The Black Dog Weymouth Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Ambience

Pros:

• "Always look forward to a couple of cold drinks at the Black Dog, good selection of beers, landlady and bar staff spot on."
• "Lighting ain't over powering, on the dim side but adds to the moment."
• "A quaint pub that seemed full of rich history."
• "Loved this pub. Very busy with a good atmosphere."
• "Great pub in the middle of Weymouth which is old and full of history."
• "The place was incredible and the history goes back to the 1500s."
• "Ancient gem of a pub. Once frequented by King George III."

Cons:

• "Turned away with a bar full of people for not having a table!"
• "Like other reviews, my family and I found the bar staff unfriendly and blunt."
• "Would not step inside this place ever again."
• "If you're not a dog lover do not use this place."
• "What a horrible and unfriendly place to visit. The staff have NO customer service skills at all!!!"
• "Used to be the place to go.....now it's expensive and has lost its charm."
• "Zero starts if I could. Awful pub. Horrendous staff, especially the one with the awful wig."

Service & Staff

Pros:

• "Service very good, friendly staff. Pub lovely old with old photos on the walls very interesting."
• "Great service and dog friendly throughout."
• "This place was stacked out when we got there, but they found space for us, and were immediately courteous and helpful."
• "The friendliest team. Great food and drink selection."
• "The staff are very helpful and friendly. The service is excellent."
• "The landlady and all the staff were so friendly and helpful."
• "Had a fantastic afternoon here. The staff are so friendly and helpful. Even the glass collectors had a chat and a smile."

Cons:

• "Was refused service due to my disability!"
• "Hostile reception from bar staff member."
• "Crazy place I got barred for simply asking for a change of beer because the product was off or the glass was dirty."
• "The treatment I received from the bar staff was absolutely awful."
• "If u have children do not go in this pub as they discriminate against children."
• "Two guys who served behind the bar have remind us that we have to leave with kids before 6pm... When I asked the name of the guy they turned really nasty."
• "Seriously evil woman. Don't visit this pub nasty staff. Abusive."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Quick pint of black dog best! Food is good small compact menu but done well fresh and always piping hot."
• "Had a lovely meal of Scampi chips and peas (which are to die for, so sweet and tender)."
• "Good food. Good choice of real ales & ciders."
• "I had a steak and ale pie, partner had a cottage pie. Good homemade food."
• "Very reasonably priced. Fed a family of 3 with drinks for under £30 at lunchtime."
• "Food great value for money and filling."
• "The cold ham especially good!"

Cons:

• "NO CHILDREN are allowed here."
• "Felt unwelcome and uncomfortable in this pub."
• "Has been good in the past but has gone down the drain."
• "If you're not a dog lover do not use this place."
• "The pool table is now gone and replaced with more seating which I feel this is not a good thing."
• "Terrible staff!! Terrible food!! Very dirty place!!"
• "The food was burnt and took around an hour to arrive!!!"