Shakydog Weymouth in Weymouth and Portland

Lovely old school pub friendly staff and great service and the pub is very well presented and very clean

Old bint with dark hair at the bar was a right knob. Live singer was great tho

Went there today with the family to have a bite to eat. And the service was great. Very friendly. Lovely atmosphere, and the chips..... Where do I start. Has got to be the best chips I've ever had 😁

What a warm welcome From Oxford mixed age group and all enjoyed entertainment bands and Matt the solo act Staff polite and helpful very funny and lovely to be around Prices good no complaints everything you want from a great pub

New ownership since last visited. Accept dogs. Very pleasant: friendly attentive staff; atmosphere improved, as has the beer! Food good: I had stew and husband had baked potato with prawns. Very tasty and filling. Had the Old Golden Hen Ale : well kept and correct temperature. Music good. Relaxed atmosphere. Had stopped coming here, but is now well and truly back on our list!!

Great tradition pub in Weymouth. The Black dog special burger is fantastic. This place is well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed.

Good old fashioned busy pub, dog friendly, people friendly. Bigger than you think from the outside. Pool table.

Friendly staff, reasonable drinks, amazing food!

First time visit and found pub decked out for Halloween. Had some food, had an issue with one meal which was quickly resolved and we both enjoyed our meals. Found staff very helpful and courteous they could not do enough for us.

Good traditional pub set in town centre

Came in for lunch with a large group friends, some arriving later than others, the staff were accomodating and helped sort out pushing several tables together. I can recommend the Black Dog Special Burger

Lovely friendly pub. Good beer, good barstaff, gem of a place. Didn’t have food so can’t rate it , but what i saw looked good. Proper one legged pirate band Crazy Bones was a fantastic ending to Pirate weekend. See you next year!

Had the pleasure of drinking this weekend at the pub and I have to say, it's an amazing place - so much so I got a hoodie!!. The reason for going was the pirate festival and I'm glad I was invited. The staff are great and the service is second to none. My thanks to all the staff and other poor customers that put up with the 'Mad King' as you made me feel very welcome and I hope to see you all next year aswell. This pub is a must when you visit the area and you won't be disappointed.

Brilliant pub staffed by professionals. Great music and food. 🏴‍☠️

We really enjoyed our time here and made some lovely friends the staff were fantastic so friendly and theo atmosphere was amazing we really enjoyed our time here and Will definitely be back next year can't wait 💕 thankyou j and j 😊

We haven’t got a bad word to say about the staff they were very nice and helpful.. even offering our German Shepherd biscuits.. really lovely old pub in the heart of the town.. my wife and I ordered the vegetarian options on the menu and this is where everything went downhill for this establishment.. we ordered the vegan chilli and chips.. chips were very good but the chilli wasn’t a chilli.. half a can of mixed beans in a tomato sauce with zero spice…! I ordered a vegetable pie with chips peas and gravy.. chips peas and gravy were good, but the pie was just dry overcooked pastry with I think potato inside that was like something you would pop in the microwave from Iceland.. not sure how good the rest of the menu is, but I would say just stay well clear of the vegetarian options.

Great pub. Good choice of ales and food.

Hadn't been in here for years but stopped in for a pre-dinner pint as it was nearest to the bus stop. We thought it was going to be a bit dead (early evening) and no indication from the outside to alter that anticipation but opened the door, stepped inside and wow! Buzzy atmosphere, decor made full use of the ancient building and a good pint of hazy IPA. Definitely a destination next time we're in town.

I last used the pub in 1982 when I was based at Portland in the navy. It is so much better now. Superb pub.

Great pub, buy a black dog tee shirt great buy

Great what I would call a proper pub with real beer, and good pub food you could not go wrong by calling in

Didn't eat, but a fabulous black dig greeted me when I walked in. Excellent atmosphere, cold beer, outside seating. GO!

Great atmosphere with lovely food.

I like this pub when ever I visit Weymouth. Food could of been better but this is unusual my steak was well done not medium. My onion rings were in parts black. My husband pie was burnt round edges but inside was lovely. Please amend the menus if you are not serving mains at lunchtime please take it off the menu.

Staff are friendly and welcoming to both humans and dogs. The menu isn’t extensive but enough to satisfy most. The prices are reasonable, especially for such a tourist destination. We liked the character of the building and its steeped history.

Nice old town pub with great backstory! [Only wanted drinks, didn't try food]

Great place to relax outside with a pint. It's brilliant that half of the outside seating is non-smoking as you get smoked-out in most outdoor seating areas. Dog friendly 🐶

Had the quishe , worst one ive had , came out burnt , and absolutely tasteless, would not recommend this eatery , sorry , but true

Excellent old bar and restaurant.

Just had a lovely lunch wanted something not so big and it did that, the quiche and sandwich served with salad and chips were so nice, staff were friendly and cheerful lovely to sit in a traditional pub with loads of character would highly recommended

A very nice historic pub. I really love pubs with history behind them that also look historic without looking derelict. The staff were all very friendly and the prices were very good.

In 25 years of visiting Weymouth, this was our first time having food in The Black Dog. We'd popped in for a swift drink a couple of days ago and liked the look of it so decided to come back. It's the oldest pub in Weymouth and has a fascinating, if macabre history. You can read all about it on the walls, they also have lots of pictures of Royal Navy ships, a nod to the naval history of the area. They have a typical pub menu, I had the lasagne, my wfe had chicken and bacon pie. We both announced them to be delicious. The staff were very friendly and happy to chat too. If you want cheap and cheerful, boil in the bag, go to Wetherspoons. If you want a good old fashioned British pub, with great food, go to The Black Dog.

Had a lovely meal dog friendly,all staff where very welcoming 😊 and I think his name was Callum went out of his way with us and our dog Ronnie which made us wanna come back again lots a big thank you

A lovely pub good food,and a top barman named callum so welcoming thanks.

Family friendly, nice food, nice beer, nice service.

Very friendly pub, particularly in the evening. Well priced and varied drinks. Had previously seen the mixed grill, which looked fantastic, but decided it was too much, so had the Black Dog burger. It was fabulous - possibly the best burger I’ve ever had - I genuinely cannot recommend it highly enough. BRILLIANT!!!!

Under new ownership and its really lovely now. The oldest pub in Weymouth, its steeped in history and so obviously an old pirate haunt. Food was lovely and all home cooked - no packet rubbish, very reasonable prices too. Great to see this place being run with love again.

The best place in town for an authentic timeless pub experience, the beer is fresh and flows fast thanks to the ever ready and pleasant service of the bar staff. The pub is busy but every customer is treated as an individual and never in a generic fashion. The food is served promptly, providing what you wish to choose from the ample menu provided. Would highly recommend a trip to this brilliant pub, you will never be disappointed. Many thanks to the new landlady, Lyn, and all the staff working tirelessly during a very busy weekend.

I love this pub.The staff are great, friendly and helpful. Typical pub food simple but tastes good, served fairly quickly but arrived nice and hot. Under new management I believe. I wish them the best of luck, we will be in again when we pop down to Weymouth

Love the history of the place and it's many ghost stories Great ploughman's

Lovely beer and food served in a lovely setting

we have been coming in for many years all be it missed the last 3 years last time visited was a lively pub with good atmosphere visited Thursday for my birthday and was so surprised it's now nothing like it used to be. the staff were rude and obnoxious talking about us to other customers and generally being rude won't be coming back again we having fun yes we might have been a little load but that's just us and to charge £11.35 for to pints is extortionate they made friends we were with so uncomfortable they left before us if we hadn't already ordered our drinks we would have left with them so had to stay and drink them at that price couldn't afford to go would not recommend anyone I know to go in this pub anymore and we know a lot of people that visit weymouth at least 3/4 times a year for holidays thanks fir ruining my birthday treat from my husband and our friends first visit to you overpriced and uncomfortable atmospheric establishment

Kind and welcoming staff, very nice atmosphere, great food for a good price

thanks larry! we’re really looking forward to our leaving day so we don’t have to deal with people like you and that group anymore. we were told by customers and staff that the group was rude and swearing. we don’t tolerate it. People like me? A customer that walked out because of the way your attitude was towards a group celebrating a birthday? You have major issues. no hospitality skills and absolutely NO IDEA that people are in fact paying good money to TOLERATE YOU. Hurry up and jog on

The place in itself is beautiful and full of life. With all the dietary restrictions my folks had I was worried it would be a problem but there is something for everyone there and the staff are so lovely and helpful.

such a fun night, brilliant service and delicious food! recommend entirely😍

Just been told they were closing at 6pm - barman was completely rude ? Strange opening hours ? I like the no children policy though !

We entered the premises today as we where waiting to be served one of my family asked if they could turn the music up just enough to be able to hear it and we were met with rude and disrespectful comments and sarcastic comments by the the young lad behind the bar. Other customers over heard the young lad and soon left along with me and my family we are not impressed with this young member of staff at all.

Went into pub as part of a birthday celebration,the barman was so rude,and didn't even smile or anything,we were all laughing and maybe a bit loud but not excessive,he rudely said that it was not that sort of pub,3 of us put our money away and left through disgust,other few drank there drinks and said they would never return, where has all the fun loving people gone 🤔 the pub is not the same

A great pub! Lovely food and a nice cool floor for the dogs to lie on😄We had a lovely lunch here yesterday👍

We only had drinks here on two occasions.. staff helpful and friendly. The food looked fabulous 👌 Loved this lovely old-fashioned place steeped in history. 😍

Excellent pub, we only had drinks(5 rounds for six of us) but facilities excellent. Toilets immaculate. Staff wonderful,let us move chairs around outside as a party of six, very enjoyable afternoon.

Such a great pub & really old too, steeped in history. Quite dark inside, but your eyes do adjust quickly & it’s a welcoming & comfortable place to while a few hours with friends & family. It has outdoor seating at the front of the building & this is lovely to sit & watch the world go by. It’s dog friendly inside & out.

Really great historical inn with great ale on tap. Enjoyed our lunch. Definitely visit if your in town for a good old proper ale. Cheers.

I use to use this pub over the years when I visited Weymouth. I went in recently, I ordered a beer & sat on chair outside, with my little dog on my lap. The bloke collecting the glasses said ? We don't allow dogs on chairs. I said if I knew this I would have gone elswere. He wasn't polite. I told him stupid rule, I won't be returning. I'll go to another pub. They wasn't that friendly when I arrived at pub either.

Rude and unhelpful staff, overpriced and watered down drinks for extortionate prices. Would rather go to Wetherspoons down the road than visit this establishment again. Worst place I’ve been to during my week stay in Weymouth

Very atmospheric. Worth a visit. Suggest you do not try in the evening as its likely to be shut. No hand pulled ale on day of visit so I was a little disappointed.

Great find - working in the area and dropped in for lunch. Great service - good atmosphere and lovely food.

Absolutely awful welcoming from the bar staff, is 100% a zero star, wouldn’t recommend. Didn’t eat, wouldn’t eat, people walked in and then out, probably same greeting as we had. 🤷‍♀️ - Nice try at deflecting away from the truth, granted only 1 star reviews but they’ve all deserved in, none more than yourselves, again zero star establishment.

Didn't eat. but menu for usual pub grub is good.

An historic pub not only with it's own story but a history for myself, my friends and relatives and I'm guessing many others, one of my favourite places in the world, thanks for the memories.

Came here for a swift drink. Handy location in the town centre and service was swift. Didnt eat but would have considered if a few more vegan options. Nice tables at the front on sunny days.

Perfect little gem in the bustle of tourism. We came post lunch peak (as we thought) kitchen was still busy. The staff - friendly and professional - kept us informed. The wait was less than expected and the food was lovely. I'd walk 10 mile coastal path again if it meant I could visit The Black Dog again.

Only had one lager on which cost £5.70 which probably explained why the pub hardly had any customers at 9.30pm on Easter Saturday despite having live music

Claimed to be the oldest pub in Weymouth. Full of character and dogs are allowed in.

Nice pub, dog friendly. Very reasonable prices compared to the quayside bars.

One of the oldest pubs in Weymouth so I've been informed, really nice inside,definitely historic, very efficient Landlady, no comment on the food,as I didn't eat there,would visit again,K

Great pub, can't comment on food overly as have not tried but menus look good. Brilliant atmosphere and staff and very historic pub. Live music regularly, a bit quiet this time of year but a fabulous place

Great food with a good choice of ales and they're also dog friendly. It was a quiet day when we visited, and we had a thoroughly enjoyable meal in atmospheric surroundings whilst we sheltered from the appalling weather! We're looking forward to visiting again during the summer.

Timothy Taylor awful, as was the attitude of the elderly waitress when I returned it.

No ale was very disappointing. Had to settle for Guiness. Surely the definition of a pub is somewhere that serves beer! No apology, or explanation was offered. Could do better !

Great beer and very good service.

Brilliant NO CHILDREN are allowed here. So do not bother trying. The reviews on here can testify to this. For me this is a bonus and the notice outside stating no kids is what made me and my partner try it. We had walked past many times and for some unknown reason, had never tried it until we spotted the sign We often leave a restaurant early due to some screaming kid, so jumped at it. Onto the experience. So what we found here was a lovely relaxing atmosphere in a wonderful old pub setting. Made extra special as it is Christmas time Only one very slight negative was they had 2 xmas trees with the extra small one covering the beautiful big log fire. They should keep to the one big one and make sure the log fire is in view. On to the food. Menu is slim but full of old style favourites, you won't find a pizza, burger, wrap or nachos here. This isn't a negative thing as it also adds to the style of this great pub. I had a steak and ale pie, partner had a cottage pie. Good homemade food. We both loved the food and I bought the chef a drink as it was that good. If you want a nice relaxing, beautifully homemade food at reasonable prices (not cheap but not outlandish). You won't beat this little find. ......To some of the previous reviewers, just go to spoons with the kids in tow. It states no kids!

We use this pub when ever we are in Weymouth and have always had a warm welcome, the drinks and food are excellent value and quality also it is dog friendly. The live music is a fantastic bonus. We recommend the Black Dog to any body who wants to sample a great traditional English pub with top class food and drink. Personally we feel the no children is a good move.

Only had a drink, seemed very expensive

What an amazing place, the history of this pub is wonderful. Old beams everywhere. Great old fire place. Said to be the oldest pub in Weymouth. I went in for a beer which was alright. Food served here too. If you like your history well worth a visit. Lighting ain't over powering, on the dim side but adds to the moment. Staff were friendly. Absolutely loved my visit.

Service very good friendly staff

Quick pint of black dog best! Great old pub full of history my Dad drank in here in the 50's always visit to toast Dad. Food is good small compact menu but done well fresh and always piping hot.

Proper pub feel to it, nice and cosy. Staff were friendly, only negative I found that nothing on the menu really appealed to me.

Great pub in the centre of town,good selection of ales and food ain't bad either. Well worth a visit or two

Had dinner here, food was nice, service was fast, friendly staff

Spotlessly clean. Decent beer and a very warm welcome. Cheers

Dropped in tonight for a drink and a bite to eat. Arrived at 1830. Perused the menu and my wife went to the gin section of the bar and ordered 2 double gin and tonics at pennies short of £20. She then asked the bar maid if she could order food (now 1837) to be told that they'd just closed the kitchen. My wife asked, I thought you took food orders up to 1900, as stated on the menu, the specials board etc, etc. "Oh we've had a rush on today and the kitchen has just caught up now, so we've closed the kitchen." She was told by said bar maid. So with 20 minutes to go and with a kitchen that have now caught up and have nothing on, you've shut up shop. There was only one person eating, a member of the bar staff, so not sure where the rush had been. I have been a frequent visitor to Weymouth due to my job for the last 38 years and have spent many days and fun (maybe a bit too raucous) evenings in the Black Dog and never left disappointed, until today. Judging by some of the other reviews something is remiss in the management of what used to be my favourite Weymouth pub, I even have a black dog (more coincidence than planning) and took her in today to show her the old place, but alas, it's not the same Black dog I remember.

Well worth a visit, dog friendly was a must for us.

Oldest pub in Weymouth. Very good food and drink. Excellent.

EDIT: 'I mean' 🤣 your version of events is very different from mine. As predicted, your reply coincides with the service we received- rude. In regards to condiments, you'd put them on the wrong table. How did we know that condiments put on table 7 were meant for us? I had an old lady glaring at me from the moment I sat down. I didn't 'snap' at anyone. Seems like the lad who came over about my own food on the table is quite frankly, a liar. I didn't have an issue from the beginning at all? I'm not sure how you've come about that opinion. I didn't actually speak to any members of staff before the lad came over to me, so i'm confused how I'm the one who had an issue from the start? But going by all of the previous 1 star reviews and your passive aggressive replies, it doesn't surprise me that you're blaming the customer for your own bad attitude/service. As for the customers on the table next to me, I had actually been having a conversation with them before I left. It was YOU I had an issue with, and I wasn't going to thank you back for your bad attitude, although there was no look of disgust- again, another lie. Although I did hear the comment you made to another customer about me. Just so you know, you can't eat comfortably on the table I was sat at, as it's too wobbly- perhaps you can get on to fixing it. I wish you well in your waitressing career, I'm sure you'll go really far 🙂🙂 I had two bags of cakes from a bakery which I'd purchased before arriving. They were put on my table as I didn't have a bag with me. I kept being stared at by a member of staff, who then got another member of staff to approach me telling me I can't eat them at the table which I wasn't going to anyway. The staff are rude and need to put as much effort in to their customer service as they do being nosey at what's on people's tables. Food is average, nothing to write home about. Food was dumped on the table and waitress walked off. Didn't ask if we wanted sauces etc. Won't be visiting again.

Didn't eat here but a lovely place for a pint and you can sense the history of the oldest pub in Weymouth

The oldest pub in Weymouth, nice atmosphere, called in for a pint

Lovely old pub, good beer and nice atmosphere.

They didn’t let my grandma drink her own water for her heart medicine and the people kicked my kid off the premises DONT GO HERE

Good pub good beer always worth a visit when I'm in the area.

If you want to have a meal before 7pm and a drink go to the black dog,old pub in Weymouth,est 1627,lovely place

Lovely cool drink and teacake for a snack. By the sea. Staff were so friendly.

Went there for an afternoon drink with my wife and neice and some friends went in to order our drinks and was told that children are not allowed even outside with respect there was a sign outside which we didn't see .so I went outside and said to my wife meet me later and I'll stay with our friends for an hour and meet her later went back in with my friends and bar staff still would not serve us as they didn't believe my neice was not there .so we all left .very poor customer service !!

Spent a lovely afternoon in the Black Dog Weymouth. Great food, drink and atmosphere, staff very friendly . We will be back next time we are in Weymouth x

Very pleasant atmosphere. Made to feel very welcome. Good entertainment.

Disgusting I’m here from overseas visiting my family, visited Weymouth today and stopped at the black dog for food, my daughter asked the guy behind the bar if that was right No children under 16 . He was arrogant and darn right rude to her to the point he said “it’s because of mothers like you “well let me tell you Mr arrogant barman /owner she is a great mother . My grandchildren who are 14 and 9 and very well behaved but on the other hand you my friend are not. To of been so rude to her in front of others did it make you feel like a big man being rude to a woman . I read here on another review the owner said they welcome families absolutely rubbish cause we were told NO. I’ve never been told I cannot sit and eat at a pub before well your loss we spent over £200 up the road in the Ship where we were met with lovely friendly staff who treated us with respect

Love the food, staff are lovely, singers are good too.

Good traditional pub, no children allowed. Very clean 👍

The bar staff is very rude to say the least the young lad with the blonde hair thinks its okay to but into conversations, understand the no ID part but bunch of rude cnuts, place deserves to be shut down after the way the guy with the blondish colour hair spoke to my grandmother, I will never attend again and I recommend others to stay away from the pub.