Dog Day Out

Mothering Sunday is just around the corner, on Sunday 22nd March to be exact. Didn’t that come around quickly?!

Words: Emma / Oh Doggo

Now we know that Mother’s Day is a great chance to get the family together and with a bit of luck the weather should be improving, who’s had enough of wind, rain and storms with silly names?

We thought we’d share our fave places to take family, friends and the puppers, because who wants to leave their dog at home on a Sunday when all the family are getting together? Sunday Mornings are great opportunities to get outside and take a stroll and it’s even better when the whole family are together! The Island is a great place to stop off and there are so many local

businesses to take a break at, that are also dog friendly — bonus! A handful of our favourites are:

marcos — The place has a lush outlook right on the beach front. Perfect for morning walks or if you fancy a stop off for a cuppa. They also have a great range of homemade treats, ice creams and baguettes if you’re passing later in the day. Sitting outside on a sunny day is best to watch the world go by.

whitmore and jackson — Perfect for brunch (our favourite is the avocado and poached egg on sourdough), but this fantastic cafe caters for anytime of day and whatever mood you’re in. There’s plenty

I have fond memories of Romilly park. It was my stomping ground as a kid — me and Fudge, my wonderful pup spent many an afternoon hanging out here. “

of outdoor seating for nice days and always cake on offer. We highly recommend a couple of slices with a pot of tea, a mothering Sunday MUST if you fancy a pit stop and a cheeky treat.

cadwaladers — Fancy an ice cream but don’t want to leave your pooch outside? No problem! Not only can your dog come in and cool off, there are treats for all indoors! Cadwaladers also have lots of dairy free options, so vegan and dairy-free friends and fam can have a treat too! If green parks are more your scene, Barry’s got plenty. Our favourites are Romilly Park and Parade Gardens. I have fond memories of Romilly park. It was my stomping ground as a kid — me and Fudge, my wonderful pup spent many an afternoon hanging out here. The great thing about these two parks is they are a short walk away from Romilly’s, a lovely place for breakfast or tea and cake. It has an undercover outdoor area so you can stop off rain or shine. It’s one of my faves because of the vintage vibes and tea served in tea pots with cups and saucers (I’m an 80-year-old at heart). Romilly’s also offer an afternoon tea menu - just book in advance.

Now we know – after all that walking the best treat (especially for Mother’s Day) is a pub lunch in cosy surroundings. We’re lucky enough to live in the Vale, a place that has an abundance of dog friendly pubs. Our favourites are not very far from Ogmore, because who doesn’t want to explore on the beach before settling down to a roast dinner? The Pelican pub and Cobbles Kitchen are a short drive from the beach and serve up pretty amazing roasts.

Other favourites in the Vale that are pup friendly are the Blue Anchor Inn and Hare and Hounds. But you don’t need to take our word for it – Paws in the Vale have a whole list of dog friendly cafes and restaurants for you to explore. Click here to take a look.

We hope you all have a fantastic Mothering Sunday whatever you get up to! If you see us on the beach, come and say Hi!