Vagabond

There are many good things to say about Vagabond.  I'll get to the point:


1. They serve all sorts of wine by the glass and it's all jolly good. 


2. They serve great bread, olives, cold meat, and cheese to offset the wine.


3. The owners are very welcoming and love having dogs around.  There are tables in the sun outside and comfortable sofas scattered about inside with plenty of nice spots for dogs who like to laze around.


Just make sure that wagging tails don't knock over anything vintage...


18-22 Vanston Place, London, SW6 1AX


http://www.vagabondwines.co.uk/

p.s. At the moment Vagabond only stays open until 9, but once you've visited you'll surely be persuaded to sign the petition to extend their opening hours a little later.

The East Hill

The East Hill guarantees a warm welcome for dogs.  Despite the restaurant/pub split dogs are allowed anywhere and there's a big jar of treats behind the bar for hungry hounds.

The menu is good if you want to stay for lunch or supper and it's a relaxing place to be for dogs to spend a couple of hours, with rugs on the floor and plenty of good spots to cosy up in.  And on warmer days the outside terrace is a great sun trap.

The East Hill, 21 Alma Road, Wandsworth, London, SW18 1AA

http://www.geronimo-inns.co.uk/theeasthill/

The Fox and Grapes

After a recent makeover the Fox and Grapes has become less of a drinking pub and more of a restaurant, but without forgetting about folk who still want to come for a quick drink with their dog in tow.


Hidden away near Cannizaro Park, you wouldn't necessarily stumble across the Fox and Grapes, but once you get there you'll want to stay.  The atmosphere is warm and on cold winter days a heavy velvet curtain is drawn across the front door to keep the elements out.  Muddy wellies are no problem at all and dogs are always greeted with a bowl of water and even the occasional treat.


Great Uncle Bulgaria and Orinoco are often seen propping up the bar...


9 Camp Road, Wimbledon Common, London, SW19 4UN


http://www.foxandgrapeswimbledon.co.uk/

Petersham Nurseries Cafe

A first for Paws on the doors this week.  We found ourselves having lunch in the rarefied atmosphere of a Michelin starred restaurant.  I'm not sure how many restaurants there are who have joined such distinguished ranks and still allow dogs in, but Petersham Nurseries Cafe does.


I don't think there's any need for me to tell anyone just how wonderful the food at Petersham Nurseries is.  See here, here, and here for lengthy critical acclaim.


You cannot imagine a more welcoming place to come as a dog owner.  The staff we're thrilled to see that we had decided not to leave our lurcher in the car and we were given a great table in the heart of the action.  Sprawling out in a nice comfy spot on the earthy floor in the middle of the glasshouse, Teasel was given a big bowl of water and advised by the waitress to keep her ear cocked for the prospect of any Michelin-starred titbits from above!


Needless to say, we'd love to come here for lunch every day of the week...

Petersham Nurseries, Church Lane, Off Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7AG

http://petershamnurseries.com/

Tinto Coffee

Tinto Coffee is a great spot for refuelling after a walk around Bishop's Park or down by the river.


The front room feels busy and bustling, and the back room is more of a place for relaxing and taking your time, with old theatre seats and plenty of room for people to read the paper and for dogs to snooze.


There are a few seats on the paved area outside which get sun for most of the day, and if your prefer the shade there's a leafy garden with benches and a menagerie of different chairs and tables.


Light snacks and coffee are excellent, and there's always water for dogs.  If you're in the mood for spoiling your four-legged friend call into Bishop's Bark on your way to Tinto Coffee for first rate treats and chews.


411 Fulham Palace Road, Fulham, London SW6 6SX

The Dove

The Dove is hidden away on the edge of Furnival Gardens and is a natural stopping off point on a riverside walk.  Dating back to the 17th Century, it lacks nothing in terms of character and charm.

It's cosy inside, and on a cold day the best spot is in the front bar by the fire where there are plenty of good places for a dog to curl up.  During the summer months head for the riverside terrace, which is bright, colourful, and particularly atmospheric at dusk.


The food is both affordable and very good - the menu feels somewhat less formulaic than you'll find in most pubs.  And it goes without saying that there are plenty of water bowls for thirsty dogs.


19 Upper Mall, London, W6 9TA.


http://www.fullers.co.uk/rte.asp?id=4&itemid=84&task=View 

The Hampshire Hog

King Street, Hammersmith, is never going to be the most charming part of town.  It's a bit too much of a busy thoroughfare for a relaxing stroll, and the area feels more functional than it does atmospheric.  


But hidden somewhere between the monolithic concrete Town Hall complex and the line of kebab shops that takes you towards Chiswick High Road there's a spot that's well worth visiting - the Hampshire Hog.


It's a pub with a more formal restaurant, and although dogs aren't allowed in the restaurant there's no shortage of space in the bar and the large, leafy back garden.


There are plenty of cosy corners for dogs to curl up and snooze, and the staff seem to like having four-legged customers.  When we went Teasel managed to find a nice spot beneath one of several old church pews.  Water (in proper drinking bowls) is provided on request. 


The food here is excellent - interesting things to graze on like rillettes, and lots of more substantial things too.


It's also worth noting that the Hampshire Hog is just five minutes from Ravenscourt Park, so it's the perfect retreat after a long walk...


The Hampshire Hog, 227 King Street, London W6 9JT.


http://www.thehampshirehog.com/