Well it would be a silly name for a
pub if it wasn’t dog friendly. Actually the Brown Dog is more than dog-friendly
it’s frankly dog-adoring and judging by some other reviews out there this gets
right up the nose of that strange breed of people that think a pub with food is
no place for a hound. The pub dog, Willow, is as welcoming a landlady as you’re ever likely to find and
much classier than most! I imagine the Polaroid pictures of regulars that makes
up the Rogue’s Gallery – canine only – was her idea. Presumably they have their
usual basket at the end of the bar and a special pewter water bowl reserved just for
them, I like to think that Teazle aspires to being a regular somewhere and now
I’ve got the theme tune to Cheers
stuck in my head.
Anyway, back to the Brown Dog.
Tucked away down a residential side street in deepest Barnes, it isn’t the
easiest place to find, but the fact that it’s close to the river and not far
from Richmond Park makes this a great spot for warming up after a long walk. The
menu is pretty interesting with plenty of choice and some more adventurous
options than your bog standard pub but for those unconvinced by the gastro-pub
revolution you’ll be pleased to hear that this place also has a great bar area
with plenty of tables for anyone just looking for a quiet pint without the fancy
food…
All in all a good little find that
we stumbled on purely by chance one dreary evening.
28 Cross Street, SW13 OAP
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