Dog friendly establishments

borderlinemeath

Following on from the thread about how unfriendly Ireland is to dogs, maybe we can have a thread or a sticky with canine friendly establishments, ie drinks, food, and accomodation as there's been a few requests for accomodation recently.

Anyhow, food wise, if anybody is in the east coast area there's a little place just as you drive onto Bettystown Beach called Bistro BT. There's an open terrace overlooking the beach and a conservatory area for inclement weather. Both areas are completely welcome to dogs with a big notice at the entrance to say so! They supply dog bowls and treats while humans can sit back and relax and have a lovely breakfast/lunch/tea or even just a coffee before or after your walk on the beach.

Lovely dog friendly atmosphere, there were 4 dogs there today all enjoying the hospitality!

Spitfire_24

Dog friendly pub on douglas st in cork city called Fionnbarras. Lovely beer garden out the back and they do tasty panninis, sandwiches, salads not to mention great beer from the franciscan well microbrewery! very relaxed atmosphere to the place, lovely on a sunny afternoon

spurious

Not cheap, but very dog friendly.
Solis Lough Eske Castle Hotel near Donegal Town.
We were there last Christmas in the big snow and loved it.

Allgäuerin

We have been here http://www.renvyle.com/home this year with our two doggies. I can highly recommend this hotel. They have an own beach and a beautiful garden for lovely long walks We will go there again for sure!!!

JustAThought

I have taken my pooch to ( terraces) of quite a few restaurants; I find so long as the dog is impeccably behaved there seems to be a silence of solidarity!!! With all the H& S hysteria most places if you ask will feel obliged to decline you, but once you re there they're usually quite happy to take your order !!!!

( thus naturally isn't for hotels!!)
I did a google for pet friendly country houses a while back and was pleasantly surprised with the rests. The AA guide for the same, was pitifully short!

sevg

there are several holiday homes around ireland aswell that allow you to bring your pets with you. I stayed at one for two weeks which was great as they had a completely enclosed back garden so my dog could run around without me having to worry about him getting lost.

JustAThought

I booked one in Galway last year: the lady was lovely on the phone, I was very upfront and honest about my dog. The place was I think called Railway Cottage, a B&B with little cottage out back. I made a mistake in thinking it was Galway city : turns out itwS Galway county and over an hours drive past The city ; disaster. but that was my mistake.
I booked into the B&B but when I was en route they rang me & told me here were 8 dogs staying (!) and would I be OK to get the cottage to myself for the sMe price and have breakfast up at the house. No problem!!!! The house was absolutely georgous and the food and scones & coffee on arrival very welcome.
BUT. I hadn't even stopped the engine of the car before the bean an ti was up wanting to see my dog to see if she was OK wih it being in the cottage. WTF. Where was I supposed to go otherwise!? We passed the visual And nicedog inspection fine, but she then told me no dog on the couch. I wouldn't consider bringing a dog into a bedroom but on a couch for a short haired dog when I'd brought a protective rug and she told me it was a dog welcoming place and I'd told her I was going to meet cousins and just chill in the country with a pile of DVDs for the evenings to watch with the dog.
Wasn't too happy about that. It poured rain for 3 days, and she refused to let any of te dogs into the ( beautiful tiled) breakfast room, and insisted they be caged when alone in the rooms. problem for some dog guests who didn't have cages; and both she and her husband did impromptu room inspections throughout the day. Privacy: Mrs Doyle style!
It was a real eye opener for me; I had thought I had done my research and had answered an ad from a place that featured itself as dog friendly: it would make me ask a
Lot more specific questions next time.
Buyers beware.

irish1967

Dog friendly B&B here
http://www.ardnabreatha.com/
Lovely setting just outside Donegal Town.

Joe10000

sevg wrote: »

there are several holiday homes around ireland aswell that allow you to bring your pets with you. I stayed at one for two weeks which was great as they had a completely enclosed back garden so my dog could run around without me having to worry about him getting lost.

Sounds good, where was it ?

sevg

http://www.imagineireland.com/Mayo-cottages/Foxford-River-Moy-6678.asp
its a gorgeous little place in mayo, fully enclosed back garden, 3 bedrooms and can bring one pet

sevg

or if you were looking for somewhere with a bit of an old irish tradiontal cottage feel then this one would be great in laois. its a one bedroom and you can bring 2 pets.
http://www.imagineireland.com/Mayo-cottages/Foxford-River-Moy-6678.asp

Diddler1977

http://www.thetwelvehotel.ie/pet-friendly

Stayed here. The doggy suite is lovely.

BUT you can't bring the dog in any of the public parts of the hotel.

Cocomc

Great thread, hoping to go to Galway next week for a few days, ideally would like self catering, with an enclosed garden within a 10 mile radius of Galway city. Alternatively hotels would do. Loved the look of the Twelve Pins hotel but I see from their website that they only allow 1 dog per guest per room and its just me with two small dogs. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated

sevg

http://www.imagineireland.com/Galway-cottages/Ardrahan-Nr-Galway-City-11575.asp
this place is 15 miles from galway city and will leave you bring 2 pets.

or this one
http://www.imagineireland.com/Galway-cottages/Ballyglunin-Athenry-4272.asp
will leave you bring 3 pets and is only 14 miles from galway city.

the only catch with these two is that the garden is only a shared partially enclosed garden

JustAThought

the only catch with these two is that the garden is only a shared partially enclosed garden[/Quote]


...um; that's a really big catch!!! Especially as it's a holiday home unit ( in my crystal ball I see lots of kids and toys ) and the houses have open common land out the back ; not gardens!

JustAThought

Ok. Sorry; I'm being a bit negative and this thread is supposed to be helpful!

To help!
In my experience Here are some great locations for well behaved dogs on leads.
Terrace of It's A Bagel; Malahide. Gorgeous location, great bagels, dog welcoming, biggreen couches, covered for if it rains. Not really waitress service but very helpful.

Cafe Provence; Malahide; outside. LOVE dogs, will bring waterto your pooch and a little petchat! Real meals not just samb Os! Outside, no shelter if it rains!

Clontarf; 1014. Outside. No shelter for rain but a suntrap. Proper restaurant; fabulous food, great coffee and delicious deserts (e6). Welcome dogs and you! All profits from this restaurant go to charity so it's a little gem! On the seafront beside the turn for the bull island.

Howth. Beshoffs cafe on the pier; great coffees and all of the hill if Howth to run about on.

Sweetshop/ Sells take away fab Coffee at the end of the "prom" pier in howth; also has running fresh water for dogs and deckchairs outside to sit down when you re knackered post walk and enjoy the view/ ice-cream/ tea. very did chatty owner and delicious cappuccinos!!!

: )

Whispered

Anybody know of a dog friendly cafe or beer garden in or around Kildare and wicklow border. Or Naas, Kilcullen, Ballymore and surrounding areas?

If not - would people genuinely think that customers might travel? I've been thinking about it for ages, Is there anywhere to cater for dogs and their people. Have been considering looking into a dog socialisation area, with tea, coffee and simple snack facilities for their owners. The idea being that you can let your dog socialise (under trainer supervision) while you have lunch, or you'd be welcome to bring the dog in with you while you have lunch. I've not even considered the financials of it at all, just as a general concept, would it be a good idea?

Nollipop

Ranelagh is generally good for taking dogs along to cafes and sitting outside while you have some lunch.

There are quite a few places near the 'Triangle' and down towards the Laser DVD place. We went to one, asked if it was okay to eat with our greyhound outside (so not a small lapdog either) and they brought him a bowl of water. Forget the exact name of the cafe, but I think it had green bunting/coverings.

There's also a few parks near that area (Dartry, one next to the Tennis Club, another at Dartmouth Square, plus the park under the LUAS bridge.)

getz

lots of places in ireland take dogs,the travel company i use imagineireland.com is a good one to look at,the UK is well forward in doggy pubs and places to take your hound,one place i like to go is in keswick[cumbria] many of the pubs and restaurants even have doggy menues ,like doggy bones 50p on them,

lubie76

For anyone visiting the North West, Cromleach Lodge (www.cromleach.com) is a beautiful pet friendly 4 star hotel overlooking Lough Arrow's spectacular view.

There are some lovely walks around the area and the hotel even have their own dog groomer.

Helen1976

Whispered wrote: »

Anybody know of a dog friendly cafe or beer garden in or around Kildare and wicklow border. Or Naas, Kilcullen, Ballymore and surrounding areas?

If not - would people genuinely think that customers might travel? I've been thinking about it for ages, Is there anywhere to cater for dogs and their people. Have been considering looking into a dog socialisation area, with tea, coffee and simple snack facilities for their owners. The idea being that you can let your dog socialise (under trainer supervision) while you have lunch, or you'd be welcome to bring the dog in with you while you have lunch. I've not even considered the financials of it at all, just as a general concept, would it be a good idea?

I think it's a great idea! Badly needed I reckon!

noddyone2

Lough Inagh Lodge in Recess, Connemara, Glencairn Inn, near Lismore, Co. Waterford, neither cheap - but well worth it. Connemara Coastal Cottages have some self-catering cottages that accept pets. Google or buy the book 'Best places to stay in Ireland' by Georgina Campbell. Renvyle house in Connemara also.

TG1

We stayed here a while ago, great little self catering cottages, with enclosed back gardens, so Bob could run around. the gardens are not huge though.


http://www.imagineireland.com/cottage-holidays/thumbnails.asp?group=70&countyno=1

We went walking, as there are fabulous walks around, and inevitably ended up in the pub closest to the houses afterwards, and they were very accommodating about the dog, giving us bowls of water for him and even asking us to sit out the front so he'd attract the Americans in!

sevg

there is also a need in ireland for proper dog parks which are fully enclosed so dogs can be left off lead with no worry to owners about them escaping or wandering off, the only one that i know of in ireland is in rathfarhnam. i think that every town should have one and if i won the lottery then i would definetley fund one for my neighbourhood

ValerieR

Not too far from the city centre of Derry : Nightingale House (B&B)

Very friendly welcome and dogs accepted.

Valerie

Note : Not affiliated with owner whatsoever

JustAThought

Whispered! I've had mine at the Glendalough Hotel : served pints and meals in the terrace. Kinda bit cold for that now, but... The two managers were cleaning up a big mess at the time and I checked with them and they were oK with it! Handy for after long walks !!! Intend trying to sneak her into the bar thru that door beside the fire anyday now!!!

Helen1976

sevg wrote: »

there is also a need in ireland for proper dog parks which are fully enclosed so dogs can be left off lead with no worry to owners about them escaping or wandering off, the only one that i know of in ireland is in rathfarhnam. i think that every town should have one and if i won the lottery then i would definetley fund one for my neighbourhood

There's one in Shankill too

jhegarty

http://www.randlescourt.com

LucyBliss

Moran's on the Weir in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway seems to be dog friendly in that the last time we were there, a man was sitting outside enjoying his lunch and a drink with two dogs beside him.

Also, Arabica in Dominick Street, in Galway, seem quite happy to have people sitting outside with their dogs.

Whispered, I think your idea is a good one because when we take the dogs with us to different spots on a day trip or what have you, it means we can't go in anywhere for tea or coffee and we bring a picnic with us. Which is fine, it's all part of the fun but it would be nice to have the option of somewhere dog friendly to pop for a sit down and a change of scenery from eating in the car or a picnic table.

ValerieR

LucyBliss wrote: »

Moran's on the Weir in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway seems to be dog friendly in that the last time we were there, a man was sitting outside enjoying his lunch and a drink with two dogs beside him.

Also, Arabica in Dominick Street, in Galway, seem quite happy to have people sitting outside with their dogs.

I can't think of a place that will refuse your pets if you sit outside at the terrace though ... I don't think Moran's would accept a dog in the restaurant part though.

V

granturismo

LucyBliss wrote: »

Moran's on the Weir in Kilcolgan, Co. Galway seems to be dog friendly in that the last time we were there, a man was sitting outside enjoying his lunch and a drink with two dogs beside him..

We've eaten outside Morans a few times over the past three years and each time our dogs have been given a bowl of water by the staff