5 OF THE BEST DOG FRIENDLY FOODIE PLACES IN WALES
Charlotte Taylor rounds up the best places to take your dog for a bite to eat. Well the bite to eat’s more for you really.
The Knife & Fork Group
The great guys at Knife & Fork, know how to keep customers happy, the Pilot in Penarth, the Conway in Pontcanna, and the Old Swan Inn in Llantwit, all offer dog friendly areas, where you can eat and drink with your best friend, regular visitors to the Conway will see the same few dogs sat patiently while their owners prop up the bar.
The Conway, 58 Conway Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff. Info: 029 2022 4373;
The Pilot, 67 Queens Road, Penarth. Info: 029 2071 0615;
The Old Swan Inn, Church Street, Llantwit Major. Info: 014 4679 2230
Marco’s Café
Marco and his famous café on the prom at Barry Island, is a mecca for dogs and their owners. Packed at weekends with all shapes and sizes, owners as well as dogs, humans and hounds socialise while tucking into a bacon sarnie and a dog friendly, lactose free yoghurt.
Promenade, Barry. Info: www.twitter.com/marcos_cafe_
THE PLOUGH & HARROW
This haunt is fabulous, a hop away from St Donats and The Lighthouse at Monknash, after a walk with home dog, The Plough is perfect: home cooked meals, real ales, CAMRA recognised and live music and festivals throughout the year. If you are loathe to leave your loyal Lurcher behind, do not fear, well behaved dogs are welcome. I’m sure Dasher would love a slurp of Old Speckled hen.
88 Oldway Murton, Gower. Info: 017 9223 4459 / www.ploughandharrow.eu
THE MERMAID CAFÉ BAR & RESTAURANT
Located on Swansea’s waterfront, the Mermaid has a dog friendly area where your mutt will be treated to a complimentary biscuit and a drink, leaving you free to sit back, relax and enjoy the meal.
Mumbles Road, Swansea. Info: 017 9236 7744 / www.mermaidmumbles.wixsite.com
Hamptons
Snazzy homeware, gift emporium, music venue and eatery, Hamptons is the go to shop for buying items you desire and rarely find anywhere else. Run with aplomb by Andy Bradshaw and Peter Knowles since 2001, as well as being a dog friendly haven, Hamptons also has its doggie dinners in Blue Pelican Café. Customers can also get a free doggycino while sat at tables dining out with their mutt!
10, Ludlow Lane, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan: 029 2070 5391
picture GEORGIE PAUWELS