Due to its 'no dogs allowed' policy, we had to eschew The Rose & Crown on Church Street in favour of The Lion. And in complete contrast, not only to its neighbour, but every other pub in N16 it would seem, The Lion has the most enlightened and reasonable policy going. It operates an 'all dogs welcome, children not' policy -- which suits we three just fine. Even the exceptional Shakey lets the feral neighbourhood brats run wild until they're banished at 8pm.
The Lion's simple guiding principal is that pubs are for adults and kindergartens are for children. Moreover, that a man and his 'best friend' (wives too, of course), should be able to enjoy a pint or two together in peace and without prejudice.
The Lion also has a nice and secure rear garden for its poochie patrons to wander and sniff. Indeed, so welcoming is it to its canine clientele, the pub garden's bushes are well stocked with dead squirrels as a hearty snack for those inquisitive enough to find them. Well, Ems found one yesterday and ate the whole thing in a matter of minutes..
P had a nice glass of the house red.
I had a nice cold Belgian lager.
And dog had a mangy old squirrel.
Everyone's a winner. Brilliant.
Addendum: As I'm rather inconsistent, the sentiments expressed here of course, don't apply to my nephew Charlie and niece Maddie who are very welcome to join me down the pub at any time ;-)
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