!

[Mustard]

French Cafe on Forest Hill Road.

[Mustard]

Loz Wrote:

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> I am so surprised they allow dogs (well, any

> animals) in eating establishments over here. As

> far as I've seen, in most countries it is illegal

> (guide dogs excepted).

>

> I like dogs, but I wouldn't eat anywhere that had

> dogs in.

Do you not visit your friends who have dogs in that case? Dogs that go into cafes and restaurants/pubs don't tend to go into the food prep area.

[niknak]

Most pubs around ED are totally fine with dogs - the only ones I know of that don't allow dogs are the EDT and Palmerston

Quite a lot of shops are dog-friendly too... although often depends on the size of the shop and dog!

[Earl Aelfheah]

rahrahrah Wrote:

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> Yes, does anyone know a restaurant where I can

> park my pig, haul my horse, or sit my sheep?

Where can I lay my llama?

[Earl Aelfheah]

... or recline with a raccoon?

[Earl Aelfheah]

venture with my vervet?

[DulwichFox]

niknak Wrote:

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> Most pubs around ED are totally fine with dogs -

> the only ones I know of that don't allow dogs are

> the EDT and Palmerston

> Quite a lot of shops are dog-friendly too...

> although often depends on the size of the shop and

> dog!

Unless they have recently changed their policy..

..The EDT does allow dogs.

DulwichFox

[miga]

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[Curmudgeon]

If they don't display a sign take the dog in

Most shops allow, even welcome, well-behaved dogs, apart from supermarkets, as do most pubs

[Peckhamrye]

We have spent the last week in Devon and Cornwall and 95% of shops/pubs/cafes welcomed dogs. If they didn't they would lose a huge amount of business.

[Robert Poste's Child]

William Rose definitely doesn't. A friend's dog I was looking after a while back refused to stay outside, which didn't go down well, although I managed to get her out again before the trolley dash she obviously had in mind.

[beababies]

Great thread :)! Very helpful to know where is and isn't dog friendly locally! I would've guessed Cafe G would be OK with selling you a take away coffee, especially being right on the park (some places will very kindly come and serve you at the door if dogs aren't allowed inside!).

To confirm comments above, Yup, France is very very dog friendly :) and so is the uk countryside I've found. ED is very dog friendly as well though :) I've been welcomed with my small dog in many shops and pubs locally. Guessing shops depend on the size of the dog though! Here's ones I can confirm from my experience other than those already mentioned:

Dog Friendly:

Clockhouse (they have dog treats and water bowls inside :) !)

The Plough

Chandelier (in the back area)

The Victoria Inn

Prettys

Oddono's (dogs not OK inside but they'll serve you takeaway at the door ;) !)

The Patch

The Great Exhibition

Rye Books

ED

Mrs Robinson

Tomlinsons

Antique place open on weekends off of Northcross Rd

Not Dog Friendly:

Duck Egg Cafe (dogs only OK outside, although once when I'd already ordered and it started raining they let me sit at the front counter on the stools :) !)

Blackbird (at the one in Herne Hill dogs are only OK outside)

Londis (not allowed inside though they did watch/hold my dog for me when I ran in once :) !)

Supermarkets

FYI, new dog owners, dogs are allowed on public transport no problem :) - buses (although if there's already a dog on the bus they sometimes say no), underground, trains. . .

[dimples]

Franklins at the front of the bar are fine with dogs too

[Baggs]

Robert Poste's Child Wrote:

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> William Rose definitely doesn't. A friend's dog I

> was looking after a while back refused to stay

> outside, which didn't go down well, although I

> managed to get her out again before the trolley

> dash she obviously had in mind.

This may well be to avoid the inevitable dog running off with string of sausages scenario.

[sedm]

Toasted and The French Cafe also dog friendly (in the day at least, maybe not in evenings which seems fair enough)

[DulwichFox]

If any Indian Restaurant were to allow dogs, I feel certain they would not have many customers...

..and may even be closed down. ??

DulwichFox

[Earl Aelfheah]

DulwichFox Wrote:

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> If any Indian Restaurant were to allow dogs, I

> feel certain they would not have many

> customers...

> ..and may even be closed down. ??

>

> DulwichFox

But they allow Foxes?