The Dog House Bar in St. George’s Street is the latest City Centre Bar to be launched by dream-team über-publicans Andy Viner and Aidan Mahon, who have between them formerly transformed the face and fortunes of Delaneys and The Hog in Armour.
Formerly The Red Lion Pub, the building is Grade II listed and recorded as being a pub as far back as the 19th century. The central City Centre location makes it an ideal stop-off after work or to grab a pre- or post-theatre drink before going to the nearby Playhouse or Cinema City.
The £1M renovation sees an interior that is fitting of any self-respecting ‘proper traditional pub’ - wooden furnishings around original fittings, a well-stocked bar and, uniquely, a wall where you can get real ale straight from the keg. However, this is a bar that has the benefit of both modern and traditional styling. Large, flat-screen TVs are positioned alongside exposed beam work and a brick fireplace and chimneybreast, all illuminated by chic contemporary lighting. Music plays throughout, piped in via discreet speakers. You’ll also find a pretty decent wine list together with the beers and ales and food-wise, this is no ordinary pub-grub fare. Scrumptious sweet and savoury home made waffles, salad and sides of cheesy chips and cheesy nachos make a refreshing change to conventional bar snacks.
Downstairs has a lovely sweeping wooden bar that leads out to “The Yard” - a totally enclosed outside terrace.
Upstairs, you’ll find “The Kennel”, a split-level air-conditioned function room with its own bar that is available for hire for private parties and functions. To see the Buffet Menu, please click here (PDF 500KB).
Waffles and other food served 12Noon-6pm. To see the Waffle Menu and the Wine Menu, please click here (PDF 95KB).
