Walking up some stairs from Hanover Street, The Dogs presents itself as a stylish bar and restaurant specialising in British cuisine. In line with the name there are several references to dogs in this venue, no surprise there is the dog in the logo, there are dog statues at the entrance and there is a huge image of a dog behind the bar, its eyes piercing through you as you sit down.
Perusing the drinks menu, there is a well selected range of wines and beers. There is no beer on draught, however, this is made up for with its excellent selection of bottled beers. Williams - a reliable brewery has several entries on the list, including Joker IPA, Birds and Bees and a slow brewed larger called Ceilidh 90. Local brewery Barney's also had a couple of options on show, their IPA being a popular selection amongst the clientele today!
The Dogs has a very down to earth British inspired food menu. What is great about the food here, is that it is freshly prepared to a level that most pubs don't bother with these days. We are talking hand cut chips, cooked the old fashioned way in dripping. The burger is hand made down to the bread - there is no factory bun to be seen here! This is really the way that food should be. Most of the dishes are also keenly priced at the £7-8 mark. I had the chicken and tarragon pie, with big chunks of potato and mushrooms and a moistness that is not often seen in chicken breast. The only small warning I would make is there can be a bit of discrepancy in size between some of the dishes. The burger and fish and chips are easily self sufficient, however the chicken pie and sausage hash dishes could benefit from having a side if you are hungry.
Everything about the dogs has had a high level of thought put into it. I have visited it on several occasions and I can say that it has always been able to deliver a reliable and efficient option for a great lunch.
Perusing the drinks menu, there is a well selected range of wines and beers. There is no beer on draught, however, this is made up for with its excellent selection of bottled beers. Williams - a reliable brewery has several entries on the list, including Joker IPA, Birds and Bees and a slow brewed larger called Ceilidh 90. Local brewery Barney's also had a couple of options on show, their IPA being a popular selection amongst the clientele today!
The Dogs has a very down to earth British inspired food menu. What is great about the food here, is that it is freshly prepared to a level that most pubs don't bother with these days. We are talking hand cut chips, cooked the old fashioned way in dripping. The burger is hand made down to the bread - there is no factory bun to be seen here! This is really the way that food should be. Most of the dishes are also keenly priced at the £7-8 mark. I had the chicken and tarragon pie, with big chunks of potato and mushrooms and a moistness that is not often seen in chicken breast. The only small warning I would make is there can be a bit of discrepancy in size between some of the dishes. The burger and fish and chips are easily self sufficient, however the chicken pie and sausage hash dishes could benefit from having a side if you are hungry.
Everything about the dogs has had a high level of thought put into it. I have visited it on several occasions and I can say that it has always been able to deliver a reliable and efficient option for a great lunch.
Quality Food 7.83
Quality Drinks 8.33
Value
Service
Ambience
Bill - Chicken Tarragon Pie, Barney's IPA, small tip: £12
Comments:
- Great pulled pork sandwich, washed down with local brew Barney's pale ale. Only grumble is I'm still hungry - should have gone for a pudding also.
- Good range of food with some original ideas. Nice choice of beer too.
- Haggis and Cumberland sausage hash with whisky sauce. V. tasty. Good value although you really need two courses to fill yourself up.
- Great quality food and nice vibe
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