We often have get-togethers at this pub where we invite friends to join us for drinks, and sometimes we order a buffet for them. It's a super spot to sit outside and the service is usually good. NOT SO LAST NIGHT! Our group of about 15 moved inside after it became a bit cool outside and took up space in the now closed restaurant area. We were continuing to have a lovely time until the manager told us that a dog that was with one of our group was not allowed in this area. Upon query I was told that it was because it's the restaurant area. But they had closed the kitchen at 9. It was now about 10.30 and there we no diners left. This area of the pub is basically a walk through for the garden and toilets. Not exactly a dedicated eating area. Whilst it was slightly ridiculous this was not the issue. It was the rudeness and aggression from the female manager that was quite shocking. We were well behaved - unlike a roudy bunch in the area she was asking us to move to. And we were spending well all evening on all sorts including several bottles of Prosecco. It was my wife's birthday. I explained that we were all locals and used the pub for many years. The dog is elderly and very docile and clean. She didn't care. She actually told me off for questioning her policy and clapped her hands at me. She seems to be fuming for no apparent reason. Quite why she took this approach puzzled the entire group. Needless to say we left. And shallnt be going back until there's a change of management or a profuse apology which given her demeanour I am certainly not expecting! It almost spoiled our evening. Luckily we are a robust bunch and there are plenty of other pubs in Warwick for us to convene with friends where we won't be attacked and disrespected by the 'management'. The only reason I have given it 2 stars rather than 1 is because other than this witch of a manager - who is probably (hopefully) not going to be there long - it remains a good pub!