The Brown Dog

The Brown Dog

An independently owned gastro pub tucked away in the back streets of Barnes, nr Richmond & Twickenham, in South West London. The Brown Dog pub is proud to be a kid friendly pub situated near the River Thames.

The Brown Dog Pub - Pub and Dining Room of SW London

Welcome to The Brown Dog website.

We are an independently owned gastro pub tucked away in the back streets of Barnes, near Richmond & Twickenham, in South West London.

Alternatively why not join us for a sumptuous Sunday lunch.

We are a dog and child friendly pub situated near the River Thames and a short distance from Richmond Park.

Lunch and dinner bookings are strongly advised.

http://www.thebrowndog.co.uk

Reviews and related sites

The Brown Dog, Barnes – Fizz of Life Blog

Review analysis
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You are right, of course, and that even before you have met my Romy, the ever kittenish looking old lady who believes she is the Queen of Sheba and who occasionally rewards her slaves, us, with the present of some decapitated small mammal and who has a strange proclivity for big strong men in builders’ boots and flirts outrageously with them, only to have them howling in pain after they have taken up her invitation to tickle her tummy and received a vicious recreational clawing by way of thanks.

The Brown Dog is a gastro pub in Little Chelsea, the most western part of Barnes, hidden away in a tiny side street of this pretty little area with tiny two up two down railway cottages bedecked in summer with abundant flower baskets and window boxes, a proper chocolate box idyll.

After a decade of wrinkling my nose and dissing it at every opportunity, the lovely husband and I almost reluctantly took ourselves off there one damp summer’s evening, when most appropriately, it was raining cats and dogs.

Okay, if I want to be completely honest about the experience, I guess I need to mention that the uncushioned pew church chairs are perhaps a bit hard but when you experience quite such sensory pleasure, all served up in a lovely environment which includes such commendable little touches as proper starched white linen napkins, the slightly sore derriere pales into insignificance.

Whether you are the owner of a lovable pooch or of a catty bundle of wickedness, you will not regret eating here; it’s the cat’s whiskers or, as we say in these parts, it’s the dog’s bollocks!

Parlour, 5 Regent Street, London, NW10 | The Independent

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food   drinks   menu   desserts  

Also, should their verdict be the result of multiple visits rather than one quick meal (often, with new restaurants, when the paint's barely dry on the feature wall)?

This week, a rare instance of a new restaurant that feels old, which I visited twice before scoring.

The delicious array of pâtés and pickles – chicken liver, mushroom and chestnut, smoked fish, and ribbons of just-soused heritage carrots, gherkins – with some good soda bread and a pitcher of wine has my name on it for a repeat visit for a New Year's catch-up with my local girlfriends.

If I'd been the one to breathe new life into this tired old pub, I'd put thick velvet curtains round the door and at the windows – the dining-room can feel a little chilly away from the fire.

£60 for two, including drinks In Barnes's super-cute Little Chelsea, this charming pub offers simple, reliably good food, extending a warm welcome to adults, children and dogs alike; the outside tables are lovely Superb pub grub at this great local next to the cricket ground makes a relaxed destination for all the family This New England-style hotel, by Camber Beach, is a friendly destination, well suited to those with kids in tow; fresh fish is a feature, and they treat it well

The Lordship Pub | Dulwich

Review analysis
food   location   staff  

We have developed our wine list to compliment our food, & keeping up with current trends we have an ever changing list of craft beers to match with our menu or enjoy on their own.

The Lordship welcomes large and small bookings for lunch and dinner in our dining room (We have been dubbed "the best Sunday lunch in Dulwich" by some of our regulars!)

We also accept bookings for casual drinks/snacks in the  large bar area.

Our first floor function room is fitted with a fully serviced bar which is available for private hire for any occasion, whether it be a private dining experience, birthday, engagement, wedding, social club or meeting, Christening or a kids party, we are sure that you will be impressed.

The Lordship is also available for exclusive private hire (upon special request) such as Weddings and large events.

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The Brown Dog, Barnes, London | Life and style | The Guardian

Review analysis
food  

Tucked down a small residential road, The Brown Dog is one of those rare operations that takes a small pub and turns it into a big offering.

From its eccentrically appointed back yard to the calming interior, the place certainly comes alive in the summer.

Extremely accomplished in its execution of all its offerings, the barbecues here are a cut above most others in town.

The summer signature dish is barbecued lobster, turned to perfection, and possibly the best value shellfish in London at £18.

The pub's cask beers are always very well kept; current incumbent is Westerham's Grasshopper (£3.20), kept company by a rotating seasonal brew, often from lovely local brewery, Twickenham Fine Ales.

Brown Dog | Bars and pubs in Barnes, London

Review analysis
menu  

Little changes at this gastropub in the backstreets of Barnes: from the cordial welcome to the pleasing decor to the well-judged menu.

Simplicity is key to the shortish menu, which makes a virtue out of unfussy seasonal dishes that require minimal preparation and have wide appeal – an approach other pubs could emulate.

So you’ll find oysters, a half pint of prawns, dressed crab, steaks and straightforward fish dishes, with plenty of salads and chips.

A succulent burger with fluffy chips, and leek and mushroom pie with smooth mash and crisp french beans – both hit the spot.

Design and vibe are similar to the Brown Dog’s, but turned up a notch, so the upstairs restaurant sports white tablecloths and a fancier menu.

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