The Dog House in Ashford

A Tip Top evening again at the Dog House, great beer, great atmosphere and great staff, oh yes and very tasty food 🙂

Fantastic venue, welcoming friendly staff and great regular live music. New extension added as well for bigger events

Lovely setting, super friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

What a lovely little find. Had a super breakfast accompanied by friendly service, topped off with a relaxed atmosphere.

Had the most amazing breakfast today, cool decor, good tunes and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Will definitely be coming back and recommending this place to everyone I know!! Can't wait to try the rest of the menu!

Great pub, always get a happy and warm welcome, food and beer is always on point, I think we have become regulars

Duncan & Claire have a very unique venue here offering a good selection of hot & cold beverages including craft ales plus tasty tucker served daily from the Menu at very reasonable prices. With extensive free parking, the Doghouse has the opportunity to hold several car 'meets' throughout the year, usually for a few hours on a Sunday morning and featuring Owners Clubs such as Porsche; American muscle cars; Classic cars etc. A chance to peruse amazing vehicles, chat to the owners and maybe pop inside for a bacon roll / veg altenative. The Doghouse has an excellent outside 'courtyard' area with many tables, some under cover and with a heater for those cooler summer evenings if needed. Live music can be performed outside too with a great view of the musicians from all tables. Inside, the recent 'knock thru' to the adjoining premises has more than doubled the floorspace with many more tables added plus a cool music stage surrounded by instruments and other music paraphernalia adding to the overall vibe. Music is the beating heart of the Doghouse and live music is offered most days of the week; featuring local, national and several international artists to grace the Doghouse stage! Without doubt the Doghouse offers more live music per week than any other venue in the Ashford area and, from what I understand, the plan is to provide even more in 2025 with a Doghouse Festival or two! Duncan, Claire and the Doghouse team strive to give every visitor a very warm welcome with an excellent level of service and I highly recommend you drop by.

Amazing place! Superb beer, food, atmosphere and host! Fabulous and highly recommended! Particularly check out their open mic nights!

Warm, friendly and welcoming. Great music nights for local artists. Duncan goes above and beyond in creating an informal and encouraging platform in for performers. Good beer and food to go with the music.

Great spot - we used this via Britstops so we could also park our Motorhome for the night and pop in for a beer meal . All excellent - staff very friendly and helpful and the live music was an added bonus. Great pub.

A great place to breakdown! Our motorhome starter motor packed in on site. The staff went out of their way to help us and put us in touch with a local mechanic who came out next day and fitted a replacement part to get us underway and onwards to France. It's a great venue for good food and beer and is dog friendly, as the name implies - but the quiz questions are too hard! So close to the tunnel too. Beware - all being well we will be visiting you again in early January 2025 (but we will avoid parking in the bosses parking space) !

Attended the quiz with family and friends and what a fantastic atmosphere for all! Friendly hosts, scrumptious freshly cooked food and local drinks to please all. Definite winner in our eyes

Good food with big portions and very fair prices. Lovely staff and very nice atmosphere.

We have visited The Doghouse a few times now and it just gets better! Warm, welcoming, cosy, delicious, well stocked, great music, incredible hospitality… there is nothing not to love. We’ll be back soon!

This is a great place. Lovely friendly pub with great atmosphere quality food and a wonderful place to spend and few hours or evening. Lots of music, open mic's and music clubs. Something for everyone.

Yet again another top stopover for us for an early morning Eurotunnel crossing. Cider good, food good, service good, entertainment good though some dodgy bingo calls! 🫣😂

Stayed over night in the Motorhome.Friendly people,Real Ale and good grub.Whats not to like

Such a great place. Lovely staff yummy food .

Absolutely love this pub! Always had a good evening, the food is amazing and always made to feel like your part of the little family :)

Food was fab music was great but the beer wasn't shame .we'll worth a visit though.

Stayed overnight in our camper on the way to the tunnel. Unfortunately we got delayed so missed out on sampling the beer or the food, however the owners were really accommodating in letting us park overnight. We will be back with more time....

Fantastic stop off on the way to the eurotunnel. Great food, beer and some live music. 😋

What an amazing night We came here for an open mic night and ended up getting up and singing and being made to feel like a pop star. Duncan is a true gentleman and inspires many to have ago.

Fantastic lively spot for drinks food and music. Great country music open mike the night we came, fab veg chilli and ciders. Will be back!

COUNTRY OPEN MIC NIGHT Absolutely buzzing for yet another fantastic evening with friends at this little microbrewery!! ( and our dogs… super dog friendly here) Smashing food, served in great time too considering was full in there! And a yummy meal at that! Reasonable prices and just the best atmosphere and music.. perfect place for new artists to shine and just be in the best surrounding and other really lovely people.. all there for fun!! Big smiles and applause all round! Will be back again real soon! Even before the next months open mic as is too great to wait a month to return!

Have visited the Doghouse a few times now. Such a great little place. Its only downfall is it's a bit out the way but don't let that put you off. Get a group of you, share a taxi and go and have yourselves a great time. Most recently visited the 1 day country music festival and what a day it was. Great atmosphere, great beers and a great laugh. Duncan didn't stop coming around and chatting to every single person there. Being a country music lover myself, this little pub is perfect. Many nights of great live music. Cant recommend it enough!

First time attending the monthly event. Amazing selection of cars! There are plenty of enthusiasts to chat with. Very friendly place indeed. Lots of tech talk and people that can give you good solid advice. Areas to sit and chill out quietly away from the crowds. Good toilet facilties. Overall. Well, it's worth a visit if you haven't been before. Will put a reminder in my calendar for next month. Highly recommended!!

Good place to go for food drink music and great staff

Can't rate this place enough. Duncan and the team are amazing 👏

Great place been there for classic car meets

Sorry got the wrong place, got mixed up with another place. Never been there was at the vet's.

Really enjoyed our breakfast here after a walk

A lovely local destination. I love the decor inside, which is both trendy and modern. The staff always greet you with a warm and friendly smile. The extension was definitely needed and makes it more appealing to visit. Great outdoor area and lots of music events.

Lovely friendly micro brewery pub with a cosy atmosphere. The staff were very helpful and the food was really good. We had lunch outside after walking the dogs around Evegate, and they got a treat each from the lovely waitress. Would definitely recommend The Dog House.

What a great place! A wonderful evening spent with friends. Good atmosphere, amazing food and welcoming staff. Duncan the owner is a real character and loves what he does! I would highly recommend the pizza selection, mine was the Hot Thing 🔥 Pizza base made with flour from the local windmill, deep in toppings and wonderful flavour! Live outdoor music made you feel like you were on holiday. Happy 50th Duncan! 🎂🍻🎊

Nice place with very friendly service. Wish they would invest in a chiller to bring their ale down to cellar temperature though, especially in warm weather. We called in for a drink yesterday and both sorts of ale were virtually undrinkable being both really warm and totally flat. Stick to the lager if you go there, that was fine.

Great little place! went here for an informal family meal and couldn't be happier. The staff are first class, friendly, helpful and loved giving our cocker spaniel plenty of fuss! They had a bingo evening on when we went but it didn't interfere with our meal and just added to the great atmosphere. This really is a great family environment, relaxed inside with a lovely courtyard outside. There is no "pub Garden" to let your kids run wild but none the less it's a great place to while away a few hours. They have a great selection of local ales and beers plus they use local ingredients in their wonderfully cooked foods whenever they can.

A gem in a hidden location. Good food and helpful staff.

Was looking for a a nice place to lunch today with some work friend. Was not disappointed. Nice food with a good lunchtime menu will definitely re-visit.

We visited as it offers a Brit Stop for Motorhomes and is close to the Channel Tunnel and we are so glad that we did because the evening kick started our holiday off brilliantly. The micro pub is a delight. The staff polite and the food was excellent both in quality, quantity and value for money. Plus we were blessed to be party to an absolutely brilliant Folk singer called Nick Lawrence (Historian) who not only has an amazing voice and a great sense of humour but also writes his own brilliant songs. An Instagram follower for any folk and country fan. Highly highly recommended. Well Done to All involved 👍

Fantastically run pub in a wonderful setting. Amazing friendly staff, nothing is too much bother. Fantastic, simple crowd pleasing food. Very entertaining local music which apparently is on throughout the week and at weekends.

Lovely place, really relaxed with great food and a great atmosphere.

Great little pub. Amazing food and atmosphere. Great stopover with motorhome.

Great place and good food and ale. Vegetable curry very tasty. Puddings very difficult to choose between. Obviously dog friendly and very welcoming. Only 20 mins from the shuttle and an easy to place to park.

Always welcoming for the car meets , friendly , good service , what more can you ask for ?

We had a delicious lunch on Bank Holiday Sunday whilst enjoying the music at the Folk Fest. Duncan, Claire and their team are absolute legends. Always smiling, friendly and offer a great service. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we returned back in the evening to enjoy some great music. Definitely recommend a visit. The

We had an amazing day. We went for the Charity Folk Festival and were treated to a day of brilliant music. The atmosphere was relaxed and laid back. The food was brilliant as was the beer...particularly loved the Fuzzy Dog. The service was faultless on such a bust day. Staff were cheerful and helpful. The landlord and landlady were very welcoming. This is a fabulous little place at the heart of the wider Ashford community. Couldn't ask for more on a bank holiday weekend.

Great venue, quality live music, great selection of beers and ciders, landlord couldn't do enough to look after our group. Well definitely be back.

Spent a great evening last night with my Wife at The Dog House enjoying the Country Music Open Mic Night. Some great acts and 1 lady stole the show with a Dolly Parton song.

Lovely and lively little pub in the countryside near Ashford. Spent a few hours having a quick lunch and a drink while watching The Rec live. Very good beers (including one specially brewed for the pub), good food (including the icecream) and a big collection of vynil records.

Fantastic atmosphere, great prices, super friendly and helpful team, and stacks of free parking for cars and bike. We will be back for sure.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

I can't recommend this lovely place enough. It is a little gem. A great place to visit as a family. Lots of great games to keep the kids occupied why you enjoy a drink and the live music. I love the chilled out atmosphere that the owners have created. Keep up the good work, you are smashing it.

Fantastic little venue for drinks/food/music. Dogs warmly welcomed and space for overnight campers/caravans (with prior permission). Staff are super friendly the atmosphere is great.

Wow! I absolutely love this micro brewery, excellent ale…. So husband says as I had the rubarb cider! Yummy!!!😋 There was an excellent singer on whom I have neglected to remember his name, I’m not sure if it is my aging memory or the cider. 🍺 We will definitely be back more often.

Super pub, great service, atmosphere food and of course great beer all at very reasonable prices

Just got a new to me camper, for a first night out we thought we would try The Doghouse Micro Pub Booked in with Duncan who registered us with the 24 hour security and then we settled in to eat and have a few beers whilst listening to live music. We could not have been looked after better. Great food and great beer - the music was a terrific bonus. Thank you so much!! (On the camper front - water and 24 hours toilets, together with reassuring security make this an amazing camp over - especially if you are heading over on the Chunnel)

Nestled discreetly off the beaten path, the Dog House Micro Pub is a hidden gem waiting to be unearthed. This quaint establishment radiates charm, offering a cozy refuge from the outside world. With an ever-changing selection of craft beers and ales, it's a haven for beer enthusiasts seeking new flavours and experiences. The warm ambiance and friendly atmosphere create a sense of community, where strangers quickly become friends. From its inviting decor to its delightful food, every aspect of the Dog House Micro Pub exudes authenticity and warmth. It's truly a pot of gold for anyone fortunate enough to stumble upon it.

Highly recommend this stunning microbar, this is the best place in Kent. Book to avoid disappointment, this is a very popular place. The food is lush, and the service is off the scale. It's clean and tidy as well which is a great plus, I would travel the 25 miles to this beautiful place rather than 5 miles locally. Opening times are clearly displayed on their website page. They do close at certain points of the day, but come on guys, if they didn't rest for a few hours, we wouldn't get the perfection they give!!!!. If you want to eat here and they are near to closing time, speak to the owners Duncan and Claire, they will always try accommodate their customers old and new. Thanks for an amazing experience, we will definitely be returning. Mr and Mrs Page

Cannot recommend this place enough. Lovely atmosphere, friendly and welcoming owners and staff, fabulous food, keep doing what you doing, spot on 👌🏻

Found this place on line and thought it was worth a visit. Arrived approx 2pm and was being picked up 5pm. Website listed hours and says open all day. At 3pm we were told that they will be closing shortly. When we asked why as website clearly states open all day as well as we were being collected later, we just got the shoulder shrug and tough luck treatment. Also there was only one ale on which was ok but not great. Being under the heading of micro pub I wouldn’t recommend this place to real ale drinkers.

Looking for a pub car park stop over in our 9 meter motorhome after crossing the tunnel, we had passed two that claimed “ample parking” but unaware you must be able to now buy smart car motorhome and not owning one we persevered, only to drop on this absolute gem of a place. Located on a very smart commercial / retail park, with massive parking, dog walks with foul bins, amazing views, the location was second to none. The venue was, as its name suggests dog friendly, the drinks were well selected and very welcome after 3 months in Europe ! The decor was as funky and inventive as it comes, and the street food was delicious. Well done everyone you have got every element correct on what customers expect, see you same time next year

Would thoroughly recommend. Our first visit snd good menu and food.

Super evening at the DH Vinyl Bar and pub. The amazing Vinyl Voyage doing his magic with vinyls (I could have listened to him all night). At our table we had burgers, a wrap and a pizza, all highly recommended and we will be back for that. Hop Fuzz Lager and great wine off course helped the evening along too. Last but not least, such lovely staff, smiling and happy and couldn’t do enough. PS. Special Ketcup and Mayo sachets deserve a mention too!

Had an amazing evening at this great pub! It was my mum’s birthday and she loves live music. Sam brothers the folksinger was performing. We had a loverly family meal whilst listening to great music. When I booked out table I asked if I could bring a birthday cake which was no problem. The staff went above and beyond bought my mums cake out after our meal with candles lit and had even asked the singer to sing happy birthday. My mum was made up such a nice gesture. Without dout the best place to go around Ashford. Thank you to all for making our evening!

A lovely place to stop and have a drink, we also had some lunch. Great value and the food was amazing. Highly recommended. The atmosphere is great.

Great little brewery and restaurant in Evegate, very friendly, good beer and lovely food. Thankyou a great find.

We love coming to see Claire and Duncan, they have created such an amazing space, the atmosphere is just lovely, and customers become friends. In the summer we sit outside and we bring our dogs along who are always welcome. Great music, smashing people and one of our favourite little places, a must if you are in the area.

This place is a little quirky gem with friendly service atmosphere bar staff and decent bar food .definitely worth a visit ...

Looked forward to eating here. Quite small place and most tables taken. One on service and one in kitchen. Very slow service. Got ignored for some one else after about 10 mins and got passed again. Pointed out was I being ignored. Stated they were busy. So I left. Wont be back , employ more or learn to run a bar... D

Proper Food. Lovely atmosphere. Amazing Food. Great music nights. Cosy, warm and friendly. Worth a nice night out and repeat visits!

Popped in tonight for a quick pre-weekend drink. One of my most favourite places ever! Where to even start - the atmosphere, the setting, the service, the vinyls, the fabulous black board ‘rules’, the range of drinks, the wonderful smelling and looking food . Duncan and Claire are simply the best hosts

Wow! This place is a hidden gem ... all you want in a pub... great atmosphere, great food and the landlord is very welcoming we went on a Thursday and it was open mike night Wasnt too loud as to smother the place with sound, and was pure entertainment AND... the chips are to die for... cooked to perfection great choice of food... go there today!!!

A great pub, really friendly staff, nice ambience and the food was really tasty with great portions and good prices! Awesome beers straight from the barrel too! Recommended!

We are Scooter Club of all ages and meet on a regular basis every Mount. We had herd of the Dog House and chose to have a meet there and my god what a brilliant Chose. From the moment we all arrived the Landlord and staff was amazing friendly polite and nothing was to much trouble. We Range from our 18 to 80 years and that not a easy bunch to please. Fantastic beers and Coffee and the Bowls of Chips cooked to perfection and believe me we know good chips. This place is a little gem in a amazing little place. They was a open Mike night that was for all tastes, with out doubt this will be a little local for us.

Great place, good beer, lovely staff, awesome tunes, highly recommended!

Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere AND dogs are welcome xx

Such a friendly & welcoming place & the chips are to die for

A brilliant place, the hazzard retros car meet that is held here is brilliant and the food served on the Sunday morning makes the event even better

Cosy spot for some food and drink. Good selection and all reasonably priced, especially for the size of the portion! Really friendly and attentive staff, and dog friendly too. Would definitely recommend the Mac & Cheese and the Caramac brownie :)

The dog house is a wonderful location. We were there last night for our friends 50th birthday. The pub has recently extended, which is great as it was, at times, difficult to get a table there. I recommend anyone in the Ashford area to visit the Doghouse, you won't be disappointed.

First time I've been. The staff were lovely and the atmosphere was great 👍

Great lunch at The Dog House Claire and Duncan are so welcoming. Proper pub Good Pig&Porter beer and delicious Dog House Ham,Egg & Chips 😋

First visit to the dog house lovely place staff were very warm and welcoming and g8 food well worth a visit

We've always loved The Doghouse but now with the new extension and stage it's even better. It was good to see it so busy with lots of smiling faces enjoying the food, drink and music. Very happy atmosphere with great staff Always assured of a friendly welcome whether a regular or occasional visitor. Dogs welcome too and all very well behaved!

Perfect atmosphere for families. Delightful location and superb hospitality. Local ales and food. First visit on recommendation. Went to celebrate a birthday with my family and it was really excellent and the whole evening was excellent value for a really nice time.

The whole family had a great time, really pleasant people running the place - great for a different experience to your usual Ashford pub/food time. Great value for money and in a lovely location

A Hidden Gem Worth Every Praise! I'll start by saying that I believe in honest reviews. Friends, Duncan and Claire, along with their lovely family, own this place. Plus, my son works here. That being said, I would never write a review I didn't wholeheartedly mean. The Dog House, in my opinion, is a hidden gem! The atmosphere is fantastic, the staff are friendly and helpful, the food is good honest pub grub, and the beer selection is outstanding. It's a refreshing change to visit a place where you can simply enjoy yourself without any reservations. Duncan and Claire, the owners, are "real" people who genuinely care about what they do. Their passion and patience shine through in every aspect of this establishment. Well done to you all for creating such an amazing place!

What a great little pub! Such a good atmosphere and with the newly opened extension loads more room. Great live music while we enjoyed a loverly meal perfectly cooked. Duncan and his team should be really proud of what they have achieved. I have a...

I had lunch here with my two children. Food and drink were very nice. Service was really good despite it being busy. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back as we want to try out the Pizzas! There is a good choice of local beers to choose from. Great atmosphere and feel about he place. It's a happy place to eat. Would highly recommend.

Not sure where to start, as everything about this pub is 5*. The fab pub is just oozing with atmosphere & great food. It’s always such a good night out, weather for the live music, crazy bingo nights, quiz night, there’s something for everyone. Now made bigger, to cater for demand, if you haven’t visited you really need to try it.

First visit to The Dog House, and had not heard of it until my wife booked it. We had a great night in the quiz with family. All of us had food and all agreed that the food was good and tasty. The dishes were...

Love this place. Friendly staff. Fantastic food. Dog friendly. 🐕 What more could you ask for 😊

I’ve been a few times from a summers day to winters evening and from heaving to quiet. All the staff I have encountered have been amazing., the foods been great.

The Dog House Pub is an absolute gem! From the moment you step through the doors, you're enveloped in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff's hospitality is second to none, they make you feel like family. The menu boasts a delicious array of home...

After a great night, as always, at the DH for the opening of the expansion, we came back to sample the breakfast, which is new to the menu. We were not disappointed, it was babging, and it definitely will be our go-to in the future...

Awful food I cannot believe this has best restaurant in Ashford are you taking the absolute mick it’s pizza ham egg and chips and burgers 😂😂 people in Ashford clearly don’t want good food

owners lovely always have a great conversation, amazing music, all the staff are amazing and food is delicious

Went to the open mic night and it was brilliant. The atmosphere is 👍

I stopped here for a Sunday afternoon dinner with 5 adults and two kids, on route home from a weekend away. Lovely atmosphere with live music. Friendly and accommodating staff. Food was lovely and well priced. Blessed with the weather we were able to sit in the nice courtyard outside. Plenty of parking. Thanks.