Open House — Restaurant in England

More of a pub for dogs than a dog-friendly pub

Reviewed 18 October 2018 - via Trip Advisor - at least someone from the pub had the courtesy to reply.

Went with the family. Sat a table and a dog immediately came to put its face on my lap. Thought nothing of it but moments later the same happened, the owner clearly thought it was not an issue. I asked the waiter to change to a table away from the dog. We moved. In about 5 minutes a larger group sat next to us with 2 large dogs, unleashed. Dogs came around our table. I asked the dog owner to keep them by their space. 5 minutes later they forgot that I asked and the dogs were on our laps and around our table again. Asked the staff if there was a table area where no dogs were allowed as I don't mind dogs in the pub but not on my lap, by my table, when we are eating. We were categorically told that dogs were allowed everywhere just like humans are and there was no place in the pub where we could go. Asked for a refund and left hungry and extremely disappointed. Staff were nice and quick at giving a refund as I suspect this happens all the time but the pub policy is geared towards dogs, not humans, so unless you enjoy eating with dog saliva, smell and hair in your surroundings, do not go to...

A roast so good I didn’t let contractions stop me from enjoying it. Yes, you read that right.

We were meant to enjoy a delicious roast dinner at the pub back in April 2024, when I started contractions the night before. Fast forward to 3pm-ish on the Sunday and the staff managed to arrange for our dinner to be boxed up so my mum and sister could bring it round for us to eat before the ‘main event’. This roast was what kept my energy and spirits up throughout a 42 hour labour, and was the only thing I could manage to consume that day (except for a handful of crisps, a Lucozade sport and an apple or two) between contractions.

The OH has always been our top Brighton pub, from when we lived on Springfield Road and even after we moved 10 mins up the road, we still call it our local!! Baby has even visited twice since his arrival and seems to enjoy it too! 👶🏼

If you’re looking for a cheerful atmosphere, an amazing beer garden, fantastic beers on tap, delicious food and wonderful staff, the OH is the pub for you! Plus, if you need some fuel to power you through childbirth, I’d recommend theirs! 🫶 ♥️...

At about 7:30PM on Sunday July 14, I went to the Bar for a drink when Dan the manager quite aggressively said “ I won't be serving you today, I said “why not I want an explanation” eventually, he agreed to give an explanation outside. As he stopped on the back door entrance step he said “you have upset a member of staff “, I said “I haven't had an argument or upset anyone”, he replied “you told a one of the girls to F.... Off” to which I replied “It's a lie I have never sworn at anyone here”. He held my arms just below my shoulders and suggested I stand outside for an hour. I took this to mean he was insisting that I should leave and went on my way home to watch the England Match. This kind of behaviour is unacceptable in any organisation and in the hospitality industry it is ridiculous.

Reply to Response from the Owner

Hi Dan,

Without prejudice, I stand by my statement. I Please do not reply to reviews as the Owner, You are not the owner of the Laine Pub Company...