Pubs & Pups: How Dog Meetups Can Fill Your Pub (and Your Till)

Pubs & Pups: How Dog Meetups Can Fill Your Pub (and Your Till)

🐾 What Are Dog Meetups?

Dog meetups are organized get-togethers for pups and their humans. They range from breed-specific gatherings (“Cockapoo Crew” or “Sausage Sunday”) to general social meetups for urban dog owners. Popular platforms like Meetup and Dog Furiendly list dozens of these every week across the UK.

And where do they end up? Your local pub—if you're ready for them.

🍻 Why Pubs Are the Perfect Venue

Dog owners love pubs for the same reasons everyone else does: casual, friendly vibes, outdoor seating, and decent food. But when you add a pup-friendly angle, your pub becomes the go-to hangout for hundreds of local pet lovers.

Here's what pubs can gain:

  • Dozens of covers at off-peak hours (mid-morning walks, Sunday afternoons)

  • Increased bar & kitchen sales from groups staying longer

  • Instagrammable moments that promote your venue organically

  • A loyal, repeat customer base that brings friends

🍖 How Chef Woof Helps You Run Dog Meetups That Work

We make it easy for pubs to go from “dog-friendly” to “dog-famous.”

With Chef Woof, you can:

  • Offer dog menus that match your vibe

  • Sell individually wrapped Chef Woof Dog Snacks and Dog Treats

  • Provide doggy “welcome packs” for event attendees

  • Create seasonal pup events like “Bark & Brunch,” “Paws & Pints,” or “Dogmas Markets”

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📈 Real-World Examples

  • The Orange Tree in Baldock regularly hosts pug and Frenchie meetups, drawing 30–50 people plus dogs on a Sunday.

  • The Eagle in Clerkenwell saw a 20% uplift in afternoon footfall by hosting Cockapoo Coffee Mornings with branded dog treats.

  • The Railway Tavern in Richmond collaborated with a local trainer for a “Puppy Social & Pints” series—selling both tickets and dog treats.

These aren’t rare exceptions—they’re the early adopters of a hospitality model that works.

🛠️ How to Host Your First Dog Meetup (with Chef Woof)

  1. Partner with a local dog group (or let us connect you)

  2. Pick a day & time (Sundays or weekday mornings work great)

  3. Set up a Chef Woof dog menu or sample bar

  4. Promote on Instagram, local Facebook groups, and Eventbrite

  5. Offer discounts for dog lovers or bundle human + pup meals


💬 Final Woof

Dog meetups aren’t just about the dogs—they’re about community. In an age where people are choosing pubs not just for what’s on tap but what they stand for, dog-friendly culture is an easy win.

So, whether you're a village pub or a London gastropub, Chef Woof helps you become a destination for the most loyal (and photogenic) customers around.