Vintage Inns make ‘dog-friendly’ dining ‘delicious’ with three courses for £30

With country pubs dotted across the UK, four-legged friends and their families can enjoy more deals on the Vintage Inns app

For dog lovers, pets are more than just companions, they’re an important part of the family. That’s why at Vintage Inns, everyone is welcome, including four-legged friends.

Each pub provides a cosy retreat from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The chain offers 170 dog-friendly pubs across the UK and the modern country interiors create the perfect setting to relax and enjoy time with a four-legged loyal companion.

Stretching from the Scottish Highlands to the Devon coast, from the Welsh capital to the shores of Norfolk, the pubs aim to provide a genuine taste of British countryside hospitality. Whether visitors are stopping in for a quick pint, enjoying a laid-back lunch after a countryside stroll, or settling down for an evening meal, people and their pups can expect to be met with a warm welcome.

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For those who enjoy dining with their dogs, Gaucho restaurants also claim to be extremely dog-friendly, going so far as to offer activities for dogs and their owners at certain venues. Specialising in Argentinian steaks and cuisine, Gaucho provides an upscale atmosphere that’s a bit more formal than the cosy country interiors of a Vintage Inn.

Vintage Inns offers a carefully curated traditional menu that caters to modern palates. Think perfectly prepared pub classics such as freshly battered fish and chips, decadent sticky toffee pudding, and hearty Sunday roasts. Alongside these favourites, each location serves a variety of seasonal specials and an extensive drinks menu.

The Weekend Treat Menu features three courses for £30. Available on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6pm, dishes include a honey-baked whole camembert to share and tender slow-cooked pork belly with all the trimmings. Weekend diners can also add to the experience by sharing select bottles of wine for just £20.

For those visiting during the day, there’s a Lunch Set Menu that starts from £17.50 for two courses. Pub classics like the beef and red wine lasagne are up for grabs, as well as more unique offerings such as the chicken katsu rice bowl.

Regular diners, or those who are planning to be, can enjoy savings through the Vintage Inn Rewards scheme. Members receive a complimentary drink, 20% off main meals, a free starter or dessert and can enjoy a £30 off a £60 spend – all through the app loyalty card.

By signing up for My Vintage Inns Rewards, new members can enjoy a welcome offer of £10 off a £40 spend. Diners can collect digital stamps with each visit, quickly reorder favourite dishes. The app also makes it easy to book tables and browse menus before visiting.

For even more savings, the app offers a “Refer a Friend” program, where both guests and their friend can enjoy 33% off a main course meal. Simply download the app, click “Refer a Friend,” and share the link – your friend gets 33% off their first meal, and once they redeem it, you get 33% off your next visit.

If Vintage Inns’ selection doesn’t hit the spot, Harvester restaurants are ready with their famous unlimited salad bar and a variety of value meals across 164 UK locations. Visitors have praised the chain as “good value for money” with friendly staff on Trustpilot.

Diners who have already experienced the comfort of a Vintage Inn have also left reviews for various locations on TripAdvisor. One customer said: “We visited The Golden Retriever pub in Bracknell yesterday with our two rescue German Shepherd dogs. The place is amazing inside and out and the staff were really friendly.”

Another review gushed: “The Barge Inn, Woolstone. Extremely attentive and friendly bar staff. Lovely cosy interior – beams! Very dog friendly. Nice and clean. Made to feel so welcome – will definitely be back. Had my favourite pink gin. The creme brulee was delicious!”.

A satisfied customer raved about their recent visit to The Priory in Portbury, stating: “Had a fabulous steak meal at the Priory at Portbury highly recommend it. Steak cooked to perfection and well presented. Staff were extremely friendly and nothing was too much trouble.”

However, not everyone left with the same high spirits. Another diner only left a three-star review after an evening at the Three Legged Cross Inn, saying: “My husband and I went to the Three Legged Cross Inn. It was 7 p.m. We were told that there were no steak meals left.”

They did concede, however: “The meals we had were of good quality, the atmosphere was pleasant, and our waitress was pleasant and attentive.”

The reviews mostly highlight positive experiences. Emphasising this point, a glowing five-star review for The Globe in Bath read: “Absolutely wonderful evening meal for our son’s birthday. Even the dog enjoyed it!” and praised further by saying: “The staff were so friendly and attentive and the service was prompt even though the restaurant was completely full. The food was presented beautifully and so tasty and fresh!”