The Dog


Location:
15 Marlborough Crescent, opposite to the Centre of Life, a short distance from the Central Station.
Metro - Central Station
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Open:
Monday - Saturday noon - 1am, Sunday noon - 1am.
Telephone 0191 2210775

 

Review:  


Small corner pub that was formerly known as the "Barking Dog". The pub has a U shaped marble topped modern bar and a tiled floor. The decor is primarily of a modern style with purple and grey colours, and metallic fitments. By day the bar is bright and airy as there are windows to the front and side, although the metallic shutters may deter people from entering when pulled across. In the evening there is a more subdued atmosphere with blue lighting fixtures on the walls. There is limited metallic high seating around the bar and to the side of the pub.

Regular music is on play at most times and a number of TV's and games machines are also dotted about. A karaoke evening is held Thursday - Sunday. The pub is very busy at weekends and in the evening throughout the week. It attracts a mixed crowd of gays and straights and is recognised as a warm up bar on the gay scene. It can also get busy on match days and when live football is shown on the big drop down screen.

Disabled access to main bar is very good as the bar is all on the one level. Toilets are smart and clean with metallic fixtures. 





Price: Moderate.

 

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Beers: John Smith's, Becks, Fosters, Guinness, Newcastle Exhibition and McEwans Best Scotch on tap. Red C and Blackthorn cider also on offer. There is also a good range of cocktails, spirits and jugs available.

Meals:

None advertised. Drinking bar only.



Happy Hours: Smirnoff and mixer £3.50, branded doubles £2.50.



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