Dog friendly restaurants in Co. Dublin

Whispered

Some people see dogs as a smelly nuisence, some people see dogs as family members. Surely we have enough establishments to cater for both groups.

As for the smell, how do you think it's catered for abroad? While I take the point about some people having a problem with it, as being fair enough, I can't understand the attitude some people have; speaking as if it CAN'T work. Of course it can, and it does. It's just not very common here in Ireland.

ammollo85

I don't see how we can't have both dog friendly and "unfriendly" places. I would definitely throw my money at the former, though. Dog friendly places is also considered a lucrative business in other countries.

daveyeh

Whispered wrote: »

As for the smell, how do you think it's catered for abroad? While I take the point about some people having a problem with it, as being fair enough, I can't understand the attitude some people have; speaking as if it CAN'T work..

If you're referring to my post...

I don't know how it's catered for abroad. Maybe it's all the rain we get here that is to blame for the 'wet dog' stink? :pac:

And of course it can work, but many people wouldn't want it to.

SingItOut

Wasn't there talk of a "cat cafe" opening in Dublin somewhere next year? I'm sure dog friendly cafes will follow suit. Although as another poster already said having dogs in apartments isn't really a thing here so I don't think there's an actual demand for dog friendly cafes in the city, never say never though.

Whispered

Well not just yours Davey, but the posts that read like people think it's just not able to work. The fact is it does work in a lot of places. Very good point re the wet dog smell though, not a practicality I would have thought of. Then again if there was a place that was dog friendly, and specifically so, they'd probably do very well on the wet days because people want to get out of the house with their dogs. All the dog owners could be united in their wet dog smell and the non-dog owners could go the the hundred other places in the area which don't allow dogs.

I know that if there was a dog friendly cafe within an hours drive of our house, with a long walk close by, they would have regular customers in us anyway. I've often thought about trying to open something, but while I have experience working with dogs, I have no catering experience what so ever :pac:

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

Can I ask why it's ok to have dogs inside a home and not in a resturaunt?

I understand that a home is not a public place, but I am asking about the overall attitude towards it.

I find that it's frowned upon here to have your dog outside, but it's unhygenic to have a dog in a resturaunt?

tk123

daveyeh wrote: »

If you're referring to my post...

I don't know how it's catered for abroad. Maybe it's all the rain we get here that is to blame for the 'wet dog' stink? :pac:

And of course it can work, but many people wouldn't want it to.

You're tarring all dogs and owners with the same brush - my dogs don't stink of wet dog smell - much the same as every baby doesn't stink of crappy nappies. Tbh I think the type of people who have smelly/unkempt dogs wouldn't be bringing them out with them anyways.

Whispered

Kylan Obnoxious Dealership wrote: »

Can I ask why it's ok to have dogs inside a home and not in a resturaunt?

I understand that a home is not a public place, but I am asking about the overall attitude towards it.

I find that it's frowned upon here to have your dog outside, but it's unhygenic to have a dog in a resturaunt?

I could be wrong but I think a lot of people who have indoor dogs would be ok about eating in a place that allows them.

TK lucky you, when mine get wet they smell like wet dogs. It's not a bad smell (In fact I find it a bit cosy coz it reminds me of us all drying off after a walk) but it's definitely there, sort of like a faint smell of raw egg. haha I'm not doing my argument any good here am I?!

Then again I can smell the cold off people too.

BabysCoffee

I bring my dog to the Fumbally.

When I sit outside Hobarts in Ranelagh they give him a sausage.

I believe the George Bernard Shaw is dog friendly.

I think there is a money to be made in having dog friendly businesses.

Alun

From a recent walking holiday in the UK





I almost felt in a minority, NOT having a dog with me most of the time!

Whispered

Oh wow! That's brilliant.

eviltwin

Kylan Obnoxious Dealership wrote: »

Can I ask why it's ok to have dogs inside a home and not in a resturaunt?

I understand that a home is not a public place, but I am asking about the overall attitude towards it.

I find that it's frowned upon here to have your dog outside, but it's unhygenic to have a dog in a resturaunt?

I think its just that some people are aware that not everyone is a dog person. I love my dogs but I won't inflict them on everyone because its just not fair. I can't just expect a premises to accommodate me and my pets. I can see why some places that are dog friendly might do well with the dog crowd but it shouldn't be expected that every cafe should let dogs in. I look at the way people control their dogs in the park and if they are that bad in an enclosed space then god help us all.

OldNotWIse

Triboro wrote: »

All to do with hygiene regardless of how clean a dog is,most people don't even let them into the house.

Whispered

eviltwin wrote: »

I think its just that some people are aware that not everyone is a dog person. I love my dogs but I won't inflict them on everyone because its just not fair. I can't just expect a premises to accommodate me and my pets. I can see why some places that are dog friendly might do well with the dog crowd but it shouldn't be expected that every cafe should let dogs in. I look at the way people control their dogs in the park and if they are that bad in an enclosed space then god help us all.

Totally agree - a choice is all people need. Bringing a child to McDonalds is not "inflicting" them on anybody, because people know what to expect. A dog friendly cafe could be the same.

daveyeh

tk123 wrote: »

my dogs don't stink of wet dog smell.

We'll let someone else be the judge of that. :pac:

Karen91

daveyeh wrote: »

I don't know if any particular individual working in a kitchen did or did not wash their hands, or wipe their nose, or cough on food. But I do know that they are aware that they are not supposed to. A dog relies on it's owner to set the rules, and many dog owners just don't bother.

And while you may think that your dog is perfect and it doesn't stink, other people might not agree. Many dog owners seem completely oblivious to the stench of dog in their own homes.

I don't think my original comment was negative, it was my take on peoples attitudes towards dogs. Maybe it has been interpreted by you as negative because it upsets you that many people see dogs as nothing but a smelly nuisance?

Just because kitchen staff know they should wash their hands before preparing food it does not mean they do. Dogs in a cafe or restaurant would be lying under the table or their owners chair, their not anywhere near where the food is being prepared.

My dog does not stink, as a responsible and caring dog owner I invest alot of time, energy and money into keeping my dog in the top class conditon that she is in. You are generalising dog owners, some people care for their dogs better than others. Yes some dog owners do not bother to set rules and standards for their dogs but those people are not the clientele that would be interested in taking their dog to a restaurant.

Just because some of the population dislike dogs it does not mean that dog owners should be restricted, if they want to go for a coffee and take their dog I do not see a problem.

ferretone

I certainly do see points on both sides. Ideally, I'd love to see options for both. I'd hope that some cafe, restaurant and pub owners would see room to allow dogs, knowing that they'd get enough clientele who are happy to have them around. And certainly in Dublin that does seem to be the case: plenty of such establishments have been shown on this thread.

However, I can see how and why this is not the case out here in the provinces: each and every establishment must go with what they perceive the majority wants, or fear seeing their business suffer. Lord knows, they suffer enough in the continued downturn, this much-vaunted recovery notwithstanding. We haven't smelled a whiff of that fabled animal out here :rolleyes:

I do think the general distaste for having dogs in public establishments in this country, stems more from a wide lack of effort to socialise and train them, and also, as has been pointed out, from a similar lack of effort in care and grooming, than what would normally be the case simply from allergies, or the basic smell or shedding from well-cared-for dogs.

For instance, I just completed a training course with my pup; at the beginning she was utterly determined to throw herself in the direction of every other dog she saw. Sure, I could have trained her in all the things we did on the course, without going, and saved myself 80 quid. But the simple exercise of standing around a field, and learning that she must pay attention to me, and the more she would pull towards the other dogs, the more I would back away from them with her, until the point where she learned to be calm and well-behaved around other dogs in very exciting situations? Well worth 80 quid and more to me :P

Now I have a pup who is well on her way to becoming the sort of citizen who, as long as I pay good attention to her grooming, will not disgrace me when I bring her out in public If all dog owners would make these very simple efforts, then perhaps we could have at least some dog-friendly establishments, all around the country.

As things stand here in Ireland though, to be honest, I can pretty well understand why the majority of business-owners aren't happy to trust us on this one

BabysCoffee

i generally bring my dog in to Permanent TSB with no issue (I try and bring my dog everywhere - I am like a one woman campaigner to make Dublin more dog friendly!)

A few months ago I brought him in to Bank of Ireland and a staff member straightaway told me I couldn't bring him in. I explained that the ATM outside was out of order and I wouldn't leave him outside.

The reason given was that "he might bite someone". I just carried on my business and nothing further was said.

Oh and my dog didn't bite anyone.......

OldNotWIse

BabysCoffee wrote: »

i generally bring my dog in to Permanent TSB with no issue (I try and bring my dog everywhere - I am like a one woman campaigner to make Dublin more dog friendly!)

A few months ago I brought him in to Bank of Ireland and a staff member straightaway told me I couldn't bring him in. I explained that the ATM outside was out of order and I wouldn't leave him outside.

The reason given was that "he might bite someone". I just carried on my business and nothing further was said.

Oh and my dog didn't bite anyone.......

You should have said, "he doesn't bite, but I do" That's what I would have said....in my head

Hate Ireland's general hatred towards animals

ammollo85

I am glad to see that I am not the only dog lover around here, in the end.

tk123

I've brought mine into the post office and to vote lol

sillysmiles

In the theme of eating out with your dog, does anyone have any favourite walks with a pub stop along the way?

OldNotWIse

tk123 wrote: »

I've brought mine into the post office and to vote lol

Dogs can vote now? :eek:

tk123

OldNotWIse wrote: »

Dogs can vote now? :eek:

Well he always stands up on the shelf/table thing to give his advise to me :P Last time I brought Bailey with me we'd just been to the vets for his bloods and he had a big sulky head on him and wouldn't look at anyone when they were talking to him! I plan on taking Lucy next time - I just know I'll bring her in and she'll go "WOOOWOOOOOOOOOOOOOO" all over the school hall lol :pac:

ClubDead

I've brought my little Yorkshire Terrier to The Newbarn Farm Donkey Shed in Ashbourne. It was during the summer so we sat outside. Lovely place with fabulous food. http://www.newbarnfarm.ie/contactus.html

eviltwin

ClubDead wrote: »

I've brought my little Yorkshire Terrier to The Newbarn Farm Donkey Shed in Ashbourne. It was during the summer so we sat outside. Lovely place with fabulous food. http://www.newbarnfarm.ie/contactus.html

A hidden gem. I love it.

Dubl07

ClubDead wrote: »

I've brought my little Yorkshire Terrier to The Newbarn Farm Donkey Shed in Ashbourne. It was during the summer so we sat outside. Lovely place with fabulous food. http://www.newbarnfarm.ie/contactus.html

Their place looks really nice on the website so I phoned them. "Only dogs allowed inside is guide-dogs."

ClubDead

Dubl07 wrote: »

Their place looks really nice on the website so I phoned them. "Only dogs allowed inside is guide-dogs."

That sucks, they do have a very large lovely outside area that is covered overhead. Not much use on cold days but something to remember for the spring.

The "no dogs" policy in this country is ridiculous. I'm getting married next year and the hotel were our reception is has said we can't bring our dog (tiny yorkie). We even offered to pay a deposit in case of damage, not that there would have been. To me, she's my baby and not having her there is heartbreaking. F***ing backwards policy.

Ashbx

sillysmiles wrote: »

In the theme of eating out with your dog, does anyone have any favourite walks with a pub stop along the way?

If you ever walk along the canal in Dublin there is a pub O'Briens on Sussex Terrace who apparently allow dogs. I haven't tried it myself so not sure how accurate this info is!

Dubl07

ClubDead wrote: »

That sucks, they do have a very large lovely outside area that is covered overhead. Not much use on cold days but something to remember for the spring.

The "no dogs" policy in this country is ridiculous. I'm getting married next year and the hotel were our reception is has said we can't bring our dog (tiny yorkie). We even offered to pay a deposit in case of damage, not that there would have been. To me, she's my baby and not having her there is heartbreaking. F***ing backwards policy.

Newbarn's website says they've two heated patios so that might work in cooler weather.

What a pity about your wedding. I would far rather stay in a hotel room previously occupied by a dog than by a smoker, even if the smoker didn't fire up indoors. Did you speak to the manager/bring your dog to any of the planning meetings to show them how sweet and well-behaved she is?