Beer for dogs: Man’s best friend can enjoy a pint at Newcastle pub Brandling Villa

By
Anthony Bond

Last updated at 8:46 AM on 9th January 2012

They are often referred to as man’s best friend and considered to be extremely loyal to their owners.

And now it appears there is no excuse for dogs to be left behind when their owners head for the pub in one part of the north east.

That’s because The Brandling Villa in South Gosforth, Newcastle, has come up with a pet-friendly menu.

Unique: The Brandling Villa in Newcastle has come up with a pet-friendly menu which includes a special beer designed for dogs

Unique: The Brandling Villa in Newcastle has come up with a pet-friendly menu which includes a special beer designed for dogs

The pub is now selling a special beer designed for dogs so that drinkers’ four-legged friends can also enjoy a tipple at the same time.

It is also serving a Sunday roast covered in cat-flavoured gravy.

The pub aims to remain traditional but with a modern twist, which includes welcoming dog owners with their pets to enjoy the atmosphere.

But rather than just offering water, the pub decided dogs should join the craft beer revolution too and has started to sell the non-alcoholic beverage for pets. 

It is made with beer ingredients of malt and hops, but also includes meat extract.

Dogs seem to have a thirst for the drink as the Brandling Villa has had to reorder fresh stock after the first 48 bottles ran out in a fortnight.

Delight: Ladybird, the pet dog of chef Sammy Dee, pictured, enjoys a dog-friendly beer at the Brandling Villa pub

Delight: Ladybird, the pet dog of chef Sammy Dee, pictured, enjoys a dog-friendly beer at the Brandling Villa pub

But ironically, manager Dave Carr’s own dog, beagle Franco, doesn’t like it.

Mr Carr said: ‘It tastes of beef.

‘I don’t want to give it to my dog without trying it first. It’s pretty revolting and my dog doesn’t like it but I’ve got enough people who drink my stock so it’s nice if my dog doesn’t join in.

‘Everyone else’s dogs love it. We have some regulars: she’ll have a Sauvignon Blanc, he has a pint of Budvar, and Charlie the dog has a dog beer.  That’s his regular drink.

‘People seem to think it’s a bit mental – we keep it in the fridge along with other beers and they ask what it is. People think it’s just a normal beer with a ridiculous name.

‘I scoped the internet looking for ridiculous stuff, and we became dog-friendly. There aren’t many pubs you can go to with your dog.

‘The dogs were drinking water and eating biscuits, so we also created a dog menu, designed for dogs but based on traditional English dishes.’

Treat: The pub also serves a Sunday roast which is covered in cat-flavoured gravy

Treat: The pub also serves a Sunday roast which is covered in cat-flavoured gravy

Having a pint and a meal down at your local is one of life’s pleasures so Mr Carr worked with chef Sammy Dee, who also has a dog, a Chihuahua-Jack Russell cross called Ladybird, to create a range of a la carte dishes for a spot of beer and food matching.

Dishes for pets include ‘Chicken a la Franc’ – a dog version of chicken chasseur; ‘Eggs Ladybird’ named after Sammy’s dog; and a Sunday roast with ‘cat’ gravy – a beef stock with fish sauce.

There is also a dessert menu and special dog chews.

Mr Carr added: ‘Dog friendly is really the way it should be. Pubs should have wooden floors and dogs in front of the fire.’

The new menu in the pub comes after the first beer especially for dogs was created in the U.S.

Bowser Beer is made in Phoenix, Arizona from
beef or chicken broth with malt barley. It is non-alcoholic, has no carbonation
and also free from hops which can be toxic for dogs. 

A six-pack costs $20 and the company suggest
giving the brew to your pet straight from the bottle, over dried dog food or
using a splash to flavour their water bowl.

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Sorry but I feel this is blatant discrimination against cats!

While this sounds like fun, it isn’t a good idea in that there is a very real risk that the dog will become confused as to his place in the family (pack) heirarchy, considering himself to be the equal of his master, and could eventually start snapping at people in order to keep THEM in their place. A dog who knows his place is a happy dog, and it’s place is at the BOTTOM of the family ladder where it should be for the security of everyone around. I’ve seen an adorable, gentle adult labrador turn “snappy” towards people, even family and friends that he knew well, and even cutting a child’s face (fortunately just missing his eye) by snapping at him for exactly this reason.

Soon they will be selling “Hair Of The Dog” For those pooches that have had one too many.

History Man says……”So what do environmental health officers have to say about allowing dogs into premises where food is being prepared and served for human beings?”
What they have to say is: “So what”. Despite some common misconceptions, it is not against the law to allow dogs into areas of food premises where food is served or consumed. The legislation states that they’re not allowed into “areas” of premises where food is stored or cooked – ie. the kitchens, larders, walk-in fridges etc. But that’s all.
Do please engage your brain History Man. Were it illegal to allow dogs into dining areas, why do you suppose all the dog-friendly pubs and restaurants aren’t being prosecuted?
If you don’t like sharing your dining area with dogs, go and eat in one of the many places where they’re not allowed.
Sadly, dogs don’t have the same option if they – perhaps understandably – don’t wish to dine with you.

BRILLIANT! Well done to the enterprising landlord. Good fun and good business. Not only that I think I would rather be in a pub with dogs than some of the human detritus I see and hear behaving without manners or consideration for other guests of an establishment

I bought some of this for the dog about three years ago. I couldn’t resist tasting it. It was like cold Bovril. I’ll warm it up next time.

… and smokers must be tied up outside?

Vita at 9.54. Do calm down, dear! Nothing wrong with giving a dog some beer. Presumably you would rather that ‘man’s best friend’ was also fed muesli and forced to wear sandals.

How will I find my way home if my dog gets p*ssed as well.

There should be more pubs like this ! Since getting a dog we are finding how many pubs don`t let dogs in, let alone serve them their own beer !

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